Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1855-12-07

friend after | am dead. But now you
drive me from your house, sir! I am sat-
isfed. Mr. Littleton pay me what you
owe me-"
II will 60 the best can /; but you had
better reverse your decision and remain. ?"
mo sir"
"Helen shall apologize.
The bachelor looked at him. The
temptation was great.
IF she apologies and promises better
for the future | will remain"
Helen was sent for +; but to the fathers
consternstion. and the rage Of the friend
Of the family, she utterly refused TO apol.
ogize, whatever the consequences-even
if her father drove her from the house.
"This is enough" said Dillehburg.-
Have the money ready in three days or
the law shall take its course"
Il must fail tomorrow; can do moth.
ing"
"Very WE'LL" and the bachelor fled
from the room in high dudgeon.
"You have ruined me, Helen" groaned
the father.
NAY, my father, l will save you, both
from your creditors and from this harpy
the villain"
In the midst Of the anxiety and distrust,
Mr.. Lit'leton had an opportunity Of can
vasing the past, and thoroughly examin-
ing the claims Of the friend Of the family
as a disin,erested benefactor, who had
made so many sacrifices Of personal com.
fort for him and his.
His first great sacrifice was that he con.
sented to occupy the best room in the
house, paying therefor only about two
thirds Of The regular price. The second
was the privilege of letting his family
wait upon him like slaves IN health and
to watch over him nigh, and day in sick
ness. The third was ccnsenting to grum.
bic about everything that was done for
him. debating what they should have for
break fast, dinner and supper; thus SUBJ
jectng them to double the expense their
wants required. The fourth was lend.
ing Littleton money at compound inter-
est, taking "grab mortage" for security
The fifth great sacrifice was condescend.
ing to 'hector" poor Helen, even CON-
mitting acts that were positively lndeli.
cate! From making these sacrifices he
was the friend Of the family.
1t is true he had always given them
advice, whether it was asked or not, and
was sure to consider il an insult if it was
not followed.
Helen was the only one who really
understood him. His pre.entions to dis
interested kindness were so pompously
made, that her father and mother had
been duped by them. and for years actu.
ally believed that they harbored an angel
beneath their roof. The illusion was now
dispelled.
Adolphus Dillenburg Esq, began to
think that he had been in too grea, haste
Lttleton, though more in need Of him
than ever, was strangely stubborn. taking
no pains to conciliate him. He left the
house saying he would send for his bag
gage in few days. But the rascal had
hopes of a reconciliation-that Helen
would yet be brought to her senses, and
that he should yet be summoned TO re-
turn. He knew how pleasant home he
left; how grea,ful it was 10 have kind
friends near him in sickness he knew
these things, brute though he was.
The three days Of grace had expired
and Mr.. Dillenburg once more entered
the pleasant parlor which for long years
had been his haven Of rest. BESIDES the
family he found Charles Broods there
Frowniag severely upon the young man,
he threw himself into a chair.
I'VE had better be alene, Mr.. Little.
ton" said he. savagely. as he glanced a.
the lover sitting confidently BY the side OF
Helen.
"Tha, is not material, sir" replied Mr.
Little,on.
"As you please" grovled the late
friend Of the family. provoked by the man.
ly tone Of his debtor-a tone TO which,
albeit, he was wholly unaccus.o,ned-"ls
my money ready 7"
ut is sir" replied Li..le.on promptly.
Mr. Dillenburg started.
"There it is. principal and interest,""
continued Mr. Littleton.
"Yeu have raised it than :" added the
discom6.ed friend Of the family. as he
cast look OF hate at Charles Brooks.
Il have, sir"