The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-11-01

er occupied less than half an hour. He de-
nounced all uncharitzbleness' in severe tho
coarse terms. He was quite ch, partly ow
ing to a sudden rise in tract Of real estate
which he had purchased several years before
at low price, and tried to slip out of his OBJ
legation to pay for good portion of it. on the
death Of the man who sold it 10 him, the p-id-
ow and her children suffering for want Of their
Just dues, but Scott had peculiar faculty Of
getting rid of all his just debts without
paving them hardly know how he did it.
but am satisfied that he accomplished the
feat more than on one occasion. He was so
pous, however, that few persons IN the VII
lave dared lisp word Of insinuation that he
was dishonest But rich as he was, he never
gave way penny unless 1t was to some far
off Missionary Society that had very many
officers and hired assistants, who publish to
the world the names Of those who give their
money TO them. | saw him, however, kick
poor little ragged and sickly boy of about
eight years old, so that he fell down flight
of six steps in the rear of the house. Il was
Sabbath morning; the boy had little basket
on his his arm and meckv begged for some
victuas. This was his offence. His mother
was wre.chejly poor and incorporate. but
was the child to blame for that? That evening
heard him pray against the ''sin of unchari
tableness'
Scott had niece She was thirteen years
Of age. the daughter of his sister. Her faith
er died the year that | was apprenticed. He
was intelligent and in personal appearance
splendid pattern of a man. Minnie was his
only child, and when he died she was truly an
orphan. for her mother was invalid and pen
nyless. The poor woman did not survive
long. But she persuaded her brother Scott to
take the little Minnie into his family. She
was rather small of her age, or appeared to
be, she perfectly formed that she
seemed smaller than she was, and | have
noticed the same peculiarly in Powers
Greek Slave. Perhaps it is with all beau
tiful men and women, and animals. Minnie
was beautiful. Her hair was Of raven black
ness Her skin was the very whitest, but it
was remarkably clear and smooth, and her
cheeks were peach red. The most intelligent,
innocent. and lovely eve thatever glIstened un-
der female brow was Mnnie's. Her teeth
regular and so white, were ornamentalif such
features could be ornamental she had
broad intellectual forehead, and her face ever
wore a sweet smile. l have never seen
pretty girl, nor one so lovely in every
spect.
Her uncle made slave Of her. She never
complained. but was ever active from four
o clock in the morning, the time that she dai
~ rose 10 Hdhc Lnc uEe anu picpnic pIcdhioot,
till ten. when she had liberty TO retire. What
surprising AMOUNT of work tina. little girl
did. II was enough to break down a stout
woman But she always did it well. She
was neat, so quick-and always SO cheer
full | could never be sad when Minnie was
near-her good conduct and happy influence
seemed to spread to all around her. and pen
citrate every soul except her coarse old un-
cle's. l never missed an opportunity to bring
a bucket of water for her. armful of wood
and to do many little things to tighten the
burden Of her heavy task. Her mild, sweet
little thank you, you are SO kind! always
more than paid me for my trouble How Of
ten have l wondered that her uncle did not
provide her with better clothing-why he
did not permit her to attend some parties in the
village. and afford her more comforts. But
she received no such kindness from him. On
one occasion l heard him say in her presence
that she was poor relstion'-and he won
dered If every body who earned little some
thing by hard work, had to support poor
cousins and nieccs' Minnie looked sad and
quickly left the room. l soon followed her
and saw her wping away a tear that was steal
ing down her cheek She did not think |
noticed it, and summoning resolution. she
turned and smiled sweetly AS she made some
pleasant remarks to tlrn the unhappy thought
q neF uncle \ n3fSUneSS from Icr
That evening thought her more of angel
than ever. She rose above the severe trial
and the uniform harmony Cf her mind was
still apparent.
Iventured word of encouragement. She
replied-"It's all for the bes:--hsve conf
dence in the future" Her uncle never tried
to give her an education. Bu. he could not
keep it from her. She not only kept up with,
but surpassed the best scholars in the village
in all the departments of her studies. Her
superior intellect did more for her than careful
instruction.
had been with Mr. Scott three years. l
was eighteen years old. little over-Minnie
was sixteen. We had always been good
friends--we were both poor and sympathized
with each other. She would sit up till mid
night to hem 'kerchief for me or mend my
clothing At this time | met with a severe
accident. 4 heavy window cap fell upon my
arm, crushing it from the elbow to the wrist
WAS carried home and remained there for six
months | suffered much. but did not lose
my arm. At one time the surgeons were
Abou: to cut it of. and were consulting about
it for q few days, when they saw Il ,ns of I'M
provement | never saw happier express
ion than lighted up Mnnie's face. when | told
her my arm would probably be saved, and for
the second time since my Acquaintance with
her saw a little tear steal down her cheek.
Indeed, | believe It was Mnnie's kindness
and attention that saved my arm. No one
could baniage il so well AS she-no one could
hit SO many contrivances 10 make 1t comfor;a-
BILE. The Surgeons said she made good poul
tees and applied them in the best manner, l
can never forge how many little kindpesses
sseothed my rsckins pain and gave me hope.
must confess that began to think this poor
relation would be very rich aud happy re-
lstion TO me could always have her By my
side. had reason to bsiieye too, that she
cared something Tor me. as she had repeatedly
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