The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1855-05-09
At length Susan heaved several deer

drawn signs, and then, rs sense gradually
returned, she stretched out her arms, cry
ing family, MY child where is my chlldP
| No one answered her, IN the hope that
she would compose herself to sleep; and
she did remain quiet for few minutes,
but it was TO eBdeavor to recollect the
past; and as it gradually rose before her
III its suierings and its temptations, the
newly awakened reason gave way under
an overwhelming sense of utter desolation
and misery; and the next time Susan spoke
it WAS in the ucoherent language of ma
Mac.
Take Inc home,' she said, suddenly
looking around; take me TO my mothers
house and let her bless me. Let me see
the bright flowers again-the sweet flow
is all dark here very dark = And again
her eyes closed, but not to slumber.
Wiingto try the effects of once we'll
known voice, Mr. Danvers went TO the
bed side, and said gently, Susan, do you
know me! am come to help you.'-
But vacant stare was his only answer;
So, turning to those present, he asked ii
any one could tell him anything Of the
history OF the unfortunate one.
4 can, sir, said poor but decently clad
"oman, i know her, sir, for she came to
my house matter Of five years ago, with
only the b re clothes upon her back, aud
asked Inc to take her in, and let her work
out the amount Of her lodging. am an
ironer, sir, aud soon found Susan of great
use to me. Well, fer Il time, everything
prospercd; but presently trade fell off; SO
said 10 her, 'Sasan, you must get IA place
-and fine young woman like you won't
have any difficulty
But her countenance changed; and then
| found tha. there was something in her
character, but she never told me what
AuI when | saw how she disliked it, |
never said anything more about service.
She tried to get some needle work, but
that failed, for people began TO ask pues-
tions-and she never would answer word;
aud all this time she was exposed to great
temptation. But won't make long
story Of it, sir" she continued, the tears
running down -hsr face One night when
came home found Susan was gone,
and never saw her again until to da ="
Having done everything for Susan that
money and kind thoughts could suggest,
Mr.. Danvcrs returned to his daughters
house, only 10 find her in most danger
O"S state {; and for many days fears were
entertained for her life. Bat youth and a
good constitution were in favor; and after
some months OF wcarying weakness, she
WAS gradually able to resume her wontcd
occupations Sic then told her father
and her husband every circumstance con-
ncctel with the missing spoon, and in
pity to her Weakness, nothing WAS said TO
convey reproach; and in compliance with
her entreat"s, they both promised that
should Susan be brought to trial for the
murder of her infant, they would obtain
her acquiltal; but they were spared that
tr1u5e,fpr sI,e was acquitted on the ground
Of Insanity.
After rhc trial Mr.. Danvers had little
hiiii:uity III procuring her removal 20 com
Portable lodgings. with a respectable wo
man to attend her; but these were not
needed long, for she WAS evidently sinking
rapidly. All day she would sit quietly
anil sad.y-do'ile rs child--somctine
| shShtIN moaning dS " I' ph'ii, out HIofe
frequently in the last sad stage Of hope
less melancholy. Mary, when well enough
ofcn visited her; and il was in her arms
that Susaus last sigh was breathed,
without sign or look Of consciousness, al
though the pale, fearful countenance Of
her former mistress hung over her with
sorrow too deep for words, seeking in vain
for some token Of forgiveness from one she
had so unntentionally wronged.
1t was very long before Mary regained
her former peace of mind and although
many years elapsed, and she is now sur
rounded by her children's children, the
tears yet spring to her eyes when she
speaks of poor Susan.