Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-01-25
.KEN0SIIA, WIS, THURSDAY JANUARY. Is. 1855.

papa that ] will explain it all to his salts
faction.
/ She ran up stairs to make ready for the
walk, while Phebe prepared the broth.
The careful aunt still persisted that i
should not be done; but, stimulated by
thoughts of new dress, Phebe toiled or
hastily, and in silence; and when the be-
nevolent Annie came down, ready to ac-
company the child, every thing was in or.
der nice and hot. s.se
q With flying oteps they sped through the
several streets, and, painting and almost
side thatlow, unfinished, unfurnished apart
ment, assisting Louise to spread before the
gaze ofthe invalid the rich store which they
had brough. her.
4 God be praised, was all the feeble lips
could utter.
s taste it, mother dear, and do not talk.
You will then be better-ycu viii be well
again. e- 81 w e
5 O. how the heart of that loving child
thrilled as she saw her emaciated parent
swallow, with eargerness,a the warming.
healing drops! How fervently she prayed
that they might restore her 10 health and
strength! And how she blessed the tender
being who sat IN silence, wiping from her
young checks the trickling drops that could
not be stayed! .s IA ~ 8t..sn4,
4 Annie watched the stricken woman, as
she partook Of the grateful nourishment,
watched her as she closed her languid eyes
in exhaustion, when the meal was ended,
then, turning to Louise. she Now.
poor girl, you must eat likewise
] No, will save it all for my poor moth
er! I'll af aaT ao,ii n
q Look. look' cried Annie, fhe basket is
yetquite full; enough, and more thanenough
for you both. until more shall be sent. Do
not fear for the futurcl You shall not long
stay in this lonesome place.
Myfsther--if hecould only look in here!'
Annie burst into tears afresh, as she again
looked around, upon the deselation which
was stamped upon everything that met her
eye. .har
! Louise knelt at her side. clasped her
hands, and bathed them with her tears!-
%, will not heaven bless such as you?' 1t
was all she could utter 1t seemed that
her heart would burst, in its emotions Of
gratitude. ea
! tTIow long have you been in this city 2
Annie asked, as she smoothed the sunny
cnrls from the pale brow OF Louise.
! Only year, but that seems very long.
We came from New Orleans, where we had
lived in poverty for several years. Our
story is sad one. nai 1851 sm.
Il was born in New York Was very
young when WEI all wentto England. Father,
having business there, to detan him some
months, desired his family to accompany
him.
we had benin London buta short time,
when my mothers sister, residing in New
Orleans, sickcned rapidly, and feeling that
she would not survive, letters were dispatch
ed to my parents. 4a tN tx ia 8
MY mothcrcamc Immediately back, with
one servant and me,-a mere child. NY
father did not accompany US, butremained
to finish up his business, and was to follow
in vessel of his ow N, which was dailyex-
pecled in that port--together with the 9TH
ercIlild-a sister, butlittle older than my
SELF a8s Hss rssf7
Here Louise paused, and stepped to the
bed, to see if her mother was still sleeping.
Sweetly she slept on, and her breath came
gently as slumbering infants. .za
'She,is indeed much better whispered
Louise, as she resumed her place by Armies
side, IS S.,l,;..s.s s..; ~ aaas +.
when we arrived at New Orleans she
continued, my, aunt was dead. No one knew
us there, but my mother thought she would
tarry at that place until the return ofmy ia
Their. She sent letters to him, announcing,
her intention, but received no answers. Still
she fingered, thinking each ailwould bring
the desired letters. Weeks passed away,
and mouths; each day bringing fresh agony
to my dear mother. But who can paint her
bitter anguish, when in the public papers,
an account of thewre Of the Hhite Queen,
and all on board! ...,,,,
4 was very small, but well remember
the long months that followed. How my
mother lay sick, without friends or money;
for her pursehad been nearly drained byher
prolonged stay: How helpless she was for
a long year; how Maggy deserted us when
she no longer received her accustomed wa
ges; how hard my dear mother has toiled
since, tc support herself and me: But O! It's
ali too sad! You arc again weeping for our
woes
sAnd woald you not weep for me, il you
knew had sorrow?' -
%, yesl but you-can you have sorrow.
Yes sighed Annie, IRIS sorrow to be
have beenso, for long years.
But we have talked long, and now must
GO. l shall return. soon.
Before leaving, she went to the sleeper's
couch, and gazed down upon the pale fea-
lures May heaven restore her to healthp
'he sighed.
Your mother is very lovely, Louise! Oh!
o possess the love of tender. mother L
,oud-I think I could bear all things be-
tide, if but had motherP t
The invalid began tostir, and soon awoke |
much refreshed. She stretched forth her
rand to the stranger, and murmured, Bless
Toul Oh! bless you! as pray for blessings
N nv own child, so will pray that they
nay fall on yourpathi God willreward your
Il am already more than rewarded, dear
madam Your blessing viii go with me TO
nv life's end
Annie turned to depart. Tell me your (