Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-30
ATcsoN, KANSAS TERRITORY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER So

sive replies to her inquiries, and could on
ly guess at his troubles; that they were
connected with his business she imagined.
Her surmises were correct.
He entered the room one day where she
sitting, and exclaimed, finging himself
on the sofia
"Kate, we are ruined. In vain have
struggled for weeks past; it is useless to
attempt it longer. To-day Ishaii be known
as bankrupt-penniless and worse than
penniless. In trying to double my fortune
l have los, all. You and my children are
beggars."
"Why should loss of wealth trouble you,
Richards" said his wife tenderly, ap-
preaching and taking his hand. ''Tha, is
after all, but trifing misfortune. While
We are spared to each other, bIest with
health and children, why should we re-
pine at the mere loss of fortunea''
The husband groaned.
''Ah, to be dishonest Kate" he said;
"ior to look men In the face, because / am
bankrupt-unable to pay my debts
Kate the very idea OF this drives me near
ly mad To avoid this. what have | not
done?-I have passed sleepless nights and
anxious days. but all in vain
With soothing words the wife tried to
comfort him; but alas, he paid but little
noad ~
Just then servant entered, saying that
a gentlemae wished to see Mr.. Warren.
Tell him that cannot" replied his
master; II will see nobody
''But you will" replied cheerful voice
and gentleman closely followed the ser
want as he entered.
"How is this, my dear Dick! ne said;
s'you are in trouble. and did not apply to
me; that was not right"
"a md of what use would it have been?'
returned Warren. 81 am weary of bor-
rowing ef one friend TO repay the other,
day after day. Even that has now failed
me at last, and l have come to hide my.
self from the prying gaze Of those who will
soon be talking of my Disgrace"
Il had heard rumers of this, Dick,
and went to your office TO see you; as you
were not there, l followed you here. You
have two hours yet before bank hours are
over. Here is blank check; fill it up
yourself, and it shall be dnly honored.-
Repay at your convenience. No thanks;
it is only loan. know your business
well, and that in a little time, with per-
haps little assistance, all will be right
again"
Totally overcome, Richard could only
grasp his friends hand, while his eyes
filled with an unwonted moisture.
How can We ever thank you. dearest
cousin Ben? ?'' cried Kate. 'How can we
ever repay yous'
Tut, tut, Kate am only discharg-
ing part Of a debt owe you, my dear
girl. owe all possess-ali an-tc
YOU When first came here, a raw, ig-
norant, awkward country BOBBY, you were
not ashamed of me. You took me cordi.
ally by the hand, influenced your father te
/ assist me, and more than all, by unvarying
kindness. offering me a home and limo
cent amusenents in your society, kept me
! out of the many temptations that beset a
lonely, inexperienced lad, such as withou
II, tl, ,od
, for it then even when | don't appreciate
the sacrifice 1t was IN fine lady TO have
a pumpkin like myself about her; ant
| when | knew more of the world and un
: derstood the rarity of such conduct, loveC
, ven the better for it, and felt the more
! grateful. had no opportunity TO show i
before, III any substantial form. But nov
8 you see you are under no obligations. In
: only getting rid OF little OF the heavy
: load you placed me under long ago. 81
off with you Dick. and hereafter rely or
me in all cases like the present. DON
get discouraged too easily-hnsiness men
of all others. should have elastic tempera
I fments. Good bye. he now added, as War
iren disappeared, kissing the tears from
t Kate's cheek, land be assured that Ber
t Adams, the millionaire, has never forgot
ten, and will try to repay your kindness tt
your poor and awkward cousin"
81 am richly repaid" she muttered.-
/" How little 1 dreamed. long ago. tha
twice in my life / should owe my highes
happiness to the trifiing acts Of kindness
towards my good cousin"
II Eg People may tell you of your bein:
unfit for some peculiar occupation in life
but heed them not; whatever employmen