The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1856-02-16
carrying small articles of furniture to the

carrying small articles OF furniture TO the
hall, he made known his wish to see Mr..
Ward.
This gentleman was engaged in packing
up his machinery; but soon coming out Of
his secret oom and locking the door behind
him, he appeared before Mr.. Lambert. As
these two individuals had never met, the
landlord was Obliged to introduce himself
IL feel highly honorcd, | am thankful for
this new indication of Kindness" said Mr.
Ward, with emotion.
"a understand" said Mr.. Lambert, "that
you have been TO work on mechanical in
yention."
ayes, sir; and am happy to inform you
that it is completed the model has gone to
Washington. have used all the money !
could scrape together to pay the expense Of
the patent right; tut, sir, a manufacturing
company are to negotiate with me for my
machine, and in very short time shall be
able to pay all my debts"
Mr.. Lambert had hitherto regarded his
tenant as visionary lie did look like one
lac did not speak like one. The thought
struck Mr. Lambert that he might, aftsr u,
be able to pay his rent.
81 have concluded that | might as well
permi. you to remain here short time longer
although am myself pressed fer money"
he SAID, with u thoughtful air.
"My dear sir, exclaimed Mr. Ward, 'this
is favor had no right to expect, notwith.
standing all you have done for us but ] am
sincerely grateful. We are going to mise.
rablc house, where we did not anticipate re.
siding more than two or three weeks, or un-
I'll lind my funds coming in; and If we
can remain here, you shall be no loser by
the operation Your debt consider sacred
those my benefits shall never be forgotten"
"Bcneii;s | am no, aware that you are
much indebted to me"
"You are pleased to say SO; but fJr two
quarters rent you gave me receipts in full,
relying upon my honor for payment at some
future time. | have also received sums to
aid me in prosecuting my invention. have
at no time doubted but that they camo from
you"
Mr. Lamber, pressed his forehead with
his hand After n pause he said,
"And, why, my ask why did YOU give
me credit"
Excuse me for mcnt oning the aubjeci," "
said Mr. Ward, with emotion, but, although
you paitcd in anger from your sister"
'Sr" exclaimed Mr.. Lambert, starting
and changing color.
Hers was Il pardonablo offence" said
Mr. Ward "Shc declined marrying tho
man whom you chose for her husband 49,.
You disowned her; you have never met her
since. But this wa, years ago, and knew
you could not cherish resentment so long"
My God " cried Sir. Lambert, "whnt do
you mean; ! have heard nothing of her
iOr twenty years. know not wha, has be
come Of her"
Mr.. Ward fixed his eyes upon Li, land.
lord IN spcechless astOnshment.
'ls it possible he murmurod, "are you
seriousi"
Upon my soul | have made inquiries
for Mary, without success. thought her
dead"
Then these benefits have not been be,
slowed because"
"Sir, ! know nothing Of what you say, |
die with suspense. II you know anything
Of Mary, tell me what has become Of her
The tenants eye looked scarchlngly and
enquringiy into the landlords ace then
taking him ty the arm he led hlIH deitc-
ratcly and softly into another room.
There was pale, thin woman sitting in
. an AZ WI N'Ihil '''N bNu Ob nNNlS AhN
two taea enter, and uttered faint cry Of
surprise.
"My brother"
"M.ry !" gasped Mr. Lambert, 'can !, be
my sister"
Your sister, and my wife"
An hour later, Mr.. Lambert might have
been seen entering Charles BuchsrIs lodg.
ings. The young man was a, home. With
surprise he greeted his late employer. The
latter was apparently excited by the occur
renee Of some recent event
Young man, said h, II have learned
in what way you have spen, your salary the
last year"
"Slryn
"You have compromised mel DO not
wish 10 blame you, butyou should not haze
left the Ward family TO suppose the money
they received came from me. You paid their
rent and gave them receipts in my name
And do they know it; :" asked Charles
"Mhy should they mott Why did you
not act openly with ,hem;'
II had no thought tina, you would be in.
jurcd by being suspected Of helping them,
aud had my reasons for not wishing to be
known as .hc author OF their benefits said
Charles blushng.
IL demand your reasons"
"Ihu truth is, if must confess il, II
hope some day to marry Mary Ward
"Ah -
"Shc is worthy girl, sir"
"But tins is no reason" exclaimed Mr..
Lambert.
"WelI, then, you must know, sir, had ]
advanced the money TO them openly" said
Charles, recovering his self possession, and
his face beamjng with admirable franknesS
'thore was possibility that might be sus
pCctcd Of unworthy motives. Aud again,
even had 1t been otherwise, and could have
won Miss Ward, as would have wished to
win her, she might have won me more from
a sense OF gratitude than for myself and
would have bought her love. As u is, |
i hope she loves me for what | am, aud
/ that she will accept my hand, when AN in
position to support wife"
/ "Charlcs,' said Mr.. Lambert, pressing
the young mans hand, "l honor you You
have acted nobly. Return to your stua.
ton; you shall have the entire control oI
my business your salary shall be doub'
/ led"
! "But Mr.. Carol
ale is not permanently engage will
! procure u place for him. Charles, you must
come back confess have acted wrong
in this matter. To tell you secret
Charles, this Mrs. Ward is my own sister y
"Your sister,"
81 do not wonder at your astonshmcnt,
but 1t cannot equal mine, when ! learned
tie fact this morning, discamed all con
ncct'on with her twenty years ago, because
She refused to marry man who was my
friend. was unjust. Afterwards she mar
! ricd Mr.. Ward, Of whom knew nothing
She supposed, however, that might have
learned the facts, and all the favors they
have received from you, have been credited
to me. But 1t shall all bc made right.
thank Heaven that have now an opportu
nifty 10 atone for my injustice to an only sis
ter, and TO thank you for the lesson in hu
manity you haye taught me. Wealthy as
am, shall never again distress tenant for
rents, without ascer,ainins whether he is
deserving of any fayors."