Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-04-19

turning TO domestic, she gave the order.
| The gorgeously liveried servant soon return
ed followed by two persons-one, man, bear
ing an old harp. who was led by his compan-
ion, female. whose face was not distinguish
able, from the slouched bonnet which over
shadowed it. The man was blind, middle az.
ed, but prenaturely care worn, and with sill
vered hair yet there was resignation and
touching benevolence in his countenance, and
deme amor which so plainly bespoke the gen.
tleman, despite his shabby attire, that Uncle
Harry felt quite abashed in addressing him,
and turned to the muffied female i'm an apollo
getical manner when he rendered the silver
coins. But Miss Danyers had no such delica.
cy and she addressed the singer saying -
This gentleman wishes to hear the songs re-
peated-the two last They are Cornish mel
odies, he thinks and he wishes to know where
you learned them"
There was silence, which was broken by
the harpist whispering to his companion
You may tell where you learned them, my
dear"
The timid form beside the blind man SEEM
ed to shrink nearer TO his side, as she said, in
q low, almost inaudible voice" They are Cor
nish airs. ma'arn, and learned them from my
mother"
I" Is your mether Cornish, then r' bIuntly
asked Mr.. Traher, as he vainly essayed to gain
q peep of the face hidden beneath the slouch-
ed bonnet
| Yes, sir" murmured the sweet voice again !:
and again there was silence.
Pm native of Cornwall myself at last
blufted out Uncle Harry +" and one of those
songs You sang SO beautifully was favorite of
my mothers; aud it's an odd coincidence
Be so kind Us TO sing it again"
The voice and the harp were more enchanting
in the hall than in the open air, and Mr.. Ira
her almost sobbed with emotion as he listened
Thank you, thank, my good friends !" he
exclaimed, pressing to the blind mans side.
and placing in his hand glittering coin -
you must come here again before go, for
this is treat indeed. | haven't heard that
song for so many ulany years. Poor Ethel ="
1 he sighed, half speaking TO himself; but the
words had reached the ears of the strangers.
and they caused the old man to move forward
| inTountarily q step or two, as if listening to
| hear more. But Mr. Traher was far away
with memories of the past and the harpist
! fearing to intrude, made log bow, and utter
ed ;hanks-thaRks so impressive, and so un-
! like common itineraut, that Miss DanTers
! felt convinced he was not what he appeared
Come, Ethel, my lore :" said the blind
man, as he took the females hand. advancing
TO the hall-door, the livered lackey condeScen-
ding to carry out the old harp.
Ethel - cried Uncle Harry. placing him
self before the rctreating pair" are yog Eth
| ell too =? And pray what's your other name,
aud are YOU this worthy blind geRtleman's
wife or daughter ?r
| The female eas silent, aud evidently alarm
ed by this abrupt address, keeping tight hold
| Of her companions hand
Again the blind man spoke This is nv
dear and only child. sir" be said and do
not know why we should be ashamed of men-
tioning our names TO one Nhe has so bouuti.
fully rewarded our humble efforts Ny name.
sir. is Mordaunt and ny daughter IS called
Ethel, after her dear mother"
80 merciful Providence :" cried Mr. Ira
her and is her mother living ,"
Yes, sir" rather coldly replied the har-
pist, still re,reating towards the door, and not
understanding this unusual interest .viRced bT
/ G. stranger
I Poor Ethel poor Ethel ~ sobbed Uncle
Harry. now quite unnamed. and. without
ceremony, claSping the astonished harpist's
hand, and arresting his progress. Did you
never hear her speak Of Harry-her brother
| Harry? I'm be- Mcrdaunt . sud ! was GO
| ing 10 advertise for you to-mOTrQv and nsE
| let me look at nv niece = and he pulled away
| the slouched bonnet, and shower Of golden
ringiets fell down the pale girls shoulders !;
and Uncle Harry elasped her in his arms, cry
ing: Ills poor Ethel herself why IS she
not here -
| Here ?" said Mr. Mordaun. Alas =
she is alive to Us bat dead TO the world
| And then, in few words, drawing the blind
man aside. Mr. Traher heard the lameatahle
tale Of distress uniolied.
| Miss Danvers had vanished she would rot
| stay to witness 50 terrible Geaoaeneat before
| the servants 4 wandering hcila9-singer her
cousin Oh. it was disgusting-it sas not 10
be endured
| Uncle Harry found presently that il was
I time for him TO think of a home elsewhere !;
and all his arrangements we're Zealously aided
( BY Herbert Rutherford. SO. bidding farewell
/ to Mr.. DaaEers and Laura, be soon returned
| to his beloved native country, accompanied by
! the poor Mordaunts DOR vas the old harp
/ left behind Their troubles were cFeE-so
they declared, With deeply grateful hearts
. II is true, one was stricken with paralysis,
/ and cae was blind but what of that. Even
I in their utmost desolatiOn. God had heard
/ their prayers. nor left them 10 perish.
| Mr.. Traher casually mentioRcd 20 old RQth-
/. erford his intention to gire his niece Ely =
handsome portion. provided she hsarriei TO
please him and when Herbert s;gniGed his
I desire to run down into Cornwall 10 visit Mr.
/ Traher, who had given him hearty invita-
tioa, Mr.. Rutherford Offered 10 objection 10
the plan.
/ Ii vas sometime ere Etty could be indnced
. 10 leave her dear parents, even to Uncle Har-
rvs tender care; bat On Herbert's promise of
long annual soiourn Eith them, he at lcrgth
succeeded in carryin. OF his fair bride. The
Toang couple resided near the metropolis !: