The Tiffin tribune. [volume] (Tiffin, Ohio) 1848-1859, 1856-10-31

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iiy, and winning blue eyes, deemed Il
best not to deny her urgency, aud she
entered this palace Of rich mans home.
Softly her feet sank in the luxurious
hall carpet staluary in bronze and mar
Die lined all The way to tho stair case
! The splendor Of the room into which she
was ushered, seemed to her inexperinced
sight too beautiful for actual use, and he
who camo in, with his kindly glance and
handsome face. the uoblest perfection of
manhood she had ever seen.
p" Well, young lady" he said, blandly
smiling. ito whom am | indebted for
this pleasure Z"
'My father, sir, died in your debt. :"
said Eva blushihgly, speaking very soft q.
". BY the strictest economy aud very
hard work. we, my mother aud 1, have
been able to pay all his creditors but
yourself Ifyou will be kind enough to
receive the balance Of the account in small
sums--l am sorry they must be small,
sic, we can in the course OF very few
years fully hquidate the debt, and then.
We shall have fulfilled my fathers diving
wish, that every stain might be wiped
from his honor She paused moment,
and said again lalterihgly. % My father
was very unfortunate, sir, and broken in
health tor many years, but, sir he was
honorable, he would have paid the last
cent il it had left him beggar.'
Mr. Mnner sat awhile thoughtfully,
his eyes taste ed upon the gentle gill
before him. After q moment of silence.
he raised his lead, threw back the mass
OF curling hair that Swallowed his hand.
some brow and said
" | remember your father well re-
grstted his death He was a fne fellow,
a fine fellow" he added indsingly "but
my dear young lady, have you the means,
do you not embarrass yourself by making
these payments o.
! Eva blushoG again, and looking up in.
! genuously replied "I am Obliged to
work, sir, but no labor would be too ar.
duous that might save the memory of
such father from Disgrace"
| This she spoke with deep emotion
The rich man turned with choking in
his throat, and tears glistened on his
ashes Eva timidly held out the two gold
pieces he took them, and bidding ler
stay a moment. hastily left tho room.
Almost instantly returning, he handed
her a sealed note. saying, " There is the
receipt, young hdy, aud allow me to add
that the mother Of such a child must be
a happy woman, The whole debt, find,
is nine hundred and seventy Eve dollars.
You Will see BY my note what arrange
ments have made, and hope they will.
be satisfactory"
Eva left him with lighter heart. and
burning cheek at his praises. His
manner was gentle, so fatherly chat she
felt he would not impose hard conditions,
and it would be pleasure to pay one so
kind and forbearing.
AT last she got home, aud breathlessly
sitting at her mothers feet. she opened
her letter. Wonder Of wonders la bank
note enclosed. She kold II without speak
ing, or looking at its value.
Read it," she said. after moments
bewilderment, placing the ietter in her
mothers hand" hero are fifty dollars :;
what can it mean ?"
This" said the sick woman, burst
ing into toars, is receipt in full, releas.
ing you from the payment of your faith.
er's debt. Kind, generous man--Heaven
will bless him--God will shower mercies
upon HIM, From a greateful heart l call
upon the Father to reward him for this
act of kindness. OIL what shall we saw,
what shall we do to that man?
Mother" ," said Eva, smiling throu lh
her tears, IL felt as if he was ANGEL of
goodness. Oh, they do wrong, who say
that all who are wealthy have harl
hearts. Mother, can il be possible we
are so rich I gish he knew how very
happy he has made us, how much we will
love aud reverence him whenever we think
or speak Of him ;or ever hear him spo
ken Of a
g He has bound two hearts 10 him for
ever" murmursd her mother.
g Yes, dear Mr.. Miner little he
thought how many comforts we wanted.
Now we won't stintthe fire we may buy
coal, and have one cheerful blaze, please
God. Aud the tea, tie strip Of carpet,
the sugar the little luxaries for you, dear |
motheri and the time, and very few
OOohh TOT luNhtli. ~ ueCMtot am so |
thankful ] feel as if ought to 90 right
back aud tell him that We shall ever love
him so long as wo IiFen goi1o.a
That evening the CRATE, heaped with
Lehigh, gave tbe little room an air Of
fuddy comfort. Eva sat near, her curls
bound softly back from her pure forehead, |
Indicating a touching letter TO their bene-
factor Her mothers face lighted with |
the loss Of oaRkering care, shown with
placid smile, and her every thought Was
prayer calling down blessings on The very
good rich man. G g r
In another room, far different from the
widows home. but also bright with the
blaze Of genial fire whose red light made !
richer the polish Of the costly furniture,
sat the noble merchant.
/" Pa, what makes you look so happy?l
asked Lima beautiful girl, passing her
smooth hand over his brow.
Don't / always look happy my little
Lima ?" ' '
/" Yes, but you keep shutting your
eyes and smiling-aso = and her bright
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