The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-12-06

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''You are a fortunate man. my FRIEND
exclaimed the yourg man; 81 have never
seen a more fortunate one. What YOU call
/ your misfortune is sheer nonsense, and can
be cured AZ once. Tomorrow | will make
M will, and YOU shall be the heir OF all nv
possessions. and to- morrow night | will take
the leap from the Main Bfucke alone. But
before leave this world, | must see your
+ Bertha, for 1 am anxious to look upon
/ one who is worthy the name Of human be-
ing"
but, sir, what can have made you so nm
happy at this early age?" said the old man,
moved with compassion"
81 believe il WAS my fathers wealth.
am the only son of one Of the richest bank
ers in Frankfort; when mention my name,
you will b G ut once convinced of the truth Of
my assertion. Nv father died five years ago,
i and left Inc the heir Of an immense fortune.
1 From that moment, every one that has come
in contact with me has endeavored to deceive
and defraul me. was a child in innocence,
trusting and conGding. My education had
not been neglected, and | possessed ,ny
mothers loving heart. | endeavored TO AS
soeiate myself ina union Of love aud friend
ship with good and generous people, but
found only hspocrites and impostors, who
pretended friendship for no other parpose
than to partake OF my wealth, and enjoy
themselves at my expense. My friends, or "a
taer the villains whom nsslook for friends,
a..d 10 whomi opened my heart, betrayed me,
and then laughed at nay simplicity; but in
time gathered experience, and my heart was
LA h .l h.trp fhn,f IA n rtg
heress, possessed OF al. fashionable accom-
pl.shments; alored her with enthusiasm;
j her lose, thought, would repay me for eve
nv disappointment. But soon saw that
she was nothing more than proud fool, who
wished TO make me her slave, and yoke all
other men besides to her Ilumphal chariot.
! | broke OF the engagement, and selected u
poor but charming Girl---a sweet, innocent be-
1 ing, rs thought, who would be my LIES
own angel Alas found her one day bid
ding adieu with tears and kisses TO n youth
whom she loved she accepted me fora ms
wealth only. Ny peace Ut mind yani shed,
and sought diversion in travel. Every
where found the same hollowness, the same
i treacherv, the same misery. In short,
became disguised with life, and resolved
10 put an end this night to the pi;iabe
farce
II nfartunate young man. said the other,
with tears of sympathy, how deeply | pity
you. confess have been more fortunate
than you. Possessed wife and daughter,
who came forth pure aud immaculate from
the hand OF the Creator. The one has re-
turned to Him in the whitancss of her sonl,
aud so will the other
"Will you give me yoar address,, old man,
and permit me TO visit your daughter to-mor
row? But yon must also give ne your word
OF honor that you viii no. inform her, or in
sinuate in aay manner whatever, that
am rich man" The old man held out his
hand.
II give YOU my word. | am anxious To
convince you thas have spoken the truth.
Ny name il Wilhelm Schmidt and here is
my address, giving him, at the same time,
Bit Of paper, which be drew from his pockt
Ct.
sand my name is Karl t. am the
son Of Anton p. Take these bank
notes, but only on condition that you do
no. leave this house units fetch you from
il. Waiter bed room for this gentle
man. You require rest Herr Schmidt
Good night. Tomorrow YOU will see me
again; bns under whatever circumstances
this may happen, do not forget the word
you have given me-"
The name the Young man had mentioned.
as we'll As the large sum. struck the old man
with astonishnent; but before he could re-
cover himself, his companion had left the
house, aud TIC waiter came to light him to
his bedroom, where, weay.ed aud worn out
he soon sank into profound sleep.
H.
La ore vi the narrow aBi delighted streets
os Saehsenhausen, IN an attic OF lofty and
unsightly house, SAT d pretty 5londiac about
twenty years Of age, b1sily employed with
ner needle. The furniture If the room was
poor, but elean aud tasteful. The GIRLS
dress woui nor have fetched many kreut.
zcrs, but every arlseie Was ,.s neat, and fitted
hrr us well rs il i. Eai cost hundreds. Her
fair locks shait . face iishsened BY pair
n eyes 81 heavenly blue, which bespoke "A
peaceful mind and pure soul. The spirit
q order, moiesty and cleanliness rcignei in
es@rvthsas- AROUND hcr Tor fca.g-ss ,a.a
delicate, like those Of enc nnbly born her
eyes betrayed sieeplrasness and anxiety, and
j ever aad anon o aeep Sigh rose fro.a the
} ma let4's lreass. Sa4ienis steps we're heard
on ihe staircase. aud Aes face lighted up with
Joy. She listened. and douA. seemed TO
oyershadow her brow. Then came u knock
Mt the d1or, which made her tremblc 20
much that sac almost wanted courage to say
! Some in Asoane taan, shabby dressed,
entered tie room, ana n4ads n low bu. awk-
ward BON.
81 beg your pardon, G..ss, said be I'd,
Herr Schmidt i've hcreso
Yes sir. What IL your pleasure?''
s.Are yoa his daughter Bertha ~
! 81 ala.''
.sfhen /, ii yoa that seek. | come from
yourfathern
'For Heavens sake, where Is be- What
has happeaed9 Something inns. have hap /.
fpened--ths Is the First time lie has STAYED
away all ntgs1t, =