Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1856-03-29

ter things for the future, | will remain.
Helen was sent for but to the fathers
CONSERVATION, and the rage of the fam
lily, she utterly refused to apologize,
whatever the consequences--even if her
father drove her out of the house.
"That is enough" said Dillenburg;
I" have my money ready in three days,
or the law shall take its course"
81 must fail tomorrow; | can do no
thing"
Very we'll; :" and the bachelor fed
from the room in high dudgeon.
You have ruined me, Helen" groan-
ed the father.
Nay, my father, I will save you,
both from your creditors and from his
harm-the william p
In the midst of the anxiety and dis
tress Mr.. Littleton had an opportunity
of canvassing the past, and Thoroughly
examining the claims of the ''friend of
the family" as a disinterested benefactor,
who had made so many sacrifices of per-
sonal comfort for him and his.
His first great sacrifice was, that he
consented to occupy the best room in the
house, paying therefor only about two
thirds of the regular price The second
was the privilege of letting the family
wait upon him like slaves, in health, and
watch over him night and day in sick
ness. The third was consenting to grum-
BILE at everything that was not done for
him, debating what they should have for
breakfast, dinner and supper; thus sub
jecting them to double the expense their
wants required The fourth was lend
ing Littleton money at compound inter
est, taking "grab mortgage" for secur-
ity. The fifth great sacrifice was con
descending to "hector" poor Helen, even
committing acts that were positively in
delicate. For making these sacrifices
he was the friend of the family.
1t is true, he had always given them
advice, whether it was asked or not, and
was sure to consider it personal insult
if it was not followed.
Helen was the only one who really
understood him His pretcnsions to
disintorested kindness were so pompous-
ly made that her father and mother had
been duped by them, and for years had
actually believed they harbored an angel
beneath their roof The illusion was
dispelled.
| Adolphus Dillenburg, Esq, began to
think that they had been in too great
haste. Littleton, tho more in need of
him than ever, was strangely stubborn,
taking no pains at all to conciliate him.
lie left the house, saying he would send
for his baggage in few days. But the
rascal had hopes Of a reconciliation
that Helen would yet be brought to her
senses, and that he should yet be sum
moned to return. He knew how pleas
ant was the home he left ; how grateful
it was to have kind friends near him IN
sickness; he knew these things, brute
though he was.
The three days Of grace had expired,
and Mr. Dillenburg once more entered
the pleasant parlor which had for long
years been his heaven of rest. Besides
the family, he found Charles Brooks
there. Browning severely upon the
young nabob, he threw himself into a
chair.
we had better be alone, Mr.. Lit
Teton said he, savagely, as he glanced
at the lover, sitting confidently by the
side of Helen.
That is not material, sir" replied
Mr. Littleton.
Gas you please" growled the late
friend of the family, provoked by the
manly tone of his debtor; tone to which
albeit, he was wholly unaccustomed
4" Is my money readyp
It's" replied Littleton, promptly.
= Mr.. Dillen5urg started.
"Thero it is, principal and interest"
continued Mr.. Littleton.
You have raised it, then 2" asked
the discounted friend Of the family, as
he cast look Of hate at Charles Brooks.
81 have, sir"
The note and mortgage were given up,
and the money changed hands.
Mr.. Dillenburg kept calm as long as
he could, but finally his rage burstfor
g suppose you think you have fully
discharged your obligation to me" said
he.
edo, sir"
"The debt of gratitude as well as the
debt in money!
Z" j owed you none"
" For ten years | have"
"Sucked the life out Of me-" added
Mr.. Littleton, Indignantly. {" You had
me in your power, and you scrupled not
TO tyranize over me and my family"
{" BY heaven! Is this the return for
ten years Of kindness ? After that, must
/ be driven from the house at the beck
Of a vixen2"
:" To whom do you apply that word,
sir 2" said Charles Brooks, rising sud-
denly.
TO that girl at your side, who"
But the hand of the fiery youth was
upon bis throat, and the words we're
clicked. or
Speak respectfully Of her, or will
smash the bones in your foul carcass -
said Charles, as he hurled the rascal
back into his chair.
+" As you please, sir" said Mr. Lit.
Teton. Z" You have got your money,
and you know the way to the door"
~ hare got my money--the price Of
your daughters infamyw
Wretch exclaimed Charles Brooks,
selling him by the throat again "Your
power here is over, and with Mr.. Lit