The true Democrat., 1856-09-30
NO. 51.

visits she had paid her dear uncle and aunt Adams, or Ben's untring efforts to make her happy, when at his fathers house. She resolv- ed to repay him now, and her graciousness of manner quite fascinated poor Ben as she made all sorts of inquiries about the old farm. No sooner had Richard Warren, with Miss Archer left the house, than she began, with all her powers of sarcasm, Kate had foreseen, to ridicule the scene they had witnessed. MT. Warren smiled and seemed absent E
 "I had no idea that the Bennett's had such vulgar relations" continued Emily, knowing we'll that the fastidious Richard Warren would consider this a serious objection to the woman of his choice Notwithstanding all Kate Bennett's elegance there is certain something about the family that betrays low blood''
 " Yes,' returned Warren, hardly knowing what he said; and feeling that she had gained one point, Emily walked on, in the best possi- be spirits, internally triumphing over the dis comfture of her rival
 That evening, at the opera, who should be at kate's side but cousin Ben-dressed in taste and evidently much interested in the perfor- nance, while Miss Beunett listened with polite attention to his frank and sensible criticism.- At parties, too, he was her attendant; and this open acknowledgment of her relations, quite blunted the point of Emily's satires Mr.
  very speedily his rustcity wore off. He had both good looks and good sense. Under his cousins judcious training, he very soon did her no dlscredit, even among the crowd of fine gentlemen that surrounded her.
 Emily Archer saw all and bit her lip in vex- ation. She could not but acknowledge the su- perlorlty of kates strategy, and she had tri- umphed in the event which she hoped would humiliate her.
 From that time Richard Warren was her con- stant attendant, and ere long he had openly acknowledged his preferences by offering her his heart and his hand.
 "kate," he said, shortly after their betrothal, "l shall never cease to thank cousin Ben for giving me my bride. 1 admi, ed you as belle, but his coming and your reception of him prov- ed that you were something better than mere tine lady-that you were a true woman, blest with that greatest of all attractions-a heart. Confess that you owe him debt of gratitude"
 
 Many years had passed. In the sober ma tron, Mrs. Warren, one would have hardly re- coynized the dashing belle, Kate Bennett.
 Blest with wealth, a cheerful home, fond husband and loving children, she had led a happy life, and time had but increased the at tachments of the welded pair. But cloudless as her life had been, storm was gatherings Her husband always cheerful, grew moody, restless and unhappy. She tried in vain to discover the cause of his gloom but he only made evasive replies to her enquiries, aud could only guess at his troubles; that they were connected with his business, she magned.- Her surmises were correct
 He entered the room one day where she was sitting, and exclaimed, flinging himself on the sofa:
 Kate we are ruined. In vain I have strug- gled for weeks past; it is useless to attempt it longer To-day 1 shall be known as a bank rupt-penniless anGworse than pannless In trying to double my fortune have lost all.- You and my children are beggars"
 "Why should loss of wealth trouble you, Richard?" said his wife tenderly, approaching and taking his hand "That is after all but trifing misfortune. While we are spared to each other, blest with health and children, why should we repne at the mere loss of for tune?''
 The husband groaned.
 An, to be dishonest, Kate," he said; " fear to look men in the face, because am bank rupt-unable to pay my debts Kate, the very idea of this drives me nearly mad To avoid this, what have 1 not done?--I have passed sleepless nights and anxious days, but all in vain.'
 With soothing words the wife tried to com- fort him; but alas, he paid little heed to her ef forts.
 Just then servant entered, saying that a gentleman wished to see Mr. Warren.
 "Tell him that cannot" replied his master; "I will see nobody"
 But you will" replied a cheerful voice, and gentleman closely followed the servant as he entered
 How is this, my dear Dick?'' he said; "vou ra in tr0nh T was not right"
 And of what use would it have been?" re- turned Warren. [" 1 am weary of borrowing of one fnend to repay the other, day after day. Even that has failed me at last and I have come to hide myself from the prying gaze of those who will soon be talking of my disgrace"
 Il had heard rumors of this, Dick, and went to your office to see you: as you were not there. l followed you here. You have two hours vet before bank hours are over. Here is blank check; fill 1t up yourself, and it shall be duly honored Repay at your convenience. No thanks; 1t is only loan know your business well and that in little time, with perhaps a little assistance, all will be right again."
 Totally overcome, Richard could only grasp his friends hand while his eyes filled with an unwonted moisture.
 "How can we ever thank you, dearest cousin Den z, cred Kate. "How can we ever repay you ??
 Tut, tut, Kate; I am only dscharging a part or debt owe you, my dear girl. l owe all possess-all am-to you. When I first come here, raw, ignorant awkward country ooooy, you were not ashamed of me. You took me cordially by the hand, influenced your father to assist me, and more than all bv mn. varying kindness, offering me home and in- nocent amusements in your society, kept ma out of the many temptations that beset lonely. inexperienced lad, such as without you should nave been. thanked you for it then, even when didn't appreciate the sacrifice it was in a me lady to have pumpkin like myself about her; and when knew more of the world and understood the rarity of such conduct I loved you the better for it, and felt the more gratlfied. had no opportunity to show it be- fore in any substantial form. But now you see you are under no obligations. Pm only get ting rid of the heavy load you placed me un- der long ago. Be off with you, Dick, and hereafter rely on me in all csaes like the pre- sent. Don't get discouraged too easly-busi ness men, of all others, should have elastic temperaments. Goodbye, now" he added as Warren disappeared, kissing the tears from hate's cheek, " and be as -ured that Ben Adams. the millionaire, has never forgotten, and will try to repay your kindness to your poor and awk kward cousin"
 am richly repaid" she uttered. "How little dreamed, long ago, that twice in my life should owe my highest happiness to the trlfling acts of kindness towards my good cousin"
 MR. BRowNsoN's ANTIPATHIEs. s.-The fol- lowing story has been current in Boston for many years as illustrative of the strenth of MT.