Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-15
CT am very sorry for what has happened,

Dihenourg. by my viii, sir, L had
gwen i've hundred dollars 70 that vixen daugh.
&c, OF yeurs-fve hundred dollars, sir"
MI. Littlet0n was confounded and bis face
eanlo,ed ea that expression in regular aud due
.otm, .o, though Mr.. Dillenburg slightly mistook
'he occasion OF his astonishment'
rive hundred dollars, The family had felt
sure OF innerlting all his wealth. He has of.
hanaP aPne POmP0rsly Of doing "something
tonished. Five hundred dollars, sbs vs.
their only child; the reader has srss.aJ "a
much ana II was morally certain that Az.
hundred dollars was all he had left them
Littleton was disguised 'A'N'
Il have been the friend of your fam;Iv sor
many years, sir; have done great deal for
you, sir, and l meant TO be your friend after
1 am dead. But now you drive me from your
house, sir L am satisfied, Mr.. Littletop nav
me what you owe me-"
81 will do the best / can but you ad bet
ter reverse your decision, and remain"
Helen shall apologize
The bachelor looked st him. The tempta.
ton was great.
off she apologies and promises bettsr
things for the future, will remain"
helen was sent for; but TO the fathers con.
sternation, and the rage Of the friend of the
family, she utterly refused to apologize, what
ever the consequences-even il her father
drove her out Of the house.
That is enough" said Dillsnburg. Have
my money ready in three days, or the Law
must fail tomorrow; can do nothing .,
Very well and the bachelor fed from
the room in high dudgeon.
the father.
may, my father, will save YOU, both
from your creditors and from this hsrpy-ths
In the midst of the anxiety and distress,
Mr. Littleton had an opportunity Of CANVASS
ing the past, and thoroughly examining the
claims OF the " friend Of the family" as a dis
interested bencfactor, who had m ade 40 mapy
sacrifices of personal comfort for him ad
bis.
His first great sacrifice was, that he con-
sented 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 his family wait upon him like slaves
IN health, and watch over him night and dsy
IN sickness. The third was conseptine 10
grumble at everything that was done for him.
debating what they should have for breakfast,
dinner and supper; thus subjecting them 10
double the expense their wants required. The
fourth was lending Littleton money at com
pound interest, taking a grab mortgage" for
security. The fifth great sacrifice was oonde-
scending to I" hector" poor Helen, even CON-
mitting acts that were positively indelicate.
For making these sacrifices he was the friend
Of the family!
1t is true be had always given them advice. .
whether II was asked or not, and was sure 20
consider It q personal insult II IL was not fol-
lowed
Helen was the only one who really under
stood him. His pretensions to disintersstsd
kindness were so pompously made, that her
father and mother had been duped by them,
and for years had actually believed they har-
bored an angel beneath their roof. The illu-
sion was dispelIed.
Adolphus Dillenburg, ESQ, began 10 think
that they had been in too great haste. Lit
tleton, though more in need Of him ian ever
was strangely stubborn, taking no pains st eli
TO conciliate him. He left the house, saving
ne would send for his baggage in few DAYS.
But the rascal had hopes Of q reconcilistion--
that Helen would yet be brought to her senses,
and that he should yet be summoned TO re-
turn. he knew how pleasant was the home
be left; how grateful il 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 pleas
ant psrlOr which had for long years been his
heaven of rest. Besides the family, he found
Charles Brooks there. Frowning severely
upon the young nabob, he threw himself into
a chair
1--WE had better be alone, Mr.. Littleton,"
said he, savagely, as he glanced at the lover,
sitting confidently by the side of Helen.
That is not material, sir" replied Mr..
Littleton.
"As you please" growled the late friend
Of the family, provoked by the manly tone Of
his debtor; a tone to which, albeit he was
wholly unsccustomed. "Is my money ready"
/" 1t is, replied Littleton, promptly.
Mr.. Dillenburg started.
+" There il is, principal and interest" con-
tinued Mr.. Littlcton.
" You have raised it, then ?" asked the dis
,Omfitted friend Of the family, as he cast
oek Of hate at Charles Brooks.
al have, sir"
The note and mortgage were given up, and
he money changed hands.
Mr.. Dillenburg kept calm as long az he
could, but finally his rage burst forth
IL suppose you think you have fully dis
charged your obligation to me ?" said he.
81 do. sir"
"The debt of gratitute ae well as the deb
u money"
~ 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 tyrannize
over me and my family"
"By heaven. LIS this the return for ten
iriven from the house at the beck of viIen?'
To whom do you apply that word, sir ?"
aid Charles Brooks, rising suddenly.
I" To that girl at your side, who"
But the hand Of the fiery youth was upon
ais throat, and the words were choked of.
"Spesk respectfully of her, or will smash
he bones in your foul carcass :" said Charles,
rs he hurled the rascal back into his chair.
GAS you please, sir, said Mr.. Littleton.
g You have got your money, and you know
.he way to the door !"
al Eaps got my money = the price Of your
iaughter's infamyi"
Wretch 90 exclaimed Charles Brooks,
'eising him by the throat again. "Your
power here is over, and with Mr.. Littleton's
permission, will kick you into the street."
Suiting the action TO the word, the indig-
aant lover dragged him through the entry,
md Z" booted him down the front steps. Mr..
Littleton threw him his hat, and the friend Of
.he family picked himself up, and vowing
vengeance, made his way back TO the hotel,
where he still occupies an attic, hated and
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