The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1857-08-27

! Yes, she still remembered the companion
of her childhood Such is woman S love
and constanCy. Alas, that it should be S,
frequently abused.
The evening was somewhat advanced
when Mr.. Merton approached Helen
locked arm in arm with a Young man
whose dark countenance, raven hair anC
eyes and tall straight form indicated a ma
tive Of the south.
Mr.. Thompson, Of New Orleans, my
dear, said Mr.. Merton.
And then, after conversing for a few
moments, he sauntered to the opposite
side of the saloon.
who is that handsome young man you
Just now introduced to Helen?' asked Mrs
Merton of her husband.
THAT is Mr. Thompson of New Or
leans, the richest merchant in that city,
and his father was before him. He ar
rived here but the day before yesterday
| was introduced to him yesterday, and
invited him here tonight, and if the i'm
preston is not felt on Helen's heart, which
has hitherto been SO callous, none ever
will regret the disappearance
Your protege, Charles Ellston,' said
his wife, sarcastically.
Mr.. Merton did not answer her; he ONLY
turned away.
AT first when the stranger was intro
duced to Helen there appeared an air of
embarrassment; but it gradually wore off,
and he entered into conversation with his
usual vivacity. In the course of it she
asked if he had ever benin the city before.
He replied that he had been when he
was about seventeen years of age, and that
he had then become acquainted with
several of his own age, whose acquain-
tance he highly priced Among those he
mentioned was Charles Elliston.
AS he pronounced the name, he bent
his dark eyes full upon her, and perceived
that she started, while, for an instant, agi
tation was visibly depicted on her coun. |
tenance. After pause of moment or
two, he continued
But have made inquiries since my
arrival, respecting him, and hear that he
has returned the kindness of his benefac.
tor, your father, with ingrattude, by
leaving his house, and going no one
knows where
oh, no, sir, do not believe that; it is
an idle report. He had reason for leaving
my fathers house, and her voice trem
bled, and tear stood in her eye.
Just then a gentleman advanced to
claim her hand for the cotillion, and the
conversation was abruptly terminated
Charles resigned her silently though his
heart was full.
1t is strange how the lapse of a few
years between youth and manhood will
change the face and disguise the form;
The slight STRIPPING that a little while ago
2lambered on our knee, we can scarcely
recognize in the full, stately form, and
5tad demeanor Of the man. So it was
with Charles Thompson, and no wonder
hat Helen and her father could not see
N the rich merchant from south, the poor I
ad, who, six years before, had left them
with scarcely dollar in his pocket. /
1t was the morning following the bal, (
and MIR, and Mrs Merton and Helen were I
sitting In the parlor, the former two en- ,
gagged in discussing some private affairs, +
he latter with her head resting upon her s
land, apparently in deep thought The 7
servant entered and handed Mr.. Merton
letter. He opened it, and after having
1erused it fol a few moments uttered an :
exclamation of joy. Seemingly overcome Q
'y the excitement ofsome unusually pleas. t
ng news, lie approached his daughter T.
md gently tapping her upon the cheek, /
aid
Come, come, Helen dear, cheer, up, k
'ur own dear Charles, has returned; he is
II the city, and will be here in an hour {
Cheer up, my DEAR
And he began to pace the floor. S
See here, he continued, as a splendid
uiqage drove up to the door, from which n
young man alighted, here is Mr.. I
Thompson, too; how glad I shall be to i
introduce them to each other.'
4 don't see why you should be-, said 4
lis wife, though perhaps your Charles, t
s you call him, may be as rich as Mr.. n
Thompson. You know he left word that /
e was going to seek bis fortune.' y
And shepronounced this last word with C
sneer. I
And he hoped he has found it, mad p
m exclaimed Charles, who entered just Ii
t that moment, thanks to an all-wise a
Providence who directed me to my faith
RS home. 1t is Charles that stands be- "
ore YOU p
With a shrek Of delight, Helen threw it
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