The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1857-11-18

i have no recollection of drawing these
odd figures. Perhaps Betsy will OWL
She has taste for sketching every
strange, queer looking object that falls in
her way and Lizzie looked imploring a,
me.
Are they yours?' asked Mr.. Graham
addressing me.
Yes. They are mine.'
COPIES or originals?'
Originals, Mr. Graham, and essentially
so. I have often heard you say that Mas.
ter Barnard and his house keeper were
two old originals. -
He dropped the sketches, and stood re-
garding me in mute surprise. Suddenly
smile of ofrecognition frightened his face,
and coming forward, be clasped both my
hands.
Lizzie Lake! my old friend Lizzie!' he
exclaimed. Then observing the astonish-
ed looks of Mrs. Smith and her daughter,
he attempted an explanation. r
Years ago we were companions, play
mates, and fast friends, my dear Mrs.
Smith, and Lizzie will tell you so.'
The best of friends in time of truce.
But you remember, Mr. Weld, that we of
ten quarreled, because you were irritable
and imperious, Masculine faults, those
altogether
'Taunting and villifying as of old
Time has failed to blunt the sharpness of
your sarcastic tongue, my perverse Liz
zie.'
Time has dragged me through deal
of rough experience, which has in nowise
corrected my perverse disposition. i
Sit here and tell me over this experien-
ce; l promise you beforehand my liveliest
sympathy. Pardon me, Miss Smith
bear with me, dear ma lam,if l am so illbred
as to seize upon Miss Lake, and monpolize
her for the remainder Of the eveing.' ..s
In relating the events of the six past
years, l meant in uaught to,extenuate, nor
to set down naught in malice But freely
and fully explained to Mr. Graham the
relation in which / stood to my guardians IS
family. Il told him how I had lived al
most as servant in Mr.. Smiths house,
under the impression that l was depen-
dent upon his charity for home.
: But have at last discovered that my
father left me little something; how
much remain to be Informed" eonclu-
ded turning to Mr.. Smith, who had en-
tered a few minutes previously. 1t,t
10 loft oha,fe II IoIIoro
Betsy, but 1 did not mean you should
know it till you came of age. The orig
inal sum will be nearly doubled when you
are twenty-one.'
And come into possession of ten
thousand dollars at the close of my mi
nority! Would to Heaven had known
it earlier!' @ ~ e2 =.
Don't get excited, / beg of you, Betsy!'
commenced Mrs Smith, in her smooth,
slow way. I'VE thought it best for yous
interest to suppress this fact until there
was necessity of, your knowing it, Being
placed in my charge, felt it my duty to
give you "a thorough domestic training,
such as every young woman ought to have
before she is fitted for the responsibilities
of mature life.' ~ EaR
You are certainly entitled to my graf
itude, Mrs. Smith, since in strictly per.
forming your duty by me you have utterly
neglected the domestic education of your
own daughteEn tsg ( '2a #f3F
But with Lizzie delicate constitution
could not-t sc sfata 81
l had not patience to listen further
and turne'l abruptly away
Have you no congratulations for me?
| asked Mr.. Graham et
IAN infinity of them, all struggling fol
utterance. But Lizzie, now that you
find yourself SO rich, you will, of course
wish to return me that shilling. 1 car
not deny feeling particularly anxious tc
repossess it,
And 1 am fully as anxious to keep it.
/ earned it, remember, and it is unques.
tionably my property
But Iwant it for keepsake
so do l, Mr.. Graham
| Bending over my chair, he spoke in q
iquICh, loW touc.
Let us share it, Lizzie; will you break
the coin with me?' g s
Possibly may. But shall insis. on
keeping the biggest piece. Yon know
when people unexpectedly come into pos!
session Of property they sometimes grow
terribly avaricious. I am one Of that
class. ..
What will you do with your ten thou.
sand dollars2' .s@s-..5.s gjs.
Donate . good portion to advance, q
humane cause. That means, to amelior.
ate the condition Of orphan. girls under q
course of .thorough domestic training.''
How keenly resentful!' 9ssa,
Yes, just at, this moment but T shall
grow calm, perhaps forgiying,. by-and, d,by.
Now I am excited, angry, pleased. and
as / verify think, half crazed. I viii be.
take myself to my room, before any sud-
den outbreak shocks the sensibiIities oi
this exemplary family. Good-night Mr..
Graham. IN sskla5 ~
y Goodnight, and auspicious dreams to
you. Remember the shilling, Lizzie!