Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1857-05-01


it is hard to lose everything, and ir
such manner. For myself I should
not care; but-you-you and little
Ellie; thus to leave the house which
hoped to purchase, and to dispense with
those comforts which you have always
known, while his family are enjoying
that which by right is ours. 1t is nnt
1T cannot be just Hush Charles
All will come out right yet if we only
wait patiently and trust in God. He is
able to deliver us from greater trials than
these. What if anything had happened
to ycu or Ellies Had you been called
from earth should have had sorrow in.
deed" ard Mrs. Hcrriot in her earnest.
ness drew near and laid her hand upon
her husbands arm.
lie seated her by his side cxclaming
"Oh Ellen Would that | had your
faith but when think how bright ev.
erythins looked week ago and how
dark now, my heart is filed with bitter
ness. Fool, fool that | was :"
Mrs. Herriots hand was placed over
his mouth as she said playfuIly Il will
hear no more ofthis. Come, let us talk
Of the future :" then putting some more
coal on the fire, she sat by her husband
and gradually drew his thoughts away
from the gloomy present. and ere long
he found himself building high hopes of
future prosperity. Long they sat and
talked that evening, and before they
left the parlor Mr. Herrlot'sfacc wore its
old look of cheerfulness. SO much for
woman $ influence. In the morning a
flag hoated down from the house and
store of Mr.. Herriot, telling the passers
by that an auction would be held there.
People soon gathered. and by noon the
sale was finished; and after the de-
manls of the creditors were satisfied,
three hundred dollars remained
A ship was fitting out for California,
and Mr.. Herriot determined to embark
in her, Notwithstanding the wishes of his
wife to the contrary. and leaving the
surplus Of the sale with her, he set out
intending to return at the expiration of
a year. After time Mrs. Herriot re-
ceived letter from the land of Gold in
which her husband stated that he was
doing well, AMI should be at home ere
the set time, but the year passed and he
did not come, neither came there any
more letters. Mrs. Herriot was now
obliged to find cheaper boarding place,
for her money was almost gone, and BY
taking in plain sewing to earn scanty
subsistence for herself and little Ellie
Thus passed another year; then her
health began to fail. Her means became
more and more limited till she was forced
to occupy the little room whers We left
her preparing for the walk, more to de-
vert little Ellie, thar. for any good which
she expected to derive from it herself
They were soon ready: and locking the
door, descended the narrow rickety stairs,
and directed their steps toward the wa
ter.
Mrs. Herriot wearied by the walk
seated herself on large rock, while FL
lie busted herself by throwing chips into
the water, and watching them float away
Look mother, What great ship !"
s!.o a@d leniy exclaimed. Mrs. Hcrriot
looked up and beheii ,,o55..2 shin max
ing for the wharf not far from where she
WIS sitting. She now noticed that a
crowd Of people were gathering on the
wharf, and an irresistible impulse led
her to join them.
As she stepped on the wharf gentle.
man came from the ship, followed by a
man with baggage who accostcd him as
Mr.. Her-iot. Mrs Hcrriot stood for a
moment bewildered. 1T is my has
band = she exclaimed, and tried to move
forward At that nom Mt her husband 4
eyes met hers. and weak as she was, she
recled and tainted He was by her side
in an instant and restoratives were imme-
dlately applied which soon restored her
then calling for hack Mr.. Herriot lifted
his wife and child into it, and they wer,
driven to the old house.
The little room looked pleasant to then
all that night. as they sat round the
bright fire, and in few words Mr.. Her
riot told the reasons which had kept hin
away 80 long The first year he had sue
ceeded beyond his expectations and wa,
to start for home a week before its cvpira
ton but as he was crossing the country
with friend, they were attacked by In
dams, and taken prisoners. After twC
years had passed, they finally suceeieC
in escaping, and had the good luck to fine
homeward bound vessel just ready tc
sail They had concealed their gold from
the Indians, so there was nothing to delay
them, and prosperous voyage soor
brought Mr.. Herriot t, the friends, from
whom he determined not soon to be scpara
ted. In the morning Ellie's wish was
gratified. They removed to a pleasan
residence, where Mrs. Herriot soon re
covered her health while the high hope.
felt by her husband the evening before tn,
sale have now become realized.
u A country editor speaking Of ,
steamboat, said-"She had twelve
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