The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1858-05-20

was gone; and casping his little hands, he fix
ed his eyes upward, as though gazing at some
object. A gentle smile played around his lips,
and he continued gazing until h. wh'h IOun
tenance changed%.the expressi bgA
place to one Of JOY aud bow
ing "Dearlite Sis"
shen, falling calmly b
"The Lord has giVe1
away; blessed be the
the voice ofmy sad II,
room.
] had used freely Of ~ -
my boys illness; but
ry him to Greenwood, wa p
side his darling sister. si -
Thank God, the resting nee %
sacred. Sorrow poverty, debt
/ had five dollars in my my pAh sc, -
/ were alone in the miserabt@# "dging.
worse than wldow--my bet'. 'se5 tha
erless. ! had no time .7 .guuties.j
/ knew not where to sea - f. TON,
Going out into the street purcnased IA ald;
Looking over the list Of advertisements, my
eye fell npon this one:--
"Wanted, by gentleman OF fortune, house
keeper. She must be accomplished, well edu
Gated, and accustomed to refined society. Abe
to govern household, and make home agree
able. TO such one q good home and liberal
wages will be given. Apply to
@, p, Herald Office"
This advertisement was the only one, out Of
long list, that seemed at all desirable.
returned Immediately to nIXroom, and, ad-
dressing G, p, gave him short, co1iseN ac;
count OF myself, rescrving such facts in my his
tc as | chose, and concealing my real name
Sphe next day I received reply, requesting
me to call at No. - 23d Street. without delay
Leading Freddy by the hand, | went into the
street, and was soon ringing the bell at No. -
,, 23d Street.
A superhne colorcd gentleman opened the
door, eyed rue with supercilious glance, aud
ushe-ed me into the drawing room. Every
tfhing about the room bore the marks of pre-
gailing spirit of good taste; aud, when Mr.
Ransom himself appeared, tall dgnifed-.
looking gentleman Of fifty, | was prepared to
(nftes@ed.
* . asked meior my present place Of res.
idence aud for reference. | defined giving
ether
tMy residence is, and has been, sir" ] said,
"idrA few weeks past, among the poor and dc
graded. Poverty gives us strange companions;
: there are hundreds in New York who know me
rich, respectable. and happy. | do not wish to
ak favor OF them. My desire is to earn bread
tormyself and child, and to find quiet home,
!. never to see or hear of the great world again.
Gould you not place your child ut school?'
asked Mr.. Ransom.
81 shall never part with Frcdlyi We live, or
we starve together. He will be no trouble in
your house; for never, unless you desire, shall
your eye rest upon him"
When said this the little darling drew my
hand to his lips, and imprinted upon it a trem.
bling kiss.
Mr.. Ransom hesated longs looked at me
doubtlully; aud, ut length said:--
81 will engage you. Come the last of the
week"
= "sir,you have said nothing of your family.
Have you chidren2'
"OLe"
"What are my wages2"
1.-Two hundred aud fifty dollars per year, and
board for your child"
bade him good morning, aud left. Freddy
was delighted with the prospect Of a happy
home, for, chdlike, he thodght where there
were 30 many fins things, 1t must be delightful.
The only regret he expressed, was parting with
our sad ncghbor, Mrs. Whyte, lie had lived
with her during Johnnys illness, aud she had
completely won his heart,
Mrs Whyte shook her heal when she found
where wus going, aud said that | should not
remain long,
II tried IL, my dear, and am more content.
ed in this poor room, than living in the midst
Of style and show as housekeeper, have seen
sorrow aud misery but, when | feel inclined
70 rebel, aud feel myself formed for better
ihings, remember Whom the Lord loveth
lie chastenelh.' Perhaps without these trials
Imight have wandered forever hom Christ, and
never embraced the holy faith, which renders
him hiaeapd inEnpI ayh IN rpRaiuea II -
I'll was not convinced said, IL did moi
wish for resignation. | could struggle anc
Bght yet with fate, Hnd, believe, conquer"
felt ths strength of giant, and the faith
hopes everything,
ID with Affection and Mrs, WhytC
ember that her poor home should
ith me, should the time of trial eveI
n alright, beautiful day when was sci
Min 23d Street. Mr., Ransom was not in
Ia.uearrtidy eolored girl showed me my room
: upon the second lldor.
The waiter appeared, and told me dinner
r would be ready in an hour aud, II pleased.
could walk through the house.
The house was large and furnished mos
luxuriously Upon searching room in The
third story, the waiter said t6rowng open the
door
"Master Thomas room"
"DJes he reside hero2"
"Most Of the time with his mother across Tn
street; but we always keep his room, aud
place for him Mt the table,
looked up InQuirinely; but dsliking Il
question servant made no reply.
As ! entered the kitchen, the cook eyed m,
askance, aud saw that she was slyly scrutn
iizng my dress. felt that was an object o