Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-05-19

looking into his affairs that they were almost
penniless-only few hundred dollars remained
with his banker, and what to do he did not
know.
Lilly would often plead that they might 60
back to America, and settle in New York city.
She would say, "Now if we were only in New
York, Harry, I could give lessons in Music and
French. You know Monsieur Paunelle said |
spoke French more perfectly than any Ameri-
can he had ever met. So let us go somewhere
else, and not stay here where l can do nothing
to help you" Harry would not listen to any
thing Of the sort, telling her never to speak OF
giving lessons in music again, as he would work
himself to death before she should do any thing
of the kind. Still Lilly would plead that they
might return to New York. Her health COM
menced failing, and Mr.. Clinton came to the
conclusion that she was pining for her native
air; for, on asking one day (when she appeared
more than usually indisposed) what he should
do for her, she burst into tears, and begged to
be taken to America.
So he made preparations Immediately to re-
turn home; and, in less than month they
were riding upon the waves of the broad At
lantic The children were delighted with the
voyage, and almost wild with excitement on
board tile steamer. Every thing was so novel
to them, never having been on board steamer
before. Islin who had nursed them oil, insisted
on coming with them to America, declaring
that it would break her heart to be left behind
after having taken care of them from their birth.
Her request was granted and she came with
them. She was most faithful attendant, and
relieved Mrs. Clinton almost entirely from the
care Of the children during the voyage.
When they arrived in New York, Mr.. Clinton
asked his wife where they should 60? She
replied, aito Brooklyn, Harry" Accordingly
they went to Brooklyn and took lodging at a
private boarding house in the upper part Of the
City. Harry racked his brain day and night,
in hopes of hitting upon some expedient for
making living, but without success. The one
great error of his life was, that he had neither
trade nor profession. He had never been bred
to any business; had never studied profession,
nor learned trade And now, at the age OF
thirty-six, with helpless family to support,
and want staring him in the face, he knew not
which way to turn.
- But Mrs Clinton had not been 50 anxious to-
come to New York without an object in
view. She knew perfectly well that Dr..
Ostram had never mentioned to Harry word
about her having two thousand dollars out
at ten per cent interest. She was very doubt
full about ever getting it, but determined to
make an effort, without letting Harry know any
thing of it. IF she failed they would be no
worse off, and if she succeeded, what happiness
it would be to place it in his hand now when
LIE 30 much needed money.
They had been in Brooklyn three days. llar
ry had some little hope of getting an office in
the custom house, and had gone to see about
it. Lilly put on her bonnet, and telling 1slin
that she must be certain to take good care of
the children, as she was going out and might
be gone some time,-left the house, crossed over
to New York, and went to the No. in John
Street, were DR.. 0Stram had his office in years
gone by, and there, sure enough, looking as
natural as possible, was the same old sign, " Drs
Ostram & Harold" And, now that she had
come all the way from Austria for the very pur-
pose OF seeing DR.. Ostram, her heart was ready
to fail; she had almost determined to return to
Brooklyn and come another time, when, whom
should she see coming down John Street, but
the Doctor himself. She then mustered all her
resolution, and entering the office, awaited his
coming.
He entered looking at her curiously for
moment, and did not recognise her, as her veil
was down, but as she put her veil back, he
caught her by both hands exclaiming, "Why
Lilly, child is this you? How glad | am to
see you. Why, did you never write to me? I
wished to communicate with you but could
never ascertain where you were. Do come in
the parlor, and tell me all about it." So he
led her into the little back room he called the
parlor, gave her seat, took one himself, and
recommended asking questions.
Lilly told him that Mr.. Clinton had gone out
ON business, and so she thought she would come
and see if John Street looked as it used to.
The Doctor said he was delighted to sec Lcr.
Mr.. Stetson, tho gentleman who had charge of
her money had been trying to find out what
had become of her, that she had never drawn
the interest since her marriage Iilly's heart
beat fast and lard, but she controlled herself
sufficient to speak in an indifferent way, telling
him that as she was in want Of some spending
money, she believed, if it was perfectly convent
ent for Mr.. Stetson, she would now take up her
little patrimony.
Tile Doctor Immediately went with her to
Mr.. Stetson's place Of business, and introduced
her to that gentleman; telling him that Mrs.
Clinton would now draw upon him for the
amount in his possession, provided it vas con-
venient. Mr.. Stetson assured them that it was
perfectly convenient. And looking over his
books to ascertain precisely the amount due,
told Mrs. Clinton that the two thousand dollars
at ten per cent had doubled itself within the
last ten years. He then turned to his safe,
counted out four thousand dollars as though it
had been so many cents, and placing the money
in an envelope banded it to Lilly, who signed