The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1858-04-07

ii "Well, Lizzie" said, for felt almost
as joyful at the prospect of making Willie
well as did his sister, 8 give me your hand,
and when am through with some business
have, which will not take me more than a
minute or two, wen go and see your mother
and brother"
Without word, and with all the conf
dence Of her years, she did as she was re-
quested, and together we hurried toward
Greenwich street. | stopped but a moment
on the way to make a collection. Lizzie
waited patiently for Inc at the door Of the
Office to which was going when | met her
lin Nassau street. Again taking my hand we
presently approached a large brick building.
evidently one Of those tenant houses in
which, not unfrequently, thirty to forty ia
miles are forced to live.
This is where we live, sir" cried Lizzie,
as we approached the door. " Mother 5 in
the back room on the fourth floor"
I4oosening my hand, she flew up the stairs,
nor stopped once to see whether was follow
ing her or not. and, with childish impetuosi-
ty, pushed against door, which opened on
the landing shouting, as she d d So
"Mother! mother open. Here's a gen
tleman, who has come to make Willie well :"
Just as had reached the floor, the door
opened, and gentle voice said, half Gliding
! ly:
Hush, Lizzie! Willie has gone to sleep,
and am afraid you'll wake him"
| Bat ma! !" demonstrated Lizzie, " this
gentleman--n
The woman looked up, and then started
back confused, at the unexpected appar;tioa,
not needing the further remark Of my pretty
guide.
Pardon me, madam" | said !" met this
little girl in the street, who told me brother
was unwell, aud |. sYmpathizing with her,
said If she would take me to him ! would
endeavor to relieve him."
"Thank YOU, sirn' said the woman; g
will feel grateful TO any one who Will help
nv poor boy. Be pleased to walk in, sir, and
look at him."
Accepting the invitation, found myself
ushered into a small, plainly furnished room.
Though the furniture, as might be expected,
was of the cheapest and comh.onest deserip-
ton, vet every article in the apartment was
tidlly arranged. Notiing-as took a
rapid suryey-seemed out Of place. Ia one
corner was bedstead, covered with a cheap
comforter, from beneath which snow white
sheet peeped out. Upon this lay little Willie
asleep, as his mother had intimated.
noiseIessly approached the bed and Looked
at the little fellow, pretending to feel hi,
pulse. His features, which were exceedingly
pale and wan, were almost feminine; and
but for the short, brown hair, which curlet
closely around bold, striking forehead,
! should have mistaken him for a girl.
5 "How long has he been in this condition
Mrs. Jackson-I believe am correct in call
ing you by that name :" asked.
/" About eight days, sir. He complained
, of severe pains in the head, and was quite
feversh for some two or three DAYS"
{ "Of course" remarked, as | took a sea-
which Mrs. Jackson profered me--a no
, unhandsome. looking woman OF about twenty
; eight or thirty years-"yoa have called Ii
: physician !"
E ii regret to say, sir" she replied hesita
4 tingly, +" have not"
E why" said "you run great risk
: Even now the little tcllow may notbc out o
! danger :"
i - know it, SIR" she answered, as she
turned her face from mine, evidently to con
e ceal tear which, unbidden, filled To he
r Pardon me-" | remarked, for ! did no
wish 10 intrudc nv knowledge Of her c"nd.
! ton upon her notice - bat You should haSt
e sent for physician"
:" know il, sir; but-5ut, ! am out o
employment, and was afraid Of creating
: debt, unless absolute necessity compelled
! ne, not knowing when would be able L
I discharge it,
could you MT then have sent for a dis
:. pensary doctor"
Il - suppose I could. sir; but" and blu,
" suffused her face a she spoke, =" IL dad LO
!. like 10 call one in"
o a. am afraid" continued, i" am askin
You questions that may seem rude; but be
i lieSe me, ma'am, ann actuaira BY the mn.
ldisinterestel motives. aud il | can 10 any
|. thing III vuur or Nillie's brhalf-yUd see,
d sad I, lightly, &" | an acquainted wit, a
10 Your nlmes-.t will aiJrl ate much unall0y
:. "a pleasure. met Lizzie IN The street. a
.r have told YOU, aud taking fancy to hc
Il sweet little face, very imper;inently, bu
d trust no, improperly, drew out Q; he's yoa
actual condition.
The mothers face blrned with blashc'
c Her position before an entire stranger, blu
.c spoken as am. Nas. confess, an awkwar
one but pretended not To notice her, an
went OH
d Now, Mrs. Jackson. I want you to q
medicine fur Willie. and refreshments ii
i yourself and my insenuOns l.izkie. Here
ms card, keep it; and here" coulinae'
pulling out ms wallet. "are ten dollar
II Don't Start. my dear madam, I'm not gong
!. give them TO rpu. It's cnly loan, w.tho,
Of interest which yul eau paS bach wheiie,'
cr you can do - witiiiat putting yourself
Inconvenience"
d. The woman. IL first. bst'atcly refused
ID accept my money, ani il wa a5t unl,i
re pIitltc, her to the six boy, anI called Ii.
ir lic to ne, tha; pride wss lofsU;3u IL q
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