Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-21

~ IL III all things as thoug gh it
had been their own.
Mrs. Denton loved children, had always de-
sired them and was very anxious to keep the
little ioundling committed to their care, until
she ascertained that the little feet were deformcd.
go my" she exclaimed, "Poor little thing
Why its feet are dreadfully deformed-wbat
shall we do with it2" Charley, who had been
silent locker on until now, said very earnestly,
so, Mother, | wish we could take the little
child. have wished SO many times for a sister,
and am afraid no one else will be willing to
take her, because something ails her feet" Mrs.
Conover who had been looking very tenderly at
the little creature, sleeping on her sisters lap,
now said, "Well, sister, if you do not want to
keep the child, I will take her; true cannot
do as we'll by her as you could, but will try
to be all to her that LIS dlld be were she my
own" So it was settled nd at the expiration
of the holydays, when Mrs. Conover and Char
ley returned home, they carried the little Nllly
with them; and from that time, she found
place. not only in their home, but in their hearts.
Milly was a little beauty au almost afraid
to attempt description OF her, as am certain
that shall not do her justice. never before
saw eyes so blue or skin so fair, and her hair
was itself treasure, so golden in hue, so soft
and curly; | always envied her the possession
Of it. Then her features were perfect. lave
always thought her one of the most beautiful
and intelligent children that have ever seen.
Mrs. Conover would never let her 50 from home,
to attend school, but had a teacher to como to
her residence and give her lessons, affirming
that something might happen to herr" but
many thought that it was because Mrs. Conoyer
could not bear to have the child out Of her sight,
even for few hours at time, so necessary had
her presence become to the happiness of her
more than mother.
Well, so years rolled round; and they who
were girls and boys in 1889 had grown to be
women and men, called upon to act their parts
in the great drama of life. Others were called
to that dreamless sleep; and among these Mrs.
Conover was called to join her husband, and
reap the reward of her well doing. May my
last hours be like hors Poor Charles grieved
as only such natures as lis are capable OF griey
ing, and Milly (now fifteen years Of age) was
inconsolabe. Mrs. Conorcr died in 1874. I
was not in Brook Valley when she died, and did
not hear of it until few years ago, when on o
visit to my childhood home. Then learned
also that Mrs. Staunton was still living, though
something. older and more grave than when
last saw her; that she was wearing caps, and
using spectacles, and "growins old very grace
fully" Mr.. Staunton dedin l842. He became
very much changed before his death, and dieda
sincere Christian.
And, now reader, know you are very anxious
to learn what has become of Charles Conoycr.
Well I must tell you: He married, nine years
ago-and whom do you suppose he married ?
know you will never guess, so will tell you ::
lie married Milly Martin, the little foundling !!
Perhaps you think he ought to have lived single
all his life. If so, differ from you. think
lie acted perfectly right, and I am certain he
could not have found lovlier wife, had he
searched the world over.
Well my story is almost finished: Charles
Conover is now one of the leading men of New
York state; for many years he occupied aplace in
the Halls Of Legislation; has been called twice to
Washington to fill place in Congress, and stands
at the head of his profession. Heis beloved and
esteemed by all who know him. When last |
had tidings of him he was the father of two
sons and daughter, is q most, devoted parent,
and one of the kindest of husbands. Is perfect
in every relation Of life; but still retains within
his heart of hearts, the image Of the, beautiful
and accomplished, but rash and misguided, IDA
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