Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-10-06

sMy brave, noble ladp exclaimed Van.
dry, show shall sufficiently repay you
for
Il wouldn't take penny from you'll! said
Jim.
do not turn away from me Jim,' said the
gentleman much affected. regret, deep
ly regret, that I allowed my anger to get
the better of me the last time l saw you
Little did I think, when so cruelty, caned
you, that was inaicting pain upon.one to
whom should soon owe the life of my. be-
loved Rosa
sYour Rosa p said Jim, starting. lis Ro:
sa your little sister?'
sShe is my child-my only, darling child !!
said Yaudry panied to the heart at Jim's
cold and bitter conduct
Jim passed his hand quickly across his
eyes, as he said, with a deep sigh Poor
Rosa' ..
do you think, my boy, that she is to be
pitied because I am her father?' asked Mr..
Vandry; not understanding the meaning Of
the boys exclamation.
sRosa will suffer heap one of these days.,
said the boy, heaving deep sigh.
sVandry and Mrs. Milton both started ;
and the former said: What makes you
think so, Jim?'
'Cause old Loo told me so,' replied the
boy.
sOld Loop said Vandry, looking upon
the sad coun:enance of Jim; chow should
she know aught about my child's future 2
.Old Loo knows everything said jim.
Il very much fear, Mr.. Vandry,' said
Mrs. Milton that this singular woman has
been imposing upon the inexperience and
credulity of the poor boy
sVery likely said Vandry then turning
to Jim, he continued: sYou will accompa-
ny me home, I presume
mo, sir = said Jim.
sBut why not, my lad?' asked Vandry.
i amt forgot that Gaining yet,' replied
the boy;' and that amt all neither; for
Loo told me to be very careful what COM
pany kept
sOld Loo again y said Vandry.
Don't you want to see Rosa p asked Mrs.
Milton.
%, yes ma m = replied the boy, bursting
into tears, and burying his face in his cap.
sYou shall see her, Jim,' said Vandry i;
going to the boy and placing his hand upon
his head The dear child speaks of you
from morning to night, and begs me to find
out where you live. l have made every pos
sible effort to find you; hare placarded the
town from one end to the other; have adver-
tised, and offered large rewards for any in
formation concerning you. [ told Rosa,
when received the letter awhile ago, that
I now knew where you were and have just
left her with the promise of bringing you
home with me-
sAnd does Rosa talk about a poor boy
like me = said Jim.
sSbe does so continually. Will you not
20 home with me and see her?'
Il wa.want to see Rosa, replied Jim 'but
I don't care about going to your house.
why, Jim, this obstiuacy is quite uube-
coming to boy like YOURSELF said Mrs.
Milton. Take my advice, and 60 with the
gentleman
Come with me, Jim,' said Vandry, coax
ingly; sand you shall be dressed in nice
suit of clothes; have a beautiful pony; a
snug little bedroom all for yourself, and as
much money as little boy of your age can
possibly desire. I will have you handsome
ly educated, too so that when you become
man, you will be beloved and respected by
everybody, as Mr.. Milton is
sMr. Milton is a bad man; for Loo told
me So, said Jim.
Mrs. Milton colored to the temples; while
George Vandry lifted both hands in speech
less astouishment and wonder.
sOld Loo is very wicked woman, Jim,
or she would not have spoken so falsely Of
good MIR. Milton said Vaudry.
Good people don't tell stories,' said Jim.
you do not mean to say that Mr.. Milton
does so = said Vandry. "a
HE told me big one, anyhow persisted
the boy.
Told you why when and where did
you ever see him?' asked Vandry.
sAre you not going to see Rosa? asked
Mrs. Milton anxious to turn the conversa-
ton. -
mo ma m = said Jim firmly.
well, Jim,' said George Vandry, with a
disappointed and mortified air; ff you are
determined to Be stubborn about the matter,
of course cannot force you to come home
with me. thank you-bless you for sa-
wing my dear child's life. My hand, my
home and my fortune are at your service
Come to me whenever you need friend; ap-
ply to me whenever you are in want of mon
ey. You will find me at number eighteen,
Prince William street. So saying, the CRATE
full father dashed tear from his cheek and
turned away.
I-I-wish-.'
what do you wish P asked Mr.. Vandry
turning towards to boy.
Il wish-never mind, sir
MY dear boy said Vandry taking Jim's
hand in both Of his; name your wish Be
it what it may, it shall be gIati6sd,'