Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-11-16
wRrTES FOR TIE Spirit OF TIE AGE.
ANNIE LORRAINE L:
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LIFE'S V~ICISsITUDES
BY ANNIE GEORGE.
CHAPTER iii.
BY ANNIE GEORGE,

.nr and be0an IN take interest in things
around her. She knew it would not do to be
a burden on her kind friend, SO she must
work. but shuddered to again go forth In the
world feeling 50 desolate for well she knew
all things would remind her Of her sad loss.
But 20 she must SO tying on her simple
mourning bonnet, and casting around her =
coarse but warm shaw, for Bridget had not
been unmin dful Of aught which could bene-
at her, and by enlisting the sympathics Of
her employers, had procured these articles.
Annie started in the wild world alone. Sad
Tor thee, gentle one, to be thus early cast on
this cold world so friendlcSsl Her first steps
were to a clothing establishment, where, be-
fore her bereavement, she had procured com.
mon sewing. Entering slowly, for her heart
was very sad, she approached the proprietor.
ACAn you furnish me with sewing, Mr.. Ar
81 am surprised, Miss, you should request it,
we have none for you. You were so long alb
sent, your place has been filled, and we can
empley 90 more personsi in our establishment"
he replied cruelty, not noticing, or caring
that she wore the emblems Of grief.
The tears rose 10 Annies eyes, and she
turned TO depart, but remembering her pow
erty, again addressed him. "Mr. A." and
her voice trembled, 'since was here last, l
have been very unfortunate in losing ny
mother. I could not leave her. | am very
poor, and weuld be grateful if you could sup
ply me with work"
No tear dimmed the hard grey eye Of tho
iron-souled man before her. III knew moth
ing Of poverty, for a handsome house, filled
with beautiful and luxurious articles, was
his abode. A fashionable wife, and children
lovely and innocent, cheered il. What could
he know Of the anguish Of the fair girlP or
why should he care for the poor orphan, who
- G.. i. A - nLn could taVwu
II can only repeat, Miss, that have no
work for you" and Mr.. A. walked to another
part Of the store.
Annie was cast down and discouraged
She could try nc more that day, so she turn
cd her steps homeward, to ponder on the fu-
tura Bridget was absent, and throwing her
self on the bed, she wept long and bitterly.
On Bridgets return, Annie told her all. She,
good soul, was highly indignant, and, in true
Irish brogue, mathematical him. Annie in
terposed "0h, do not talk thus, dear Bridget,
he does not, canRot realize my situation, so
how can he feel for me ?"
."Well, Miss Annie, ye are betther thin l,
and shurs know best but do not be down
hearted, for It's will spake to the ladies and
git We some sewing"
What should | do without you nay kind
and only friend but i'll can never reward
IOhs NOA hhANty III Oh ! 4 hAiOW ~ WAtAa
But Bridget did not ask reward. Her large
heart had gone out to the lone girl, and she
never tagged ia trying to benefit one she
loved. Her words proved true. In a few
weeks, Annie had work from several ladies,
and being employed, became more cheerful.
Her neat sewing brought her into notice, and
soon she had as much as she could possibly
attend to. Though contented, still she knew
this was mother proper sphere. Confined tc
this narrow court, where dwelt poverty anC
distress, her mind drew its own sketches o
fancied bliss. She was conscious Of 'aspira
tons high and 1ongings' which could neve
be realized in the station she then occupied
She felt there was no congeniality Of feeling
among the people she daily saw, for her. He
mother, refined and intelligent, had forme,
her the same. We have never described on
gentle Annie, and now will only use the e1
preSsiye words Of Rowe. She was
A that pAiuting sAn express
Or youthful Poets fancy when they lovej-
or the oft repeated words of Byron,
"Heart "a her lip, AMI soul within her eye
Armies health, by close application to her ne
die, began to fail, and she felt there must
some change. Her friend noticed her chez
growing pale and thin, and her eye heavy.
She became seriously uneasy, and insisted
her resting for awhile till she grew better
but Auuie refused, till at length she was pre-
trated on O bod Of severe illness. Bridg
procured a physician Of eminence and tr
worth. lie soon became interested in l
fair patient, and inquired Of Bridget her h
tory. She related all she knew, which W
but little for pride had induced Annie
keep secret her relationship to Mr.. Linton.
nlX.-L NJ. .--..n. 1910 III TO- o-~o
with christian fortitude, yet she never bs
Annie seek her grandfather, and she felt S
would dio ere do II. ..R
DIR. N brought his wife to see Anr
and her conyalescence was cheered with boo
aud her cheerful society. Annie highly
p~reciated their kindness and expressed
gratitude. DIR. N. recommended country
"Ah Doctor" said Annie, ''gladly wo
] escape from this noisy city, but / have
friends, save Bridget who is poor, and can
help me-"
"Poor child! Well, keep a brave hel
Miss Annie. Wen see we'll seei G,
morning" and off he went. A
What meant hel and Annie wondered
she fell asleep, and dreamed happy vision
flowers luxuriAntly blooming Der hill
dale, of green fields and sunny skies, an
being as happy as the day was long.
waking, she felt happier, and Bridget
coming home was delighted to find her Oh
FIJI aud feeling better.
The next day DIR. N called, and
going through the tiresome formula, fee
khs pulse, etc, he said, Miss Lorraine, l
by your conversation you have been well
Gated, and have evidently occupied q pos
above tLs present station in which | find
beg you will look on me as your friend
give me a sketch of your history. Be
ne, I do not ask this from idle curiosity
real interest in your welfare. My wife 81
this feeling with me"
doctor, you have been q true frien
me, and I win relate to you what has
before escaped nay lips. My mother wa
daughter ofAr SamesS S. Linton Of this eli
"Excuse me, Miss Annie, but can it b.
siblef But proceed, I am truly greatly
pvised."
She then related the remainder Of he
tory, and thus concluded, "You win U
stand, Doctor, why | have never sougl
grandfather, who thus cruelty refused
my poor mother but OIL it is a hard az
songeniai life to me, this eternal stitchir
ibid you ever learn Music, and tn
gusges, Miss Annie ~
oh yes | was taught music O
Piano and Guitar. Ny Father taugl
French and Italian. | was to have Il
German, but the illness and death of m
Father prevented, and ! have never bee
70 do SO since"