Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-06-03

From Chamber Journal
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lace mittens. Lucy owns from experience she
knew the value of the materials and the labor
| of the work They were offered cheapy 10 re
pay the wsste Of some poor fellow creatures
eyes; aud yet you were not satisfied, bat forced
the tradesmen either to run the risk OfofIending
you, OF of bleeding the heart Of some poor crea.
tute to an extent of which we little dream, and
which we can never know. When any Of you
come to visit me at Rockwood may Ibeg that
l may never see these mittens worni ] should
always fancy that / saw the words hand
| wrought engraved upon them, and that some
poor miserable woman in consequence, sat
weeping in a cold gsuel; but have done with
this j wish to say few words about the trans.
action at Mrs. Primrose's'
1--WE all know the great mortality that
takes place annually Ia the drets-inakiBg
and millinery departments and it is likewise
to be feared that there is a considerable en-
croachment prsctsed on the sacred hours Of
the Sabbath. Many ladies, feel glad 10
say, in order effectually, so far as they are
concerned, to prevent the possibility of giving
any pretoxt for the system, invariably give their
I orders early in the week, 90 that they may be
flashed with case before its expiration II an
emergency arises suddenly, requiring new
dress, the cousiderate lady viii never for a mo-
ment hesitate between the evanescent grati6-
cation of appearing in new dress, and the
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fellow-sister has been oppressed and defrauded
Of her rest, which tn, Eye which looks upon all
impartlaly wishes TO see man unive;sa ly en-
joying Did the anticipated delight of wearing
a new dress so darken your conscience, that you
were unable to appreciate the amount Of sorrow
which may at this moment Oppress the heart Of
the young female who is now employed with
your bugls embroidery, and is thereby prevent
ed from going home this EVENING" My de9r
these things ought not TO be. see I am
deeply grie wing you all, but these are subjects
of deep import. Think we'll of them, and may
they forever be a lesson TO you" I..
Here a servant entered the room, whispered
e few words to Aunt Mary, which broke off the
conversation.
"Helen Campbell" said Aunt Mary in sur
prise, "s she below Yes, l will see her.
This is the youug person. said she addressing
her nieces, "about whom I wished to interest
you; should like your brother also to see her.
Her story is simply this, She is the support OF
an aged mother, who has once seen better days,
aud is now in extreme poverty and want, and
is dying of consumption. Show her in" said
she to the servant, who Immediately left the
room
Perhaps" said Mr. Warren, "the sight OF
so many may appal her-but there was no
time to recall the order, for the door imme.
diately opened, and Helen Campbell, slight,
delicate, gentle looking girl, walked in with
modest ease; yet with that fixed and anxious
expression with which one might enter a
crowded house, aud vet see no one in particu
g lar the mind and thoughts being concentrated
elsewhere. Like the dying gladiator, cher
1 thoughts were with her heart, and that was
far away"
"AIy poor Helen" said Aunt Mary kindly,
;oEiEJ hfy hand and placing her in chair, 81
u 20 yes, said the poor girl as the tears be-
gan to chase each other down her thin cheeks
SShe is greatly worse, and they tell me she II
poing-that she cannot live now"
~ GLOW is this Z" inquired Aunt Mary anxious
/, ly. "When | saw her in the beginning OF tn
= week, she seemed better. Is her cough worse
- is there any new symptom or what IS It y
sr "No new symptom" said Helen, sadly, "bu
IN weakness dreadful weakness
y, "Is her appetite gone, then 7" inquired Aun
is Mary.
q, mo, mo-" replied Helen, as the blood mount
. ed TO her forehead aud she bit her lip, as if try
~ ino TO maintain a measure of composure; "it
d not gone, but she has--nothing to eat
d. =" am distressed to hear all this, Helen, il
terrupled Aunt Mary. 81 have not gone to Sc
en- ,ou for some days past, thinking that you wei
ry not in need. When | saw you last you e1pe,
I'M ted plenty Of money, to buy wine and food
os bring up her.,trength." m
he YOU. was full Of good hopes, but they are a
,re gone now. ] had worked nearly night al
air day for three weeks, and expected great I
lol muueraton for my work Day after day hn
od called for payment aud have always been p
off; and when at last l entreated for sou
vs. money to nght, Flushington told me he h
zen been obliged to sell the things for almost II
u.s. thing, and could not give me anything at all I
sci Monday. My mittens-my beautiful mitten
ler how / dotted on them"
,vo "Flushington !" said Aunt Mary, muC
c,. amazed, aud taking UP the bargain, GLOW
-, which Still lay upon the table, "are these 20
'''' work, Helen Z" she said.
rry "Oh yes" said poor Helen, elasping t
the mitten in both hands, and bursting into tear
ter son what built so many hopes-iood a
er- wine, life and strength, and happy days We
thought OF with every new row, and all
gone"
ado her sister became very Thoughtful. Aunt Ma
on5 rose and poked the Ere, aud even uncle War;
81 took out his pocket handkerchief and made
my great noise that Helen's sobs could not
iro1 heard.
alb "But there was another source from viii
the / thought you were to get money Helen
Duld your sister" I"
rma "Yes, yes" replied Helen, $50 thougI
she was to have been home tonight with
p'o' earnings, and we had planned to buy so ma
ma things but she did not come aud on going
test her 10 Mrs Primrose s, was told at the d
by that could not-that sh-that she could
ntry be home TO night-that she was busy ag
Ieni with more bsgle trimmngs-nor could
-bsir money be paid ti the dress on which she n
- works is finished. which must be by Mon
evening"
me Aunt Mary again poked the tile, and Ju
aud utterina faint cry, sunk her still covered
pam on the To lie.
and 20 ma am, forgive me, said Helen, ,sudds
fe- starting 70 her feet; forgive me that o
a., more / ask you r help: but my poor moi
-. is dying, and she is-starviug'
uaA In moment M. WaHens hand was on
Tor bell. Get a co lch instantly" said he to
10 bis servant who appearedi aud Mrs Warren
.hlch wine and bread ready Immediately. my
ears will 20 with this poor girl. Julia get }
ar ia cloak and bonnet wish you TO 60 with II
-. In a few moments the carriage arrived al
'p'S' bottle of wine aud various kinds Of food v
20 quickly placed in basket and they prep'
w. Su - 10 90. ,
good 10 take out the cork FROM the wiqe bottle,
there may be no delay when we arrlve--t
is no screw near US, and she has 90 longed
day wine"
city This being done, Mr. Warren, Julia,
were Helen Campbell were soon on their way.
huls 81 fear we may alarm your mother at
D"7 hour" said Mr. Warren.
puon "Oh nc, SIR" replied Helen; "the door WI
IL and Ter by is at her back. You can be in the r
rently without her seeing you at hrst She is wa
art Of ed over by some kind Scotch woman, who