Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-08-26

Moses found the wearied man where
he had left him, and springing from the
sleigh, he said:
" Hullo, sir you said you were faint
here's some of our cider, and if you
can sit up and drink it and eat this bread
you'll feel better; and here's old Moll,
ready to take you to Haverhill. There,
don't talk, but eat. It's awful cold, and
it's long way to Hayerhill, and-stand
still, Moll."
So he went on, bohbing now here,
now there, and talking as fast as he
could, so as not to hear the poor mans
outpourings of gratitude as he ate and
drank and was refreshed. With some
difficulty the stranger was seated in the
sleigh and supported by his companions
strong arm. The pair rode on in almost
total silence through the increasing dark
ness to their journeys end; and then
brief were the spoken thanks, as if the
heart were too full for utterance. The
hour of midnight was past when Moses
reached his home and laid Kim down to
rest; but his sleep was sweet and sound
too sound for dreams.
Years few by, and Moses had follow
ed his fathers corpse to the burial ground,
and left his country home to toll for for
tune. And slowly, but surely, did he
win favors from the tickle goddess. To
him, as to all, came dark days, and Gre
ditors clamored; but light came at the
darkest hour, his creditors were silenced,
he knew not why. He fell i'll, and when,
fever wasted and strengthless, he again
rose from his bed, there came to him
from-he knew not whcnce-a hamper
of the choicest liquors. He married,
and on his wedding day Moses received
an envelope containing only fifty dollar
bank note from--he knew hot whom.
HI who had befriended the unknown and
friendless, had, in his need, raised up to
him unknown friends.
One little helpless innocent God gave
him, and after its birth the world grew
fairer, the sun shone brighter, and life
grew sweeter to our Moses. And cheer
lily, one bright frosty morning, he kissed
bis two loved ones farewell for the day,
as business called him some miles distant.
In these days of iron and steam short
hour will whirl us long way from home,
without the tedium of watching mile
posts or guide boards. So Moses Ought
we not to say Mr.. Moses, now that he
has not only reached mans estate, but
possesses wife and owns a baby2 l
think so, Mr.. Moses soon reached his
place of destination, and ere he proceed
ed on his way, he entered hotel for The
double purpose of making inquiries and
warming himself. An old gentleman
met him ON the steps and scanned him
eagerly, and then turned and followed
him in
"Sir, address Mr.. Moses -,
believe; do you remember me? 2" said the
stranger.
81 do not, sir; my name is Moses
-"
81 presume not" continued the old
gentleman; ''it's some years since we
met, twenty at least, and were both that
much younger" and he passed his hand
through his long white hair. "My name
is Price-you will dine with me Z"
Really, sir, my business is very
pressing"
" So is my invitation. l cannot be
refused. Name the hour, if you will ;
but dine with me to-day you must )" and
the peremptory words were spoken so
kindly, and the strangers grasp was 50
friendly, that refusal was impossible.
The hour was named, and, promising to
meet there, each went his way.
Much did our friend wonder, as, after
his business was completed he retraced
his steps to the hotel, and there found
the gray-haired stranger waiting in .
sleigh, to which were attached two mag.
nifcent bays. A five or six minutes
ride, and they drew up before a stately
mansion. Mr.. Price alighted, and throw.
ing the reins to q servant, motioned tc
his companion to follow; and as he stood
upon the threshold of the open door, he
grasped the youngsters hand, saying:
Welcome, sir; right welcome to my
home. Enter; my wife awaits your
coming"
Throwing hastily aside, in the hall,
oyercoats and hats, they entered plea
SAINT room, lighted by bay window,
perfumed by plants in flower, and occu-
pied by an old lady, who rose at their
entrance, and, advancing, said:
." / knew Of your coming, and you arc
welcome, Moses -; right welcome,
TO the home your kindness restored 10
me. For twenty years have l daily
prayed the good God to bless you for that
one good deed, and lie wtH bless you"
A" Madam-Mr. Price-are YOU not
mistaken in me? Your kindness 1 have
never merited. You are strangers to
me, and"
" Enough, young man." interrupted
Mr.. Price, as a bell was distinctly heard
"enough, that we are satisfied with your
identity. That is the dinner bell. l.
Over the dessert ! will tell you story,
and you shall cease to wonder" And,
offering his arm to Mrs. Price, Mr..
Moses - followed his host to the d.
ming room, which, as did all else around
shone much of the oppulenco Of the pos
SCISSOR
The dinner, Of some importance TO a
hungry man some miles from home, was
excellent, and our friend did it justice,
though somewhat impatient for the story,
which came, as promised, with the dcs-
sert.
4" You may smilc," said the white
haired host, cat hearing Of love from
vi;hered lirs, and yet it is love story I