Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-09-22

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get hold of one of the morning papers, to
see if it was not advertised. In a few mo-
ments she heard voices on the stairs, and
in an instant after. Jane entered the room
followed by Mr.. NJ
His face looked long and sombre, and
with an evident forced smile. he passed
the compliments of the morning to Ellen,
and seated himself b. the window. Jane
had newspaper in her hand, which she
was hurriedly glancng over. In mo-
ment or two, she turned to Augustus and
said, Oh, you will find it again--so much
She was proceeding when Ellen, trem-
bling from instant feelings caused by re-
marks of Jane, looked up, her countenance
expressive of intense interest. and exclaim-
ed without thinking, what is it? a wallet
lost?
Augustus and Jane in one breath, an
swered yes. and said, have you heard any
thing of It? and their countenances sud
denly beamed with hope
have, replied Ellen. rising and taking
the paper from the hand of Jane, read an
advertisement Of "Lost," describing the
wallet she had found, and the amount it
contained--giving the denomination of the
bills, and signed Augustus Minturn. 1t
is the same exclaimed she, l have found
it! l have found it! and with Joy beam
ing upon her face, she described the spot
where she had picked up the wallet.
On finding that his money was safe, it
would be difficult to describe the feelings
CT Mr.. Minturu. He rose and cordially
took the hand of Ellen. and congratulated
himself that his lost property had fallen
into the hands of one, of whom be might
recover it; and Jane beside herself with
JOY, threw both arms around her neck,
and kissed her, calling her the daylight that
had dissipated the clouds of sorrow that
had pervaded Augustus for the last twelve
hours.
Accompanied by Mr.. Minturn and Jane
for they would not permit her to go alone,
Ellen went to her mothers to restore the
wallet and contents. 1t was delivered to
him by Mrs. Stewart. Mr. Mnturn exam
ined the amount, and finding that all was
correct, after few passing remarks bv
way of thanks took leave of the mother
and and daughter, simply saying that he
should embrace another occasion to see
Miss Stewart, when, with Jane hanging on
his arm they departed.
: Mrs. Stewart nor Ellen, neither felt that
they We're entitled to any reward for retur-
nlng to Us rightfu ownar, the money which
had been found; but rather rejoiced that
it had fallen to their lot TO cause cIadness
TO pervade the bosom of any one, who had
been unfortunate. The sense of honesty
and right, rose above any selfish feelings
of exacting pay for doing their duty; and
now that it was restored, the circumstance
of the finding of the wallet was scarce
thought of by them again that day.
In the afternoon Ellen went to the Blond
house to array the bride, as the wedding
was to take place that evening. She found
an addition to the visitors Mr.. Minturn's IS
brother George had just arrived from Bos.
ton to attend the nuptials. He was a no.
bic looking man-unmarried, and his SIS
ter that was to be had Just been rallving
him on his batchelorhood when Ellen ar.
rived
AS she passed up stairs, George caught glimpse
OF her hne graceful form, and was 80 lavish in his
praise, that Jane bid him beware how he encountered
the face of Ellen, if glance of he passing form so
enraptured him. He asserted, however, that he
was proof against any face and eyes; but acknow-
ledge that Miss Stewards movements pleased him.
Towards evening, Ellen having completed all
that was wished other in the dressing the BRIDE
put on her things and was about gong, when Jane
requested heI to stop, until she had paid her. and
leaving the room soon after returned and presented
her with ter dollars. Ellen modestly declined
receiving so large sum for her labor, but Jane,
shutting her hand on the money, insisted on her
keeping it, when she reluctantly complied. Just
as she was rising againto depart, Mr.. Mnturn en-
tered the room, and laughingly threw into her lap
pair OF silk gloves, pleasantly telling her he gave
them as avoiding present Ellen saw they were
small for her hand but hastily rolled them up and
smiling thanks, wished them happy wedding,
and Immediately took her leave.
As Ellen went along home, she resolved in her
mind what could be done for the morrow to pay the
pressing demands against her mother She was
satisfied that the skinfint of landlord, to whom
they owed the rent would not be put off longer
Two quarters rent was due, amounting to fifty dol
lars, and third was running on. The whole of
their boarded earnings including the ten dollars she
had received from Miss Blond, amounted to only
thirty, leaving twenty dollars deficient. This
sum looked like mountain. They had spared
article after article of furniture, till little of value
remained. Their scanty wardrobe was only barely
suHicieHt W Keep ulelr appearance uecHet. ne
thought of sacrificing her teeth, and her hair, of
both of (which, few females could boast of any more
beautful-oft the former, more peary or of the lat
ter, Il more rich and luxuriant head. There was,
however, mhor possession yet, one trinket that they
had forbore to dispose of; it little gold ocket
in the shape ola hart, containing other fathers
hair. This locket he had given her as birth day
present, and with her own hand at the time, she
clipped frem his head a lock of his hair, which she
had braided, and placed within it the form of the
initials of his name. To part with this size could
not for instant think of, yet the rent money must
be raised, and that too at any sacrifice.
With such feelings as the above, Ellen reached
the dwelling of her mother, and after entering,
threw the wedding present of silk gloves she had
received, into her mothers lap.as mentioned in
/ the commencement of our tale. t.t,fq
For a, long time Ellen held her mother in
her embrace until, Mrs. Stewart gently disengag
ed her arms from around her neck, wiped the tears
from her check, composing herself, and soothing
her by telling her to be of good cheer, for;"God
never yet forseok those who put their trust in
him." adding "wc know not what a day bring
forth.r .tti r an tIW an elf il.uHCfi5
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