Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-01-19
CHAPTER XIII.

sHave youfo1nd clerk yet, Lawrence?
asked Msrybf her husband, who had come
in, hearing Ihe baby laugh, to have one
'bo-peep.'
sNo-yeAI hope SO. Oh by the way
1 didn't sbw you the letter I received; th'
letter of which I spoke last night. Upor
my word it started tears. Look at the
compositiD, too-every word, every period
in the riglt place-no wrong spelling there
I-perfeci! That boy has had good tutor
ing, depnd upon it. IfI get him, I get
treasure I think
MafStook the letter to read, while Law
renee vent back in the shop. He founc
standig there, handsome, looking
young man, who smiled as he said-I an
Fredrb Butts sir; I received your letter
this nOrning, and have come according tt
your iequest.'
Itaid not take long for Lawrence Ham
iltonto make the bargain. He was to give
the youth FIVE dollars per month and hi'
boah, the first year, so impressed was the
sensitive, honest heart, by the recital of hiE
misortunes. Fred accepted the propose
viii delight, stipulatiug only that he should
repain at home at nights, which the good
min acceded to.
stop; you understand bookkeeping, you
say p said Lawrence.
isYessir, by double entry replied the
pung man.
Then if you suit me, perhaps in six
nonths, III increase your salary said Law
tence
THANK you SIR replied Frederic with
beaming face. 4 had no expectation Of
10 liberal a sum at the first. In the name
,f my mother and sister, I thank you sir,
be repeated ; and then hurried home to tell
The good tidings to Star.
She had her modicum of news to impart.
A tall handsome man had been there, she
much of a gentleman, he was
md enquired after Fred. Star said he en-
oarrassed her great deal by his manner Of
looking at her, and gave description Of
his appearance, by which Fred knew that
;he caller was Mr.. Carlisle. He had writ
:en few lines with a pencil, which Star
now placed in his hand. It was an offer
If the place of first clerks assistant in a
arge hotel-a good salary, prompt pay and
board, of course.
Il don't know but this might tempt me
if hadn't engaged at the other place, said
Frederic, thoughtfully. what was your
impression ofthe man who called? p he ask
ed of his sister.
Il didn't like him. was the response.
He is one of the wealthiest men in the
city of New York, said frederic, thought
fully. That man was Mr.. Carlisle
Star uttered an exclamation of surprise,
IS she remarked, Il thought he seemed to
know something Of our sitlation' She
ooked down again-then added, che is a
remarkably handsome man, isn't he? But
hen, didn't like his ace-no;-nor-his
manner. I remember him now remember
,is talking with poor father
i dislike him too,' said the brother,
though he is very kind to Interest himself
or me; but since he spoke so cody of find
ng a situation for you in shop, have
elt that he is cold, calculating, ha,d-heart-
ID fellow. But come, lets rouse mother up,
f we can, with this good news. 1t will
please her to know have so good place
The old lady, however, manifested her
Usual indifference. 1t was plainly to be
cen that her spirits were broken, and that
he felt as if all motive were taken from
Ter.
Day by day her children saw that she
allied by and bye, she laid upon her bed
,ever to rise again and once more the soli-
ary brother and sister followed coffin to
he grave, and returned despondingE to a
,roken home. .a
How lonely you will be here, Though
he long days. said Frederic, as he left her
or the first time after her mothers death.
wish you could be nearer, so I might
AXE my meals with you ; perhaps we can
range it so.'