The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1860-09-05

know not; Dut certain II Is lnal sHe dP'
preached him, and in voice SO soft and
gentle that it might have been breathed in
to angels ears, said /:
"Kind sir, oh have pity, and give me
a home. | am an orphan, and have no
place 10 lay my head"
"Poor ;hing," thought James, "and she
is an orphan" and then he thought of his
loneliness and his own friendless state
"But am man. said he, "and have
strong hands and strong heart, but his
poor girl is weak, feeble, and unable 10 con-
tend against the streams of adversely. If |
leave her, ii may be 10 degradation" and
he shuddered even at the thought.
sJust one penny, sir, 10 buy biscuit ~
exclaimed the child, in tones of sorrow
s'Oh | am SO hungry" and she laid her
emanciated hand into that of James, and
gazed up into his face.
"Poor grl,' said James, as he handed her
some money, "are you hungry ?'
eyes" replied the girl, in an ar,less tone,
''and sad too, for have no father or moth
er. am beggar aud an outcast."
"What is your name, my little girl" and
so kind were the tones in which the ques-
ton was asked, that she crouched closer TO
his side and answered, "Kate, sir"
For a moment, and only for a moment,
he hesitated, then taking her hand in his,
his face became illuminated with noble
purpose.
'Does no one have kind word for you,
M Al
you 2"
s'Not one," answered the child .imidly,
but when mother died, she told me 10 be a
good girl, and the father who dwells above
would love and protect me, and now He is
the only one who loves me-"
The heart of the man was touched
memory carried him back 10 his own moth
er and her teachings, and taking the child
in his arms, he kissed her pale thin cheek,
and in voice choked with emotion, said
"You shall go with me. Yes, you shall
be the light of my poor hut, until you grow
TO be woman, and will be 10 you as
| father. So come along.
James Garter was happy man; he had
sdone good action, and his conscience ap-
proved of the deed. They reached the
houee-it was not built in modern style,
nor was it replete with every comfort and
convenience, but it was sufficient for the
happiness of Two loving and thankful hearts.
Here we are," he cried, "now make
yourself happy. Come, let me wash your
face, and then we will eat some supper"
That night James Carter was the happi-
est man in Baltimore. He had now some
thing to love, and he thanked God for CIV
ing in his loneliness, such companion as
Kate the orphan.
From that day there was great change
in the outward appearance of James. He
became more tidy, and all wondered at the
sight; his house was kept in order, and he
took great pains in having everything ar
ranged properly. He sent Kate TO school,
so that she might be educated, and well
was he repaid for all his kindness, as he
met the smiles of the lovely girl He had
home 10 which he could come with the
anticipation of meeting love and veneration,
and it was with cheerful heart that he
wended his way to his abode.
AS Kate grew up, his business began 10
! increase, and he knew that God had sent
| him double share for her sake.
s9e had cast his bread upon the waters,
and it had returned 10 him." He at length
opened small store, and painted his name
on board in front, and felt far happier
| than the "merchant princes" on the wharf.
Kaie grew up beautiful, talented, and lov-
| ing, and as James gazed upon her his heart
! throbbed with an underlined sensation as he
| saw that in many respects she was like
him. Every smile she gave him, every
kind word she spoke fell upon his heart
| like heavenly music, and he watched her
every action with jealous eve.
Ten years few by upon the wings oil
time, and James Carter was man of high
standing in Baltimore. Kate now expand
ed 10 the full grown women nature had
lavished her beauties not only in outward
appearance, but also endowed her with in
ward grace and virtue. Her eyes were soft
and blue. as If they had stolen their color
from TIE sky of Italy her lips were like
the coral brought from the depths of the
ocean, while her mouth appeared like
rosebud cleft with pearls. As ames gazed
upon her he would wonder if she would
ever leave him, but the thought was so
painful 10 contemplate that he turned away
from the subject. He was in love. The
fame. of Kate's beauty had spread through
ont the city her protector was rich, and of
course she was an heiress. The butterflies
of fashion thronged around, but to all she
vas the same, giving favors or preference
to none; there was one who by his perse-
vering attentions, hoped TO gain the prize
nay he was certain of i,-for was he not
rich