Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-02-14

aNot entirely. You must know had
dream last night, mother, bright,
pleasant dream such as l do not often
5 haveP .-
aWhat is it?" asked Mrs May with
some little curiosity.
stIdare say you will think it fanciful.
Yousknow sat up late working, and my
last thought as l went to bed, was, what
beautiful present sewing-machine
would be, and how much it would help
us along Soon after going to sleep it
seemed to me as if while [ sat working
as lam now, [ heard knock at the door,
and some one entered bringing what |
had so much desired. He set it down
ssss+iisIe..s-e-wer urrt4 left me overjoyed
with my good luck" ...
aIt was indeed pleasant dream, said
Mrs. May, family smiling, but such
] dreams are very slow in coming true
You know dreams are said to go by con-
traries." E-:i5.&G /. E-f4t r.
Before Louise had an opportunity to
answer, noise was heard in the entry
and along the stairs as if some one were
coming up with burden. IL
IA moment afterward knock was
heard at the door Of the chamber.
"Who can it be?'' thought mother and
daughter both, for their visits from the
world outside were few and far between.
'Lie down, mother, so that the draught
from the door may not reach you, said
Louise, rising to answer the summons.
I She opened the door. A porter stood
before her-a stout man with something
wrapped upc CAREFUL ly-apparently a small
liable = lid II -. 5..-t
t"Here is something [ was to leave
here, said he, 'sthat is, if Mrs. May lives
/ here" .inaa- = ) 5s sraa
Mrs May does liYe here, said Lou
ise, surprised, "but we have not ordered
anything May I ask what it is that
you bring?'' r ~ |.4#.2
GA sewing machine said the porter.
A sewing machine!1 Louise started in
uncomfortable astenishment, and leaned
against the door for support. Her
mother who had caught the sound of the
word, rose up in bed in her excitement
care you sure it is for us, asked
Louise, bewildered. t.s.F> ~
Eyes, if your names May May be
it is present You'd better look
Adopting the suggestion, the wrap
pings were taken off, and neat though
not expensive sewing machine was dis
played -.'..+.,@.1 f@-|a.. i.
.'There's a card" said the porter,
pointing to one which was attached by a
string.
Louise eagerly examined it. 1t con-
tanned these words: "Miss Louise May
from ST. Valentine" #Fa ~
is for me- said Louise, "though |
cannot conceive who it is from. How
much shall [ pay you for your trouble?''
" was paid in advance at the ware
rooms, answered the porter, and having
accomplished his task, he left the apart
ment. ~ I.-5--
GLOW wonderful!'' murmured Louise
at makes me think of the Arabian
Nights, and fairy gifts. -
Chow wonderful" said Mrs May,
solemnly It reminds me of Elijah and
the ravens Whoever may have been
the generous giver, it was God that put
the tho into his heart Let US thank
him.. ..5.. .f fH.s. O..
The two knelt down and thanked God
for his abounding mercy in supplying
what they most needed, and what they
felt would relieve them of much of the
drudgery to which they had hitherto
been compelled.
On the afternoon of St. Valentines
day. Frank Andrews and Mark Easton,
taking half holiday, called in company
upon the Vancouvers.
Ellen and Kate descended to receive
them; but there was noticeable differ
enee in the warmth of the welcomes
which they respectively received. Frank
was welcomed with customary cordiality
by both, but there was very decided
GOODNESS on the part of Ellen as she re-
turned the salutation of Marx, and even
Kate appeared more than usually grave.
II believe, said Ellen, addressing her
self to Frank, "my sister and myself are
indebted to you for two very elegant val
entines received this morning"
Il am glad they came safely said
Frank, feeling little awkwardly.
''My sister also received one from you,
Mr.. Easton," said Ellen, stif1y.
(Which could scarcely be called very
elegant" said the latter, composedly.
"That depends upon ones taste" re-
turned Ellen, piqued at his coolness.
The young man smiled.
''Confess now, said he, in frank,
straight forward way, "you think me
little mean in not having purchased as
costly offerings as my friend Frank
"We supposed you had some good
reason" said Kate, frightening up with
all her former confidence in her lover
"You only did me justice, he said
little more gravely, "and as [ would not
willingly rest under the imputaion Of
meanness, | will make full explanation
of reasons. A day or two since it
came to my knowledge accidentally that
a poor girl was toiling wearily sixteen
hours day to support herself and her
mother by the work of her nesdle.--
You know how poorly that is paid, and
| am afraid that even with such incess-
ant exertion they must have Jared very
poorly 1t struck me how much the
possession of a sewing machine would
Tighten their iabors. l accordingly re-
solved to appropriate what was accus-
toned to spend ON valentines and as
much more as was needful to buy plain
article for them. did as | purposed.
Am forgiven?' ..-
"You have done nobly," said Ellen,
while Kate silently extended her hand
"And I thinking you mean all the
time! exclaimed Frank, indignant at
himself
"You mnst let me go with you to see
the poor girl said Kate. II may be
able to supply her with work att more