Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-02-22

it, and could hardly believe it when she had
reached home. But now her doubts were at
an end, for there was the neck lace lying on the
table, She took it from its case, and pressed
it, sobbing, to her heart, and whispered, 81
have thee again, and doubly dear"
THE GUARDIAN ANGEL.
Confiding in the kindness of her powerful
friend. Emma resolved to avail herself of it, in
implorng the favor of the duke in behalf of
Ter father. 'sFather is saved 20 said Emma,
with eyes sparkling with joy, as she stood at
the bedside of her mother: 81 will write to
the president Leinau. He is good gentle
man." But she could keep the secret no long
er. She told her mother all about the neck
lace. The dear girls heart was too full. And
when she described the baron, from head to
foot, he was no longer mortal, but demi- god.
Upon her mother this her communication had
the happest effect. Hope returned to the
hearts of both. Mrs. Helmold was inspired
with a delightful assurance that Leinau would
be able to help them, and, by the next day.
she quilted her bed. Emma wrote letters all
day, to his eXcellency, the president letters,
which were torn up almost as soon as written.
For in the tender prayers of daughter for the
welfare OF her parents, tone would continu-
ally mingle which did not seem exactly to suit
the case. And yet the affair of the necklace
made word of thankfulness very proper. But
how to lind the precise word that would ex-
press the fervour of her gratitude, but convey
no other tender meaning whatever? Mamma
wrote letters, too, at last but Emma thought
her mothers letters too formal. ssHow," ex-
claimed Emma, scan strangers heart soften
at our distress, if our grief does not express it.
self with cordiality 90
Night came on, and still no letter was ready
At last 1T was agreed between mother and
daughter, to do. each her best, and then the
best of both letters should be united, and the
GOODNESS Of one might temper the warmth of
the other.
In this labor, scarcely begun, they were in
terrupted by the maid-Servant, who announced
to Mrs. Helmold that some one wished to see
her. Permission being given, the stranger
entered, who, after the first exchange Of salu-
tations, informed them, that he came BY di-
recton OF the duke, who unwilling that
the mother and daughter should remain in sus
pcnse about the fate of Mr.. Helmold.
Mrs. Helmold her eyes streaming with tears,
greeted the welcome messenger with smiles,
and seemed almost ready TO clasp him in her
arms. Emma, overioyed, and speechless .was
ready to fall at his feet. She stood, all in a
glow of delight, with eyes cast upon the floor,
only now and then casting glance upon the
stranger.
ssThe suit against Mr.. Helmold,'' said the
messenger, shaving commenced, cannot be
broken off; but let it end as it may,
his hghness will instantly take Mr.. Helmold
and his family under his paternal care.
trust this assurance will quiet you, and dispel
all your fears.''
ssAh !'' cried Mrs. Helmold, show gracious
is our lord the prince May the Rewardcr
above bless him But my unfortunate ms
band, may L not carry this comfort 20 him to.
day ?''
':Hc is already informed of everything, and
full OF spiiits. Y YJu will have to practice some
constraint t5r few weeks longer, before you
can have him again. Butyou can both hasten
his liberation
sWe! how ~ exclaimed both, while they
stretched out their hands beseechingly.
ssYou have only to observe the strictest Sc
cresy, as to the real disposition of the duke
towards you, and my present VISIT
elbow can we be silent We must utter his
name in our prayers to the great ReWarder of
all good !" exclaimed Emma.
ssAnd your name e" said Mrs. Helmold.
ssMother, it is our benefactor, to whom we
were at this moment writing 20
The baron accepted the invitation, which
was given him, TO prolong his visit, especially
as Mrs. Eelmold assured him that they should
be wholly alone during the evening.
ssPeople have avoided us for some time, as
if it were pest house, said Mrs. Helmold
sseven those whom we thought our devoted
friends, avoid us in adversity."
ssThen make me your friend in adversity,"
said the baron, Sand permit ME to be your
protector, till you recover your protector from
prison."
The baron had determined to stay no longer
than was absolutely necessary to execute the
dukes commission-but the couple of minutes
took up the whole evening. How noble was
the mother, how spiritual the daughter, who
seemed to breathe in an atmosphere of inspi-
ration.
When Leinau had taken his leave, the moth
er and daughter fell weeping on one another's
necks. Their guardian angel was the subject
of their conversation, until far into the night,
and all through the day following. One will
not deem it strange that the guardian angel
took the trouble to appear upon many sue
ceeding ever ing, to inform himself of the
wishes and wants of the bereaved family.
THE SENTENCE.
"You were right, Leinau ~ said the duke,
yeXedly, throwing aside the report OF Hell
mold's trial "Princes are not half so much
inclined to be despots, as their people are to
be slaves. The wretched eye-servants! And
mere hint, bare look was enough to put
an end to all their honesty. Law and right
which are their own sole protection, they tram
pie under foot to please me. Life, honor, lib
erty, property, nothing is safe any longer
Well, dear Leinau, / see slaves cannot be
friends, and princes have no friends. They
must seek them among their equals. Do you
remain faithful to me with your sincerity, and
scatter tnlS encnantment ABOUT me, or am
lost.''
The duke and Leinau embraced and renew
ed the oaths of friendship.
go friend, ''continued the duke,ssis it not a.
bominable to drive the good Helmold from his
office, to Danish him from the land, to confis-
cate his property, on account of mere forget
fulness, for few words, spoken long ago in
confidence, for publishing statements which
were in everybody's hands, and which no law
REQUIRED to be kept secret Even the finding
of the secret correspondence among the pa
ners of your predecessor who had taken them