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

81 wish that fop would go elsewhere" +"
said Kate, ''as for me am sick of him."
"And pray why, dear Kate 2'
"Because it might happen that should
fall in love with that stupid fellow"
aAnd so you prefer some other husband
than him."
eyes, indeed, one that could love" " and
as she spoke she raised her beautiful eyes
to his face.
The heart of James Carter began TO throb
with hope at these words, and taking her
hand he said
''Conld you love one whose every tho't
is of you'll Could you be content TO share
my lot ?''
'James, dearest James, am not dream
ing And you would we'd the poor or
phan, who brings you nothing but the holy
love OF a pure hearth"
Here her feelings overpowered her, and
she wept upon his shoulder. James press.
ed kiss upon her lips. Was he dreaming?
All, no it was reality-too blissful but for
angels TO gaze upon.
The storehouse of his memory was un-
locked, and the scenes of other days came
forth before his view. Once he was poor,
lonesome, and wretch ed. God threw a
poor orphan girl in his way; his heart was
touched-he took her home, clothed, fed,
and schooied her, and this was his reward.
He had grown to be refined and honored
man, and Kate, pure virtuous, and beauti-
,
ful woman. The ways of God are indeed
not our ways. Many men would have
seen in the peddlar's act but an increase 10
his misery; but the wisdom Of the Most
High had ordained that the blessing came
with the burden. Looking to no reward
approval of good conscience, he under.
took his deed of charity, but Providence
now blessed him beyond his expectations
and as he pressed the young girl to his heart,
and calling her "his own, his dearest Kate, "
his heart experienced the happiness which
angels feel in their mansion of glory.
''Mr. Carter, | think it high time that
Kate was getting married" Thus spoke
young HARDY, night or two after the above
scene.
''Just my opinion" quietly replied Car
ter.
"And must let you know" said the ex
quis,e, ''ihat intend to propose 10 her
you have no objections, presume"
"Not if Kate consents.'
''Well do not think she will refuse; il
will be as agreeable to her as 10 you.
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"Very agreeable, no doubt" and Jane:
chuckled
ssYou will, of course, do the right thing
by her, Mr. Carter-that is give her liber-
al settlement ?'
"When she marries, she shall have my
ALL"
"Well, now, always said you were a
good hearted soul. You will come, o.
course, TO see Us, as we will be delighted
TO see YOU"
81 think shall stay at home," replied
James, "for you see, my acJs will be lonely
without me-"
"Your wife! why, who is she? anc
when is it TO come off 2"
"One question at time, if you please
she is Kale-lhe time next Tuesday. Yor
shall receive an invitation"
"Kate p' exclaimed the surprised exqui
size, "why, is it impossible )" and then he
looked at his fine clothes, as if any woman
could refuse their owner
"Impossible or not, come next Tuesday
night"
With muttered curses, the young mar
left, while James enjoyed his discontinue
They were married-the rich merchan
and the beautiful woman, once the poo
peddlar and the destitute girl.
Everybody blessed them, for he had kline
| words TO all, and she tended 10 The poo
and the needy.
Prosperity had not obliierated within
their hearts the recolIections of their young
er days, the cry of the unfortunate was eve
met with the open hand of charity.
The poor friendless boys who came Il
James for assistance were never cast away
| for he remembered his own loneliness tn,
youthful minds of young girls, tremblin:
upon the threshold of vice, ever met il
Kae kind teacher, warm friend, and (;
loving mother, for she knew full well th'
want of friendly voice. Heaven smiled
upon them, and bright, smiling eyes Were
lifted up, and little voices lisped out "Fa
ther," "Mother."
Verify, verify, charity bringeth it own re
ward.
A DOMESTIC ScESE.-'Henry, dost tho'
love me, dearest @ why asketh tho'
Helenora q Not that fear an answer
dearest Henry dost thou love me? !? sAsl
the stars if they love TO twinkle, or tn