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 I am sick of him."
"And pray why, dear Kate ?'
"Because it might happen that should
fall in love with that stupid fellow"
"And 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 Could you be content to share
my lot 2"
'James, dearest James, am not dream
ing? And you would wed the poor or
phan, who brings you nothing but the holy
love OF pure heart1p
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 reaIity-too blissful but for
angels to gaze upon.
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 schooled her, and this was his reward.
He had grown to be a 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; bu; 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
look 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 Hard7, night or two after the above
scene.
'Just my opinion" quietly replied Car.
ter.
"And must let you know" said the ex
quisite, ''lhat 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. |
can keep her in fine style"
"Eery agreeable, no doubt" and James
chuckled.
"You will, of course, do the right thing
by her, Mr.. Carter-that is give her a lber-
al settlement 2"
"When she marries, she shall have my
ALL"
"Well, now, always said you were a
good hearted soul. You will come, oi
course, to see Us, as we will be delighted
to see you"
81 think shall stay at home," replied
James, "for you see, my toite will be lonely
without me-"
'Your wife! why, who is she and
when is it 10 come off"
"one question at a time, if you please
she is Kale-the time next Tuesday. You
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.
'sImpossible or not, come next Tuesday
nightn
With muttered curses, the young man
left, while James enjoyed his discontinue
They were married-the rich merchant
and the beautiful woman, once the pool
peddlar and the destitute girl.
Everybody blessed them, for he had kind
words 10 all, and she tended 10 The pool
and the needy.
Prosperity had not obliterated within
their hearts the recollections of their young
er days, the cry of the unfortunate was ever
met with the open hand of charity.
The poor friendless boys who came to
James for assistance were never cast away,
for he remembered his own loneliness !; the
youthful minds of young girls, trembling
upon the threshold of vice, ever met in
Kate kind teacher, warm friend, and a
loving mother, for she knew full well the
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 thou
love me, dearest @ 'Why asketh thou
Helenora q Not that fear an answer,
dearest Henry dost thou love me g ASK
the stars if they love TO twinkle, or the