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

! know not; but certain il is that she ap-
preached him, and in voice so soft and
gentle that it might have been breathed IN
10 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 thing" 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 a strong heart, but his
poor girl is weak, feeble, and unable 10 con-
tend against the streams of adversely. If
| leave her, il may be 10 degradaiion," and
he shuddered even at the thought.
'Just one penny, sir, TO buy biscuit ~
exclaimed the child, in tones of sorrow
sOh | am so hungry" and she laid her
emanciated hand into that of James, and
gazed up into his face.
"Poor girl,'' said James, as he handed her
some money, "are you hungry P'
eyes. replied the girl, in an artless to ne,
''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 10
his side and answered, 'Kate, sir"
For moment, and only for moment,
he hesitated, then taking her hand in his,
his face became illuminated with noble
purpose.
ssDoes no one have kind word for you,
Kate 2'' he asked. "Is there no one to love
you 2"
"Not one," answered the child !imidly,
but when mother died, she told me TO be
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 60 with me. Yes, you shall
be the light of my poor hut, until you grow
TO be a woman, and will be TO you as q
| father. So come along.
! James Carter was happy man; he had
edone good action, and his conscience ap-
| proved of the deed. They reached the
| house-it was not built in modern style,
nor was it repIete with every comfort and
| convenience, but it was sufficient for the
happiness oflwo 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 a 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
a home 10 which he could come with the
anticipation of meeting love and veneration,
and it was with a cheerful heart that he
wended his way 10 his abode.
AS Kate grew up, his business began TO
! increase, and he knew that God had sent
! him double share for her sake.
"Ye had cast his bread upon the waters,
and it had returned TO HIM" He al length
opened small store, and painted his name
on board in front, and felt far happier
than the s'merchant princess" on the wharf.
Kaie grew up beautiful, talented, and low
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 a
rosebud cleft with pearls. As ames gazed
upon her he would wonder if she would
ever leave him, but the thought was so
painful TO contemplate that he turned away
| from the subject. He was in love. The
fame of Kate's beauty had spread through
out 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 it--for was he not
rich