Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1860-03-20

solicitation of Floy he consented to have
a physician called, though not without
something of reluctance at the thought
of the fee -Hf ~
Then it was that he began to appre.
ciate more fully the Importance of Floy's
services. Ever ready to minister to his
wants, no one could wish more faithful
nurse. AS she sat by his bedside in the
long days through which his sickness
was protracted, busily engaged with her
sewing, he would lie for hours watching
the motions of her busy fingers with
pleasing interest. Occasionally, for he
had nothing else to do, his mind would
wander back to the scenes of his early
manhood, and he would sigh over the
recollection of the happiness that might
have been his. Then histhoughts would
be borne along the dreamy years that
had interviewed, unlighted by the rays OF
friendship, and uncheered by the pres
enee of affection. The image of his
daughter, whom he had cast off, and OF
whose after-fate he knew nothing, came
upbefore him, and he could not repel it
A change beneficial change-was
coming over his mind, the fruit of those
long, involuntary hours of sickness and
self-communing.
On the first day succeeding his recov-
cry he invited Floy to go out with him
1t was an unusual request, and Floy
hardly knew what to make of it. She
got her bonnet, however; for shawl she
had none, and complied It was chilly
March day, and the thin dress which she
had worn. from the time of her coming
to Hendricks, was but an i'll protection
against the weather, and she shivered
involuntarily, -..e>.-.s--
"You are cold, said Martin, ''but you
will not need to go far" -z-fI
He led the way to dry goods store
"Have you any warm shawls suitable
for little girl?' he inquired. He Sc
lected one and paid for it. ''Show me
some dress patterns, . he continued.
Two different ones were chosen. Mar
tin paid for them. ..-....-... -.
"Can you direct me- he inquired, ''to
any good -maker's?'
The clerk, who had at first been in
clined to laugh at the old man, whose
attire, though warmer, was no better
than Floy's, but the promptness with
which he had paid for his purchases, and
the glimpse which had in this way been
obtained of well filed pocket book, in
spired him with feeling of respect, and
he readily complied with his request.
"Now,' said Martin, cheerfully, to
Floy, "we will have you little better
dressed, so that you need not fear the
cold" 5
II am sure," said Floy, gratefully
s'that | am much obliged, and [ dom
know how can repay you
"You have already" said the old man
with feeling. II don't know how ]
should huvegot along without Jou wher
| was sick. - ..a,...
"Floy," said Martin, thoughtfully, as
they came out from the dress makers
although you have been with me fo1
some time, [ have never thought to ask
your name-I mean your other name be
sides Floy?" ID
"My name is not Floy," said the child
SThey only call me so. My real name
is Florence-Florence EASTMAN
'Florence Eastman" said the old man
starting back in uncomfortable agitation
"Who was your mother? Tell me quick
''Her name" said the child, somewha
surprised, ''was Florence Kendrick."
'Who was her father?'
s'Mwtin Kendrick
"And where is he? Did you ever SEE
him? {. .......... ....,...... ..
"No,". said Floy, shaking her head
"He got angry with mother for marrying
as she did, and never would see any o:
US" ......... --
''And your mother" said Marten, striv
ing to be calm els she dead?'
eyes" said Floy, sorrowfully. First
my father died, and we were left very
lpoor. Then mother was obliged to work
very hard sewing, and finally took fe
yer and died, leaving me alone in the
world. For week l wandered abou
without a home, but at last you took me
in. I don't know what would have be
come of me is you had not" she said
gratefully.
"Floy," said Martin, looking at he
: steadfastly, 'do you know my name?"
"No," said Floy, ~ have often won
dered what it was, but never liked to asl
you"
''Then," said he, in an agitated tone
"you shall know now. I am Marti,
Kendrick, your Grandtatherr'
Floy was filled with amazement, bu
after moment threw herself into hi
arms. "Will you forgive mother?'' sh
asked.
81 will have! But alas, she ha
much more cause to forgive me! Woulc
that she were still aliver'
Every day Martin Kendrick becam
more alive to the claims of affection
His miserly habits gave way, and he be
came more considerate in his dealing
with his tenants. The old house in whicl
be lived so many years was torn dow
and he bought neat cottage just ou
, of the city, where he and Floy live hap
PLY together. Floy who has been sen
to school exhibits uncommon talent, an
2 is fitting herself for the station she will
e soon assume as the heiress of her grand
f father
The New York Herald's Opinion abOu
the Presidential Election.
The New York Herald concludes
long article on the Opposition party AM
it's candidates with this sentence:
The result of this election will be t
break up either the Republican or tn
Democratic, and to make the new part
the opposition during the next Presi
T. dency. Thus, if the Democrats shoul
be beaten, they will be extinguished a
a party, and will have to fall into tn
{ ranks of the Union opposition; or shoul
1 the Republican party be overthrow
that will be the last of them, and tn