The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-04-10
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RAEEENA. WBDNE ESD y, APRIL 10, 1861.

ioor, and saw Elm In the street jus'I1sfore
he feet Of q large cart horse; the street was
pretty clear at that moment, but saw no
escape for the child. rushed forward iex-
peeting to see him the next momen. crushed
md msngled, when lad who was passing
caught him up with the qulckness o. thought,
and with one hand seized the horses bride.
The driver swore In great rage st the
hindrancc, and the horse struggled and rear
ed beneath a shower of blows. For an
Instant 1t seemed that the boy would be
thrown down, but he held on brhveIy, and
then sprang to the sidewalk with lltlle e.,
die unhnrt.'
1T was Andrew Chase. He was pole
and breathIess, with exc rtion ard excite
ment. Oh, Mfs. HsrIow.' be excloi,ned, fs
ityour little Eddiel l thought he w,u d be
killed! Oh ! am so thaukfulp
Il tried to thank him, and tell him my
gratitude, but be said he was in GREAT haste
that / must excuse him, ard withcu
listening to word he ran down the
street E..l
Mi'sliltle narrative was listened to with
thrilling interest by the family eroup-Ed-
die, the dear, youngest one, had nerrow ly
escaped trightful death.
Il should like to shake h1nds with that
Andrew Chase circulated Nelson; she is Q
brave fellow
Yes, that he is,' c'led Harry, emphatic
ully.
'He was good boy said little Susan
with tears in her eyes.
EIleD's eyes quite owe. flowed. She tool
the little boy from his mothers arms, sat
gaZ!d lovingly into his bright, young face;
she kissed the fresh, red lip, the beautifu
black eyes, and stroked the fair, curly hair,
which was her pride; and the vision of that
cherished one all crushed and mutilated, no
more to bless them with his presence, made
her shudder. But she had him safe in hei
arms, and her heart went up in gratitude tc
The Great Preserver, aud she blessed The
name of Andrew Oh Sc. .-
Cometo papa said Mr.. Harlaw, holdng
out his hand, and the child sprang upon hi'
knee 10 receive q forvent embrace.
Mingled emotions of eratiude, re ret aDd
shame, swelled DIR. Harlow's breast. Now
he understood the meaning of Andrew g last
gllnce, and as he pontered it
over, he could not blame the pride Of spirit
kept the boy from saying that it
was his own child he had saved from
death.
In the momen; OF excitemenb Mr..
Harlow only thought he was trying to fpt
TN excuse for mere carelessness and ne.
lect But had he known the facts, and hat
the child been ore Of TIE poorest End lcas
cared fo. OF all tho city unfcFtunales, h
would have approved the boy, though hi
loss was crest. But it was Eddie, the pc
lamb Of his f)ck! He was under infinite
obligations to Andrew, AMI he hid sent hin
from his presence wiki thu seversst. re
proof. o. .... ...
He tried 10 Comfort himself with tn
thought that to morrow he would find him an
reward suitably. This was easy to resolv
but difficult to accomplish. Where 10 II
the great city Andrew Ca1se lived, With h
poor mother and younger brother and sts,e
Mr.. Harlow did not .kno~, and all Of who!
he iaqnired were equally isnorant.
Weeks passed and he began to feel t
burden of unacknowled!ed gratitude pair
fully, when one day plainly dressed wo
man entered the store and asked for the pr
prietor of the establishment. She thre
up her veil, disclosinga pale, sorrowful fec
i am Mrs. Chase, the mother Of Andrl "
she said by woy of introduction.
Il am truly glad to see you,' said N
H ,rlow, shaking her haad. "Where is A
drew! have been searching for him Il
long time ...... ......r P
He is at home just recovering from a
of illness. He spent two rainy chilli
. days in endeavoring to fad employme
t and cauahta violent cold, which setll
f upon his lungs, and he has not left
o house since, He is getting better, and v
soon be able to be out. depend much
Y on his earnings, and cannot afford to hi
y him waste any time in fadiug place
n He is to proud to come to you himself sc
: FhaVe come to ask you to recommend him
e others, il you are unwilling to receive h
e again ir your store.' mo
'Mrs. Chase said tho m merchlnt, in
e husky voice, Il was ob;tinate-yes, ha
J, and Unjust in my treatment to your son,
he has laid ms under deep debt Of grt
d tude-I must see him. r ps sa.s a.,
e Mr.. Harlow was not a man of nj
words. He accompanied the poor woman
g her home-he was shocked to find it SO
It pleasantly, and SO very humble, for
Chase was lady in Language and appe
!, ance. Andrew naturally felt some rese
II nent towards Mr.! Harlow, but briefint
view extinguished all unpleasant feeli
., and inspired mutual affection and respec
. Mr.. Harlow left substantial tokens Of
lg gratitude in thatppor home, and the wide
l. eyes were wet With tears Of joy, dtd
M children gathered round her with gladsc
st faces. no.aai8aag Eg4 "a.
o Bot anoiher'was happier still, for 1T
sd| more blessed to give than receive.' aa,