The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-10-10
KENOSHA, WISCONSIN,, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1861.

she will he so clad thought so far and she
bounded down the street and rushed around the
corner.
Pushing open the plate-g glass door of the most
fashionable hair dresser in the city, she went
quickly up to the attendant, and asked to see
Monsieur B. He ushered her into the inner
room, saying he would call him.
Her heart futtered while she waited, but her
resolution did not fail her.
.Ah! it is nv little Theresa; ) and Monsieur
B. took her hand kindly. Good morning dear.
Come to have your ringlets dressed for the ball
to-night-no p as she shook her head, why not?
you go certainly; you are one OF MonsIeurs
best pupils. What is it then my dear =
For a moment her lips quivered; then she
spoke up quickly.
You said once, sir, you would give me an
eagle for my curls. Willy do it now-to-day
this minute =
The hair dresser was astonshed. What could
the child mean. To cut off those curls, log.
silken and gold colored, the pale gold OF stray
sunbeam, it would be sacrilege almost for a
mother to have done it; to sell them was surely
a crime.
Does she, your mother, does she know you
come here 2
No, sir; but she will not blame me when
tell her how it was. 0, no, she is too good
and tell me how it comes you ask me TO buy
your hair, and he stroked the glossy curls as
.snderly as father might
She hesitated, and then opened her heart to
him. There was a mist on his eyes when she
finished her plaintive story. He walked the
floor moment as if irresolute, then stopping
before her, he took out his pocket book, and
handed her two half eagles. She put them in
her purse, and quickly took off her hood.
Not now, my little ANGEL he said, huskily :;
not now, | am too busy, tomorrow Will DO an
we'll; or stay; will come in this evening. I'LL
then do not mention 1t to any one. Go now on
your mission, my sister of charity and he led
her to the door.
How quick her little feet flew over the pave
ment She could hardly speak when she had
reached a bakers shop.
Two loaves. sir--large ones. too, she gasp
ed, and threw down one OF the gold pieces.
The man stared at her curiously. The color
rose to her brow, but she said nothing, and
hurried away with the warm fragrant bum
die. .....
daughter Quick, break me crumb, L am
faint.
Like an angel the little stranger looked to
them as she glided in, her cheeks like apple
blossoms, and her hair falling over her should
ers like ripples of sunshine
Marie cannot come home yet she said, in
voice that was as sweet As a robins IN Maytlne.
But she will return tomorrow perhaps inns
nIng. She has sent me with the bread. See
the two nice loaves I've brought you,' and she
tore them in fragments Tears coursed down
her face as she saw how eager they clutcneo
them. She had never dreamed OF poverty IKE
thiS; never knew how hungry folks may oe,anu
live. a.. sl. ...
Il must go now,' she said, opening the door
but will come again soon and make you COM
Portable, and she hurried to the nearest grocer
and Dough. basket full of provisions, and en-
gagged him to send in some kindlings and coal
The little boys helped her build fire, in the
cold stove, and when it bazed merrily, she put
over the kettles, and soon had refreshing cup
of tea for each invalid, and platter OF smoking
potatoes for the children. :,
Where is Marie, do you know, little angel
asked the sick mother, as she gave back the
sHsip ---4--ars=sa- -s.s -t-f 4.- z-.. ,..-.
%, yes, know she answered, cheertully-
Didn't say che would be home early to-mor-
row? Don't worry. Better days are coming.
III bring her in the morning. Goodbye.
1t was as though fairy had come and van
ished nd-hearted fairy,to for besides the
supply of coal and food, II half eagle lay In the
sick fathers hand. -..
MurmurDg to himself all the tender adjec-
dresser Immediately fastened to the court room
The Judge was friend of his, too, and he hoped
to save the child from prison. She had not yet
been brought in, the court having adjourned for
half an hour. He asked for private interview
with the Judge. As soon as it was granted, he
told him all Marie's distress. and the generous
kindness of little Teresa
Poor child goo3 child = said his listener,
wiping his glasses. She must GO to prison, l
suppose, but it shall be chamber in my own
house. Go into court, and tell the same story
over, it will be better then lawyers plea
He did SO, and there was not dry eye in the
audience, when he ceased. Even the baker
hung his head, and seemed to muse Before the
GREATNESS silence had been broken, he looked
up and said to the judge Il withdraw my COM
plaint let her 60 with me aud take all she
wants
The spacious room rung with applause. and
while the enthusiasm was at It's height,
thoughtful old man went about the crowd with
his hat People fingers found their pocket
books as by intuition, and when he poured the
collection into Marie's apron,she screamed with
Joy No more cold, no more hunger, no more
nakedness that winter. They were rich
The baker took her home himself, and told
her at the door not to worry about bread till
spring, for his wagon would leave them all they
needed every morning. How lightly she bound
ed up the staircase 1t was like birds foot
fall, singing bird in the time of flowers
Have you come, Mare?' Two voices spoke
at once.
Yes mother yes father and we are rich, see =
and she emptied her apron on the bed. How
merrily the silver and gold coins jinged. 1t was
like the echo of harvest song, the distant echo
brought back by summer breezes. -
Bless you my little sunbeam bless you, my
angel And two hands were laid upon her
head, and tears and smiles strangely mixed to-
gether.
what does it mean, Theresa p and the moth
er looked wonderingly at her beautiful little
daughter: as she came into the parlor, in obedi-
ence to message brought by servant Mon
sieur B. says you promised to see him tonight
Il did, mamma. Did you bring your scissors,
sir = And she carried footstool to the sofa
upon which he sat, and quietly nestled at his
feet. a..
Yes, my dear, see! and he took from his
pocket shining pair.
Theresa, what means this q the mother spoke
sternly.
Il have sold my hair to him. mamma, and he
has come to cut it off,
Sold your hair, cut it off were you crazy,
are you in earnest y and she gathered her to her
side, and laid her hand protectingly over the
precious curS.
Tell her how it was, sir. She won't be an
CRY, then. Please, sir, tell her.
He did 80. Closer and closer to the heart was
the child drawn by the fearful mother, as the
narrator proceeded with his touching story. And
when ii was finished, she covered her face with
kisses. and said in broken voice. 'Of such is
The kingdom of heaven
A single ringet was served from the beautiful
head that night; one long, soft, golden curl,
which the HAIR dresser carried home as reversns-
ly as though it had been down from an angels
wing. On the morrow he had it woven into
hearts ease, and the sunny shining human flow
er was ever afterward worn next his heart,
talisman against besetting sins.
WANTED-MEN.-Upon every wall and fence
of the city, and on the doors of the shops and
the stores of the country. we see these words -
They indicate the presence of day OF trial, when