Smyrna times., 1861-11-21

| Iaks me home nrst, she said sadly "tney
will worry about me SO. My poor mother will
die il she thinks I'm lost.
They'll soon find out where you are" said
he grutfy. Bad news is like lightning it traV-
els FAST
"Oh dear oh. dear! What will become o.
Ihem!"
little girl about her age was passing by,
rich mans chiId--ycu would know by the em-
broidered dress and cloak, the rich velvet hood,
and the costly fur tippet and muh But there
was no false pride hidden under the expensive
ralmeut; a warm heart was beating there, and
| it's sympathies went out far towards the poor
little prisoner. For a moment she paused, as if
irresolute upon her plan OF scton; then lying
her mitted hand gently on the officers she said
politely:
May speak with her :"
"Oh, yes, she's not committed yet"
Putting her soft rosy cheek to the purple
cold one, she whispered very earnestly. Marie
! told her touching story, aud begged she would,
! by the love she bore her mother, to find out
her humble home and comfort the distressed
ones.
"I will, will" the stranger replied, earn
estly "and don't you cry any more; my father
knows the judge, and he'll get you away to.
morrow. Gcod.bye-keep up good heart"
and off she ran.
oHd kHeW mOLueI 10 Oc Que OI tHe Hloot
charitable of women. and fastened home to tell
her the story of Marie; but, unfortunately. she
had just gone to ride, and would not be back
! till near dinner time.
"What shall do!" she cried, and wrung
her hands.
"They want coal, and bread, and tea and so
many things, and | nave only tea cents in my
pocket.
She sat down on the marble steps and pom
dered All at once her eyes frightened, and
beautiful color flushed her face.
! OIL do it," she said resolutely: "mumma
will forgive ne when she knows all. Without
fire. without food, nearIy naked, quite starved.
o. sAe will be so glad | thought so far and
she bounded down the street and rushed around
the corner.
Pushing open the paie-glass door Of the
most fashionable hair dresser in The city, she
walked quietly up TO the attendant aud asked
to see Monsieur B. He ushered her into the
inner room, saying he would immeda tely call
hun.
Her heart futtered while she waited, but
her resolution did not fail her.
"Ah its my little Theresa" ;" and Monsieur
B. took her hand kindly. GOOD morning, dear.
Come TO have your ringlets dressed for the
bail to-night-no!" as she shook her head,
'why not you 60 C ,rtOnly; you are one of
dear -
For mement her lips quvered; then she
spoke up quickly.
You said once, sir, you world give me n
eagle for my curls. Will you do it now, to-day
this minute!"
:, The hair dresser was astonished. What
could the child mean. To cut off those curs,
long, si.ken, aud gold cOlored, the pale gold OF
4 a stray sunbeam, It would have been sacfIlege
, almost for mother to have done it 10 sell
them surely a crime.
. "Does she, your mother does she know you
: came here -"
:, "NO. sir; but che will not blame me when
: | tell her how it was. Oh, no, sir, she is too
. good"
3 "And how is it. my dear, Make friend o
y me, and tell me how it comes you ask me tO
buy your hair" nd he stroked the glossy curlc
|. as tenderly as q father might.
!. She hesitated, and then opened her heart TO
o him. There was a mist on his eyes when she
Y finished her plaintIve story. He walked the
floor a moment as If rresoute, then stopping
II bOforc her, he took out Of his pocket book, nd
}, handed her two half eagles. She put them in
her purse and quietly took off her hood.
It "Not now, my little angel - he said huskily
h {" not now. am too busy, tomorrow will do al
It well or stay; | will come in this evening
Till then do not mention it toany one Go
3. now Oh youF mission, my Sister OF Charity,
m and he led her to the door,
q How quick her little feet few over the pave
ment Sine could hardly speak when she haC
reached a bakers shop.
o Two loaves, sr-large ones too," she gasp
" ed. and threw down one Of the gold pieces.
The maa stared OF her curI0ysIy. The colo
r rose TO her brow, but she said nothing snt
II hurried away with ner warm fragrant bundle.
"Isi you, Marie What kept you so long
pa deughter! Quick, break me a crumb, | All
et faint"
,e Like an angel the little stranger looked Il
them as she gIded 10, her cheeks like aPpl
ut blossoms, and her hair falling over her should
ers like rIpples Of sunshine.
". marie cannot come home yet" she said, j
n a voice that was as sweet as robins i
III Maytme. But she will return tomorrow W
en- perha ps this evening. She has sent me wit
no the bread. See the two nice loaVes I've broUgh
do YOU" aud she tore it in fragments. Tear
coursed down her face as she saw how eageTl
wv they clulched it. She had never dreamed
ri. poverty like this; never known how hungr
int folks may be, and live.
,lv 81 must go now" she said, opening the doc
ed "but will come again sOon and make 20
comfortable" aud she hurried to the nesrei
he grocer and bought basket toll Of provision
and engaged him 10 send IN some knding an
, il coal.
,ut The little boys helped her TO build FIRE
lv the cold stove, and when it bazed Rlsrrily, oh
ed put on the kettle, and soon had a refres
ing cup Of tea for each invalid, and platter
no smoking potatoes tor the children.
ur Where is Marie, do you know. little angel!
asked the sick mother,r as she gave back II
aer cup.
N, 20. yes. / know. :" she answered. cheerful
'up i" ID dn'I say she should be home early to mo
ny row! Don't worry-better days are con
ing. I'll bring her in the morning Coo
for bye"
Il was as though fairy had come and VA
all ishsd kind.hearted fairy. too for beside q
ed supply Of coal and wood half eagle lay in Il
Ger fathers hand.
~ .s....s.w;.,x o., birosolf all tha tender adie