Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-01-22

her, or insinnate to her in any manner
whatever, that am a rich man. The old !
man held out his hand.
r 4 give you my word am anxious to
convince you that have spoken the truth.
Ny name is Wilhelm Schmidt, and here
is my address giving hirn, at the same
time, bit of paper which he drew from
his pocket.
And nv name is Karl T. am
the son of Auton d. Take these
bank notes, but only on condition that
you do not leave this house until fetch
you from it. Waiter a bedroom for |
this gentleman. You require rest, Herr
Schmidt. Good night. Tomorrow you
will see me again; but under whatever
circumstances this may happen, do not
forget the word you have given me-
The name the young man had men
toned, as well as the large sum, struck |
the old man with astonishnent but be-
fore he could recover himself, bis compan-
ion had laft the house, and the waiter came |
to light him I'd his bedroom, where, wea-
ried and worn out, he soon sank into pro-
found sleep.
CHAPFER III.
In one of the narrow and ill-lighted
streets of Sachsenhausen, In the attic of
lofty and unsightly house, sat pretty 6lon-
dane, about twenty years Of age, busily en-
| ployed with her needle. The furniture of
the room was poor, but clean and tasteful
| the girls whole dress would not have fetch
ed many kreuizers, but every article was
! nd q /
cost hundreds. Her fair looks shaded a
face frightened by a pair of eyes of hea-
venly hue, which bespoke peaceful mind
and pure soul. The spirit of order, mod
esty, and cleanliness reigned in everything
around her. Her features were delicate,
like those Of one nobly horn; her eyes
betrayed sleepliness and anxiety, and ever
and anon deep sigh rose from the mai
den's breast. Suddenly, steps were heard
on the staircase, and her face lighted up
, with joy she listened, and doubt seemed
Ia -avareA--aous her -hnasE, ThAnweama a
knock at the door, which made her trem-
BILE SO much that she almost wanted the
courage to say Come in A young man
shabbily dressed, entered the room, and
made low but awkward bow.
' 4 beg your pardon, Miss said he, does
:. Hear Schmidt live hercp s@
! ! Yes, sir. What is your pleasure?'
: Are you his daughter Bertha 2 ~
4 am -.-....-
Then it is you that seek. I come
i from your father
y For heavens sake, where is he? What
, has happened? Something must have
happened--this is the first time he has
u stayed away all night as >a s@#.
= = The misfortune is not very great.
:. 'Oh, my poor, poor father, what shall
hear y .......... .-.
:, The young man seemed to observe the
= visible marks Of anxiety with great inter
Il Il est; then, looking round the room, ht
u said DO not be frightened my dear girl
3 it is nothing of great Importance. You
u !, father met last nj ght an old acquaintance
who invited him to a tavern. They hat
g some refreshments; but when,the Landlord
!, came for his bill, your fathers friend hat
"a decamped and left him to pay the score
He had not sufficient money for this ); AM
'o now the man will not let him 90 until b.
y is paid, and declares that unless he get
~ his money, be will send him to prison
d To prison my father to prisonp ex-
- claimed the girl! Can you tell no,
u much the bill comes to q II e.a q raa
" 'Three forms and half - "a. e.
as as % Godr sighed the girl, all hav
~ does not amount 10 more than one form
~ but [ will 90 at once to Madame Bers
:. and beg of her to advance the money
w. who is Madame BergP
'o The milliner for whom I work.
10 But if Madame Berg does not advanc
% the money-what thenF The girl bur-
NC into tears. t 1 ss
u Il am much afraid she will refuse.
already owe her one form, and she is vel
~ hard ..-...... ..-.-.. ....,...
nag For what purpose did you borrow Il
VI money you owe herr
10 The girl hesitated to reply.
NJ You may trust me take the deepe
.. interest IN your misfortunes, and l 81
ess T cerely wish could assist you; but | a
ln only poor clerk myself. Tell me (
=, what purpose did you borrow that form
Nv well, my father is very weak, and {
-. casionally requires strengthening; I b
u rowed that money to get quarter Of
fowl for him. . .q-1 .ss1s
s;e, Under these circumstances, / fear Mi
IA anne Berg will not give you any more.
a 'nu Here is one form, but that is all posse
~. Have you any valuable upon which y
81 81 could raise some money! Bertha G
sidered for q moment.
-. / have nothing said she at leng
bat my poor mothers prayer book.