Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-09-13

name of my sisters husband never knew
aud Peter must hsvs left New York, for
could not fId his name in the directory
nor my mothers. Satisfied that could
get ell necessary information from Jack
l determined to go 70 his house inmedi.
ately, and prepared letter Of introduce
ton, stating that Mr.. Sampson, an agent
for mercantile house in Canton, was
about to visit New York, l begged my
brother to pay him every attention. 1t is
hardly necessary to say that Mr.. Sampson
was my II non dc querre' The letter fin.
ished, | folded it in due form, and, putting
i: in my pocket, stsrted tor the upper part
of the city. found Jacks house. Over
the stone work Of the door was carved the
"coat OF arms" Of the gentleman of the
family. The crest--a dove pierced by a
falcon--had my good father been alive, it
would have been cheese supported BY
two herring
l coughed down hearty laugh, and
rang the bell black opened the door. -
On asking if Mr.. Chandler was q. home,
an answer was given in the lirm alive, and
was ushered through suite OF rooms
into we'll furnished library, where, rec!n-
ing in luxurious chair, found Jack
handsome Jack no longer, but lean,
whthered and premature old man, with
all the foppish airs of boyhood still lin
gering to him.
He arose at my entrance, and glancing
over my letter, assured me of bis desire
10 make my visit to New York an agrsea-
BILE one, asking many particulars as to my
health, prospects, etc, all of which an
swered in the most satisfactory manner.
A smile of relief passed over his coun-
tenance; evidently he had dreaded the
subject. | abruptly said:
~ was requested to inquire Of the vel
fare of Mr. Chandler mother, his sister,
and his brother Peter
A cold hard look settled on his face.
HAS Harry not heard of mother. death
ten years ago p said be. "Nor the w!d
ovhood of Mr.. Celland7'
by heavens! No, sir!' exclaimed,
hurt and angry at thls hard cold manner
of speaking of those so dear to me. He
's Mr P.,sr 1Ir,ai T5ana.r h"' ~ went on" And
"Oh! weiI-quits we'll Really worthy
mau--no cumbrance to his family. True,
seldom see him-tisd to his ledger, a
capital book keeper, and still bachsior"
Your sister, l presume, resides with
you?'
"No, sir was the curt answer
" Mrs. Clellands place Of residence is
unknown to me. heard rumor of her
having joined her husbands relations
South but my dear Sampson, our walks
in hfe were so very different that my wife
could not tolerate their circle of acquain
tances, particularly after her very migrate.
ful behavior. Nor would it do to draw
her aud her family from their obscurity,
making their proverty Int the more glar-
ing. Would You believe it? my wife pro.
cured an extremely eligible situation for
Mrs. Cleland eldes. daughter, as nurse.
ry governess to a family going abroad, and
offered her eighty year for the mainte.
nance of her child, and both the offers
were rejected wish scorn. | then wa.hed
my hands Of her and her affairs But let
us talk of peasanter matters" continued
he.
! felt like kicking him out of his lux
urous arm chair, and fearful that nv
temper would get the better Of me, with
the best grace could assume, / left the
room, and did not breathe freely until in
the open air, when ven,ured my feelings
in sundry ejaculations, watch drew the
attention of passers-by. Some one touch
ed me on the arm ; it was the black fellow
who had opened the door.
Sir" said he, "Mrs. Clelland lives in
Ssring street, two doors from the Bowery
a tenement house
Thank you. my good fellow said l.
turned towards the Bowery, and soon
found the house were he said my sister
dwelt. Tears started into my Dyes as
thought Of my poor mothers pride in her
little Susan. | brushed them hastily
away, and knocked at the door. A little
girl, the image OF my sister, opened 1t.
docs Mrs. Clellaud live here p asked.
I" Yes, sir
Can ] see her?'
Yes, sir; please walk i'm
Aud she opened the door of room near
the entrance. If was scrupulously clean
but uncarpet.d. A pine table. a few
chairs, stove, and small looking glass
comprised the furniture, with the excep,
ton of few books on shelf between
the windows.
My sudden entrance startled female,
who with her back turned toward the door,
was washing some fine laces. Her confu.
sion was momentary. With the grace Of
well bred lady, she requested me to bs
seated. and looked to her little daughter
for information.
+" A gentleman to see yon mother
"From your brother in China, madam.
said |.
The blood started to her forehead, and
as suddenly retrea'ed, leaving her deadly
pale, as she gasped out;
"Oh is he liring?'
"Living7 Yes, yes, but very poor. He
is coming, but his reception will be rather
cool from his rich brother, am thinking
"Oh? why am so poor? p said she,
bursting into tears. But can give him
a home-and | will be SO happy. ! can
work, and we can live together
| jumped up and sought her hand and
sobhad lilo hahv