The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-08-21

90 God" sighed the girl ".l have
does not amount to more than ono form
but will go at once to Madame Berg. and
beg o. her to advance me the money
"Who is Madame Berg 2"
'eThe milliner for whom | work"
"Blt il Madame Berg does not advance
the money-what then ?" The girl burs'
into tears.
Il am much afraid she will refuse.
already owe her one form. and she is very
hard"
, For what purpose did you borrow the
mon y you owe her ~
The girl hesitated to reply.
gu may trust me take the deepest
interest in your misfortunes, and sincerely
wish could assist you but am only a
poor clerk myself. Tell me for wha, pur-
pose did you borrow that form ?''
"Well. my father is very weak. and
occasionally requires Strengthening bor-
rowed hat money to get quarter OF a fowl
for him."
"Under these circumstances. fear Mad
anne Berg will not give you any more.-
Here is one iori,,. but that is all possess.
Have you any valusbles upon which we
could raise some money ?" Bertha consd-
eTou Tor moment.
~ have nothing said she at length.
"but my poor mothers prayer book. On
her death bed, she entreated me not to par:
with it. and there is nothing in the world |
hold more sacred than her memory and the
promise gave her; but still, for my ia,h.
er's sake, | must not hesitate. With a
trembling hand, she took the book down
from the shelf. 90. SIR" said she. +" dur
ing many slsepless night have been ac
customed to enter the secret Thoughts Of my
heart on the blank leaves At the end of the
book. l hope no one will ever know whose
writing they are will you promise me
that 2"
Certainly. my dear Bertha. Do not
alarm yourself will take care that our
secrets shall not be profaned. But now get
ready. that we may 60"
Whilst she LEFT the room to put on her
bonnet and shawl, Karl = (for the read
or viii have guessed that the youag man
was no other than our hero) glanced over
the writing of the g,rl in the book, aud his
eyes filed with tears of emotion and delight
as he read the outpourings of . pure and
pious heart ami when they had left the
house together. and she was walking beside
him with dignity OF which she seemed
entirely unconscious. he east upon her looks
of respect and admiration.
They first went to Madame Berg, who
Gid not give the sdvanoe required. but as
sured the young man that Ber'ha was an
angel Certainly this praise Mr.. - val
ned higher than the money he had asked
for. They pawned the book. and the re-
auired sum was made up. Bertha was
Dverjoyed.
"Bu, il you spend all your money to- day"
the young man, "on what will
y ou live to morrow Z?
81 do no, know. but l trust in God. l
shall work the whole right through
Yes, trust in Gpd firmly. aud He will
help you," exclaimed Karl with an en,hnsi
asm which almos, betrayed the emotion he
felt
When they came to the tavern, the
young man went in itst to prepare old Mr..
Schmidt for the part he wished him to act !;
then he fetched B rtha. 1t is imp ,ssible to
describe the joy he felt when be saw the
young girl throw herself in her fathers
arms, and press him to her heart.
20, father" said she, a" what dreadful
night have l had-how uneasy have been
about you !; but, thank God, l have you
again !" and her face frightened up with a
smile of Joy.
She PAID the bill, and triumphantly led
him home. = accompanied them. and
said he had a lew more kreu;sers in his
pocket she had better go and get them
something to eat. And then you should
have seen this darling girl. how she busted
herself, and how gladly she set about ii !;
the youag man felt as it he could fall'.t her
feet and worship. 1t was late before
IN %Lo< k.>< L. 1,oo
from the Main Brucke was no more thought
of. He came to the house every evening
in order. As he said, to share with them his
scanty earnings. Ei-b ob
About fortnight after, a. he was going
away one evening. he said to Bertha -
" Will you become my wife an only
poor clerk, but l am honest aud up
right" ,rsr
Bertha blushed, and cast her eyes to the
ground. c.~
"Can you love me- Bertha p he asked
again in an overflow Of feeling. fa
She was silent. and did not raise her
head; but she held out her hand. He seiz-
ed it and kissed il fervently:
Bertha" said he. 1 love you immeas-
urably you have saved my lite"
A few days sitter, the. young couple. sim
ply but respectfully at;ired. and accomPan
led by Herr Schmidt. went to church where
they were married in quiet way. When
they came out man aud wife. an elegant
carriage was standing at the door. and a
footman in rich livery let down the step.
& Come" said the happy husband to bis
bewildered wife, who looked at him with
amazement. 4-....7..
Before she could utter word, the three
we're seated in the carriage. driving away
at quick pace. The crrriage stopped be
fore a splendid house in the best part OF
Frankfort. They were received by mum
Der of domestics, who conducted them to
apartments decorated in the most costly
style.
This is your mistress" said T f.
the servants land her commands you
have h-ncefor,h to obey. My darling wife. $
said he. then turning 10 Bertha, " l Am
Karl T. one of the weathiest men OF
this city This house is yours. and these
servants Will attend on you. l hold .
pleda tron you that riches viii not corrup'
your heart Here i, Is. 10 the prayer book
o. your poor mother, written by Your owr
hand II thou vert to give me all 'hs
treasures Of the world. o Lord. l vouie
still remain thy humble servant For VITA