Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-05-06

comes eternityi My Agnes was pure as a
saint and is in Heaven. Without the dis
| traction of another love, or aught worldly, I
have enough todo, to render my heart worthy
j to7follow her, to the unknown world of spirits.
l shall claim her there" -.'...l-..-
Abilene covered her face with her fair,
jjeWelled hands, and for few moments was
silent She then said, with trembling voice,
fse"Will you,not give me your love while we
tourney on through this earth-life? will
'rehnquish all claims to you at the gates of
Heaven ..a.i
8 81 have ne love to give, my friend. Let
us speak no more Of this. 1t can only give
pain TO us both. As soon as have sufficient
1y recovered to undertake the journey, ] shall
start for my home; and,it is scarcely probable
that ;we shall ever meet again. was his
answer. -
Without answer, Abilene arose and left the
room. Coming direct to mine, she entered,
and closing the door, said:
t'7 HAgnesi think your health sufficiently
festablished to warrant yonr departure.
shall soon close my establishment here, and
ash take you with me, must avail
myself ofi,the first opportunity to find you a
suitable, home A Mrs, Wellford, of New
York, is about leaving the city, on her home
ward journey. She has lately discharged her
sewing girl, and desires to procure another,
vii you accept the situation ?n =
eea 1 will do anything you wish," I answered
Flisdess,y 'ss-i y 90" 80 -
.A4s Iwiaryou togo, then," she said, abruptly.
E.s,A week iafterward, she came to my room,
Saying that my trunks were packed, ready for
removal, and gave me purse we'll filled, also
letter TO Mrs. Wexford, who she said was
stopping at the notel,. where the carriage
would leave me, and who was expecting me,
as she had made arrangements with her to
employ me. accepted the purse, saying
should return every cent, if ever became
possessed Of my inheritance, which must
awais.me, somewhere. With fearful eyes I
thanked her for her, kindness to the lonely
orphan, but she stopped me with an impatient
gesture, and bade me hasten to the carriage.
Wondering at her strange mood, bade her
goodbye and was soon whirling along the
dusty street, to the hotel, where I expected
to find my future mistress. Arrived there /
was ushered into large parlor, half6lled
with idle guests, while my trunks were de-
posted in thejhall.
Totally unused to depend upon myself, I
was embarrassed. and stammered, as l asked
a kind looking lady, who sat near me, if there
was an American lady, in the house, who was
about leaving for home.- az zaa
.aHDid know her name ~ she asked.
sob yes answered, 81 is Wexford"
"Come with me, and will show you Mrs.
Wellford's room," she replied
followed her, and was soon in the room of
a.stylisA American lady, quite youthful, and
very handsome. She arose languidly as, en-
tered, saying,
g Can be Of servipo to you2''
sIgave her the letter which Abilene Monilli
had given me, and Mrs. Wexford read it
twice, before she spoke. She then said,
~ There is some mystery here; know OF
no such person as the writer Of this note,"
aud she passed it to me.
IL Do you not want to employ girl to do
9NoS my-deaT, fsse n5l gswTug vv uv, :,
am bride, on wedding tour, and do not
wish to employ girl in any capacity. You
are American ?'
"Yes, my name is Agnes Merton. My
father and mother were burned in the Hotel
Grande while escaped. We were wealthy,
and am all alone What shall do z" and
sank upon a chair, sick and faint.
~ will see what can be done Tor you my
child" she answered. "You may remain
here, while spealf with one of my friends"
She was absent half an hour, and then re-
turned, and asked me if would like to re-
turn to my friends in America, if so, the
Americans in the hotel would quickly make
up purse to defray my expenses. After
moments reflection, answered, have no re-
ations in the world, that [ am aware ol
There is wealth belonging to me, somewhere,
bat do not know how to obtain it. Until
such time as can do so, must earn my
living somehow. II is not so much money
that need, as home. and the protection Of
some Que who understands the world better
than myself If you conld fad such one,
it world be Of r:ore value to me than money.
shall soon learn enough Of the world 10 take
care of myself, but at present, am AFRAID oi
its unknown snares."
laYou are a brave little girl, any way. To
be afraid of the snares oil the world, is the best
recommendation you could give Of your puri-
" of heart. will 60 out again. There is an
old lady in the house who has h"en' travell-
ing with her son. His health is very poor.
and she expressed wish to-day, for q suita-
bic person to share her cares, | will speak
With her, and she left tho room again. In
u few moments she returned, and told me to
follow her. We entered the apartment OF the
lady referred TO. 1t was elegantly furnished,
and on crimson damask lounge, reclined
pale, thin young man, whose hollow cheek,
and the hectic fush betokencd consumption.
Mrs. Wexford introduced me TO Mrs. May,
land, and her son, Mr.. Arthur Maryland, and
retired. !,
"Sit down, Miss, while I talk with you, "
said the lady 1 obeyed, and she eommenc-
ed serie., of questions, all Of which an,
swered, although my pride was reused, and
only the reflection that was no longer the
rich MIR. Merton's daughter, but q trendless
orphan, reconciled me to answering many
Questions, which month before would have
Been considered impertinent, and telt an in
slant friendship for Arthur Maryland, when be
said, pleasantly. ,,.
.Dear mother, youvill not forget that Miss
Mertonis high-bred, and questions annoy her
Please engage her at once, as companion fo
: yourself. already anticipate much pleasure
from the society of one OF our own country
women, and of our own class of society,""
"Miss Merton, should regret exceedingly
the sad events which have placed you IN TINS
embarrassing position, only that it gives u! u!
the pleasure of your society. We shall b.
only too happy to have you join US as ON
of our little family" he said, turning to me
After the wearisome experience OF the las
few hours, words Of affectionate sympathy
!. II could not bear without tears, and one
two fell from =y burning eyes. Mrs. May
land said,
"There, there you are weak ana nervous 1
OF course cannot expect any asSlstaace l, nlol
, one of your years, and bringing up; but
Arthur is determined 70 have you remain VIII,
t us, mast try to get along somehow, though
I as far as can see, you will only bring extr