Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-06-03
think. dear mamma would be sorry if she saw
this q nron See how dirty IL is p

think dear mamma would be sorry if she saw
this apron? See how dirty it is p
There were tears in my eyes, as asked,
"may 1 take her home with me, dear Clifton" "
"May your Yo1 would be less than the
angel you are, if you did'not. My mother
told me before we left home, to be sure and
urge you to bring the child home with us, if
you appeared to wish to do So"
al should be so happy, Clifton. I knew
her mother, and have often passed pleasant
hour in her home"
Turning to the child, I said: Would you
like to go and live with me, Mabel, and be
my little girl ?a -
"Oh, yes, indeed and have fine, clea
clothes, and soft, pretty shoes, and sleep in
bed with sheets on it Oh, may II"
Yes, darling !" / answered.
"There, that is Patsy!' she exclaimed,
pointing to a rough-looking Irishman, who
was bearing heavy box upon his shoulder.
Mabel called to him from the carriage, and
he leaned his burden, and then came toward US.
aI.m going away, Patsy going to live
with Mrs. Maryland. Give my love to Mary
and Katie and the 'old woman and don't
forget me. Patsy. when I get to be woman,
III give you hundred dollars"
Clifton then informed him, that, being a
friend of the mother of little Mabel. I desired
her to live with me, and we both thanked
him for his kindness to the child.
I'm sorry indade, to part with the SUM-
beam, she's so pretty like, and has such win
nin' ways that it takes the heart out of fell
ler entirely, though God knows she is too fine
to grow up with rough folks Ike us. Good.
bye, Mabel, darlint, an don't forget Patsy"
The child put up her face and kissed him,
and be turned away to hide the honest mois.
ture in his.eyes.
"I must give this good man some money
how much shall Igive him, Mabel 2" asked
Clifton, pleasantly.
"Oh, sir hundred dollars, if you please"
- "Clifton smiled, and counting out the mo-
ney, give it to the astonished laborer, who
could find no words to express his gratitude,
and little Mabel clapped her hands with glee.
al told the old woman that the darlint
would bring good luck to our shanty, and
she'll believe me when show her the money.
God bless you both and ten thousand times
bless you, little Mabel" said Patsy.
He turned away, and Clifton and returned
with our treasure. When we reached home,
he lifted me from the carriage, and ran up
the steps with me-. Mabel following. Mrs.
Seymour was In the cool bacll-parlor, with
Abilene, and telling Mabel to follow US, he
carried me there, and deposited me in deep
easy-chair. Then untying the strings of my
hat, and taking my shawl, he said:
Rest now, little angel of mercy, while
call Mrs. jackson"
Mrs. Seymour was busy with the child, and
Abilene was viewing us with contempt. Mrs.
Jackson came down, and told her of the
result of my visit to the ruins, and asked her
to take Mabel to the bathroom, and restore
her cleanliness, aud brush out her curls, while
made sorue arrangements for some clothing
TO wear. There were several seamstreSses in
the house, at that time, working upon my
garments, and sending for one Of them, /
gave her sum Of money, requesting her to
90 out Immediately, and purchase such arti-
cles as Irequired to form a complete set of
underclothing for The little girl, also materi-
ais for four or FIVE dresses. By the time those
were finished hoped to be able to complete
the purchase of the necessary articles ofdress.
Mrs. Jackson left the room with Mabel and
the seamstress, to do my bidding. Clifton
brought in pitcher Of iced lemonade, aud
Mrs. Seymour, Clifton and myself, refreshed
ourselves with the delightful beverage, but
Abilene refused it. She was sulky, and when
Mrs. Seymour mentioned the-child, she said,
angrily:
II should have thought, after what said
at dinner, about children, that you would
have let street brats alone. 1 have as much
right in this house qs any other person, and
my wishes should have some weight. l will
not have that child in the house while re-
main here"
Then you must seek another home very
quick, for Agnes has decided to keep Mabel
here, rs long as she remains, which will be
while we both live. AS for your right here,
my brother asked me, as loved him, to give
his wife the shelter aud protection OF my
home. Know then, that the Seymour House
and grounds were left to me, by the will Of
my father. Agnes, as my future wife, is enti'
tied TO the preference here, and you will do
we'll to order your department as a guest
should do towards the mistress ofthe house" !"
said Clifton, hastily,
"oh, eCliltontsf am sursyou do not weigh
your words. have no wish to be mistress
OF this house while our dear mother. so GRACE
fully fills that position. I only desire to be q
faithaI l9g!ns wife, and dptlfpl l daughter y
s%My children, there Is no question Of mis-
tress, or servant between loving hearts. There
are so few of.us, only Clifton, Agnes, Abilene
and myself, we might liveein harmony and
lovc.:' ..l,t,.. e.. -
You forgot Mabel" said Clifton.
"No. I do not forget her, but I know that q
pure hearted child can only bring light and
JOY to hearts which are as true to nature us
God intended all hearts to be. There is no
shadow of truth in the suppos;tion that Mabel
can make troublp for US. If there is trouble
on her account it must originate in some less
pure heart"
To DE CONTINUED.
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