The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-05-13
ANDERSON s c. THURSDAY MAY 13 1862 V0

Turk laid his big head up against the boy. and
looked lovingly up into his face.
"Potsy," said Mr. Wall, "would you like to live
with me, and hare Turk all the timc?"
"Yes, sir; I'd like to live anywhere with Turk. "
This was sufficient for Mr.. Wall the boy was
willing t. live with him. He turned to ring the
bell for his servant and saw Buck
"why, Buck White, you black rascal, what are
you doing here? Ring that bell. l expect you
arc waiting for your twenty dollars. Ah, you
thief, will give you twice twenty! Do you know
this boy is worth thousand dollars? Yes, sir
wouldn't take ten thousand for him.
Bucks jaw dropped and his eyes made another
attempt TO open wider than his mouth.
"Gosh Almighty" he exclaimed when he got his
mouth into speaking condition and position.
"Well, swar! who cher tink dat 10y wuf so much
money! an Is hired i'm fore now to work for me
at nine puns day. Yes, an dat dog done made
me loose dat money. Mem mine, cuss yo' woolly
hide-I make dat money outeu yo somehow yet.
Buck shook his fist at the dog; and at the mo-
ment he remembered the bell, seized the cord, and
pulled as if taking his vengeance in that way.
sprightly servant answered the bell.
William" said Mr.. WALL "tell Miss Helen l
would like to see her if she is not engaged then
60 and have the carriage sent 10 the door as quick
ly as possible Now, don't be all night"
Miss Helen soon made her appearance, and Mr..
Wall told her nil about Potsy, and what he in
tended doing. re also asked her to take the car
riaec, us soon as it came around to the door, and
90 out and make the necessary purchases and ar
rangements for n party on the following night.
As stores always keep open late on Chritmas
eve, Miss Helen had no difficulty in getting every
thing she needed.
Mr.. Wall look Potsy to BARRIERS and had his
hair trimmed, and then to a clothing store, where
he was soon supplied with nice new clothing The
servants were not idle; by midnight the house ap-
penred like different place.
Mr.. Wall had bed fixed in his own room for
Potsy, and before he retired the boy swcctly
sleeping, and Turk, the now happy dog. lying be-
side him. Turk didn't sleep-he was TOO happy;
and beside, he was watching his little friend.
He wouldn't have 10 wait any longer-Potsy was
now Mt home.
Christmas morning ushercd in by the ring
ing of bells, firing Of guns, pistols, and fire.
crackers.
1t was bright beautiful day; just such day
in winter as makes the heart light and happy.
Every member of Mr. Wallis household was up
early, and Poisy, dressed up in his new tltthes,
was down on the floor in the large parlor playing
;p,lo
tending to read but he was really watching the
boy and dog. He felt very happy, because he
thought himself no longer alone in the world. lie
believed this little fellow would be all lie wanted.
Potsy appeared perfectly at home in this ele-
CANT mansion. which seemed strange But there
are some children who appear at home anywhere.
Potsy was evidently one of this number.
Invitations were sent 10 all of Mr.. Walls friends
TO come to his house on Christmas night and bring
their children with them. "For," rs he said to
Miss Helen, 81 will make the old house ring to-
night" :,
Great curiosity was excited, of course; and oil
who were invited came promptly with their little
folks
The large parors were brilliantly lighted, and
the guests appeareu ueiiS'eu VII" '"e 'u@" 'i''''
the rich widower had ''come out. ms they termed
it, 1t was m elegant company, even for Rich
mond. noted for it's beautiful ladies and gallant
gentlemen.
The children were at first timd and kept beside
their mothers or friends.
Potsy, thanks to his street education, felt none
of this childish bashfulness. and, when told By
Mr.: Wall, went into the adjoining room, where he
and Turk soon started the little ones; and such
fun, screams of laughter, and romping, had never
before been heard in tnat house.
While the children were enjoying themselves in
one room, Mr. Wall entertained his guests in nm
other by giving account of his first acqnaint-
ance with Potsy, and the strange fancy he had for
him.
'.And, friends" he said, ''you may think it
strange that have taken such fancy to this boy;
but the first words ever heard him utter seemed
ON echo to My own feelings. Yes, old fellow
Potsy said to Turk, you are the only person
know that cares two cents for me- When heard
the little fellow say this. it appeared 10 me that
was speaking myself for l have had the Same
thought thousand times. From that moment
got into the habit of thinking abOat him, and get
ting up in the morning to watch for him. really
learned to love the boy before had ever spoken
TO him or knew his name. intend to adopt him,
and trust he will be comfort to me in my old
age. hope have not wearied you with this lit
tie episode in my life. l wish you all n happy
Christmas-even as happy as this is 10 me-
An Act to Prevent and Punish Duelling.
SECTION l. BE ii enacted by the Senate and House
f p.nre.uLnrcs Of The Slnie of South CarolinQ nou