Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1869-04-22


said Charles Elliston, and he left the richly ful
nished parIor, where, with some of the fashiona
ble guests sat Mrs. Merton and her two eldes
daughters and went fourth into the garden
"Yes, must CO." he continued, .no one care
for me; and why should they for the pennies
being whose very origin is Unknown Ala,
how hard 1t is 70 be thus cast upon the worl
friendIess, and beloved by none-nene-none
And he buried his face in his hands overcom
with the intensity of his feelings.
None, Charles ~ said a clear, silyery voic
behind him, and hand was gently laid upo
his shoulder. -...f..- rss 1sasl rs bas
. He started, and turned round, and said
ayes, yes, Helen, pardon me, spoke unthink
ingly. You still love me?" he added, inquii
ingly. r.. -.-ts,-fs.-so
% do, Charles, and my father - siirlE
"Yes. your father, nay noble benefactor, Heller
He still loves me-" -
Then why leave, Charles she said, in
tender tone. -rLr7if 4ll Es5
"Becanse, Helen, you know have been al
ready the cause of much discension in you
family-God forbid that should be so any Ion
ger. And besides, Helen, you know whaI treat
ment have received from your mother an'
sisters. have endured it long out of respect 4
your father and love for you. but can bear
nomore. will go fourth in the world in hope:
of building up q fortune, and say, Helen, II
should be Successful and return, will you"
Twill love you still,' she said interruptinl
him. "oh. IwiIra always love you, Charles"
Farewell" !" he said.
And imprinting a kiss upon her rosy lips; h
tore himself away. In another hour he haC
quilted that house, where he had spentso man,
happy days with Helen.
Charles Elliston was a dependent on th
bounty of Mr.. Merton. He had found him on
day, when about the streets of the city, a los
child. He kindly took him home. and useC
every endeavor 10 discover his parents, but al
to no purpose. At last, finding. his inquire
were useless, he raised and endcated him as hi
own. EsE7 a- - f.5s---. y,
Unlike her husband, Mrs Merton was Of .
proud, aristocratic spirit, and could not bea
one whose birth was so uncertain as that o
young EIliston. She had diffused some of thi:
spirit into her eldest daughters, but Helen, tn,
youngest, like her father possessed a noble and
kind heart, and looked only with compassion
and love upon the poor, though noble youth.
He was now about seventeen years of age, and
the insults that were heaped upon him werefelt
severely. True when Mr.. Merton was present,
rone dare show the least disrespect toward him,
but this only served to make him feel it more
acutely in his absence. =,
twas on this very mentioned evening, thai
a new insult had been offered to him, and he
determined not to live another day where he
was exposed to them. Nor would it cause him
one feeling of regret, had it not been for Mr..
Merton and Helen; but however dear they were
to him, he resolved to leave them. He left, too,
without informing Mr.. Merton, for he well
knew he would insist on his staying, and he
r'sssfd NOT a1fi,or of discord in that fam
lily, where dwelt the only two on earth he could
call his Fl Lends. .5 \, s,5s
1t was near the close of a summer day, that a
steamboat touched the wharf of one Of our
Southern cities, aud from its crowded decks
poured a stream ofweary travellers, eager to set
loot upon the land. Among the last who step
ped on's shore, was a tall youth, with a valise in
his hand, who walked slowly from the landing
and bent his way toward the shipping ware
houses. along the wharves. Hewas in search
of employment. But alas, he was stranger,
and had no recommendations.
With detected mein and sorrowful step, he
was about giving up all hopes. when he came
to a large warehouse which he had not before
entered. He walk ed into the the counting-ho
where sat a gentleman APPARENTLY about 40 years
ofage. To the youths inquiry whether he was
at the head of the establishment, he replied in
the affirmative.
What do you wish my lad ?" heinquired.
do you want a lad to assist in your storef
have no recommendations to offer you, sir,' he
continued modestly. ST have just arrived in
the steamboat from the North, and have neither
friends nor money. Icannot even buy a lodg-
ing for the night" -...--z 7
And seeing the merchant looking incredu-
longer, said, imploringly-
80 sir do not refuse and tears trick lad 3oxvp
his cheeks. Na-
The merchant, touched by his grief and con-
WINGED by the openness of his manner, hesitated
moment, and finally took him to his house.
A few days proved the truth ofthe youth s story.
and he was employed at once by his new bene
factor ale1 -sr- .-s1N7 p
In the course of time he rose, by degrees, until
he became head clerk in the establishment o.
Mr.. Thompson. He also, by his amiableness
became the favorite of the wealthy family oil
his employer, with whom he still resided. AL
loved him, and he loved them in return. a. |
father, mother and sister. For although Charles |
for it was Charles Elliston-thought thai |
Emma Thompson was almost as beautiful a.
his own Helen. yet he still remained faithful to
the latter, and could but think of the former as
a sister.
Five years had rolled by, and he had now be-
come proprietor of the large establishment
which he had entered as am errand bov sfr
Thorn pson having retired from business = |
One evening, he was sitting in familiar con-
versation with the family. when Mrs Thonnson
after looking steadfastly at Charles for some
time remarked how much Emma and he re-
sembled each other.
"Yes," !" said her husband 81 have observed il
they look as much alike as though they were
really brother and sister. Our Charles-noor
little fellow could not have bao,, n,o-a I;,-o
Emma.
"Your o,harleso naxsr ,,,,o,,, ,-,,, ,,,,
.hild besides Emma >, soi5 10 :.
Hep --. - : |.
swould to God he had d,ef, IS, arc,at,,o,,, l,
Thompson. then would have known he NO.
n heaven: but now. perhans ifba is sim o,i,o