The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1870-01-13

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he is with friends WIN will care for him
tenderly. Yours, sincerely,
EMILY MoRToS."
Having despatched the note she re
turned . Frank whom she found asleep
Seating herself by his side she watched
him as he slept. His face was fair
aud honest one, his clothes patched but
neat in every particular. lie might be
nine years Old, though, so delicately
formed as to seem much younger.
The door opeued aud Miss kulball
eule,ed saying, "Emily. why do you
stay here 7 You will be sick. This
child has no claim upon you lie is
some little beggar, doubtless, and you
will be sorry if you waste your time
upon him"
II am glad to have something to nc.
cupy my time" was the quiet answer
IF you wish anything to occupy
your time 90 down to the parior aud
entertain Mr.. llallet, who is waiting to
see you"
Please ask Mr.. IIallet to excuse
me"
Emily, | AIN ashamed Of you Mr.
! llalct is one Of the richest men in our
city"
"A fortune hunter, nevertheless, my
dear Auntie
Must tell him you will not see
him ?"
"You may"
Emily | am afraid you will be an
old maid"
certainly shall, if all men are like
Mr.. Hallet, aud several others who think
me very charming aud my money more
So"
Miss Kimball left the room and Elni.
| ly, looking out of the window, saw u
woman hurrying toward the house.
THAT must be Frankie's mother"
thought she, aud gave orders to have
her shown up stairs As she heard the
quick, anxious step upon the stairs she
went out to meet her.
"My poor boy r. exclaimed the
mother, pale with excitement
Do not be alarmed, Mrs. Raymond
frankie is very comfortable" said
Emily, leading her to scat
How can | ever repay your kind.
ness, Miss Morton 2"
"Do not mention it, | am very happy
to have an opportunity to do some one
a kindness" said Emily. She then led
Mrs. Raymond to Fraukie's bedside aud
left them alone. When she returned
Frank had wakened aud was giving hi,
mother an account of the accident
Emily then told Mrs. Raymond that
it was the doctors wish that the lad
should not be moved for a week, ad
ding, "if You like you may remain with
him, though | shall be most happy to
give him every attention"
my dear Miss Morton, you ar, too
kind, aud if | had no home duties to
demand my presence, would gladly
remain"
A week passed aud DR.. Ellis gave his
consent to Frankit's removal. During
this time Emily had became warmly at
tached to him. He told her CT his
Fathers death, of little Ella, of sister
Dora, who was teaching school some
miles distant and Of brother Charlie
who was going to be great lawyer"
aud who would soon be ut home.
Wont | be glad when he comes ?"
said he joyfully. "Charlie is always so
good. lie takes US to ride and tells me
such nice stories, know you would
like him. He'll be sorry to find me
lame"
Il am very glad you have n kind
brother, my dear" replied Emily, and
she did not check the sigh that follow
ed her words, for she had never been
blessed with sister or brother.
I" | shall tell him how kind you have
been to me, Miss Morton. want to
see mamma, but am sorry to leave
you. Won't you ever come to see mel"
Yes, my dear | will, and you shall
come often TO visit me-"
40, how nice Thank you"
Miss Morton accompanied frankie to
his home and received many blessings
from his grateful mother. Calling a
week later TO inquire after her charge,
she was introduced to brother Charlie"
who had that day arrived.
81 can hardly express my gratitude
to you" said the gentleman. II in
tended coming this evening to thank
you; but nm glad for an opportunity to
do SO now"
81 assure you, sir, l felt fully repaid
for any kindness | may have done
frankie, a,l only too happy to have
been OF use to some one. lead an idle
life and this was pleasant variation "
She spoke frankly, for something 10
the young mans face prompted her to
do So She left soon, promising to send
Tor Frank the coming week, and said to
MIR. Raymond, who attended her to the
carriage, "Do not give up your inten
tion Of calling. shall be happy to see
you"
"Thank you, it will give me great
pleasure to do SO"
Frank visited his new friend and
went home with fresh accounts of Miss
Emily's kindness.
"She gave me all these books, man.
ma; Was there ever so happy boy
as | 7"
The following evening Emily sat
alone il. her room, Miss Kimball having
tried 10 vain TO induce her 70 attend the
theatre with Mr.. Hallet sbp sat with
| folded arms absorbed in thou,,bt