Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-01-07

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looking out Of the window saw woman
hurrying toward the house.
That must be Frankie's mother, thought
she and 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!" exclaimed the mother,
pale with excitement.
stDo not be alarmed, Mrs Raymond
frankie is very comfortable said Emily,
leading her to seat.
!" How can ever repay your kindness,
Miss Morton?"
sDo not mention it. [ am very happy
to have an opportunity to do some one
Kindness" said Emily She then lead Mrs.
RAYMOND to Frankie's bedside and left them
alone. When she returned Frank had wa
kened and was giving his 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 week, adding, eff you
like you may remain with him, though 1
shall be most happy to give him every atten-
ton"
"My dear Miss Morton, you are too kind,
and if had no home duties to demand my
presence, would gladly remain"
A week passed and DR.. Ellis gave his
consent to Frankie's removal. During this
time Emily had became warmly attached to
him. He told her Of 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 fgreat law
yer" and who would soon be at home.
sWon't I be glad when he comes p said
he Joyfully. "Charlie is always so good
He takes us to ride and tells me such nice
stories, know you would like him. He'll
be sorry to find me lame
II am very glad you have a kind brother,
my DEAR" replied Emily, and she did not
check the sigh that followed her words, for
she had never been blessed with sister or
brother.
II shall tell him how kind you have been
| to me, Miss Morton. want to see mamma,
but I am sorry to leave you. Won't you
ever come to see me p
eyes, my dear will, and you shall come
often to visit me-
| go, 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 intro
duced to ''brother Charlie" who had that
day arrived.
II can hardly express my gratitude to
you," said the gentleman. 81 intended
coming this evening to thank you; but am
glad for an opportunity to do SO now"
81 assure you. sir, I felt fully repaid for
any kindness I may have done frankie. l
am only too happy to have been Of use to
some one. I lead an idle life and this was a
pleasant variation"
She spoke frankly, for something in the
young mans face prompted her to do So
She left soon, promising to send for Frank
the coming week, and said to Mr.. Raymond.
who attended her to the carriage, "Do not
give up your intention of calling. | shall
be happy to see you"
"Thank you, it will give me great pleas
ure to do So"
Frank visited his new friend and went
home with fresh accounts Of Miss Emily
kindness.
"She gave me all these books, mamma.
Was there ever SO happy boy as :"
The following evening Emily sat alone in
her room. Miss Kimball having tried in vain
to induce her to attend the the theatre with
Mr.. Hallet. She sat with folded arms alb
sorbed in thought.
A servant entered and gave her card on
which was written in clear, manly hand,
"Charles Raymond"
She Immediately descended to the draw
ing room and received him cordially. An
hour passed in pleasant conversation, and
Mr.. Raymond left, again thanking Miss
Morton for her great kindness to his broth
er.
This call was followed by others; for the
young people found much to enjoy in COM
mon. One evening Mr.. Raymond appeared
unusually grave. Emily rallied him and
brought out the backgammon board. Qui-
city putting it one side he drew her to seat
beside him, saying, II 60 in few days to
resume my studies but before 60 I must
tell you that love you. I do not expect a
favorable answer now, but if Heaven pros
per me, will you one day be my wife |
did not intend to ask you this question till /
had attained position in the world but
if I have this end IN view I can work the
better.
"Charles, you may claim me before that
position is achieved I would rather be tue
poor bride Of the man I love, than live as
do now in luxury"
So these two were betrothed and Charles
RAYMOND went to his home happy, hope.
full man.
Miss Morton informed her aunt of hel
engagement, which announcement, as she
expected, was received with anything bHt
} appreciation.
t ga poor lawyer. Why, Emily, all he
wants is your money"
} "No, Auntie, think not"
) Il am sure it is SO, and I shall never
t give my consent to your union unless yor
can prove to my satisfaction that it is yor
and and not your money that he wants t.
marry" said Mrs Kimball decidedly.
Every we'll, will put him to the test.
/, ''In what way,'
= Give away my money and be the poo
; wife Of an honest man"
mo. no, Emily you shall net do that
, ''Then will cause rumor to be circu
lated that the stock in which my money i
], invested is worthless Leave all to me
: Auntie, and wait the result"
Taking paper and pencil, Emily wrote
:, hurried note toMr Putnam, her bushes
, agent. requesting an immediate interview
:. which was answered by the gentleman il
. person.
"Mr. Putnam, you may think my re
v quest strange one, but will you circulate
rumor that my property is worthless, an
r. that ! am left penniless %
n 81 cannot understand why you shout