The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-06-23

and pure effusion OF the maiden heart
His eyes filled with tears Of rapture and
emotion. She entered, donned in a
threadbare shawl; but as she walked
alongside of him in unconscious dignity,
he contemplated her with reverence
and admiration.
Mrs. Riley did not loan the required
sum, but assured the companion OF the
young girl that Miss Lena was an angel.
He preferred this to her money. He
pawned, therefore, on his way, the book,
and thus obtained the required amount.
Lena was very happy.
But how will you manage to live
to-day and tomorrow, if you dispose OF
all your money ?'
~ don't know, but God will help u.s."
she replied, trustingly. " | shall work
during the nights"
Yes, God will surely aid you," he
cried and almost betrayed himself by his
enthusiasm.
Axe entered the tavern alone, to in
struct old wilkins in his role in few
words. Then he called Lena. What a
heavenly sight it was to him TO behold
the sweet child throw her arms around
her fathers neck, to kiss him and press
him to her hearr.
"Ah, my darling father, what horri
BILE night | have passed, filled with
anxiety and care about you. But, thank
God, you are again with me and in good
health And now she laughed and
rejoiced.
Then she redeemed the dear man and
led him home in triumph.
Axe accompanied her and informed
her that he had raised few more shil-
lings; she should provide some dinner
with them. In the joyous activity, the
charming industry, the unassuming be-
havior of the sweet child, Axe felt like
falling down before her and kissing her
feet.
The young man did not leave until
quite late, and never thought once of
his proposed leap from Blackfriar' s
bridge. He came every evening :" to
eat up his small earning of the day."
After the lapse of two weeks he said,
one evening as he was taking leave,
Miss Lena, will you become my wife ?
| am, it is true, only poor copyist. but
| have an honest heart"
She blusingly dropped her eyes.
"Can you love me, child ?'' he asked,
in fearful emotion.
She nodded silently and gave him her
hand.
Il love you inexpressibly you have
saved my life"
A few days after this, early in the
morning, the pair proceeded, plainly
but respectfully dressed in company
with Mr.. Wilkins, to the neighboring
church, where they were quietly mar
red. Trembling with Joy, Axe folded
his wife in his arms and kissed her on
the forehead. Before the church stood
an elegant carriage. A footman in livery
respectfully held the door open. "Jump
in" cried the happy husband to his
astonished wife, and before she knew
what she was about all three had en-
tered, and were driven away at rapid
pace. Before a high, splendid mansion
at Westminster, the carriage halted.
Richly dressed servants lifted her out
and led her into magniticently-fu
parlors.
Here Is your new mistress" said
Axe to them: " show her respect and
obey her commands"
Ny darling child, am James Axe,
one of the richest men Of this rich city.
This house belongs to you everything
you see is your own. | hold a pledge
of yours in my hand that riches will not
spoil your pure maiden heart Here it
is, the prayer book of your mother.
Look what you have written in it And
if Thou gavest me all the treasures of
the universe, my God | would still re-
main Thy humble servant. For what
is gold before Thee, as Thou only
regardest hearts? To Thee belongest
my heart, and shall always remain So :"
"To God and to thee, my James,"
whispered Lena. and laid her head
blushingly upon her husbands breast.
Hurrah for the leap from Black
friar's bridge" cried Axe, exultingly,
and embraced his father-in.law.