The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-12-02

While she Was busy in the adjoining room
preparing herself for the walk, hs opened thu
book and read the pious and pure effusion Of thu
maiden heart. His eyes filled With tears OF rap
ture and emotion. She entered, donned in 3
threadbare shawl; but AS she walked alongside
OF him in unconscious dignity. he contemplated
her IN reverence and admiration.
/ Mrs. Riley did not loan the required sum, bu,
assured the companion OF the young girl tina,
Miss Lena was an angel. lie preferred this TO
her money. He pawned, therefore, on bis way,
the book. and thus obtained the required amount.
Lena was very happy.
Bat Miss, how will you manage tollive to-day
and tomorrow. it you dispose OF all OF your
money!"
Il do not know. but God will help u.s." abe 70.
piled trustingly II shall now work during the
nights"
Yes, God will surely help you," he cried and
came near betrayiug himself by his great eIthu.
siasD
Axe entered the tavern alone to instruct old
wilkins in his role in few words. Then he
called Lena. What heavenly sight it was to
HIM TO behold the sweet child throw her arIas
around her fathers neck, TO kiss him aud to press
him to her heart.
"Ah, my darling father, what horrible night
have passed. filled with anxiety and care
about you. But, thank God. you are again with
me in good health" And now she laughed and
rejoiced.
Then she redeemed the dear man and led him
home in triumph.
Axe accompanied her, aud informed her that
he had raised ~ few more shillings; she should
provide some dinner for them. In the Joyous &C.
tivity, the charming industry, the un sssumins
behavior 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
Blsckfriar's Bridge He came every evening. ITO
eat up his small earnings of the day."
After the lapse OF two weeks he said, one even.
ing. as he was taking his leave:
"Miss Lena, will You become my wife? am,
1t is true, only poor copyist, but have an hon.
est heart"
She blushingly dropped her eyes.
Can you love'me, child ;" he asked in fearful
emotion.
She nodded silently, end then gave him her
hand.
Il love you iuexpre.sibly; you have saved my
life."
a few days after this early in the morning,
the pair proceeded, plainly but respectfully dress.
ed, in company with Mr.. Wilkins, to the neigh.
boring church, where they we, e quietly married.
Trembling with Joy, Axe folded his wife in his
arms and kissed her on the forehead Before the
church stood an elegant carriage. A foOtmau in
livery respectfully held the door open. Jump
in,' cried the happy husband to the assonishsd
wife, and before she knew what she was about
all three had entered and were driven away at a
rapid pace. In front OF a high, splendid mansion
III Westminster, the carriage halted. Richly
dressed servants lifted her out and led her into
maanifcently- furnished parlors
Here is your new mistress" said Axe to
them, "show her every respect and obey her
commands"
my darling child, am James Axe, one Of
the richest men of this city. This house belongs
to You, everything you see is your own. hold
a pledge of yours in my h nd that riches will not
spoil your pure maiden heart Here it is-the
prsyer-book of your mother. Look what you
have written in 1t: Aid ii thou gavest me all
the treasures of the universe, my God, would
still remain Thy humble servant For what is
gold before Thee "a Thou only regardest hearts ?
10 Thee beloneeth my heart, ana shall always
remain So"
40 God and to thee. my james," whispered
Lena, and laid her head blushingly upon her
husbands breast.
"Hurr.h for the leap from Blackfriars
Bridge" cried axe, exultiugly, aAd then EN-.
braced his father.ln.law.