Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1871-10-13

of very unfortunate female, who, from a
relic of pride, wished to remain unknown,
but was certainly deserving Of compassion.
Julia expressed wish to become acquain-
ted with this lady.
Il am no stranger to Distress" said she;
"before me she would have no occasion to
blush"
Eugene declined to crafty her in this
particular; observing, that misfortune had
made her protege SO shy and mistrustful
that it was extremely difficult to gain her
confidence.
HAS she any children p asked Juliet.
'Three and her husband, whose labor
procured acanty subsistence for his fam
lily, Is just dead, after long and expen-
sive Illness"
'Good God !! what melancholy situa-
tion! And how old are her children p
They are all very young. The eldest
is girl Of FIVE years."
Il shall myself soon be a mother" said
Julia, ''and the fate of the little unfortu-
mates affects me the more deeply. Iwould
gladly take one Of them, but my own in
fant will demand all my care. However,
permit me to send you packet of little
articles for the children for cannot sup
pose that this family. protected as it is by
you. can be in want of the absolute neces-
saries Of life :"
Eugene cordially thanked her in the
name of the unknown lady, promised to
take care of her presents, and noted down
Julia's name and address.
No sooner had Julia and her husband
retired, than the same object brought a
young man to the house.
Il beg pardon, madam" said be to Eu-
genie, sit is not you that want, but Eu-
genie de Mirande."
II am the person" !.
The young man was not less staggered
than Julia had been, and received the
same explanation. Affected by the story
he offered his assistafice.
Il Il az. not rich,n said he. '.but bach
elor many, with little frugality. always
put by little for the relief of the distress
Cd"
'Sir, replied Eugene. "thcre are cases
in which money cannot afford relief
There are other ways in which the inter-
ference Of the benevolent may prove inf
nitely more serviceablc to the unfortu-
nate"
''Of what nature is the interference that
your friend stands in need Of? Speak out.
On your recommendation I will cheerful
ly undertake whatever lies in my power. :"
1.-The excuse, rude question, on ac-
count CT the motive which prompts it.
Are your connections such that you can
obtain access to the Minister?''
mo. madam. My father possesses a
small estate in the neighborhood of Paris
the value of which has been doubled by
his industry; but he never appeared ir the
ante-chamber Of the great. and, God be
aL.,Lol bo bo. ~ -onos:oo g.. xL.u
Easily satisfied, 1 shall once share, with
five beloved brothers, and sisters, the pat
rimohy left by my father, and hope that
the minister may never hear MY name
unless, indeed, your friend stands in need
of an advocate to plead her cause. In
this case I am ready; only let me know in
what way I can serve her."
cit was found necessary" replied Eu-
genie. Ito destroy some grounds which
my friends husband had planted and laid
out at great expense; because the safety
of our ARMY required it. 1t is an indem-
nifty for the loss she sdlcits.'''
''Aud is any patronage required for
this ?"
''Not exactly; fot tile claim is just
But you know how often such matters are
protracted in the public offices, and even
wholly forgotten. 1t would; therefore.
be an essential point to accelerate the af-
fair"
''The best way would be ts address d
short, but strong. memorial to the Minis
ter
True; but how to draw it up-there
lies the difficulty
Here pause succeeded.
might I request that favor Of you. y
resumed Eugenie, with a look Of modest
entreaty.
Il will do it with pleasure. and should
have offered at FIRST, had l been aware of
the circumstances.
Il don't doubt it," said Eugenie.
but l am not sufficiently acquainted
with the matter"