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

3uu, IKE y0us am Also nerchant. IL tell y0i
my name, which you have no doubt often he rd
il will convince you am telling the trath NJ,
father died five years ago, and inherited his co
lossal fortune. From that moment all men gltl
whom have come IN osatect have either he'd
cheated or deceived me. WIS like an Innocent
child in my belief and confidence. hid 40,
been spoiled, and had inherited from ,ly good
mother heart which was in need, aud looked f.,
sympathy and love. found hypocritical sn.,.n-
drels, designing villains, whose sole aim scented
| 70 De TO deprive me of my money, and g. euIry
themselves at my expense. Friends. or rather
rascais whom called friends, and loved with
my whole heart. BETRAYED and ridiculed me ~ a
gooo.natured fool; but my eyes we're opened at
| iast, ana my heart became hardened with suspi-
cion. dett cted and learned to know all these
parasites. l became engaged to rish heiress,
whose intellect and education were OF the III III
est order. perfectly iaolized her in ny child
lsh enthusiasm. Her love Was to recon pea~- nia
for everything. Soon, however | found out inst
she was a vain and proud fool, who desired to
make all men her slaves. I broke eff the en-
gacement and chose charming poor child n
| darling innocent turtle dove, TO be rie angel of
my life. Ha ha l surprised her enc day fold.
ed in the embrace of youth " no was by her be.
loved. She had lied to me to become rich
woman commenced life of dissipation aud
excess took to travelling; every where met the
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loathe lie. We met each other as | wished to
end the miserable farce"
"Foor young man" said the elderey man with
a tear OF symp.thy in his eye, show much
pity you. Yea, though poor ID an, | have been
much happier than you. I had a wife and daugh.
ter who came pure and virtuous out of Gods
hand. One OF them has already returned to Hin
IN the same way, and the other will do so even
tually. l know my Lena. She will preserve
hsp uVR NJ hnRh H.,
wsie."
"Listen, old gentleman give me your address
aud permit me to visit your daughter tomorrow;
l want to Judge for myself the truth of your as.
sertion. But you mnst give me your word of
honor not to betray to your child by word, sign,
Or look that am q rich man."
The old man held out his hand.
Il promise. l wish myself to have you con.
WINGED that spoke the truth. My name is John
wilkins, and my address Is written on this piece
of paper" With these words he drew card
from his pocket and handed it to him.
"And my name Is James Axe: AMI AN the
son and heir Of Henry Axe. Here is a elOO
note, with the condition that you remain ia this
house till l come for you tomorrow. Waiter
room with good bed for this gentleman.
Goodnight Tomorrow you will see me diff.
ferent character. But, no matter what ! do,
you must not forget your word of honor which
you gave"
The old man could not suppress an exclama.
tfon OF astonshnent when he heard the pane of
the young man, or that Of joyful surprise when
he received the bank'note. Bat before he could
collect himself his new acquaintance had Quit
ted the room, and the waiter WAS showing him
his chamber. aud he forgot soon, in the comfort.
able bed which he found there, the happy CHI nge
of his fate.
In poorly furnished, but neat and nice. look.
ing attic room of one Of the high, smoke. black.
ened houses in q narrow and dark back street of
the great metropolis, sat u very handsome bru
nette OF about twenty 1.-TWO years of age, engaged
III sewing some elegant linen. Though her
whole attire WAS not worth more than a few
shiilings, it fitted WELL and looked as neat and
clean az if it cost just many pounds. Her
dark chestnut-colored hair Unframed face OF
angelic beauty aud Innocence, while in her dark
eyes the purity OF her soul and mind could be
read. Every where about and around her was
seen the spirit OF order, modesty and purity.
Her eyes were heavy with sleep and anxiety,
and now and then deep sigh escaped her pent.
up heart. At last she heard steps ascending the |
stairs, and charming smile Illuminated her
conntenance. She listened rud d,ssappoint-
ment began to cast u shadow over her features.
A knock at the daor nude her start Scarcely
al she strength to utter the permission to en- ter
"A young man attired in a wel-worn and here
and there patched suit of clothes, entered the
room, and with an humble and awkward ooeis.
ance sad: II beg pardon, Ina'am, does Mr.
J oha Wilkins live here ?"
"Yes. sir. What il your wish ~
Are you his daughter, Miss Lena ?'
~ am"
Then you the one desire to see. came
from your father"
"For heavens sake where is he? What has
happened Has he met with an accident for
he has never remained from home whole nirht
before"
Certainly, little bad luck"
W. my poor father! what next shall have to |
hearI"
Inc young IN n was deeply moved by her dis.
tress aud agitation. though he did act forget 70
cast a look around the roGm
Don't be frightened dear lady, the u;sior.
rune IS uot 10 great. An old acquaintance met |
him yesterday, and invited him to u bottle OF
WINE IN neRh0oring saloon. After having fin.
ished the same he reacherously left your father
To pay the score, and he must remain in .he t,y.
ern until it Is paid, or else 70 to prison. Other.
wise he is we'll and hearty"
My father, my dear father mus. not q o TO pris.
On y cried the young girl anxiously. I'D, Won
know the amount of the debt 7"
Twelve shilliuys.'
Alas, Sir, | have only three shillinys in INV
possession. l will quickly see Mrs. Riley. and
beg her to advance me. nine shilIiups on INV
work. 10y
''Who is Mrs. Riley?"
The miil'nor tor whom l work.
ID.