The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1871-11-08

i street of the great metropolis, sat yer
handsome brunette of about TWENTY-FIVE
t years of age, engaged in sewing some ell
4 CANT linen. Though her whole attire ws
not worth more than few shillings, it fitte
as well, and looked as neat and clean as If
nut-colored hair enframed face of ANGEL
beauty and innocence, while in her dar
eyes the purity of her soul and mind coul
be read. Everywhere about and around he
was seen the spirit of order, mOdesty an
purity. Her eyes we're heavy with sleep an
anxiety, and now and then deep sigh es
capped her pent-up heart. At last she hear,
steps ascending the stairs, and q charming
smile Illuminated her countenance. She list
ened; and disappointment began to cast
shadow over her features. A knock at tn
door made her start. Scarcely had sh
strength to utter the permission to enter
young man attired in a well-worn ant
here-and-there patched suit of clothes, en-
tered the room, and with an humble an(
awkward Obeisance said: 81 beg pardon
ma'am, CO.'S Mr.. John Wilkins live here y
Yes, sir. What is your wish?"
care you his daughter, Miss Lena9"
"Then you are the one desire to see.
came from your father."-
For heavens sake where Is he? Whal
has happened? Has he met with an acci
dent? for be has never remained from home
a whole night"
Certainly little bad luck.''
hear?'
The young man was deeply moved by her
distress and agitation, though he did not
forget to cast look around the room.
'"Don't be frightened, dear lady, the mis-
fortune is not so great. An old acquain-
q IN ,nf n l..
TO bottle Of wine In q neighboring saloon.
After having finished the same he treach-
erously left your father to pay the score.
and he must remain in the tavern until 1t is
paid, or else go to prison. Otherwise he is
well and hearty"
"My father, my dear father must not 90
to prison!" cried the young girl anxiously.
do you know the amount of the debt p
"Twelve shillings :"
Alas, sir l have only three shilfngs in
my possession. I will quickly see Mrs. Ri
ley, and beg her to advance me nine shill-
ings on my work.
Who is Mrs. Riley?"
1.-The milliner. for whom | work.
But If Mrs. Riley does not grant your
request, what will you do then?'
The girl burst into tears. "Oh, Heaven ~
sObbed she, 81 fear yself that she will not
do it. for owe her already six shillings,
and she is a very hard woman"
For what have you incurred that debt 2"
She hesitated, blushingly, to answer.
YOu may trust me; | sympathize deep
ly with you, and take great deal OF inter
est in your fate. and only wish that could
aid you; but am only a cOpyist. Why
have you borrowed the six shillings?"
MY father is feeble, and needs strength
ening. have now and then bought half
chicken for his soup, or beefsteak."
g. am afraid that under these circuD-
stances Mrs. Riley will not lend you any
more money. have six shillings which
will give you, but that is all possess.
Have you not some valuable article which
you onuid pawn?,
"l have nothing but the prayer-pook of
my dead mother. She asked me on her
death-bed not to part with it, and nothing is
more sacred to me than her memory and
my given promise; but for my father
would cheerfully part with it." Trem-
blingly she brought the book. "Oh, sir.
on the imprinted leaves in the back part of
this book / have often written my secret
thoughts. No one must know that am
The writer. Will you promise me that?"
Certainly, my dear miss. Have no
'ears; no misuse shall be made of your
-elic. But get ready, we will have to GO"
While she was busy in the adjoining room.
preparing herself for the walk, he opened
he book and read the pious and pure effu-
sion of the maiden heart. His eyes filled
with tears of rapture and emotion. She en- |
cred, dOnned in q threadbare shawl but as
he walked alongside of him in unconscious |
lignity, he contemplated her in reverence |
md admiration.
Mrs. Riley did not loan the required sum, |
,ut assured the companion of the young |
,irl that Miss Lena was an angel. He pre- |
rs.I a., % ha.
therefore,, on his way. the book, and thus |
obtained the required amount. Lena was |
'ery happy.
"But how will you manage to live to-day |
md tomorrow, If you dispose Of all your
nOneyY
~ do no. know, but God will help u.s."
he replied trustingly; - 1 shall work dur
ng the nights"
"Yes, Col will surely aid you," he cried,
md almost betrayed hlmsalf by his enthu-
iasm.
Axe entered the tavern alone to instruct
I'd wilkins in his role in a few words.
was to him to behold the sweet child
brow her arms around her fathers neck, to
,iss him and press MIN to her heart.
.Ah, my darling father, what horrible
light have passed, filled with anxiety and
are about you. But, thank God, you are
gain with me in good health" And now
he laughed and rejoiced.
Then she redeemed the dear man sn ! led
lin home in triumph.
Axe accompanied her, and informed her
hat he had raised few more shillngs: she
hould provide some dinner for them. In
he Joyous activity, the charming industry,
he unassuming behavior of the sweet child,
Axe felt like falling down before her and
,issing her feet.
The young man did not leave till quite
ate, and never thought once of his proposed
cap from Blackfrar's Bridge. He came
very evening, " to eat up his small earnings
# the day."
After the lapse of two weeks, he said, one
venng, as he was taking leave:
Miss Lena will you become my wife?
m, it is true, only sroor copyist, but have
m honest heart"
She blushingly dropped her eyes.
Can you love me, child?" he asked In
earful emotion.
She nodded silently, and gave him her
lcn3.
"Ilove J Oh inexpressibly; you have saved
ny life."
no. the pair proceeded, plainly but respect
biy dressed, in company with Mr.. Watkins,
o the neighbOring church, where they were
uietly married. Trembling with joy, Axe
olded his wife In his arms and kissed her on
he forehead. Before the church stood an
legant Garage. A foOtman in livery re-
pectfully held the door open. Jump in,'
ried the happy husband to the astOnished
rife, and before she knew what she was
bout all three had entered and were driven
way at rapid pace. In front of high,
plendid mansion in Westminster, the car