The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-11-30

hardly recognized the daslling belle, Kate
Bennett.
Blessed with wealth, a cheerful home, a
fond husband, and lovely children. she
had led happy life, aud time had but in
creased the attachment Of the welded mir.
But cloudless as her life had been storm
was gathering Her husband, always
cheerful, grew moody, restless aud unhap.
py She tried in vain to discover the cause
OF his gloom, but he made only cyasive re-
plies 10 her inquiries, and she could only
guess his troubles that they were con
nected with his business she imagined. and
her surmises were correct
He entered the room where she was sit
ting, one day, and exclaimed, ainging him
self on the sofa
Kate, we are ruined. In vain | have
struggled for weeks past it is useless to
attempt it longer. To-day | shall be known
as a bankrupt penniless In trying to
double my fortune ! have lost all. You
and our children are beggars."
Why should loss of wealth trouble
you, dear Richard?' said his wife, ten
derby approaching and taking his hand.
That is after all but a triaing misfortune.
While We are spared to each other blessed
with health and good children, why should
We rcpinc at the mere loss of fortune ?"
The husband groaned.
All to be dishonorcd, Kate I" he said
"to fear to look men in the face. because
! am bankmpt--mable to pay my honest
debts. Kate the very idea of this drives
me mad To avoid this what have done?
have passed sleepless nights with anx-
ious days, but all in vain.
With fond caresses and soothing words
his wife tried to comfort him but alas, he
paid but little heed to her efforts.
Just then a servant entered, saying that
= gentleman wanted to sec Mr. Warren.
Tell him that | cannot, replied his
master Il will see nobody"
But you will, replied cheerful voice,
and gentleman, who had closely followed
the servant, entered.
How is this, my dear Dick ?n he said.
you are in trouble and not apply to me.
That was not right.
And what use would It have been 2"
replied Warren. lam weary ofborrowing
from one friend to pay another, day after
day. Even that has failed at last, and
have come to hide myself from the prying
gaze Of those who viii soon be talking of my
disgrace"
Il heard rumors Of this, Dick, and went
to your Office tn see you as you were not
there | followed you here. Now, my dear
fellow, listen to me you have two hours
yet before bank hours are over Here is
blank check fill it up yourself, and it
shall be dgly honored. Repay it at your
convenience No'thanks, it is only loan.
| know your business wcll, and that in
little time, with perhaps little assistance,
all will be right again.
Totally overcome, Richard could only
grasp his friends hand while his eyes
filed with unwonted moisture.
How eau we ever thank you enough
dearest cousin Ben 2 cried Kate. "IIow
can We ever repay you?'
Tut, tut, Kate, | am only dischargiug
part of debt owe you, my dear girl.
| owe all | possess--all | am-to you.
When | tirst came here, raw, ignorant,
awkward, country BOBBY, you we're not
ashamed of me You took me cordially
by the hand, influenced your father to as
sist me, and, more than ALL by unyarying
kindness, offering me home and inno-
cent amusements in your society, kept me
out Of the many temptations that beset
lonely, inexperienced lad, such as without
you | should have been | thanked you
then for it, even when did not appreciate
the sacrifice it was to a fine lady to have
a bumkin like myself about her; and when
| knew more Of the world, and understood
the rarity Of such conduct loved you
better for it, and felt the more grateful.
have had no opportunity to show it before
in any substantial form Bnt now YOU
sec you are under no obligation; | am
only getting rid of little Of the heavy
load you placed me under long ago Be
off with you Dick aud hereafter rely upon
me in all cases like the present Don't
get discouraged 50 easily; business men,
Of all others, should have elastic tempera-
mcut5 Good bye now he added, as
Warren disappeared, kissing the tears from
kate's cheek. "and be assured that Ben
Adams, the millionaire has never forgot
ten, and viii try TO repay your Kindness to
your poor awkward cousin"
Il am richly repaid, she munnured.
"How little dreamed long ago, that twice
in my life | should owe my highest hap
piness to the trifing acts Of kindness to-
wards Cousin Ben"
IL is curious fact, that If the same
letters ofthe same size precisely are painted
ON two boards, the one white on black
ground, and tile other black on white,