Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-21

with his Caenil3ss who0u S0Uni1fous beauty
had Of late startled even hin duh percep-
ton, was more than Paul could bear.
He was very small man--shad been in
his youth~-and now that Times whitening
fingers had touched him, he was shriveled
and dried like withered fruit, but in his
virtuous indignation he pulled ont to his
fullest extent, and in his falsetto voice
piped, Camilla, how dare you invite any
one heree"
20 Uncle Paul. This is Mr.. Claverlng,
gentleman whose-whose-
.Whose mother she saved from death.
Your niece, sir, q few days since, was
passing through our crowded thorough
fare, when my mothers carriage drew up
to the pavement. The horses were FESTIVE
and bidding the driver attend to them, she
began to ascend unassisted. Her foot was
on the step. when the animals sprang for
ward and flung her violently from her foot
hold. But for the sudden act of your
niece, who received my mother in her
strong young arms. the fall might have
proved fatal one. Ny mother at once
entered shop, and keeping your niece
near her. sent for me. 1 came to-day al
my mothers earnest request, 10 express
our heartfelt gratitude. andto offer"
lyon needn't offer Camilla penny, sir.
She will never suffer while I've pair Of
hands to work for her. said Paul.
you mistake me, do not wish to in
suit you, but would raise the child from
her poverty and educate her that she
might be OF use to you and to herself, and
become a.refned woman. Don't let your
selfish love stand in the light and shut it
ont from her. She sings like prima dom
ma, and wishes to study music"
The great lustrous eyes of the child
turned imploringly to her new guardian.
''Lor'. Camilla, ] can't stand in your
way. I know you're every bit born Ia
dy, if your poor. forsaken mother did die
in howell among wretches who turned
her child into the cold as soon as the breath
had left her body; but dearv me- can't
part with you
"And you shall not, Let me serve lit
tie Camilla, and she shall never leave you
but shall prove blessing to you in your
old age"
Paul could say nothing, and the strange
visitor departed. with no further injury to
his darling than an eloquent glance from
IN expressive pair OF eyes.
AASb AAShA ShS StOOdAS iOIS, ~
the snug set of chambers few streets of
went Paul and Camilla, and the poor
wretch began to look like another being
in his cleaner work-clothes and Sunday
suit, earned from an increased number Of
pupils provided through the willing assis.
tancc of their philanthropical friend CLAY.
ering.
Day after day Camilla went with hel
books to the teacher so strangely provid-
ed; and after little time there came days
when passers paused to listen to the war.
blings of the rich, young voice.
When she had been there six months
she entered one morning to find Mrs
Clayering in the music masters room.
"Whal do yon propose to do with you
famous pupil ?" said her soft voice.
Madam, Camilla is quite capable ofdo
ing anything in musical way. She will
be songstress Of whom this country vii
nc proud. All, here she is =
You have improved wonderfully. IN.
child.'' said the lady. holding out he
gloved hand. Il came to bring yon Rich
ards farewell He leaves for London to
night. and will remain abroad many years
Here is little gift as a token of remen1
brance."