Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1872-1875, 1873-03-06

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that the young woman would not thank
us for what we had done; but we never
mourn over a bad bargain. Our philos-
ophy will not permit US to do SO.
A little after dusk, as we were sitting
in our sanctum. the young lady came in,
with an apology for intruding, and re,
marked: !: ou bought me Che bureau,
90 the auctionesr informed9" Yes !
bonght it at an extravagant price, I as.
sure you"
"What did you givef"
Ten dollars and half"
a"You astonish me. What can I dor
I had no idea thatit would bring over
three or four dollars, and am not prepar-
ed to pay or it tonight"
II suppose it was foolish in me to give
SO much for it, but presumed you want
ed it very much" p
Il did sir. and would not value paying
double the amount for the bureau, if I
were able, rather than not have il"
$50 apprehended. Perhaps it be-
longed to some friend of yours"
eyes, sir, that bureau was once my
mother's-and noticed tear come in
her eye, which she cndeavored to conceal
but she is dead now, aud I want to
keep it in remembrance OF her."
Thinking the lady might be poor, we
told her that she might take the bureau
that night if shs wished, and pay us
when che found it convenient.
81 am greatly obliged to you for your
kindness. butwould rather you should
keep it until it is paid for"
We urged her to take it, but she re-
fused, saying: "I will see what I can
do. and call in day CT two and see you;"
and bidding us good evening, she left
There is something yesy mysterious
about this woman, thought we. 1t may
be that she is poor, and perhaps in very
tdesiitute circumstance. But she showed
an excellent heart, and the warmest at
taehmeht TO q deceased mother. Her
[edacatiun must hass basn good aud s. :.
has evidently seen better days. And We
thought the next time she called upon
us, we would ascertain something more
of her character and eircumstances-per
haps her name-which we felt deeply
anxious to learn.
In day or two the young woman
called upon us again, and with tears in
her eyes remarked: "1 do not know
what you will think of me, but all the
money have in the world is five dollars;
this | have brought to you towards the
bureau you were SO kind as to purchase
for me-" So saying che placed the money
before me in silver.
II shall not take the money at pres
ent," remarked. II can do without it;
and when you are able at some future
time you may pay it"
She expressed great dea! of gratitude
and said, ~ would rather you should
take what I have, and nothing that we
could say would induce her to take the
money again.
"You appear to have seen some afflic.
tion," We remarked as we saw the tears
in her eyes.
"Not much, sir; must confess that
have not always been as poor as l am at
present; for I have seen better days.
When my parents were living I never
knew what it was to want for anything.
Now I cannot say SO"
"How long have your parents been
dead p
"About six years since my father died /;
and it was four years ago last Saturday
since my mother died"
At the mention of her mothers name
the tears came co her eyes-a tender
chord was touched-we saw it and mace
no more inquiries. when she took her
leave.
1t was nearly six weeks before I saw
the young lady again. She then called
u oon us with the remainder Of the money
that we paid for the bureau.
II have spoken to carman who will