Connecticut western news., 1874-08-28

where were displayed in tettipting atra,
 some fine oranges. He thought-nay
 he was quite sure-that in her he rec
 ognized the little girl who figured il
 the first scene, unfolded the evening
 before by the mysterious mirror. By
 way of ascertaining, he addressed hel in @ pleasant tone: "Your name it Alice, is it not ?" '-@''.
 "Yes, sir" said she, looking up, sur prised.
 "And your father is i'll, is he not P
 'Yes, sir; but he is almost well now"
 "I saw you were looking at the oranges in that window. Now I will buy you dozen, if you will let me help you carry them home."
 The purchase was made, and the merchant walked along, oonversing with his little companion, who soon lost her timidity. ""
 Arriving at the little girls home, he found that he had not been deceived in his presentiments. It was the same room that he had seen pictured in the mirror. The sick man was tossing un- easily on his bed when Alice entered.
 "See, papa," said she, joyfully i; "see what nice oranges have for you :; and here is the kind gentleman who gave them to me-" ....-.
 The merchant, before he left the humble apartments, gave it's occupants timely donation, and made New Years Day day of thanksgiving.
 MT. Hathaway soon found himself at the residence of his friend Audley, who gave him warm welcome.
 This is indeed kind," said he. "The friendship that diversity cannot interrupt is really valuable"
 MT. Hathaway now introduced the object of his visit by asking, What do you mean to do with Arthur? He was nearly ready to go to college, was he not?"
 "He was and this is one of the se- verest trials attending my reversed cir cumstances, that I am compelled to disappoint his long cherished wish of obtaining a college education"
 ~That must not be-" said MT. Hatha- way. If you and Arthur will consent, l will myself pay his expenses through college"
 "Mr. Hathaway" said MT. Audley, in glow of surprise and pleasure, " this offer evinces a noble generosity on your part that I shall never forget. You must let me tell Arthur the good news."
 MT. Audley summoned his son and, pointing to MT. Hathaway, said " This gentleman has offered to send you to college at his own expense"
 The eyes of the youth lighted up ; and he grasped the hand of his bene- factor, saying, simply, eff you knew how happy you have made me Oh, sir, I thank you"
 "I do not deserve your thanks" :" was tbe smiling reply. II have learned that to make others happy is the most direct way to secure my own happi-1 ness."
 MT. Hathaway took his way to the Arrived there, he sought out Frank Durell, and requested him to step into his office, as he wished to speak to him in private.
 "Your salary is 8 hundred pounds year, I bel1eve," said he.
 "Yes, sir," said Frank, somewhat 
 {" I have come te the conclusion that this is insufficient, and I shall there fore advance it to a hundred and fifty and, as part of it may not be unac- ceptable to you now, here is fifty that you may consider an advance"
 " Sir" said Frank Durell, hardly be- heving his senses, "you cannot esti- mate the benefit I shall derive from this generosity. My mother. who de- pends upon me for support, was about to be deprived of her furniture by an extortionate creditor but this timely gift-I must consider it so-will re- move this terrible necessity. I thank you, sir, from my heart"
 "You are quite welcome" said the merchant, kindly. "In future, con- sider me your friend and, if you should at any time be in want of advice or assistance, do not scruple to confide in me-"
 "You are very kind, sir, and words fail to express my gratitude.
 "At least," said the merchant, thoug ghtfully, "I have done something to make this 8 Happy New Year for others. The lesson conveyed in the dream of last night shall not be thrown away upon me. will take care that many hearts shall have cause to bless the vision of 'The Yelled Mirror.'"