Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1875-02-16

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They, too, leaning on the everlasting arm.
took no Thought of the morrow, though il wast
to see them houseless aud without food.
Verify, that faith which can thus sustain the
soul in the most trying moments is no delu>
sion. ~ t
Morning came. aud, to the rnlimited snr-,
prise ofSAIr. and Mrs. Edgarton, their guest
was missing, Gone, and when or how they
could not imagine, but gone no certainly
was. fa =
They wondered over the circumstance, Lut
IN the trouble and anxiety of their utter des-a
titutiOn the stranger man was soon dismissed
from their thoughts to make room for their
own Immediate affairs.
Ten clock was the time given them BY
the landlord for removal, aud With heavy
hearts they prepared to go forth. Thronghl
the kindness OF a ueighbOr, they had been
allowed the use of an outbuilaipg for the,
storage ftheir little furniture and room In
his house until Mr. Edgarton's health should
be sufficiently re,establShed to admit Of his
performing some light labor. ~ ~ y
Nine O'Clock, peeled from tho bell lof tie,
neighboring church tpEer-buf one short
hour of home life remGined for tlem
/ Fifteen minp,es later there came qnick.
imperative knock at the door Of Mr.. EDGAR
tons house.
Margaret sprang TO open Is and a weil-
dressed man puta large pOcketinto her hand,
and turned hastily away.
The package was addressed, in bold,
masepline hand:
"Mr William Edgarton."
William tore It open, and there dropped
out two papers, one being an official the other
a private seal. He examined the former, and
found il to be deed, conveying to him and
his heirs certain piece of land with a large
aud handsome house thereon aud all It's ap-
purtenances.
Transixed with surprise, he broke the seal
of the latter, and hundred>pound nOte. met
his eye, accompanied by these brief words y
"Last night youlfreely gave your al 70 y
poor and destitute Wayfarcr, who now begs
you to accept the accompanying deed and
money, in reward for your poble kindness.--
conveyance will come immediately, to tske
you to your new residence. When you are
fairly established there. your friend, the writer
of this, will do himself tho honor Of calling
upon you. Respectfully yours,
HOWARD Mon0AH.
William Edgartou looked at his wife as he
finished reading. and both burst into tears. -4G-s
Well did they know the name of Howard
Morean-it was that of ono Of the wealthiest
men in the city; the upright and high minded
but singulRrly eccentric old bachelor. II was
in his employ that William EdgGrton had
received the serious injury which had disabled
his left arm for life, yet, strange to say, no
bad never seen the rich mau, his business
being transacted principally by On agent. he
bad now no doubt thRt his visitor of the pre-
vious night was none other than Mr.. Morgan.
True to the promise contained in the letter.
conveyance came for the EdGartaps, and
without hesitation they entered and were
driven their handsome Dnd PLEASANTLY Sit.
uated house. They found it prepared for
immediate occupancy-even to the burning
OF the plentiful fres and the smoking break
fast upon the table. ~
They had scarcely had time 10 admire tho,
rich taste which had furnished the spacious
rooms when ring at the door announced
visitor. Il was the Wayfarcr of tho night
befnre, "a
He received all the grateful thanks the
bewildcred Edgartous tried to make to him.
and taking seat npon the sofa, he drew them
down on each side of him.
He was well dressed now, and Mrs. Eds
Carton wondered that she had nOtrnOticed tho
extreme kiudliposs Of his countcnance on the,
preceding evening.
"My good friends" he said, taking hand
of each" I'll begin TO explain little Of this
mystery. l had heard Of the misfortune Of
one of my workmen, through my agent, and
that his family were in distressed circum-
stances. Before [ could trust myself 70 do
anything for you / wished to ascertain the
true state of affairs, aud last nights experience
satisfied mo. When find charity and tfus.
goodness anywhere, j am determined that
they shall be rewarded even IN this world
And now, Mr.. EdgartOD, ] am in want Of
deputy manager, and propose the situstion
TO you whenever you shall be able 70 endure
the fatigue. The salary is two hundred,
pounds year, and perhaps your pretty wife
can manage affairs comfortably on that, oh,
Mrs. Edgarton 7" and the old man cast good
humoTed look into her tearlwet face .a
That was happy day for Dir. and Mrs.
Edgarton. Il was also happy day for tho
charitable Mr.. Morgan, and no doubt the
angel who records the good deeds ofman wrote
many n shining line against his name that
day. William Edgarton assumed the post
offered him in bis patrons establishment, and
faithfully were his duties discharged, and
more than satisfied was his employer,
Mrs EdgartOn grew TO be the merriest,
blithest, little woman TO be found anywhere.
Mr.. Morgan spends many q delightful
evening at their home, holding their brghts
eyed little Howard on his knee, aud telling
MIN PIeasant stoIles OF the great ana eocn.r
Blessed be charity.
A TRUE LADY, was once walking
short distance behind very handsomely dres-
sed young girl, and as looked at her beau-
tifaI clothes, wondered If she took half as
much pains With her heart as she did with.
her body. A poor old man was coming M
the walk with . loaded wbeelbarroW. and just
before he reached US, be made two attempts
70 On info the card 0f a housa ,h,ta tl,e. s,.to,
was heavy, and would swing back before he
oonld o,et IN