Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-02-29
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1.-The warehouse of Mr. Morgan 2"
1.-The same sir. It was a bad accident for
me. but have tried hard to be recOuoiled."
well, this is 4 hard life for US all. Bot
if I'm to stay with you tonight, may a.
we'll retire. It's getting towards eleven"
The poor but clean bed appropriated 70 the
stranger guest was made more comfortable by
additional clothing raken from the couch Of
the poor couple aud the man in apparent
thastiulnsss, bid them good night Ond retired.
They, too, leaning on the everlasting arm,
took no thought of the morrow, Thought 10
was to see them homeless and without food.
Verify the faith that can sustain the soul
in the most trying moments is no dslusioh.
Morning came, aud to the great surprise Of
Mr. and Mrs. Edgarton, their guest was miS-
sing Gone, aud when or how they could not
imagine, but gone he certainly They
wondered over the circumstances, but in the
trouble and anxiety of their utter dsstitution,
the strange man was dismissed from their
thoughts, to make room for their own inmo-
diste affairs.
Ten o'clock was the time given them by
the landlord for the removal, aud with heavy
hearts they prepared to go forth. Through
the kindness of neighbor they had been AL
lowed the use of building for the storageo Of
their little furniture, and q room in the house
until Mr.. Edgsrton's health should be suE>
fciently re. established to admit of his perforn>
ing some light labor.
Nine o'clock pealed from the bell in the
ueighboriug town church-but one short hour
Of home light remained for them.
. Fifteen minutes later there camo knock
at the door of Mr. Edgarton's house.
Mrs. Edgarton sprang to open it. aud y
we'll dressed man put large packet into her
hand and turned hastily away.
The package was addressed in a bold mRS>
culinc hand
sMr. William Edgarton"
William tore it open, and there dropped
out two papers, ono being an official, the other
a private seal. He examined the former.
found it to be deed. conveying to him aud
his heirs certain pieco OF land with large
and handsome house thereon, and the apS
purtenances.
Trans6xed with surprise, hc broke the seal
of the latter, and hundred pound note
met his eyes, accom- panied with the following
brief words:
Last night you freely gave all to poor
and destitute wayfarer, who now begs ysu 70
accept the accompanying deed and money, for
your noble Kindness. A conveyance will
come Immediately to take you to your new
residence. When you are fairly established
there, your friend, the writer Of this. will do
himself the honor OF calling up you.
Respectfully yours,
nowARD MORGAN.
William EdgartOn looked at his vito as he
finished reading, and both borst into tears
! Well did they know the name of Howard
NaEgarg he Yas enc Of the Eealthiest men, in
the city the upright and high minded old
bachelor. 1t was in his employ that Viii
| liam Edgarton had received the serious in
| jury that had disabled bis left arm for life,
yet strange to say he had never seen the rish
man, his business being principally dOno
by an agent. Ho had now no doubt that his
visitor was mono other than Mr.. Morgan.
True to tho promise contained in tho letter,
conveyance came for the Edgartons, aud with
out hesitation they entered aud were driven
to their handsome and pleasantly situated
house. They found it prepared for immedi,
ate oceupation-cveu to the plentiful fires and
smoking breakfast On the table.
He received all the grateful thanks the be.
wildcrcd Edgartous tried to mako him, and
taking seat upon the sofa, he drew them
down on each side of him.
lie was we'll dressed now, and Mrs. Edgar
ton wondered that she bad not noticed the exc
IRENE Kindness OF his couaieuanco on the
preceding evening.
"My good fricnds," he said. taking had
Of each, 'I'll begin to explain little mys>
terry. bad heard of the misfortune Of
one Of the workmen, through my agent, and
TINT his family were in destitute circumstances.
Before could trust myself to do anything for
you l wished to ascertain tho truo state Of al
fairs, and last nights experience satisfied me.
When ! find charity aud true goodness any.
where, am determined that it shall DO re-
warded, even 10 this life, and now Mr.. Ed.
CARTON l am in want Of deputy manager,
aud propose the situation to you, when you
shall be able TO endure the fatigue. The
salary is two hundred pounds year, and per-
hsps your pretty wife can manage offsirS COM
fOrtably On that, eh Mrs. EdgSrtob 7" and
the old man cast good humOred glace iutO
her tear wet face.
That was happy day for Mr. and Mrs.
Edgarton. 1t was also happy day for the
charitable Mr.. Morgan, and no doubt the an
gel who records the good deeds Of man, wrote
many shining line against his name that day.
William EdgsEton assumed the post offered
him in his establishment. aud faithfully were
his duties discharged, and more than satisfied
! his employer.
Mrs. Edgarton grow to he the merrisst,
| bIithcst little woman to be found anywhere.
Mr.. Morgan spends many a delightful
evening at their house, holding their bright
! eyed little Howard on his knee, aud telling
him pleasant stories of the great and good.
| Blessed be charity.
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