South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1876-04-07
Romney Hampshire County, West Va, April = 1876

alone. lives in the oncc proud capital of
the South.
Our young hero. Halle. Hazelwood.
VIC Ind in New York. Having lost all
blythe war. he Is now manfnlly struggling
against poye ty rs clerk in a large
Wholesale house.
IL was a bleak winters night In De.
cember. the snow falling in blinsin.
hahes across his path rs Hal hurrieily
trudged the almost deserted 81 rect to
his humble lodgings. He was picturing
visions OF the many happy Christmas
times he used to have i'm the Old Denim.
ion. an wondering where were all his
once gay.companons, when he sudden.
~ stumbled against an object on the
pavement before him. A low groan
came forth. AMI upon closer inspection
he found liza human being. nearly buried
beneath the deep snow. To summon
tho aid OF u policeman and get aconvey.
ancc was tue work OF moment; but
Hats tender sympathy wouli not let
him stop here, and forthwith he follow
ed the almost inanimate body To the
hospital. After the old negro. for such
he proved TO be, had been housed and
stimulants administered he partially
revived, and Hal was about TO rejoice at
the prospect OF rapid recovery of his
patient, but the attending physician
shook his head and sail: lie will
not holt out long the cold has been too
much for him. aud he has suffered FOR
want OF food and clothing too long"
The doctors words were only too true,
as Hal quickly saw reaction setting in
which caused delirium, and the old man
seemed To lac reveliag in the past.
Yes, dat so, kill old Toni know
whar tits. Yes, hut don't touch old mar.
ster an mistess an Miss Ala. no"
the last name which the old man uttered
startled Hal; yes, that was the name of
one which had fingered for many years
in his heart
mo Tom they shall not trouble Won !:
but who is vour master. Tom?" eagerly
enqnired tIai, rs he saw the old man
rapidly failing.
''Alv old marster is Col. Goodwin. dc
besE man ebber lived; yes. an mistess
mighty good, too, an Miss Ala, too but
dey siian't hurt 'cm; no, dey may kill
old Tom, bnt | won't tell, no dat /
won't
Doctor" cried Hal, "ir You will save
this negro you shall be well repaid; he
has something TO tell which should be
known"
IL fear. sir, there is little hope sec
he is fast sinking, and yonr best plan is
to get all y'u can from him quickly.
Won't tell what, Ton?" eAquired
Hal, earnestly ne lie bent low TO catch
the old mans words.
mo, L wont till; Ia, ha. hil it /;
yes, old Tom fool "em -ha. ha ~
Hid it where?" again asked Hal.
The old man now looked earnestly
ut his questioncr, for q moment as if in
doubt, and then. gathering all his ener-
gies, rs Treason was trying once more to
assert. itself, he fcebly said
''1es-I hid it-by de--old-gum
His head fell and he was no
more
few days afterward Hal was busilv
preparing his slim wardrobe for trip
South In the interest of his house. Yes.
lie was once more about 80 visit Virginia.
and the many scenes orthe past Dashed
before his mind in quick succe ssion but
amid them all none shone out Boreyivid.
ly than the face of Ada Goodwin
Where is she?" thought Hal, as he hur.
ried off TO the train.
At the open window of small cottage.
situated in a retired street on the out.
skirts Ofthe city OF Il chmond might have
been seen n calm, sweet face. with large
luscious eyes. upturncd gazing i'm silent
I pleasure upon the bright full m)ou. The
face was sad one. aud full OF deep
Thought. which added greater charm
to the beautiful features. y closer look
and the face OF Ada Goodwin would
have been recognized, bat hog chang.
ed! The large pile OF needle work at
her side told tho tale Of the days labor,
which the shades Of evening had only
caused 20 cease, ard with a sigh she
still sat gazing upon tie moon. while
thoughts OF the past streamcd through
her mind. AT last she was aroused from
( her deep reyerie by the sbril voice Of
her hostess. Miss Goodwin. it is the
last Of the month, and'l suppose you can
settle now for last months board if not
/ | must ask you - seek other quarters"
40, Mrs. Harding. not until am
/ paid for this work: anil suppose will
have TO go somewhere, replied Ada,
sadly.
well, ! hope you will be quick about
II. as have waited Oh you lOiir enough
already. replied the old lady, snappishly.
rs she bounded out OF the room.
Poor Ada, % be turned ont Of doors.
when once she lived in such clegance
and ease. and with heavy heart she
sank upon her bed ami sobbeI 90 sleep
rs a little child The next day Ada
was early trui 4ng along one OF the bu
~ thOrOnghiarcs Of the city. having her
lur.ra, Iug.lfn II O..
arm. AZ 81 she reached q large whole.
sale clothing store anil entered. She
found the principal Of the establishment
talking earnestly with a gentleman
whose back was turned TO her.
Let me sell yon lot Of our clothing.
sir; our house, rs You know. stands No.
!, amt can sell ~ Cheap ~ any spoke
the gentleman IN apleasant voice. I'VE