The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-02-11

GENTLY re-established to admit of his per-
tJrming some light labor.
Nine o'clock pealed from the bell in
neighboring town church-but one short
hour of home light remained for them.
Fifteen minutes later there came a
knock at the door Of Mr.. Edgarton's
house.
Mrs. Edgarton sprang to open it, and a
well dressed man put large package
into her hand and turned hastily away.
The package was addressed in bold
masculine hand:
"Mr. William Edgarton."
William tore it open, and there drop
ped out two papers, one being an official,
the other a private seal. He examined
the former, found it to be deed convey
ing to him and his heirs certain piece
of land with large and handsome house
thereon, and the appurtenances.
Transtxed with surprise, he broke the
seal of the latter. and hundred pound
note met his eyes, accompanied by the
brief words:
"Last night you freely gave all to
poor and destitute wayfarer, who now
begs you to 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 upon you.
Respectfully yours,
HOWARD MORGAN"
William Edsarton looked at his wife
as he finished reading, and both burst
into tears. Well did they know the
name of Howard Morgan, he was one OF
the wealthiest men in the city, the up
right and high-minded old bachelor. 1t
was in his employ that William Edgar
ton had received the serious injury that
had disabled his lett arm for life, yet
strange to say he had never seen the rich
man, his business being principally done
by an agent. He had now no doubt that
his visitor was none other than Mr..
Morgan,
Trueto the promise contained IN the let
ter conveyance came for the Edgartons,
and without hesitation they entered and
were driven TO their handsome and pleas
antly situated house. They found it
prepared for immediate occupatien-even
TO the plentiful fires and smoking break
fast on the table.
He received all the grateful thanks the
bewidered Edgartons tried to make
him, and taking seat upon the sofa, he
drew them down on each side of him.
He was well dressed now, and Mrs.
Edgarton wondered that she had not no
ha nv. In n Of 70
nance on the preceding evening.
only good friends he said, taking a
hand of each, I'Il begin to explain
little mystery. had heard of the mis-
fortune OF one of the workmen, through
my agent, and that his family were i'll
destitute circumstances. Before l could
trust myself to do anything for you /
wished TO ascertain the true state of af-
fairs, and last nights experience satisfied
me. When ] find charity and true
goodness anywhere, | am determined 1t
shall be rewarded, even in this life, and
now Mr.. Edgarton, | am in want of
deputy manager, and l propose the stu.
alton to you, when you shall be able to
endure the fatigue, The salary is two
hundred pounds year, and perhaps
your pretty wife can manage affairs
comfortably on that, eh, Mrs. Edgarton?"
and the old man cast a good
glance into her tear wet face.
That was a happy day for Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgarton. 1t was also Il happy
day for the charitable Mr.. Morgan, and
no doubt the angel who records the good
deeds Of men, wrote many a shining line
against his name that day. William Ed
Carton assumed the post offered him in
his establishment, and faithfully were
his duties discharged, and more than sat-
iscd his employer.
Mrs. Edgarton grew to be the merriest,
blithest little woman to be found any
where.
Mr. Morgan spends many delightful
evening at their home, holding their
bright-eyed little Howard on his knee,
and telling him pleasant stories OF the
great and good.
Blessed be charity