Connecticut western news., 1878-05-16

me TOT temporary 1aVOrS, ana when d1s~ appointed in their expectations, couldn't seem to understand it. When I spoke of being s'hard-up" myself, they looked as if they didn't clearly comprehend what meant. A few days after the story of my wealth had gone abroad, was sitting, one eve ming, with my family, when I was in- formed that lady was in the parlor and wished to see me. .".'''
 GA lady p said I. '.
 d i" Yes, sir,' replied the servant.
 'f Is she alone p
 Yes, sir" "What does she want ?"
 "She did not say, sir."
 "Very we'll. Tell her I'll be down in few moments.
 When entered the parlor found woman dressed in mourning, with her veil closely drawn.
 :" MT. e. ?" she said in low, sad voice. s. ~.a" }'
 bowed, and took a place upon the sofa, where she was sitting, and from which she had not risen upon my en- | trance. ra -t. H -sa.''t' " ~ I Pardon the great liberty I have taken, she began, after pause of en- barrassment and in an unsteady voice. z"But I believe have not mistaken your character for sympathy and benevolence nor erred in believing that your hand is ever ready to respond to the generous impulses of your heart" B '-. " |. bowed again, and my visitor went on. '.' E
 "My object in calling upon you will briefly state. A year ago my husband died. Up to that time had never known the want of anything that money could buy. He was merchant in this city, | and supposed to be in good circum- stances. But he left an insolvent estate i; and now, with five little ones to care for, educate and support, have parted with nearly nay last dollar, and have not 8 single friend on whom can look for aid.r ...... =. ...-5 ..- -,a.. There was a deep earnestness and moving pathos in the tones of the woman's voice, that went to my heart. She paused for few moments overcome with her feelings, and then resumed.
 One in an extremity like mine, sir, will do many things from which, under other circumstances, she would shrink. This is my only excuse for troubling you at the present time. But I cannot see my little family in want without an effort to sustain them and with a little a1d I see my way clear to do so. was well educated, and feel not only competent,
 but willing to undertake school. There
 is one, the teacher of which being in bad
 health, wishes to give it up, and if I can
 get the means to buy out her establish
 ment, will secure an ample and perma-
 nent income for my family. To aid me,
 sir, in doing this now make an appeal
 to you. l know you arc able, and be-
 ieve you are willing to put forth your
 hand and save my children from want, and it may be, separation.
 The woman still remained closely
 yelled couldn't therefore see her face.
 But could perceive that she was wait. ing with trembling suspense for my an.
 swer. Heaven knows my heart respond,
 ed freely to her appeal. How much would 1t take to purchase this establishment ?" I inquired. "Only a thousand dollars" she re
 piled.
 was silent. A thousand dollars "I do not wish it, sir, as gift" sh'
 said ''only as loan. In 8 year or tw' I will be able to repay it."
 " My dear madam" was my reply
 "had the ability, most gladly would meet your wishes. But assure you , have not. A thousand dollars takel from my business would destroy it." q A deep sigh, that was almost 8 groan came up from the breast of the stranger
 and her head dropped low upon he a bosom. She seemed to have fully ex pected the relief for which she applied 8 and to be stricken to the earth by m,
 words We were both unhappy. I May presume to ask your name }. madam ?" said I, after pause. " |" It would do no good to mention it, : she replied, mournfully. " It has cot |. me a painful effort to come to you t and now that my hope has proved, alas d in vain, I must beg the privilege of sti D remaining stranger"
 j She arose as she said this. Her figul n was tall and dignifed. Dropping nc e slight courtesy, she was turning to g n away, when I said
 l. -" But, madam, even if have not tI
 ability to grant your request, I may sti Lo have it in my power to aid you in tn d matter. am ready to do all I can al at without doubt, among the friends of yo, I husband will be found numbers to ste 1t forward and join in affordlng you the a d sistance so much desired, when they a at made aware of your present extremity CT The lady made an impatient gestur 'd as If my words were felt as mockery k, an insult, and, turning from me, aga sd walked from the room with a firm ste k Before I could recover myself she h, d. passed into the street and l was le ly standing alone. To this day I have I ae mained in ignorance of her identit
 Cheerfully would have aided her to t I" extent of my ability to do so. Her sto ay touched my feelings and awakened T ly lveliest sympathies, and if on learnir ey her name and making proper inquirl