Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1878-02-20

friends, called on me.
MIR. Charles, he said, alter We had
shaken hands, we have arranged your
fathers affairs, and found purchaser
for the estate, but
Are all the out-lsying debts paid in
fullS interrupted, quickly.
They are, but, continued our kind
friend, iu troubled voice, Il grieve to
say there is hardly anything left for you
aud your sister scarcely a thousand
dollars
'Ah = he went on, if you had only
followed my advice! There were
among your fathers debts m1re than
one that could honestly have been cut
down by onc-half. Your father had
ever su open hand and a generous heart,
sir I
4 regret nethiug that has been done,
Mr. Maitland, and have but one more
question to ask you: when can have
the thousand dollsrsI'
'To-norrow, if you wish it,
a lew days later my sister Emme-
line aud bade aGiVu to our once hap
py home-Uurs. alas no l0nger-aud
departed tor New York.
In spite Of my Efforts to bear up
against the sudden adversely that mad
fallen upon Us, the blow nearly over
Mhelmed mt at first. | did not think
so much 0i my sell man can always
make his way in this world with energy
and strong Will. but | was troubled
for uy dear sister.
How should find the means Of pro-
vldlng for this fragile, delicate girl OF
sixteen all the comforts aud luxuricS
sne had hitherto enjoyed? When this
terrible problem first presented itself to
me-, Tell prey just ior one moment
TO utter Encouragement and despair.-
But those OF my race are proud and
strong Of will, and mentally resolved
that would fght the battle of lille 50
bravely that victory must at last crown
my efforts.
Arrived in New York. We took, u
modest apartment and furnished it with
a. much comfort as our slender resour-
ces would allow. made out list Of
all my fathers former friends, and re-
solved to apply to them one after an
otner until had obtained employment.
hay after day and week after week |
solicited, hoped aud waited, Promises
without number, expressions OF interest
fJr myself aud my sister and regret for
CIR bereavement were lavished upon
ms. But that was all. II was the old
9 Ory so well known to all those whose
hard doom Condemns them to solicit aid
or succvr from their fellow men-prom-
ises first, then oblivion.
We had now been three months in
n W York, when one morning l found
that only five dollars remained in my
purse. Here, then was the end of all
nv dreams. But how to face the cruel re-
ality The winter was approaching, my
sister, pale was growing paler day by
day, and hsching cough began to har-
ass her. Another fortnight passed
during which had been Obliged to part
with my watch and chain, and even
with some articles Of clothing, to pro
cure the bare necessities OF life. But
worst OF all, Was at length forced to ac-
quaint Emmeline with our terrible posi-
ton. The poor child tried to comfort
me with tender caresses aud hopeful
words. but the words died away on her
quiyering lips and gave place TO bitter
sobs. And could do nothing. Moth.
ins2 Ali, yes! one last hope remained
TO me. Some days previous had written
to Mr.. Maitland, telling him Of my des-
perate condition and requesting him tC
giYe me some letters of introduction Il
tue New York law offices, and that We
lry morning had received all answer il
the shape OF large, Official looking let
ter, bearing the address of Hon. Mr
Carleton, an eminent member OF thC
! | judicial bench.
Taking up my hat, l straightwal
bore the letter to It's destination, and
having read it, the judge said to MT
glancing at Re kindly over his gold rim
med .pectacles /:
In a iew days you will hear from MT
and think l shall have good news fol
YOU
| On the third morning after this in
terview had persuaded my sister u
take a walk with M. During orr pro-
mensde, We happened to pass before !
restaurant in the neighborhood, whence
waiter had just issued forth. bearing 1
luncheon tray, on which, among otheI
tsmptlng viands, was . dainty roas
chicken. Ny poor sister involuntarll
fixed such . longing, hungry look on th'
1.-The food ~ it passea before her that i
almost broke my heart. On our return
lhome found letter from Judge Car
leton awaiting me. Apologizing for tn
irregular form oi his invitation, he sai'
he should be happy TO see me Us gues
at dinner on the same evening.
i A. the servant announced me Juds'