Litchfield enquirer., 1879-06-19

ilgence that son and heir was born to Rose mere but few hours earlier than it appeared in the papers, which would otherwise have been our only intimation of the event. From this time there was perceptible difference in Georges spirits he was even more affection ate if possible, but grave and ahstracted our musical evenings were at an end, as he no long, CT cared for music; nor did he care to talk of the fond hope now drawing near it's fulfill ment; so my only confidant was my dear old nurse, who helped me with my pretty needle work, and being thus occupied, at length con- sented to have the assistance of another ser vaEt. Up to this time her admirable manage ment had kept the mere household expenses in tolerable order; but alas! after the birth of my little Helena and all the consequent outlay, George could no longer conceal from me that he was in pecuniary difficulties. At first was angry at not having been trusted at once; but his great distress soon disarmed me, and en- treated him to tell me the worst, that might know how to act. George then did what he ought to have done at first he informed me that the great increase in our expenses during the past year had involved him seriously, and that the dread of depriving me of the comforts to which 1 had been accustomed when I was
 least able to bear their loss had alone prevent ed him making me acquainted with our posi- tion. deeply regretted that my want of ex- perlence should have blinded me to the truth i; but l at once determined that the evil should not increase
 "ln the evening after his confession, met George with as much cheerfulness as I could command, and told him I had proposal to make to him. He looked at me listlessly,a as if thinking that no proposal of mine could be of much use; but I pointed to pile of unpaid bills on my writing-table, and said with as lit tie effort as possible: The harp and piano must pay these. They ought to realize one hundred pounds, having cost more than double'
 ''There was deep groan from poor George who tried to interrupt me, but 1 continued; l; When that is settled, you will be able to meet other debts by degrees; and as baby is three months old can leave her part of the day and take an engagement as daily governess'
 Daily what ? exclaimed George You had better apply for clerkship in the Admi- ralty!'
 ''I desired him not to talk nonsense, as I was quite serious; but for some days he de- clared he would never consent to such thing: however, eventually gained my point
 After many fruitless expeditions in answer to advertisements it occurred to me that Mr. Kelly, my fathers solicitor, might help me in the matter. had not seen him since I was a schoolgirl; but l thought, from his knowledge of my family, that he might feel some interest
 in me. l determined, therefore, to cali upon him, and without consulting George, who re- joiced in every failure met with SO great was his repugnance to the plan.
 "When MT. Kelly understood who was, he expressed himself very willing to assist me, on the one condition that he might write to my father on the subject first. Of course con- SAnfpn and onrpricnA to 1oor hot o formal answer was the result, stating that all communications between Mir. Windham and his daughter were henceforth at an end Mr. Kelly had no further soruple in acting for me. He questioned me pretty closely as to my ac- qulrements, and then drew up suitable ad- vertisement, salary to be one hundred pounds per annum; reference to himself. I did not expect so much; but left his chambers in good spirits.
 "A week having elapsed and no application yet made in reference to the advertisement, began to feel very uneasy as to it's success i; when one evening we were startled by the now unusual sound of the visitors bell, and Mr. Kelly was announced. saw at once by his countenance that he had brought me good which he soon confirmed by informing me that he had an engagement to offer me. A client of his had seen the advertisement, and consid- ering MT. Kelly's recommendation sufficient, had requested him to secure my services at once. How grateful I felt. No suspense no trouble but to convince my husband that I ought to accept it.
 "Mr. Kelly said there was but one objection he thought l looked too young. Perhaps you could wear cap, or do something to your hair, to make you look older said this busi- ness-like gentleman but George, starting up, declared his wife should not make guy of herself to please any one.
 "We both laughed at him, and Mir. Kelly proceeded to tell me that this friend of his was the wife of General Dalrympie, then in India, who had brought her three daughters to Eng land for the completion of their education. She has taken house in Wilton-street, Gros- venor-place; so should suggest, said our kind friend, your removal to some small street in that locality
 George and listened in perplexed silence We knew to do this we must hasten the sale of the harp and piano. MT. Kelly saw our hes- tation, and by degrees drew from us a full statement of our difficulties. The kind-heart- ed old gentleman absolutely refused to allow such sacrifice as we proposed, and finally in- sisted upon lending us a sufficient sum to meet existing demands and moved to this neighbor- hood, from which we could both walk to our avocations.
 Our last evening in our pretty villa was, of course, a sorroWful one; and the small house at Pimlico looked gloomy compared with our first home with it's fragrant garden, always bright with flowers in Summer and verdant with evergreens in Winter Still, we were de- termined to make the best of everything and as soon as we were settled in our new home was installed in my engagement. Mrs. Dal- rymple and were mutually satisfied, and I Infnr tod q, IL pupils. My duties and my husbands being over at the same hour, we made a point of meeting in the park and walking home togeth- CT. Again we enjoyed our music of an even- ing, and reioiced in the growth and beauty of our dear little Helena; so that we became quite reconciled to the change in our habits of life
 "Thus happily passed three years of my en- with the Dalrymplcs. But clouds were again gathering over our heads. My poor old nurse was seized with kind of fit from which her age made recovery doubtful, though every care was bestowed upon her; and l confess my courage was shaken to the utmost at the prospect of my second confinement without her motherly care and devoted atten- ton. About the same time Mrs. Dalrymple me that the General had written to hasten. her departure for, Calcutta; and the family was soon plunged into all the hustle of preparation for their voyage. Studies were at m end; but l continued my daily visits, gen. srally accompanied by my little Helena, thus 'elieving poor Martha of her greatest anxisty. At length all was prepared for their departure. The last packing case had been sent to the ship, and the day was fixed for the Dalrym- oles to go on board. spent the last evening with them, and received many pretty keep 'akes from my affectlonate pupils Their mother gratifed me extremely by expressing Ter entire satisfaction at the result of my la- DOTS in her family; and, as parting gift, beg yed my acceptance of the jeaoet easket aolitc hos falSesa into yoar hands. As thanked her, I hink must have looked my surprise at the ,ostliness as we'll as the apparent uselessness ,f such a present to me; for Mrs. Dalrymple quickly added: It is much too large for my ,wn use so intended, if I had not been So pressed for time, to have it altered for you into ] workable, which would be easily effected y having it placed upon pedestal And I Ilso intended to have the painting taken from he lid and framed for your husband, as it is an ,xact likeness of yourself
 ''She interrupted my thanks by telling me hat should find within the casket the where Vithal to make these alterations should wish t; and further that 1 should not hesitate even 0 dispose of the casket, should necessity com ,el." 7
 CONCLUSION.