The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-08

ihere IS 80 much meaning III some of the
OLD German popular legends, that we could
construct moral tale on the hints FREQUENT
y Afforded, rs will be seen from the follow
ing, picked up at random, and given as
simple as possible:
Three, hundred years ago there lived at
Augsburg a lad named Willabald, apprcn-
tice to smith, whose diligence and indus
try obtained him the approval and regard
OF his master, while his good nature and
oblfging disposition caused him to be
favoritc with all who knew him. His
master, III truth, 80 highly estimated his
skillfulness and excellent workmanship
that when the boy became man he offered
TO make him his partner, and, moreover,
hlnted That he was not displcased at the
young mans friendship with his daughter.
,n&gX celttaaifhIye ye}aHe6f vMea"bythe yutl,g
lass, was quite free from any feelings Of
love for her. He replied to all her advances
with distant though profound respect, and
the reason of his coldness was apparent:
In the small house opposite lived Dame
Martha, a respectable widow, with grand
daughter of uncommon loveliness, about
sixteen years of age. The sweet face of
the young Ellen had qnite captivated the
heart of Willabald; and when he saw her
through the window or the open door,
neatly dressed, sitting at the spinning
wheel, or heard har clear voice warbling
hymns he thought there could bc no happi-
ness 80 great as that of calling her his own.
Ellen was her grandmother's darling and
the delight of her eyes, and the old woman
seldom suffered her to stir from her sight,,
so that there was no opportunity for the
youth to declare the passion with which
the fair girl had inspired him.
For a long time did Willabald wish,
though in vain, for some pretcnse for a
visit to their dwelling; and fortune at
length favored him. One day when the
ice made the ground so slippery as to be
dangerous to an intirm person, he saw
Dame Martha coming out of church alone.
He fastened to offer her the assistance Of
his arm, and conduct her home. She in
vited him to enter, for she thought to her
helf that only very worthy young man
would be so courteously attentive to al
aged dame. She offered him also horn OF
beer, which the pretty ellen presented with
her own hands. .,l ~.
Who was now happier than Willabald
From this day he was one of Dame Mar
tha's most frequent visitors, and was al
ways received with welcome. In process
Of time he made bold to lay open his hear
to the old woman, and ask PERMISSION t
make love to her granddaughter.
"My dear young FRIEND" was her reply
81 have the highest esteem for you, an,
indeed, could never wish for Ellen bette
husband than yourself. I believe she love
you, too, as much as becomes a youn
maiden; but you have not yet sufficient TO
the support Of a wife. can give my littl
girl nothing except good stock of clothin
as her portion, and it Is not the part Of pru
dence to commence life by falling int
debt Save from your wages decent sur
thst will be enough for beginning, the
come and receive your bride with my blcs
sing. ;,
Joy. He had now an object for labor an
frugality, and he redOubled his industry
laying by carefully all he earned. Ellie
assisted him, for she was much attached
him, and spun more briskiy than ever, no
that she was permitted to add her sma
savings to her lovers store. The love
met less frequently, but their time passe
pleasantly, for they were both incessant
e occupied, with hope to animate their tol
y Every Sunday Willabald went over. to Dan
Martha's, and told her how much he hi
earned and saved the preceding wee
Thus the weeks passed, and eighte,
months rolled by, and the young smith wi
10y announced himself master Of five al
twenty gold pieces.
About this time Dame Martha fell
with q had cough, which rendered her
a most helpless lat least qnite unable to wo
according to her custom. The doctor pr
cribed change in air, and said a long abo
IN In the narrow ana confined streets OF t
city would kill her. She must remove
the country. The dame followed this q
vice, and took a little cottage at steinhs
sen, . village about an hours walk FRI
the clty. vs. .s4 N tsls y, 4, ii9
Wiliabald was grieved enough when
found himself 90 far from his belo owed, !
e, 5 he loved her the more, and proved
truth OF tho old proverb. e The furtl