Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-07-02

Mamie withdrew, she had food for
thought, and was glad to be alone.
Dear mcr exclaimed Mrs. NJ elton,
if there isn't Mr. Courtlandr
Harry introduced his father and
Mr.. Adams, whose appearance had
been improved by a new suit of
clothes. His hollow eyes, and sunk
en- checks told Of the disease which
was destroying his life. Mrs. Blake
tried in vain, to trace a resemblance
between him, and the likeness of her
friends husband
i am here on important business,
said Mr.. Courtland, addressing Mr..
Melton, and think it will be best,
to proceed without delay
i understand you have Young
lady with you called Mamie Adams
Before Mr.. Melton could reply, his
wife said, she is our adopted daught-
cr, and we do not know, that she has
Il living relative. This lady, Mrs.
Blake, was Il friend Of Mrs. Adams,
and can testify to my assertion
i am fortunate to meet YOU Mrs.
Blake, said Mr.. CORTLAND, and will
be very much indebted to YOU, for
any information YOU may give, rclat-
ing to Mrs. Adams and the child
called Mamie
Mrs. Blake gave minute account,
from her first acquaintance with Mrs.
! Adams, to the time she left Boston.
She did not omit the conversation
they had, the night before she left.
Then she told all that she had heard
from Mamie, about Mrs. Adams
death, and what bcfylI the child after
wards
Mrs. Adams husband was not
drowned, said Mr. Courtland, 'you
see him before YOU pointing to Mr..
Adams
During Mrs. Blake's narrative,
James Adams sat with his face buri-
cd III his hands, and after a vain
effort to subduc the emotion which
a@!tatcd him, he wcpt like child.
From the sounds of the voices, and
the sobs of Mrs. Melton, Mamie was
aware, there was an unusual excite
mcnt, and when Harry came to her
she asked, what it all meant.
1T means, you are my sister, he
said, taking her in his arms, and Civ
ing her brothers kiss.
That he had found his daughter.
was Il fact established. beyond a
doubt in Mr.. Courtland's mind.
l, was n happy meeting between
father and daughter. My child he
said, ii | had met You elsewhere,
would have recognized your mothers
features
We must take her to mamma, as
soon rs possible Harry said. Poor
mamma! she has no idea that, her
grief will be turned to reioicing'
Mr.. Courtland led his daughter to
the porch, and said, this is Mamie
Adams no longer, her name is, Ali
cia CourtlalId.'
Mrs. Mclton's grief was beyond
control. oh. Mamie, Nunnicn she
exclaimed, how can ever call you
by any other name? and now can
think oi' YOU as any other. than the
little child found in the moonlight?
You do not know how have loved
You.
Alicia sank on her knees beside
her, i will always be Mamie to YOU
she said and do know that YOU
love me. have had daily proof of
your affection, during all the time
that | have been an inmate Of your
house
Mr.. Melton tried to soothc his wife.
He said, he would also feel Alicia $
loss. The sunlight Of our home will
have departed when she leaves
My friends said Mr.. Courtlund,
If You could see the mother, with
feeble frame, and life apparently cb-
bing out, YOU would not hesitate to
send her child to her cannot find
words TO express my gratitude, for
all vou have done for my daughter
Had it not been for your kindness,
she might have fallen amoag those,
who would have trained her to vice
and iniamy. Instead of such a fate,
you have reared her in the Christian
faith, and although young in years,
she is pure and lovely type Of uoblc
womanhOod.'
AS soon rs Mrs. Mclton's svmpa-
ic were excited for the mother; he
saw her duty clearly, and with an
aching heart she bid farewell TO the
child OF her love.
Mrs. Blake was prevailed on, to
remain for . time, and before she left,
Daniel, had brought his bride home,
and Mrs. Melton had another daught-
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