The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1880-12-04
but her steadfast eyes met Mr.. Waring' )

but her steadfast eyes met Mr.. Warnings
unflinchingly.
"Sir, you are a total stranger to me;
but sometimes it is easier to confide in
such an one than . friend. Until lat
night thought the rent had been paid
promptly each month. l sent it, sir,
by the poor wife hesitated, but with
an effort said, "by my husband. |
"Then the agent is scamp SAD
Mr.. Waring, rising to leave, aud re-
solving that said agent should smart tor
this.
mo, no, sir! You must hear me out:
Last night my husband acknowledged
to me- that he had not made the pay
ments. My husband has been drinking,
and the money has gone. But, on sir,
he promises to change-he is very peni'
tent, and l am 80 anxious to give him
one more chance. am sure can earn
and save the full amount, if you can
wait"
"You can earn" repeated Mr.. War
ing, looking at the delicate face and the
hands, so evidently unused to hard work.
"Yes, sir. This is sudden blow,
but l have been thinking all night, and
l am so anxious to save my husband
to show him that l am ready to help
him if he viii! only reform, that have
thought of one or two ways Of earning
money already, and God will show me
Others. lie helps those who help them
selves, does lie not, sir?"
"Indeed lie does" said Mr.. Waring,
his heart stirred as it had not been for
wears. "Nlay venture to ask something
about your plans.?"
"Ccrtainly. If you wait for the
money you have the right. Besides,
need a friend, and shall be glad of your
Judgment. My plan is to open a class
for the children in the neighborhood. l
already teach my own boys, and sever
al of the neighbors have asked me to
take their children in, but until now !!
thought could not. Then l have a good
knowledge of the organ. and l heard
last Friday that the Organist OF a church
not far off is to leave-I shall apply for
the position, and l feel sure l shall get
IT,"
"Had you thought Of most women 8
first misunderstanding boarders?'
"No, sir!" and the sweet, womanly
face flushed. II want to have my own
little home sacred, if possible. Besides,
though my husband has promised, nc
! NAV not quite succeed, and--1 could moi
bear to let outsiders see."
"But q lOdger-a bachelor, who
would only be at home after six at night
Have you not couple Of rooms tha
such a one could furnish for himself
You could charge q good price, and al
most cover your rent"
"Oh, sir, bachelors are not so easy tt
be found, especially one that would pay
largely, and then-it could only be !,
} friend, one who would help my husband
not lead him further astray."
, "lknow of one. Will you empowe
: me to arrange with him? As to you
, back rent, your plans are admirable; AM
Y | am sure Thornton will wait-I'll pa
: him myself, if he WON'T" MIR. WARM
/. added to himself.
a Mrs. Archer's brown eyes grew sol
: and bright, q happy smile played abou
It her firm, determined mouth, and impu
n siyely extending her hand, she thanke
her new friend warmly. ~ knew thel
It were such warm.hearted men as yO'
|. sir, but l have not often met them.
a promise you your confidence and kim
If ness to an utter stranger shall NJ
prove misplaced. As to your friend
n can not refuse him. viii you look
7 our second floor, to see if you think
x might suit him?"
Smiling to himself, Mr.. Warning Il
,t lowed her up to the pretty rooms h
e womanly taste had made home.like ar
t. inviting, though the furniture was OF Il
l plainest description.
"But this is evidently your room, n
es dear madam"
er "There are two rooms above, and
I'd shall be so glad to be near the childre
e. Indeed, we shall be very comfortable,
en- only your friend should prove y
on friend"
"Never fear! He will call to-nigl
,ss l have much to see to-day, or !! wou
Id bring him this Afternoon. Good. day
ny for the present. hope to hear y
nd play on the organ before long"
ng MIR. Warning walked away from I
cottage with a strange, new feeling
*, his heart. Were there many 81
in women in the world? Was it not
or. lichtful to be able to make her look
ng bright, to lift part Of the burden she b
borne so bravely from her weak shot'
I'D ers. 81 declare, mother was right, q
*, I've lost q great deal Of happiness
70. not helping others. Just for the fun
TOO the thing, III stop in at that p
he widows, and see those children OF b
IN. wonder if my dream was right, and
ed she has q boy and grill"
ity In his new enthusiasm Mr.. War
by quite forgot how the morning had 8.
his by. and It was not until he had knocl
he at Widow Burns's door that he rea!iz
wn bv the unmistakable Odors, that din
not the dinner of the year for oil t
yns Americans-was evidently being serv
ace A tall boy appeared at the door, WI
vay opened directly into the sitting and {
Alr. ing-room. There sat the widow,
IDENTIFY tired from her mornings w
sir, with her daughter and . little cripl
ern boy who was rejoicing In bis Teas
turkey and "lots Of potato and gray
but "Mr. Waring, sir! 10 any II
an wrongi l have the last weeks list'
Itch I am sure made no mistake"
It "No, no, my good Mrs. Burns. I
It only keeping Thanksgiving'Day 10
ars, own fashion, and thought l would
be and SEQ what family you had, and Y
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