Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-06-04

here" and she cut the cords that bound
large bundle, and out Oh the table
rolled several smaller parcels III brought
the money home in shape we could
appreciate best; at least--all there was
left after paying the baker. Now, moth
or dear, | am going to be extravagant
and make an extra good cup Of tea"
"But, Nellie, child, you haven't told
me-"
81 know, mother" broke in the blithe
voice, "but, you see / haven't forgotten
that it is nearly noon, and we have had
no breakfast yet. There now"-giving
the fire poke that set the tea to steep
ing. "You see, mother, was just dis
couraged; | had been to every store,
millinery and dress-making establish
ment / knew of, and received the same
answer: "No more help needed" to all
my inquiries, and, as said, ] was des-
perate. Just as turned the corner of
Blocker street, Isaw a man being helped
ont Of his carriage; such a splendid car
rage, mother. He was not a very old
man, but looked as though he was almost
gone with consumption. went straight
up to him, hardly realizing what ! was
doing and asked him if he knew where
| could get employment Of some kind.
At first he looked angry, as though he
thought my impudence nnbearable, and
when he saw my face he stood still and
looked at me as though he had seen a
ghost. After moment he said
90 Yes, will engage You to come to
my house every day at ten o'clock and
read or write for me, as l desire, until
three. will pay you ten dollars week
for your services
"Then he handed me his card on which
| read, Hon. C. Hewitt, No. az Leonard
street. and | remembered that one OF
the girls had once pointed out his beau
tiful residence to me.
"Ifth situation and terms are salts
factory, you will please accept one
weeks wages in advance, and come to-
morrow at ten
"And he held out the money, which l
was only too glad to take"
"Were you not q little hasty, daugh,
teri" asked the mother, snxiously.
lyon know Of this man ~
81 know this, mother, we were starv-
ing, anu that money was cur only saliva.
ton; besides, it all occurred SO quickly
that I hardly realized what happened.
Somehow it seemed as though some over
ruling providence was guiding me in
spite of myself"
"God grant it may be so,' said her
mother.
And now while Nellie and her mother
are enjoying their dinner, let us cast a
hasty glance into Mrs. Smiths past life.
Her parents having died when she was
young, her childhood and girlhood were
passed in the dreary monotony Of her
aunt's home a home which was grudg-
ingly offered her; where food, clothing
and education were dealt out to her, but
where never word or look Of love was
bestowed upon her.
What wonder, that when Claude
Smith, one of her aunt's summer board
ers, became interested in the girls pref.
ty face, and shy, sweet ways, and told
her The old, old story, her yearning heart
responded with a passionate love. HeI
aunt being only too glad to have the
girls support fall on other shoulders,
consented to their union, and one even
ing there was quiet wedding at the lit.
tie cottage.
Then followed weeks of happiness fol
the young girl whose life had been SC
lonely, until one evening her husband
came to her with troubled look and
told her that his only relative, an uncle
in England was very sick, and had sent
for him to come Immediately, and tax.
ing Ills young wife in his arms, he sooth.
ed her with fond words, saying
81 dare not take you with me darling,
Uncle George was very angry when my
mother married an American with such
plebian name. OF all low names,
Smith he claims stands at the very bot
tom. Uncle George never forgave
mother; but when both my parents died.
leaving Inc alone, he appointed q
guardian for Inc and kept me we'll sup.
piled with funds, and now that he is
dying must go to him but will re-
turn rs soon as possible to my little
wife
And so he left her with plenty Of
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