Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-05-31

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here" and she cut the cords that bound
large bundle, and out on the table
rolled several smaller parcels 81 brought
the money home in shape we could
appreciate best; at least--all there was
left after paying the baker. Now, moth
er dear, | am going to be extravagant
and make an extra good cup Of tea"
"But, Nellie, child you haven't told
me-"
~ 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, saw man being helped
out of his carriage; such a splendid car
rage, mother. He was not very old
man, but looked as though he was almost
gone with consumption, went straight
up to him, hardly realizing what Twas
doing, and asked him if be knew where
| could get employment of some kind.
at first be looked angry, as though he
thought my impudence unbearable, and
when he saw my face he stood still and
looked Mt mo as though he had seen a
ghost. After moment he SAID:
"' Yes, ] will engage yon to come to
my house every day at ten o'clock and
read or write for me, as desire, until
three. will pay you ten dollars week
for your services
"Then he handed me bis 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.
"Ifthe 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
was only too glad to take"
"Were you not a little hasty, daugh-
teri" asked the mother, anxionsly.
"You know of this man p
81 know this, mother, we were starv-
ing, and that money was our only saliva.
ton; besides, it all occurred so quickly
that 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" sad hel
mother.
And now while Nellie and her mother
are enjoying their dinner, let US cast q
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 hel
aunts home home which was grudg.
ingly offered her; where food, clothing
and education we're dealt out to her, but
where never a 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 hear
responded with q passionate loye' Hel
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
| tft ttttdSt.
Then followed weeks of happiness fol
the young girl whose life had been Sc
lonely, until one evening her husband
came to her with q troubled look anC
i told her that his only relative, an uncle
in England was very sick, and had Sent
for him to come Immediately, and tax
ing his 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
s mother married an American with such
a pebian name Of all low names,
L Smith he claims stands at the very bot
tom. Uncle George never forgavt
= mother; but when bothmy parents died
leaving me alone, he appointed
guardian for me and kept me well sup
piled with funds, and now that he il
dying | must 60 to him; but will re
turn as soon as possible to my little
wife"
0 And 50 he left her with plenty o
: money, but with an aching heart, ant