Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1882-08-02

however tnblCink bno Oub-ubOi bchub1t
s. was not admiring scenery as he opened
peered outward. A woman's voice was
heard loud and shrill, then sinking into
wall so agonized and piercing that it seemed
like the groan of lost spirit:
"sowlng the seed Of a lingering pain,
Sowing lie seed Of a tarnished name,
sure, ali sure sin lie hdrVeii BE-"
"Where can she be How dare she come
here ?" he muttered, stepping outside of his
handsome saloon and walking along slowly
to discover the bold singer. A crowd was
gathering, but he did not find the owner
of that weird, trembling voice; it was
hushed now.
"Having free concert this evening, Mr..
ST." laughingly inquired one of group of
young men Just about entering the saloon.
"Well, so it seems. 1t is some crazy
creature who ought TO be handed over to the
authorities. But she has vanished into air,
guess"
.sowlng the seed Of a lingering PAIN,
Sowing the seed of a maddened brainW
Looking through the plate.glass door, the
gentleman saw woman whose piteous
face was channeled with sorrow, as il
all hopes were beneath sepulchre which
could never be lifted. They saw all this at
a glance, and then Mr.. S. opened the door
and shouted angrily: "Begone this is nc
place for such as you. Begone, sayl"
She crossed her thin arms and folded her
blue hands appealingly. "Where is Dick,
Mr.. ST. Let me in. Please let me in.
Pm so lonely without Dick-dsrling Dick
precious Dick Let me in, please, Mr.
S. ! want to find him." she said, endeavor-
ing to force her way past the strong man.
But he would not allow it. He took hold
of her frail arm, and as he recognized who
the woman was, said with less anger, but
with great sternness Go home, my good
woman your Dick is not here"
May be you've forgotten how Dick
looked, Mr.. S.. it's good while since you
have seen him, or since I've seen him but
/ couldn't forget him you know, because Tn
his mother. Dick is ali I've got. Please let
me in, Mr. S. 1t would be cruel to keep a
mother away from her darling, her only
one."
In spite of the cold the perspiration stood
upon the proprietors forehead again. "Go
away" He spoke threateningly. "Your
son is not here. If you do not go this min
ute / will have you arrested" he said.
Sowing the seed of lingering pain p
"There the demented creature is at il
again | will put her out of the way this
minute" Mr.. S. said, while his face grew
red with excitement.
"Where is Dick :" she demanded, stand
ing in front Of the young men. They al
laughed but one the youngest of the group
He answered respectfully /" | do not know
madam"
"Jim, call policeman. | declare | will
not be imposed upon by this creature any
longer" said Mr.. S. But before the servant
Jim reached the door, the same young man
who had answered her question touched his
arm, saying am see this lady home, sir
and relieve you of any further trouble"
"Humph new style of lady, she is,
said one. "Big fool Rick Staples u.s." said
another.
elf he is fool he'll be envied-the hand
some, accomplished Rick Staples gallantine
a lady attired so elegant as this one l' still
another remarked in loud voice. But
Rick buttoned up his coat quickly, quietly
turning his face meanwhile from his com
panions.
"Those stockingless feet, through whose
tattered shoes the blood oozes from hel
wounded feet on to the polished floor of the
saloon those blue lips and bony hands-C
my Father that woman should come to
this" thought Rick Staples, whose big, low
ing heart would overflow in tender pity.
Are you Dick ?" the woman asked plead
ingly, looking up into the gentle, boyist
face, as Rick told her he was going home
with her.
ayes, madam, Rick or Dick, as you choose
as my name is Richard"
knew I'd find you, Dick, darling. And
you look as you did in the old days, my
boy, before you ever came here to drink
you'll never come here again, will you, dar
ling 2" she asked eagerly.
"No, never" he answered waveringly
Those left behind laughed at the sight Of
handsome Richard Staples gallanting 6
"crszy ragbag" (as they called the pool
woman) through the streets, and one Of
them called out "Wish you Joy of youl
sweetheart, Rick"
Kick threw back glance of indign alton
but did not condescend to speak.
"Tell me where you live, please 2" he in
quired as they reached the first corner. Sh,
told him, and, calling cab, he lifted her il
gently, and, giving the directions to tn,
driver, stepped in beside her. The drive
soon turned aside from the wide, well-pavec
street and entered one narrow and foul ant
poorly lighted. There was light enough
however, to see that the court fairly reeket
with filth. The weary woman dropped t.
sleep before she reached her home, but as
the carriage stopped she reused and said
d" Such a good bow YOU are. Dick" looking
at Rick steadily.
"You are home now; let me help vol
ont" he said.
"Apd YOU are home. "Come, Dick,
she said.
Whispering to the driver to wait a few
moments. Rick followed the woman into tn,
shrunkep. gray tenement. Through tht
broad. decayed.A oored hall he followed her
Two or three coarse-lookinp sailors sat Their,
chewing tobacco and TALKING to a frows,
Irish woman. bnt although thew looked tbeiI
SURPRISE at seeing a vonnq Gentleman in
suoh quarters. and in sueh ouestionabl,
COMPANY. no remarks were made until h,
had passed on mn the stairs.
Rick's comnanion did moi sneak until sb,
reached her own attic room. then nusbinf
the only chair toward him. abe said with
glad cry, as she sank at the foot of a cot il
one corner. q We're home AGAIN thank God
Won and /. darling Dick,
Dicb was in a dilamma No rrohlan, 1,