New Ulm weekly review., 1882-06-07

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the firmp Had done so 1 would not be
lonely and childlcss to-day, but would
be surrounded by living and loved ones.
Barton was right; and yet know he
loved the girl himself, but he was too
proud to aspire to her hand, he being
then only traveller for the house,
When Mr.. Barton gained the street
with . ragged child clinoiro to his h"H'
several acquaintanees who passed him
made bantering remarks which ho re-
ceived In his usual good-natured way.
He had to trust himself to the guidance
Of his guide, for she could not give him
the name Of the street nor the number
of the house where they lived, but she
gravely informed him that she knew
the way home.
After going few blocks she stopped
before rickety old tenement house in
Centre Street, gleefully exclaiming:
II have it! Here it is. How glad mann
ma will be to see you, and now she'll
get well as we have 80 much money"
He stumbled as best he could up tho
rickety stairs, and followed the child in
to chill, dingy-room.
As the little one rushed ahead Of him
he heard gentle voice exclaim, as she
folded her in her embrace: St@ V
''Oh! Ella darling, where have you
beenp''
Mamma, mamma, rs good. I.got
lots Of money; and here is gentleman
come to see you.'' '
The sick woman arose from the mis-
cradle excuse for q lounge on which she
reclined. In the dim light of the mis-
cradle room she did not recognize her
visitor, but he at once knew her, for the
voice which once thrilled his heart could
never be forgotten.
She rose and modest1y asked:
''What do you want in this poor place,
sir, or have you brought home my poor
darlingp''
..Thank God, who in his mercy threw
this angel child in my way, l have found
you out, Mrs. Stanly, or let me call you
by that name by which knew you years
ago, Ellen Townsend, don't you know
me?''
A moan, half of pain, half of Joy, es-
capped her lips as she sank back on the
seat muttering:
':Mr. Barton, Mr.. Barton, how have
you found me outp had resolved to
bury my misfortune in the grave and
bear my burden as best I could until
death released me from suffering.''
providence has ordained otherwise,
and has sent me this way to restore you
to your fathers love and home.''
There is little chance for that, Mr..
Barton, for he has discarded me for
good. Had he given a helping hand to
my poor husband, he would have sue
ceeded, but sickness and disappoint-
ment brought him to an early grave,
leaving me alone to make q living as
best could. I came to New York about
six months ago, and have managed to
support myself with my needle since,
but my health was giving way under the
strain, and my only hope was that when
death claimed me he would take care of
my little darling, who has already suf-
fered Tor the evils of her mother. Since
came to New York I have frequently
stood in front of the house watching nv
poor father as he returned home, nv
heart hungering for his love; and when
I saw him looking worn and sad, I up-
braided myself as the cause of all his
suffering"
Il feel confident, Mrs. Stanly, that all
will 60 right. Your father, though q
cold and stern man, is not heartless
man, and know that in his heart he
regrets his hasty action in depriving
himself Of the love and care Of his child.
II tou leave things in my hands have
no doubt that I can effect . reconcilia-
ton.''
':Act as you please, Mr.. Barton. I
must confess that should like to bo no
stored to the affections Of my father, for
1t is hard to bear the frown Of an injur-
ed parent; besides, I could sacrifice any
thing to give this sweet child the advan-
tages to which she is entitled by right.''
On the following morning the employ
es in the firm of Townsend, Davis &
Co. were rather startled at seeing the
staid Mr.. Barton entering the establish
ment with q delicate but still handsome
looking lady leaning on his arm. Their
surprise was the greater when they rec
ognized in the lovely, well-dressed child
which clung to the 1ady's hand the little
beggar-girl Of the previous day.
Mr.. Barton and his charges passed. i'll
TO private room, and when Mr.. Town
send came in Mr.. Barton went into his
Office as usual to consult with him abou:
business matters.
'Ha! Mr.. Barton" said Mr.. T"nn-
send, with a smile, .4what have you done
with your little beggar-girl?'
1T win surprise you, Mr.. Townsend -
replied the other, ''to learn that have
taken . strange interest in that child,
and have dressed her up in becoming
clothes. You would not recognize her
now, she looks 50 sweet and beautiful
'.Indeed: as am rather fond of child
ren, bring her around some day until
see her.
.'She is in my Office now, sir. I'll
bring her in until you see what charm
ing creature she is.'
Mr.. Barton went into his Office and
soon returned leading the little girl By
the hand.
Mr. Townsend was so fascinated by
her appearance that he took her in his
arms and kissed her. ss
''She is alovely little darling, Barton .
exclaimed the man Of business, as he
laid her down. ' f. s
Indeed she Is, sir; but does she not
remind you Of any one you have seen
beforep'' E7l+7 S, 80 80
well, not exactly; but let me See
Somehow she recalls my lost daughter
when she was an innocent child like