Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1885-04-04
UNDRCEIVED.

Augustine Powers had never felt the
fatigue caused by labor nor the hardship
and suffering entailed by povery; and
one would be quite sure, to see her as she
sat Ilstlessly before the piano in her rich
and tastefully furnished apartments, that
the thoughts Of woe and misery never
found even transient place in her breast,
But although young and beautiful, and
possessed OF every luxury which money
could purchase, or a refined taste could
contribute, she imposed upon herself the
duty of helping bear the burdens of her
sex who were less fortunate than she,
by providing each day for the wants of
some unhappy creature. For this pur-
pose her trusty servant Peter was sent
out every evening to investigate the con-
dIt1on of such as were receiving her as
slstance, or to discover new objects for
her generosity. At the time she is
brought to our notice, her attitude indi-
Gates that she has been INDUCING in one
OF those harmless reveries called "day
dreams" Her thoughts seem to wander
lar away from her surroundings, and
even The crumpled letter which she holds
IN her hand has apparently ceased to ex-
cite her emotion. The reader may, how
ever, glance at this letter. It was writ
ten IN plain. schoolgirl hand, and ran
thus:
MY KIND FRIEND: The trouble YOU
have already taken in my behalf causes
me to hesitate before acquainting you
with what has produced my greatest anx-
1ety; but as you requested me to notify
you IN case anything occurred, and as
you are my only friend in whom I can
confde, feel 1t my duty to comply
The man who has so greatly WrOnged
me, and at whose door lay all my mis-
cry and degradation passed the house,
where 1 am living this morning He
has certainly discovered my Wherea-
bouts for he looked very hard at the win
dOWs, and will, fear, use every means to
Illustrate my Intentions. Had he never
treated me so cruelty, and then left me
TO die alone, 1 could still endure him;
for, Notwithstanding all the distress he
has caused, the vision of happy mo-
ments still haunts the vacant Chambers
Of my heart. What his object may be
IN seeking me out cannot say. He
may fear will discover his true name,
for sure he made use of a fictitious one,
and disclose his base conduct, but this I
Will never do.
If 1 could only go away from here,
think would be happy, but I am so
weak that can scarcely move.
What shall l do. Cannot you, my
good friend advise me? 1 am to entirely
alone. Your humble friend.
MARY.
Miss Powers had read this letter an
hour or so previous to our introduction
to her, but now she seemed to have lost
all interest in its contents.
Presently a servant entered bearing a
card which he handed to his mistress.
"Ah, MIR. Waltser," she muttered half
aloud; "show him in, William" A
moment later Mr.. Waltser was ushered
into the room. His appearance was that
Of a man about six and twenty, not over
handsome, but with face filed with in
telligence and a tall, well proporLioned
frame. As his eyes met those of Miss
Powers his cOuntenance plainly told the
admiration with which he regarded her.
All his inmOst soul seemed expressed in
that one look. 81 have brought you"
ne said, after a moments pause, ''sOme
money your father requested me to hand
you. He also wished me to ask, now
that Peter is i'll, if I could be Of any as
slstance by accompanying you on your
visit to that poor girl Of whom you
spoke to him this morning?''
"How thoughtful papa is, interrupted
the girl; land am sure it is very kind
Of you Mr.. Waltser, to consent to render
me such a service. am quite certain
you did not understand this was to be
part of your duty when you entered the
banking house of Powers, FarlOW & Co."
Inc young man was about to make
some remark expressing his willingness
to undertake the mission with so agree
able a companion, when he was inter
rupted by the entrance of a servant bear
ing the card of Mr.. Nathan Farlow, Mr..
Powers partner in business.
GOOD afternoon, Miss Powers" eX-
claimed that gentleman a moment later.
81 am indeed happy to see you looking
so much better than you were yesterday.
All! good afternoon, Mr.. Waltser," for the
first time glanCing in the direction of his
emplOye, you have left the Office rather
early this afternoon"
ut was to deliver a message from Mr..
Powers" explained the clerk.
Eyes, 4" added Miss Powers, ''dr. Walt
ser has come to offer his services by ac-
cOmpanying me on a visit of mercy this
afternoon"
'Ah" and Nathan FarloWs's face lost
its pleasant expression. 81 should like
to offer my assistance if could hope to
gain that confidence which Mr.. Waltser
seems to have inspired"
why, Nathanl" exclaimed Miss Pow
ers, Il always imagined you would much
rather be at your club than Wading
through filthy streets and tenements in
search Of worthy destitutes. But if you
would really ike to accompany me, 1
should be 80 happy to have you 60 to-
night, and her face lighted up with real
pleasure as she spoke.