Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1890-09-19

would not DO strictly correct. She was
not treated like ono Of the family, but
better than one Of the family; in short,
like a favored guest. for whom nothing
was too good.
But unfortunately Mt this iuncture. NJ.
Corbet fell sick, and having always been
compelled TO live 70 the limit Of his small
income, had nothing saved up for the
rainy day which had come upon him,
and 80 the family were soon in d sad
strait.
The notary heard OF it and was stirred
with compassion.
IF only Alice had something" he
said to Sister Theodosia, whom lac met
one day ut ~ sick bed; for the good Sis
ter Of Charity spent her time ia tending
the sick without compensation. If only
Alice had some small property she might
come to the relief of her poor relation"
''And has she noty" asked Sister Theo-
dosia.
Nothing TINT I know Of beyond the
house. and upon that there IS a mortgage
to nearly its full value
but her father upon his deathbed told
me that she was provided for"
ibid he. indeedy' asked the notary.
surprised. did hc say anything morag"
"NO. he was unable to; but he pointed
TO the GDor. AIN afraid hc was out of
his head and meant nothing"
stop! l have an idea, said tho no
tary suddenly. "Can you leave for a
few minutes and 80 with me to the cot
lager
"Yes, 1 can be spared for half an
hour" said Sister ThcOdosia.
Together they went to the cottage,
which CHANGED to be close by.
"Now,' said the notary, when they
were once inside, ITO what part Of the
loor did NJ. Aoritz point: Can you re-
member
"Thcre, said the sister.
every well; we will soon see whether
there is anything in my idea"
The notary procured Il Ratchet, and
succeeded after Il time in raising Il plank
of the floor, Sister Theodosia looking ON
meanwhile, with surprise.
But her surprise was increased when,
on the plank being raised, i box was dis
covered underneath.
'1lclp me lift it" said the notary.
With the aid Of the hatcheI he removed
the cover Of the box, and the two uttered
an exclamation Of surprise when under
meath they found u large collection Of
gold coins. On the top was placed a
sheet Of note paper, on which were writ
zen these words, in the handwriting Of
the deceased:
The gold IN this box represents the savings Of
many years. It Is for ny daughter, Alice. For
ner sake 1 have lived frueaiiA and l hope it may
save her fron want when l am gono.
Heron MoHrrz-
Glow much is there?" asked Sister
Theodosia.
There are two hundred and fifty
napoleons. These make five thousand
francs. Truly, NJ. Moritz must have beef
frugal to ave SO much"
Then little Alice is an heiress," sale
Sister Thcodosia.
ut is as you say"
81 am very glad. Now she can pa,
her board to that poor NJ. Corbet, and IN
will lose nothing by his Kindness
Il will go tonight and tell him.
The poor shoemaker was still sick, AM
his money had wholly given out,'so tina
the family had had no supper.
~ am sorry you are sick, my friend.
said the notary.
"Yes," said the poor shoemaker, sigh
ing; "it is unfortunate
II think you were not wise in takin.
an additional burden when you had $
many children already"
Il am not sorry. Alice is always wei
come to all that we can give her"
"Then you are not sorry you hav
taken her?'
NO; but I am sorry l fell sick. Tn
; poor child has had no supper"
) Nor any of you, | supposeY'
Nor any Of US"
IN. Corbet, you are a good man an
truly charitable. But l have good new
" for you"
: Good news? Well, it could nevC
conc at a better time
"You thought Alice vas poor"
"And is she notY'
( ION the contrary, she is an heiress."
"What do you mean!'
Her father left 5000 francs for he
fortune"
< SIS HAT true?" asked the shoemakC
and his wife, bewildered.
J. Eyes; and therefore it is only Gttin
! that she should pay her board. Ho
long has she been herey'
? -Four months"
= Seventeen weeks. Now, rs her fail
u err executor, l am going to allow Va
eight francs a week and you shall unde
take to provide her with a home an
clothing. For seventeen weeks. thel
* hat she has been here / owe you l.
francs. / pay it to you at once"
% "But it is too much, said NJ. Corbe
surveying the gold with stupefaction, f.
he had never seen ~ much before.
at is right.
:, eve are savedr' said his wife than.
u fully. Il will 60 out and buy sou
ID bread. Children. you shall have son
supper"
= At this there was a shout of JOY fro
L. the children, and tears of gratitude flow'
down the checks of the poor shoemake
&c who pointed TO Alice, and said;
"She has brought me good fortune
y Before the money was half exPend'
tho shoemaker had recovered, and we
ID TO work again. The eight francs a we
'e he received for Alice proved a great he
to him, small as it may seem to my rea
n 49, - IT'D III r.