Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1910-02-19

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head was thrust from the team, "What'E
the trouble2' he inquired. "a child is
run over" was the answer, land We
don't know where she belongs" "Bring
her in the team, will care for hef," said
the man.
So little Pearle was carried into the
luxurious team and laid on one of the
velvet seats with her little head resting
on the mans lap. The carriage went on
its way and at last stopped before beau
tiful brown stone mansion. The gentle
man alighted, and carrying the child
went up the steps. The doors were opened
by staid butler and then the gentleman,
who was really Mr.. Ellsworth, entered
and surprised every one by carrying
limp, wounded child in his arms.
As be assembled the stairs he accosted
the housekeeper and said, "Get the room
in white and gold ready, and be quick
about it. This child will stay here till
claimed" Alter making these explana.
tions, be went on and laid the child on
couch in his room, then he rang the
bell and told 9 servant 70 get the doctor
with all the speed be could master.
Soon the room was ready and lie gave
the unconscious Pearle to the house
keepers care. When the doctor arrived
he found Pearle in bed and the house.
keeper by her side. On examining her he
found that an arm was broken, an ankle
sprained and many other bruises and
hurts, but there was nothing serious
Leaving her in the housekeeper's care,
he left. giving many directions however,
that must be followed out.
In about two hours Pearle recovered
consciousness. She looked languidly
about her, her eyes took in the beautiful
white room With touches Of gold here and
there. She said in low voice, "Is this
Heaven2 Oh, how beautiful Where is
God? I thought should see him when
I got here, where is he?' Her words
brought the kind housekeeper to her side
"This is not Heaven, dear, this is the
kind mans home. He brought you here
after you we're hurt" she explained.
"Where is my mother?" inquired Pearle.
"We do not know" was the answer.
Bring the man to me then, " said Pearle.
The housekeeper went out and in little
while a tall man entered. He went to
the bed aud sitting down he took the
child's well hand and patted it. Silence
reigned, it was soon broken by Pearle,
"What is your uameT' she asked. The
man smiled, but be answered Ellsworth"
in gentle tone. "How funny" said |
Pearle, ''my name is Pearle Ellsworth, |
just like yours. You look just like a
picture that my mamma always kisses.
Have you any little girl like me2"
Il did have little girl" answered Mr.. |
Ellsworth, but she is gone now" He |
was much agitated and murmured "HoW
like Agnes" under his breath. Pearle
heard and said Mothers name is Agnes,
too. l wish I had papa like you, then
maybe mamma wouldn't be go sad al
ways"
II am your father, Pearle," said Mr..
Ellsworth, clasping her in bis arms and
kissing her joyfully. "Found at last, my
darling" be said. At first Pearle could
not understand, but at last she was very
happy that she had the father she longed
for. "You must send for your mother"
said Mr.. Ellsworth. and after finding out
the address Give Ellsworth left the room.
He went directly to shs house the address
pointed out and went up TO the room that
had sheltered Pearls for so long. He
knocked, the door was opened by Agnes
and be walked in. When be got in he
said, agnes, l have come for you, darling.
Do not say no but come" Agnes paled,
then flushed. "Clive," she painted, "you
here? Where is Pearle, my darlingp
Give explained, and told her how he
hated Leonie now and that he only cared |
for her. So Agnes trial was ended and
once more she was at home with her
loved ones. Pearle soon got we'll and her
happiness was complete that che had
mother and father, and lived in the place
she had mistaken for Heaven.