The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-04-12

taCnmeDt 10 the - Woru preacnco," al
though it continued to expose her to ma
ny domestic sacrifices and involved her
in several petty prosecutions. I"
81 believe Mrs. Clifford could have
evinced to her fair friend, that she had
not "rcad her bible Alright )" but as a
spirit of recrllnination certainly was not
the temper By which she sought to main
tain the honor Of religion, she thought it
better to drop the subject. than to ex-
pose her visitor TO the imminent risk Of
losing her temper.
"a short silence therefore cnsued, till
MIR. Clifford inquired of Mrs. Ham
mond, Whether she had yet had an
opportunity OF visiting the sick woman,
whose case he recommended to her 20
No, really she replied, 81 have not
had one moment Of leisure since YOU
named her to me. On Monday i was
at bible society's meeting; 1'uesda, l
went to hear Mr.. .-- preach, Wednes-
day, ! dined at Mrs. Nelson's, where a
select number oi serious friends we're as
mbled TO meet the Rev MIR. HI;
all Thur sday l was occupied in endeav-
oring TO procure subscribers to our Dor
Cas- society and to-day | shal. hardly
have time to swallow my dinner, on my
return home, before the arrival Of lady,
who has promised to go with me 10 hear
sermon for the benefit OF our Sunday
school,"
"As Mrs Hammond paused, asked
my friend, in low voice, :" /, it posi-
bic to be reHgiousD diss;oated?' | fear
it is possible, though not. ! should
hope, very frequent case" he oserv
ed; then turning to the lady who had
given birth To the suppostion, he said,
" As your engagements are already SO
numerous, fear your intended charity
will come too late for poor Susan -
Our Emma saw her on ednesday, she
was then almost incapable of receiving
any nourishment and believe that in
a few days, her sufierings and her wants
will cease
II mistake not Mr.. Clifford de-
signed to convey practical reprof to
this wandering STAR and perhaps Tor a
moment it was felt as such; but soon
the salutary effects of her regret evapora-
ted IN extrayagant expressions oisorrow.'
Surely she exclaimed, there never
was SO unfortunate being before. !
would have made any sacrifices rather
than have lost the opportunity. Of hearing
the dy n'g language OF tins poor but pi-
Gus crcaiure!" Then addressing mna,
"How ! envy you, Miss Clifford 1t
must be sweet satisfaction, to reflect
OH the many hours which, Tor tbs year
past, YOU have spent in reading to the a.
ged sufferer. Perhaps, III, dear, you
will write short narrative OF her; it
would be charming Obituary; send it
to me when it is drawn up, and will
get it published mex, month. Dom,
you think il would be very interesting,
Mrs, Clifford" she continued turning TO
her, before she had given Emma time to
reply.
Emma bit her lips, to prevent a
smile, though the mention of Susan'S
name at other times, might more easily
have drawn tear to he, eyes
"Mrs Clifford replied, "to us, who
have so long witnessed her patient suffer
ings, every circumstance Or Susan's
death would be highly interesting but |
doubt whether 1t would be equally SO to
the public eye. lagree with you. how
ever in thinking that Emma has been
highly privileged in reading to her from
that sacred volume, which has furnished
the comfort and support Of long life.
In Witnessing the triumph OF a :aith like
Susan's, at once SO humble and so
strong, she has enjoyed an opportunity OF
instruction, which may never again Oc-