The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-04-22
THE RECONCILIATION.

well, | think it's likely but don't tease any
more. Your brother has married poor girl, one
whom forbade him to marry, and L won't forgive
him if they starye together
This speech addressed to n lovely girl scarce
ly eighteen; beautiful rs the lilly that hides itself
beneath the dark waters She parting the sill
very locks on her fathers high handsome forehead
of which her own a miniature, and pleading the
cause of her delinquent brother, who had married
in opposition to her fathers will, and had conse
quemy been disinherited Mr.. Whcatly was a rich
old gentleman, resident of Boston. lie was a fat,
good natured old fellow, somewhat given to mirh and
wine, and sat in his arm chair from morning until
night, smoking his pipe, and reading the newspapers.
Sometimes n story of his exploits in revou-
tOnary battle, filled up passing hour He had two
children, the disobedent son, and the beautiful
girl before spoken of. The fond girl went on plea
ding:
| Dear father do forgive him: you don't know
what a beautiful girl he has married, and
Il think it's likely" said the old man, but don't
tease me, and open the door little, this plaguy room
smokes so,"
WELL continued Ellen, won't you Just see her
now !-she is good; and the little boy he looks so
innocent
What did you say? interrupted the father, a
boy! have | grand child; Why, Ellen, never
knew that before but think it's likely. Well, now
give me my chocolate, and then go to your music
lesson
Ellen left him. The old mans heart began to re-
lent.
WELL he went on, Charles was always a good
boy, little wild at college, but INDUCED him
and he always good to his old father, for all he
disobeyed me by marrying this poor girl yet as my
old friend and fellow-soldier, Tom Bonner used to
say, we must forgive. Poor Tom! Iwoud give all
my old shoes have got to- know what ever become
of him. If | could but find him or one of his chill.
dren! Heaven grant they not suffering! This
plaguy smoky room, how my eyes water If did
but know who this poor girl was, that my Charles had
married; but have never inquired her name I'll
find out and--"
Il think it's likely said the old man.
Ellen led into the room beautiful boy, about two
years old. His curly hair and rosy checks could
not but make one love him.
who is that 2 said the old man wiping his
eyes
| 'That--that is Chares's bow said Ellen
throwing of her round her fathers neck,
while with the other she placed the child OH his knee
The child looked tenderly up into his face, and
lisped out
! Grandpa what makes YOU cry sol
The old man clasped the child to his bosom,
kissed him again. After this emotion had a little
subsided, he bade the child tell his name.
Thomas Bonner Wheatly,' said the boy, Il am
named after grandpa
What do hear = said the old man, Thomas
Bonner, your grandchildren
Yes lspcd the boy, and he lives with me al
! 'Gasme my canc," said the old man, 'and come
Ellen; be quick, child
They started off at quick pace, which soor
brought them to the poor, though neat lodgings o.
his son, There he beheld his old friend, Thomas
Bonner, seatedin one corner, weaving baskets, Will,
his swahed limbs showed how unable he was {,
perform the necessary task. His lovely daughter
the wife of Charles, was preparing their frugal mea
and Charles was out seeking employment to supper
his family.
It's all my fault sobhed the old man he en-
braced his friend, who petrifcd with amaze.
ment.
Come said Mr., Whcaty, "come all Of yor
home with me- we will all I've together there i. Q
; plenty Of room in INV house for us all.
BY this time Charles had come. lie asked ms
fathers forgiveness, which was freely given, and
? Ellen almost mad with Joy.
20, how happy we shall be y she exclaimed
and father will love little Thomas so, and he'll
be your pet, won't be father
: 'Ay.' said the cid man, Il think !, very likely"