Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-01-17


diving mother who wished to see him.
MA, he was a stranger. and ] dare n.t
speak to him but | asked old Morgarers
husband TO do it, and he is coming here to-
morrow
Mother said the same swcet-iaccd little
girl, the next morning, the minister is ai ihe
door, and wishes TO know if am the little
Girl whose mother wished TO see him ; und
there is another gentleman with hlm.
ASK them in said feeble voice.
Eslelle, unaccustoned to the sight OF straii-
gers, was abashed when the two gentlemen
entered her hut but slight flush came To
her coloress face as she eyed the stranger
who first entered, and thought she had seen
one who rcsembled him-bnt before she had
time for further scrutiny, she found herself
encrcled in The arms of her only brother.-
Neither could speak, but gushing tears, more
than words, relieved their full hearts but
when she recognized the other stranger
who was no other than Edward Barnes, she
swOoncd.
William, dear William, have you come at
length p sobbed Estee; 'comc to see your
sister die come TO soothc her dying hours ;
come 10 father my beloved Louise? God
has indeed answered my prayers On, WI.
liam, it was a fearful experiment, but It is all
over
William Lawrence was at college at The
time of his sisters marriage and when SUD-
scGuently fitted for the ministry, resolved as
soon as his studies were finished, to 90 and
take his sister back to her native village
But while he was preparing to start, news
came that Estellc was no more, and that
Morris was rowing about, an object OF com
mscration and disgust. Still he longed to go
aud learn more OF his sisters fate, aud to take
tie little Louise home. His friend Edward
Barnes accompanied him, with a view Of set
Ting in the west. They had stopped to
spend the Sabbath at a village, about mile
from Estele's house, entirely unconscious Of
their affinity to her. Finding the minister OF
the place absent, he proposed 70 preach the
following day, which was gladly accepted,
On Sunday morning, a little band collected
in building used as church. Estelle had
always met with this band, but feeling her
strength rapidly declining, she sent her little
daughter TO request the minister TO Visit hcr
soon. There Louise had her eyes rlvetted
upon the preacher during oil the service |;
and, as he passed her she tried to summon
courage to do her errand, but her heart failed
her. The next morning William and hls
friend started for Estclle's abode, and on
their way encouniering the old man who had
made the request, they asked to be directed
to her hut. But what was their surprise Oh
hearing from the old man such an account OF
her as induced them to believe that 1t was
indeed their friend lover whose supposed
death they had often wert they are now
called to visit? They also learned that Nor
ris had some months previous, in lit OF IN
toxication, committed suicide and for nearly
year that poor destitute woman had lived
with her little daughter in extreme poverty.
William tried TO sOolhe her with the hope
that she would yet be happy that she would
return with him, and in tho midst OF friends
forget all her trials.
But it was over with Estelle-death had
marked her for his victim! Crushed and
broken hearted, she was even now on the
shore of ctornty. 'And even, brother she
would say, 'wcre able TO endure the jour
ncy, never could endure the sight of my
old homc-of my injured sister. Oh why
did not listen to her kind advice? No,
brother, here | must die But even that
thought has lost half its gloom, since know
my Louise is provided with home and friends !
'Wil you allow me to adopt your child as
my own?' said Edward B.
Estclle hesitated. 1t was the man she
had sighted and injured u should rather
said size, that she would be under the tuition
o! her aunt Louise
'rhen will your wish be gratificd,' said
William. Louise is the wife of Edward
Barncs---and you cannot confde your child
to any with more assurance that she will
receive all mothers care and Instruction.
Nho nd in %
check at this intelligence, but after mo.
mcnt's struggle with her feelings,
otis as it should be, said she Il dashed
The cup Of happiness from my lips, and have
been made 20 drain the cup of allliction to
the very dregs.'
In week from this time, Estcllc Morris
was dwcller in eternity. But she died not
without hope. Her sulfcrngs had led her to
the fountain Of constitutional Savior's love,
and she realized the fulflmcnt of the prom
isc, "A bruised reed lie will not break
In one Of the neatest houses, in the village
Of N -, is seen lovely girl who often,
with look of sadness, says, Uncle Edward,
how wish my dear Ma had lived to come
here. Why did you not find us sooner?
wonder if you are the same Edward that ]
heard Papa talk about? lie told Ma he sup
posed she wished she had married Edward
B. instead of him, and with dreadful oath
he left the house, saying he would be in the
way no longer; but he never did come back
but the next day four men brought him
Oh, uncle, cannot tell you, it
makes me trcmblc to think of it Poor Ma
was so i'll. thought she would have died,
and should be left oil alone =
Edward B. could not refrain from minglng
his tears with those of his little niece-nor
you lair readers withhold your sympathy u
But let none say or think, that "a reformed
rake makes the best husband