The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1839-12-20

MARY " ausWUrih SAID uGthlng-bu
tear started into hel eye; and an,
casual observer would have seen at
'nce that Edward Willis was dearer 10
yer than cousin aud friend; and that
she cherished his memory in the very
depths Of her heart.
Just then old Rose. tho house dog
was head 10 make some angry remon-
S'rance TO passing traveller, which al
'racted attention, inasmnch as II was by
no means an ordinary occurrence; for
hose was we'll nurturcd brute, and
seldom accos'ed Il we'll dressed, gem
tlemanIy parsonage, in rude and an.
cry manner, but he entertained the pre-
Judlce against the victims of misfortune
or IntempeTance, who wear the garb of
poverty, which is cherished by noble
animals, who boas, the attributes of rea.
son. In truth, Rose, although a faith
uI dog, was real aristocrat in his prln.
'Iples. The traveller, from his appear
,nce, moved in the humblest rank of
lie; and Rose evidently intended to
ave him reception corresponding with
Fs shabby appearance, and was advau-
Fng towards him in a surIy manner,
tnd with a trucuent look, when Deacon
willis, who well knew the peculiarlies
'th his dog, told his son James to 20 out
and protect the stranger from violence,
"He seems sailor. .oo," said he, "and
on day like this, we should not refuse
the rites Of hospitality to The humbles,
beng who passes along the road. On
Thanksgiving day, no individual. rich
or poor, sailor or landsman, should want
for plentiful meal. Ask him in nv son
continued the noble-bearted farmer;
"and let the poor wayfarer take a seat
at our board"
The stranger entered the parlor, and
room was made for him al the table
But his appearance and manner were
strange, and he seemed as ifhe was ill.,
disposed to requite his kind host for the
hospitality he enjoyed. He did not O.
yen raise his dllapidated hat from his
nead; and 10 the kind inquiries which
pere made OF hun, he scarcely delgued
my reply; but as if overcome with IA
lgue, or agltated by contendiug emo
ions, no threw himself into tho nearest
! ,haIr, and covered his brow with his
Hands.
The wondering group Witnessed bis
lconduct in silence. "Coroe now. my
good man." at length exclaimed Mrs.
Willis IN a kind mo,herIy tone, "T dare
say you are tired a9d hungry; take d
seat at the table, and make Yourself
1t home. We like sailors; end woulc
gladly do you good 'urn Tor The sake
OF one who has long been absent Dou'
" MarW you shonId learn to re.
strain your feelings"
Just then old Rose, who, when The
sallor hrst come IN sight, was disposed
o regard him as an enemy, appeared
20 have overo ONE his con,bative plo-
Jensitles. and, much to the surprise o
he children, seemed suddenly to have
conceived the most lively tachmen, tt
he "poor Stragger." He waggsd his
'ail with unwonted energy, absolu,eI,
danced around MIN, whIned forth biz
| Joy in the most expl esslve manner, ant
continued the pantomne by jumpn IN.
o his lap and attempting to lick his
| face!
| The strarger hardly attempted to re-
4 oulse the ahsctionate animal; but gsnti,
attiug his head, addressed h'm will
he endearing epi,het Of "Poor oll
| Bose" adding 'you have not forgotten
Ime."
| He then raised his head, took hi4
| hand from his forehead; removed hi.
4 hat, and brushed away the long enc
matted locks which partly concealed
his features. His vnIce seemed 10 have
topched choid in the bosoms of per
'ons present, which had long ceased tt
'ibrate. The eyes of Deacon Will,
hio hiS "lIO "oI0 iUIHtu upon ulHl III
'ager expectation Mary ardswortt
started; the rose on her cheek gave
1 place to the lily; and her deep>seatet
and pure love proved more quick siph.
ted than even parental affection. Sh,
gazed upon him with a look IN which
Joy and surprise were blended; enn me
his lance, which beamed with tender.
ness and rapture; expressing the i'rultlol
of earthly enjoyment. Her maidenl,
reserve was conquered bv her surprise
and JOY at beholdng before her, a dea
one whom she had long mourned as los
at is my cousin Edward!" said sh,
and she threw herself into his arms.
The scene that followed may be i'm
agined, but cannot he described; no
} shall attempt it, There was no lon
! ger an! alloy IN the ENJOYMENT of ths
0 happy family; aud Deacon Willis, al
il belt, always noted for his piety, neve