Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1844-11-29

ly, sand am determined to try my father.
lie loved me when was boy; he was proud
of me. 1t is true, I have acted dishohorably
by him, and should, no doubt, have ruined
him. Yesterday spoke harshly of him, but
I did not then know myself. Your deep af-
lection, my dear wife, has completely altered
me. ] will make up for it, will, indeed /
will. Nay, don't grieve me in this way
this is worse to me than all! | will be back
soon." .----a
The children appeared in the breakfast
room. Mary was ready with her smile, and
the boy was anxious for the notice of his ia
Their. In short time Mr.. F. returned.
"We must sink. my love! he will not assist
me. He upbraided me: did not, could not
answer him word. He spoke kindly of you
and our little ones, but he cast US off forever!'
The distressed man had scarcely said this,
when person rudely came in: The purport
of his visit was soon perceived. In the name
of RS father he took possession OF the
property, and had the power to make f.
prisoner.
"You shall not take papa away" said the
little son, at the same time kicking at the Off
lcer.
:sMama,' whispered Mary, 'smust my ia
Their go to prison! Won't they let US 60
tool"
''Here comes my authority" said the depu-
ty sheriff. The elder Mr.. F. doggedly placed
himselfin chair.
"You shall not take my papa away" cried
out the little boy to his grandfather.
"Whatever may have been my conduct,
sir" said the miserable Edward, ''this is UNI
kind in you. | have not single feeling for
myself; but my wife-my children ! you have
no right to harass them with your presence"
"Nay, husband" responded Mrs. F., think
not of me. Your father cannot distress me.
have not known you from your childhood. as
he has done, but he shall see how can cling
to you in your poverty. He has forgotten his
youthful days-he has lost sight of his own
thong htless years."
The old gentleman directed his law agent
to leave the room. He then slowly and ner-
vously answered thus:
"Madam, | have not forgotten my own
thoughtless days. l have not forgotten that
once had wife as amiable and noble minded
as yourself, and have not forgotten that your
husband was her favorite child. An old man
hides his sorrows, but let not the world think
him unfeeling, especially as hatworld taught
him to do so. The distress that have this
moment caused, was premeditated on my part
1t has had its full effect. A mortal gets avice
by single steps, and many think the victim
must return by degrees. l know Edward:
disposition, and that with him a single leaI
was sufficient. The leap he has taken. HI
~ is again in my memory as the favorte of hi
poor mother; the merry, laughng-eyed youn!
son of a-pshaw?- ofa-a-oldfo fool! for wha
am | crying?"
"Little mary had insensibly drawn hersel
towards the old philosopher, and without ut
t2ring word, pressed his hand, and put he
handkerchief to her eyes. The boy, also
now left his parents, and walked up to the ole
mans keens, and turning up his round cheek
said: ''Then you wont take papa away!"
mo you little impudent rascal; but I'll talk
you away, and wen your mother comes 70
you. will treat her so we'll that I'll max
your father follow after"
Tins came happiness at the heels of ruin
at If husbands more often appreciated the exqui
e. site and heaven-like affections of their wives
Ut many happier fresides would be seen. son
S. in love and one in mind,' should be the mot
Re to Of every married pair. And fathers woul
many time check improvidences, if the,
p were to make use of reflection and kindness
rather than prejudice and strictness.