The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1845-04-30

made way with the little he had preserved fr ON
the general wreck. Starvation seemed to stare
them in the face, and there was no alternative
left but TO seek some employment. But ere any
arrangement could be made, Mrs. Hamilton
sank I8lder the accumulation of msfortunes, and
her life was despared Of Twas then the wo-
man shone in all her strength in Nina's Charac-
ter. Every nobler and better feeling was called
into action. The energies which had been Ia
tent she strove 10 arouse, and often wondered
that she had hitherto not examined her heart.
sFhe struggle was long and bitter, but her bet
ter nature gained the mastery, and noble in
deed was the conquesty Weeks passed of pain
ful bodily suffering to Mrs. Hamilton, and still
greater montal sorrow 10 Nina, but she was re-
warded by the gentle smile of happiness which
beamed on her mothers face, at her approach,
the sweet kiss Of Ellen as she gazed in wonder
at her changed sister, and the approving look of
her father, who watched her as she fulfilled her
many duties, with bewildered glance of aston
ishment, But even yet her struggle was not
over. Her father was often harsh to her, his
spoiled child, and long and ardently she srove
to return the kind word, when her wayward
heart had urged bitter retort. But each effort
proved lighter than the last, and his cold words
grew fewer.
A year had passed, and it was brilliant even
ing in Autumn, that Nina sat by her mother,
yet an invalid and as her little fingers piled her
her needle most busily, the silver tones of her
voice were often heard cheering the dropping
spirits of the sick one. The gorgeous light of
the Autumn sunset cast rich glow over their
homely chamber, but brighter far than even that
sunset was the golden spirit of happiness which
shed lis beauty through the little room.
"Nay, dear Nina," said Mrs. Hamilton, her
voice faint with suppressed emotion; crest a.
while from your long task: tremble for your
health. See, dear, what lovely evening-does
| it not tempt you to throw aside your work and
revel in the sunshine ?-Haste or YOU will
lose .'
The young girl looked up from her weary task
with glow on her pale cheek, but in another
instant it had faded, and she replied
"No, dear mother, shall soon be done, and
could not enjoy the evening, beautiful as it
| is, if left you here alone. Nay, do not urge
me, dear mother" she added, as Mrs. Hamilton
was about to renew her enteaties. Gam not
repaid for my labor by adding to your comfort?
Have you forgotten when he had wealth at com
mand, how readily my father and yourself suppl
ed my every wish; and wilfu girl that | was, was
never ungrateGulH Can forget this, dear moth
er, and your kindness to me when Twas most irri-
table and impatient? Nay, mother, dry those
tears, Ills who should grieve formy pastmiscon-
duct-but you have forgiven me, have you not?"
"God bless you, my daughter!" sobbed Mrs
Hamilton, sand make us thankful for such trea-
sure"
"ITe does bless you, motherm said Nina. Ay,
and she was right, for even the loveful smile of
the girl carried blessing to the mothers heart.
"EIere is Elen," she exclaimed 'sjust from
school, "and while she is with you, will 90 and
dispose of my finished work. There, mother,
dry your tears"
81 weep not for sorrow, Nina, It's for Joy, I'M
utterablc Joy and thankfuness." And so it is:
strange and yet true. 1t is not always smile
which expresses the deepest joy. When the
heart is overcharged with happiness, smile
would ill-confess the deep feeling, and it must
find vent in tears; yes, even tears, the outlet of
sorrow"
Glad and joyous was Nna's step, as she hurrl-
ed through the town, and having accomplished
her purpose, returned almost bending under the
weight of an immense bundle But hers was a
labor Of love--her heart was light, and so was
her burthen
She bounded with light step into the house,
and as she busted herself with preparations for
the evening meal, Ter clear voice, as she warbled
gay air, reached her mothers chamber, and
robbed it of half its gloom.
Mr.. Hamilton entered, and there was look
of WEAKNESS on his face, as he drew shvering
near the fire, and threw off his worn and thread
bare overcoat. Ii fell to the ground, and with q
merry laugh, Nina seized il and hurled it out OF
the window. Her father turned with some de-
gree of irritation and said
"Why, Nina, what is the meaning Of ths?-
Such childish freaks are ill-timed. cannotnow
afford to purchase another coat, and'-
He was proceeding more bitterly, but as he
turned TO leave the room, Nina was before him
her face beaming with unwonted Joy; and throw
ing around him handsome new coat, she stood
gazing with fearful eyes of happiness at his as
tonishment.
He caught her to his heart: that man of stern
feelings; his nature was softened, and he breath
ed prayer, ''that God would bless his lovely
child and shield her from harm;" and the tear
that dropped on her bright curls-oh! do not say
twas unmanly;-'twas an earnest of future
change, deep and lasting; and his heart, hitherto
callous to suffering, owned the influence of this
simple act of filial love.
'Some feelings are to mortals given,
With less of earth in them than Heaven;
And if there be human tear,
From PASSIONS dross refined and clear,
i tear SO limpid and so meek
Itwould not stain an Angels cheek,
'Tis that which pious fathers shed
y Upon duteous daughters headn
1t was bright day in Spring, that two gentle
men walked into one of the most fashionable
stores in the city of C; and, lounging on a
setIee, continued in earnest conversation, so ear.
nest indeed, that they marked not the entrance
of Il lady-lor such her air and mien betokened
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