Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1845-02-20

college friend, OF superior rsnk 10 hn
own, called to SEQ han, and endoavored
to rouse him from his leihargy, kiadiy in
vlted hun To yoin bin, in n tour, which he
imagined would DO serviceabIe 10 his
health. But Clement dee lined the offer /;
n"r eosId all the persuasion OF h's friend, I,
his mother and his betrothed, induce him
I To accept Il. lie next tried 10 re- e-awaken
Clements hopes by promising him con
side erable living which would probably
soon be vacant, the incumbent being old
and infrm. The color deepened in
Esiher's cheeks as she he ard that promise
bat her heart sunk as she perceived II
produce no corresponding emotion IN
Clement. lie thanked his G,iend for his
kindness, but expressed no pleasure in
the prospect
Summer passed away, ani before win
ter sci in II VAS evident TO allihat serious
illness had fastened on the unfortunate
student. lis strength was gradually
declining, the cough OF former years had
returned with aggravated vehemence
his cheek was now flushed, now white
a. snow, and the lhnncd hair and the
burning emaciated hand, all told tale
that there was no mis,aking. 1t was in
vain that Mrs. Granger and Esther tried
to speak words of comfort to each other,
aud looked into each Others eyes for
hope. The fact that the days OF thls
beloved one were numbered, would ever
and anon glare Though The false veil OF
hope which they eUdeavored 10 wrap
around the truth. Mr.. Fulwood came
regularly to see the invalid, but bis
"plnOn was only expressed IN an ominouS
shake Of The head, more terrible than
words lie did not once allude to the
cause Of Clement's illness, though 81
saw how il would end" was plainly writ
ten in his couD,enance. Mrs. Granger
had never asked h'm his opinion Of the
Stale OF her son, but his silence was
enough, and she soon perceived that the
medicines he administered weis merely
/ paliatlves, resor:ed 10 when there was
no hope of cure. To Clements mind
the conviction of the reality OF his danger
came more slowly, and strange TO say, it
brought with il a contradictory longiE
Tor life. lie who had seemed so des-
ponding, 50 wearied Of the world so care
less for the future, now evinced IA wish
to live an affection for the lovelness Of
nature, and consciousness 81 Of the ENJOY
ents Of life that he had never displayed
before, as # his eyes were now first
opened to the beauty and the value Of
the things he had formerly sighted
lie now gave himself up 10 the uidance
of those around him with the docilhy of
a child, and The hopes Of Esther rose
again. "Even yet he may be saved by
care" sobbed she, as she conferred with
her aged friend apart ooh, God !!
spnre my son, for il IL thou alone who
cans, heal !" CALCULATED The mother with
something like reviving hope. Blu, the
hot days of IA peculiarly sury May su-
pervened, and produced increased Ian
guor and weakness. No longer could
Clement Granger traverse the green
helds that lay behind their house, even
with the help of Esther's arm FITS OF
sudden slumber, occasional failure of
memory, and dulness Of hearing, all
these things proclaimed that the end was
nigh.
Yet was there another strange revival
For several successive days the patient
appeared gradually gaining strength,
and his mind was clearer and more calm
than it had been for weeks. He had
been raised from his bed one morning
aud was sitting by the window enjoying
The summer air as it breathed over a
vase OF sweet scented flowers which Is |
rher had placed on little table near
hlm Just then letter was brought in |
for Clement, who desired Esther to open |
It. She did so, and found it was from
the noble friend who, few months be-
fore, had promised Clement living, 1t
was now vacant, ard this letter, request
ed him 10 come at once TO W, and |
receive II from his friend. For a mo. 1
ment the blood rushed turnul,uously
through Clements hean-for a moment
he forgot the sad circumstances Of the
case, and starting up with supernatural
energy, he flung his arms round Ether's
neck, exclaimne, "Now, we shall all 1
be happy" tie buried his face IN her
bosom, and ms she wound her supporting
arms round him, she hoped hat a rcliev-
ng gush Of tears was the cause Of that
lidIng OF his counlenance. But she was
soon undeceived. lie leaned heavil, 4
Ipon her, aud in spite Of her efforts 10
support him, she found he was s,idlne
rom her clasp. Mrs. Grainger hasten
I'd TO her assistance, and they placed
,lement again in the chair but his
yes, though still open, we're fast fixing
parted lips were white and
Iumb. The dream Of life was over.
Mrs. Granger, Immediately after the
irst shock from his death, returned.
hough with a saddened heart, 10 her
abIts Of meek submission She even
banked God that her beloved son had /
cen removed before her. IL was thank
Il," she often said, "for child on IL
n earth should not be still more I
,ankful for a child in Heaven i'-
he did not survive bin many months
Esther Corbet remained single for h
evera' years, but she AT length married 4
person who was fully worthy of her, 4
nd spent with him long life, chequer- ,
with some trials, but bringing forth a !
Dun.crnnIsp nj hoppinoaS 10"