Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-03-15

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dren may suffer from our fall but it will
redouDIc my cxertions roslhem. And as
for myself, you do not know me il you
think tina, circumstances can lessen my
feelings for them A woman's love is
like the plant WHICH shows its strength
lthe more it is trodden on Arouse your
self, my husband -lcave the course you
have Of late pursued--it is true your ia.
Their has cast you olf--it is true that you
are indebted 10 him in serious sum
but, Edward, he is not all The word--on
" consider your wife 10 that lirht."
A slight tap was now heard at the door,
and Mrs. F went to ascertain the
cause. She returned II her husband:
"Mary is at the door--she says you
always kissed her before she went 10 bed "
My child" said the father, ''God
bless you'll am not very vol, Mary.
Nay, do not speak 10 me to night. Go to
rest now: give me one Of your pretty
smiles in the morning, and then my child,
your father will be happy again"
Mr.. F. was persuaded by his atfec-
tionate partner to retire; but sleep and
rest were not for him, his wife AMI chill
dren had once given him happy dreams;
bu; now The ruin he had brought apon
them was an awakening reality When
the light Of the morn family appeared
above the light Of the opposite houses,
ar. F. arose.
"Where are you going, Edwardr
said his waichful wife.
g" have been considering" he said
calmly, r." and am determined TO try my
ia Their He loved me when | was boy
be was proud Of me. 1t is true have ac-
ted dishonorabIy by him, and should no
doubt, have ruined him. Yesterday
spoke harshly OF him, but did not then
know myself. Your deep affection, my
dear wife, has completely altered me.
will make up for til will, indeed will
Nay, don't grieve me in this way-ths
is worse to me than all. will be back
soon" .....
The children appeared in the break,
fast room, Mary was ready with her smile.
and the boy was anxious for the noise OF
his father. In a short time AIR. r
returned.
We must sink, my love! he will not
assist me. He upbraided me: did not,
| could not answer word. He spoke
kindly of you, and of our little ones, but
he cast US off forevcrm
The distressed man scarcely said this,
when a person rudeIy came in. The pur-
port of this visit was soon perceived. In
The the name of F-'s father he took
possession of the property, and had the
power to make F. prisoner.
L" You shall not take papa away" said
the little son, at the same time kicking al
the officer.
Mamma" whispered little Mary,
mamma, must my father 60 to prison?
Won't they let US 60 tooF'
Here comes my authority" said the
deputy sheriff. The elderly Mr. F.
doggedy pl .ced himself in chair.
You shall not take papa away" cried
out the little boy to his grand father.
Whatever may have been my conduct
sir" said the miserable Edwar I'd, I" this is
unkind in you. have not single feeling
for myself; but my wife, my children! you
have no rIghtto haras them with your
Nay, husband" responded Mrs.
F., " think not of me. Your father
cannot distress me, have not known
you from childhood, as he has done, but
he shall see how | can cling 10 you in
poverty. He has forgotten his youth 'ul
days-he has lost sight Of his own
years" !
The old gentleman directed his law
agent to leave the room. He then slowly
and nervously answered thus:
Madam, have not forgotten my own
lhoughtless days. have not forgotten
hat ! once had wife as amabIe and no.
ble-mlnded as yourself, and | have moi
forgotten that your husband was her IA
Vourite child. An old man hides his sor-
rows, but let not the world think him un
ceiling, especially as that world taught
him TO do So The distress TINT have this
moment caused was premediated on my
part. Ii has had its full effect A mortal
gets vice by single steps. and many
hink the victim must return by degrees. {
know Edwards disposition, aud tina,
With him single leap was sufficient. a
The leaphe has taken. He is again in I
ny memory as The iavourite Of his poor I
not her; The merry, laughng.ey son oil
!--of a--a--old TOOL! whatt h
IN J crying?" c
Little Mary had insensioly drawn her
ell towards the old philosopher, and '
Without uttering word pressed his hand, I
nd put her handkerchief 10 her eyes. a
he boy also, now left his parents, and (
talked up with his round cheek, said; il