The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1846-01-31
1 THINK IT'S VERY LIKELY;
OR, THE RECONCILIATION

E OR, THE RECONCILIATION.
"Well. I think it's very likely; but don't teas'
me any more. Your brother has married apoo
girl, one whom forbid him to marry and won
forgive him if they starve together
Thisspeech was addressed to lovely Cir, scarce
ly eighteen; beautiful as the lilly that hides itsel
beneath the dark waters. She was parting the sill
very locks Of her fathers high, handsome forehead
of which her own was miniature, and pleading
the cause fher delinquent brother, who had mar
red in opposition to her fathers will, and had con
sequsntly been disinherited. Mr., Wheatly was =
rich old gentleman, resident of Boston. He wa,
afat, good natured old fellow, somewhat given tc
mirth and wine, and sat in his arm chair from NOR.
ming till night. smoking his pipe and reading the
newspapers. Sometimes story of his own ex.
pois In our revolutionry battles filled the passing
hour. He had two children, the disobedient son,
and the beautiful girl before spoke Of The fond
girl went on pleading. q" -
~"Dear father, do forgive him, you don'tknow
what beautiful girl he has married, and'-
Ithink it's very likely" said the old man; ''but
don't tease me, and open the door little, this pa-
guey room smokes 500 @
WE'LL" continued Ellen, "won't you just see
her now she is good; and the little boy, he looks
20 innocent"
"What did you say!" interrupted the father, "a
boy! have a grand-child' Why Ellen, never
knew that before! but think its very likely Well
now give me my chocolate, and then go to your
music lesson"
Ellen left him. The old mans heart began to
relent.
SWELL" he went on, =" Charles was always a
good boy, little wild or so at college, but in
dulged him--and he was always good to his old ia
ther, for all he dsobcyed me by marrying this poor
girl; yet as my old friend and fellow soldier. Tom
Bonner, used to say, we must forgive. Poor Tom !!
would give all the old shoes that have got to
know what become Of him. If could find him
or one of his children! Heaven grant they are
not suferng' This paguey smoky room, how
my eyes water. If did but know who this poor
girl was, that my Charles has married; but have
never snquired her name, I'll find out and"-
Ellen led into the room beautiful boy, about
two years old Hi, curly hair and rosy cheeks could
not but make one love him.
That-that is Charles boy" said Ellen,
throwing one Of her arms around her fathers neck,
while with the other she placed the child on his
knee. The child looked tenderly up into his face
and lisped out,
.Grandpa, what makes you cry sop
The old man clasped the child to his bosom ,and
kissed him again and again. After the emotion
had little subsided, he bade tho child tell his
name '~
"Thomas Bonner wheaty." said the boy, 81
am named after grandpa"
"What do hear" said the old man, &" Thomas
Bonner your grandfather"
Eyes" lisped the boy, "and he lives with me
at---,'
"Getm my cane" said the old man, "and come
Ellen; be quick child"
They started on at quick pace, which soon
brought them to the poor. though neat lodgings Of
his son. There he behed his old friend, Thomas
Bonner, seated in one corner, weaving baskets,
while his swathed limbs showed how unable he
was to perform the necessary task His lovely
daughter, the wife Of Charles, was preparing their
frugal meal, and Charles was out seeking employ.
ment to support his family.
"It's all my fault" sobbed the old man as he
embraced his old friend, who was petrified with
amazement.
"Come," said Mr. Wheatly, "come all of you
home with me, we will all live together, there is
plenty Of room in my house for US all''
Byths time Charles had come. He asked his fa-
ther's forgiveness, which was freely given, and E.
len was almost mad with Joy.
80, how happy we shall BET" she exclaimed,
" and father will love our little Thomas so, and
he'll b. your pet won't he father'"
"Ah," said the old man, ~ think it's very
likely" ..... - .r.. +.