The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1847-07-24
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f~railtIes too generally prevalent, was
nevertheless kind to his children. Like
too many others, he would give them
money to s~quander upon frivolous and
enervating Injuries, while the appeals
Of those compelled to forego the com-
forts Of life, could not wiring a picayune
from his convulsive grasp. He was
liberal to Charles and his daughter Julia,
and freely discounted to each a dollar
whenever they asked, provided their
demands were not too frequent.
Charles resolved to spend no more
money of his allowance fol that which
was in reality no benefit, and persuaded
his sister to follow his example. This,
though a slow mode of obtaining mo.
ney for the object in view, they prose-
cuted with patience. being particularly
careful to make demands as often as
the father would give without asking
them any questions.
Months passed-and Charles and his
sister we're seen vending their way to
the shattered residence of Mr.. Jenni-
son, like descended angels on an errand
Of charity. The ~creaking door opened,
and to the surprise OF the mother, and
the ancient grandfather, who was al
ready trembling on the grave, these
children Of wealth and proud ~parehtage
entered, and enquired for William and
his sister, as they had come to make
them a visit. Charles, it is true had
frequently visited William, but never
had he come as now, smiling so pleas
antly, with his sister.
The young friends were called in,
and received them with every express
sion of kindness that can escape from
hearts too young to dissimulate, and
too honest TO be %hypocritical. Their
tattered dresses caused William and
his sister their only embarrassment.
but they were made to understand that
this increased the kind regards Of their
more fortunate friends. They at once
engaged in free conversation concern
ing the day school, the Sabbath school,
and other matters in which they were
interested. Mrs. Jennison expressed
sorrow that her children were moi able
to enjoy these blessings, and an occa-
sional tear could be To- coursing down
the cheek of William, as he reflected
upon his own and his sisters dcstitu-
ton.
"Don'tmindit, William" said Charles,
"for we know all, and have come to
give you some assistance. Here, Mrs.
Jennison, are ten dollars which | have
saved for the purpose Of enabling Will
10 go to school with US, and here
my sister has saved ten dollars more,
from her expenditures in toys. for the
purpose of enabling Mary to attend
school also; take it, Mrs. gennison."
William sprang from his seat, and
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with gushing tears of joy, grasped tine
benelactor by the hand, but spoke not,
for it was the heart that thanked, and
not the tongue. Mary fell upon the
neck Of Julia, and kissed her TOR her
goodness. Mrs. Jennison, after re-
covering from the surprise occasioned
b. the scene, fell upon her knees and
thanked her God for giving the world
of such disintercsted kindness,
and invoked a shower OF blessings on
sacred heads. a5o
Neither did the venerable grand.
remain unmoved by the thrilling
spectacle he witnessed. Though grown
by the whitening frosts Of many
winters, his feelings were not bIighted.
His countenance, though wrinkled with
age, seemed TO catch new expression,
and his eyes, dimmed by the mists of
uaarr. nnnsorad ~ enartla anoin Ha /