The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1847-09-18


dollars, after he had arrived in the ciy?1
Il did"
'llaye you seen or heard Of him sincep'
IL have uot.7
lie paused few moments, as though he
was unable 10 breathe; then, with loud aud
remuous voice. he cred, do not say no.
for Gods sake, do not! it is my eldest son
inquire ior!]
told him the second time, whereupon
he covered his face with his hands, and
wept convuIsiyeIy. While he was in this
attitude | took my departure. Ii was a hor-
rid sight for a man TO behold one OF his iel,
low beings in suc! an unhappy situation.
| took the packet tor Cincinnati, TO prevent,
il possible, the presence of one, among
many, whom have been instrumental in
making miserable beings in this world. with
I0Ie hopes in the world 10 come. My i'll.
tcrview with that father whom had sor-
rowtuiIy afflicted, grated hardly upon my
hardened heart.
heard nothing Of the unfortunate family
dumy the remainder Of my gambling ca
reer. In the spring of 1874 was on my
way 10 the East The steamer was much
crowded. and gaming was the principal
amusement OF many. at was merely for
amusoment,' as the gambler says when UNI
deraking the same wild scheme. was
promenadng the cabin, rejecting upon the
sinful effects of gaming upon the character
of IL vot3res. when discovered an elderly
lady, anXiously gazing at the multitude OF
passengers. Her intense anxiety attracted
my attention, and | saw it rather increased
than diminished. TO satisfy my curiosity,
| watched her movements more closely.
seated myself in the ladies' cabin The old
lady was seated near the door leading to the
a!'erpart Of the boat had been seated but
a few moments ere two young ladies drew
up side table aud began TO spread the cloth
talking at the same time about a game of
whist. One, however, said she preferred a
game of backgammon, which they finally
concluded to play. The board was opened
and as soon as the old lady discovered it she
turned her back upon lhem | discovered
she had an aversion 10 gaming. which salts
fed me that might readily approach her
'Thcre is much gaming on this boat
'Ics, she replied, and | am truly sorry TO
see it,
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heavy eve brows and eye,la.he.. Her flo
ire was tall and slender. vet commanding;
not 4 smile pIayeJ unou her face; She ao-
pearel to he a woman Of thought
pressed NV acqnainlanrc. rcmarking
that was .lai 10 see her take such a stand
against ga.ning.
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