The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-12-06
From Eliza Cooks Journal.
THE TWO BROTHERS OR PEACE
AND GOOD NExGHBORllOOD.
(COnclutied.)

When the curate left. Tom remained long
time thoughtful. His brother was in want OF
money, whilst he had a sum, of which he was
actually at loss 10 dispose. Formerly had
such thing happened, twould not have been
long before he would have taken the leathern
purse which contained his guineas 10 his
brother Jones. and said 10 him, - You may
have as much as you want, brother, and take
a memorandum oil what you keep" But now
his offer would have been insultingly reject
ed. and this he felt he could not brook, or
looked upon as an advance on his part, which
lie would have dreaded still more.
Nevertheless, TO leave Jones without help,
| if he were really in want, was very hard
Even were every spark oil affection extinct
in the hearts of the two brothers, the honor
of the Bashams would not permit that one
should see the other in poverty. or unable TO
meet his engagements. The heart Is not less
quick fading a pretext for kindness than it is
for anger; aud Tom, while iancyrng he still
preserved all his old rancor against Jones,
passed the night in devisire how he could
manage TO be OF use 10 him.
Jones. on his side, was not less pre-occG-
pied. The few words let fall by the curate,
relative TO his brothers. health, weighed upon
his mind. The more he thought upon Toms
illness.t the more his alarm increased. He
feared il would become dangerous. and was
uneasy az the little care he took OF himseli.--
He knew Tom had always been inprudent,
not only taking no precautions against the
attacks 10 which he was subject, but when
they did come appearing TO look upon them
as a guest whom, though unwecome. il would
be too troublesome TO attempt 10 diSOige.-
Any precautions that he did take were al
WAYS forced upon him by Jones, who was
himself bit Of Il doctor. He was consulted
bv the villagers about their own cOrns, and
their children's whooping coughs, and chill
bIains. and concocted drinks renowned through
the village. He had acquired this medical
knowledge from lis witi;'s brother, Who was a
doctor. aud every year spent few days ut
the farm. Jones saw he could at once, by Il
letter bring him to Setback, where he might,
see his brother. and Judge of the state of his
health. But how would his visit be received
by the larter2 Would he not look upon 1t
as an attempt at recOnciliatioB-as an in
direct advance Jones could not bear the
thought
Thus the night was passed by both broth
ers in uncertainty and doubt.
Meanwhile George and Fanny awoke be-
fore day-break, full OF the ceremony in which
they were TO play SO conspicuous part
Dressed IN their best, they repaired TO the
church with their respective families, who for
this day were TO occupy the seats OF honor
near tile communion table. Jones and Tom
had always carefully avoided each other in
the church. and it was. with no small emo
ton that they found themselves side by side
| in the same pew The faces OF both flushed.
as both insiinctively drew back, and then. as
il actuated by the same feelings, again adj
vanced.
sIie is ILL.," said Jones 10 himself.
"fie is in trouble" thought Tom.
And they both took their allotted seats.
In the mean while, George and Fanny,
vino had seldom met since the quarrel be-
tween the families. were kncelug side oy
side. now and then exchanging few words
and smiles. The Bashams made every ei-
fort not TO look at each other, hat their eyes
found a common object in the two children.
aud sometimes met, rs if by some irresistible
attraction; the young creatures were a kind
of neutral ground. living link OF d chain, in
sensibIy drawing them TO each olhe-. Every
Joyous smile OF George or Fanny WAS like IA
sunbeam playing upon their hear = hair ID,
and melting il away. Vainly dad false shame
and pride attempt TO resist the genial iuhu
ence. Nature was stronger than The strong.
And now each of them stole glance at his
brother.
"What n care worn look he lIas.'' said
Tom TO himself.
How delicate he looSs!" thought Jones
| And rs these Thoughts passed nj the same
instant through their minds, they stole a
glance at each other.
At this moment the curatc began TO deliver
his sermon, which, ccording to the custom of
| the good man, was short; tut before leaving
the pulpit he pointed 10 George and Fanny, us
they stood holdi::g the basket Of loaves.
You are aware" continued the curate
shat one OF my predecessors established, at
Setback. this annual distribution. for which he
left provision in his will. His intention was
no doubt to encourage you to live together 10
harmony, peace, and love; and it is no less
the will OF the God above, who put This care
for you into his heart, and therefore. ms
brethren, when these children 90 round the
church presenting 10 yon their baskets. and
repeating according 10 the direction OF The
tesiator Peace and good Neighhorhood'
therefore il is. would ,xhort each one Of
you TO examine his own heart, and when each
one puts forth his hand 10 take share OF the
common bread, to do it as pledge of mutual
orgiveness.'
With these words the cura;e Quilted the
pulpit, and George and Fanny began the dis
tribution.
After going the rounds to the members of
the chapel. they stopped AT the bench occu-
pied by their parents. and as Trey presented
the baskets, repeated in due course the words
peace and good Neial:borhood
The brothers were evidently confused
They looked up, and Tom saw the turrowed
brow Of Jones. and Jones the palIid cheek of
Tom; both were deeply affected.
"Peace and good ne.0hhorhood" was ut
tered in half whisper, aud their hands met
in the basket.