The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1850-06-20

10 YOU not KNOW me innrinurcl the
other. 30, God that it should come t,
thIs-ihat am forgotten by my father"
Edward my son Edward" sahhet
the invalid, "Oh, my injured my nobl,
and iorgi,ing boy
The old mans voice was choked by sobs
as with bis feeble arms he drew his sou
more closely to his bosom. ! turned to
dash away the tears that came unbidden 10
my eyes, dimming their sight; and when
looked again, near Il minute after hehcld
the father aud soE still locked in each 9th
ers arms. As | contemplated that silent
heart felt embrace, felt my eyes I'LL again
with tears, and my bosom to heaye with
sympathy"
"Oh, my son." murmurcd the invalid al
length, what good angel has brought YOU
hitheri am no longer what once was
but an humble, miserable wretch Adyer.
sty has taught me n deep and holy lesson,
aud It is now with pain that ask YOU To
forgive me-
Father father interrupted the young
man. in voice of agony, speak not OF
the past. Let us forgive and forget. Both
of US might have been in fault, but the days
Of our arrangement are past now, and we
are father and son once more
God bless YOU. my child munaured
the old man, God bless you
IL am COME resumed Edward "to
repay the debt of gratitude ! owe YOU.
THE debt Of gratitude
"lcs-ior wha, does not a son owe TO
his especially to such a father as
YOU were ouce to me Ny mother was
taken away when was young, and lletty
but an infant, but YOU filled her place
YOU educated me-you did everything in
your power TO make me happy. Now |
am rome To repay the debt rs freely. !
have dear and happy home in New \ ork,
to which will remove you and lle,ty, as
soon Ms you are able 10 leave your bed.
Till then, | will see that YOU are made
comfortable here. | thank Heaven ior
putting 1t in my heart to come back TO
Boston and searcl. you out 80
The old man stroyo to reply to these
words of kindness, but could not speak Tor
sobbing. He wcpt like child.
Ny situation during tins interview was
painful 1t was u relief 10 hear ,ootsiep,
ascending the stairs, aud TO see little liuuy
enter a moment after.
Seeing two strangers in the room with
her father, she started back surprised. for
she WIS far from recognizing her brother
The cid man saw her, aud called her to his
side
Edward uttered not word, but stood
regarding her in silence.
MY child" said the old man. q do YOU
remember your brother Edward
ooh yes replied the girl quickly 60 re.
member him-he was always So kind to me.
Don't YOU wish dc was here now father So
W, child. he is here exclaimed the
old man. This is your brother Edward Pc
The girl turned, and when she saw her
brother regarding her tcndcry and kindly
open his arms to receive her, she flew to his
bosom and flung her arms wildly about his
neck
N this moment my friend, the physician
IletN had gone for, having followed her
almost Immediately, rang at The door, and
fastened to conduct him up stairs,
He gave the sick man encouragement of
ailording him immediate rclict, aud having
prepared some medicine for bis use, took
his departure,
Thinking it best TO leave the now united
family alone, shortly after arose to depart.
The old man and hi, son thanked me
warmly for the interest had taken in their
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