Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-07-18

lamp, instead of dispeIiDg the darkness, made
the gloom more ghastly.. The furniture of I
the room was mostly indistinct, but the bed
upon which, laid the fevered form, was more
clearly seen. The lamp seemed to have ex-,
hausted its rays on the features Of the pale,
fair watcher, which, thopgh. clopded by in
tense suffering, bore the stamp Of an indehble,
though delicate beauty, which sadness and
woe could not efface.
The creaking Of the door caused her to
start wildly. Astonishment thrilled thro sev-
cry vein. -,
Her little Adelia, whom she had left, as
she thought, By the side, Of her brother, now
in company with stranger at this late hour
ofthe night, while the snowy garments quick
" informed the eye Of the mother that her
little daughter must have been a wanderer
in the storm. No wonder that she was
speech wonder that she sank almost
helpless into the open arms of the chair beside
her. : ta u - - ~ Es-s s's-.7~' 4
lady, have not come as a curious ifitru-
der at this hate hour. T have come where
sorrow Is, TO synpathize.s If want exiists-to7
relieve Il. ammo stranger to danger, hard
ship and suffering. Thanks to this noble
hearted little girl, Ihave been directed, where
!. trust, I can do good. From her learned
I that your husband hes been asoldier. i, too
am a soldier, and as such there is asdebt of
sympathy existing between therefore,
madam, let not false .defeaey withhold from
me your -confdence-for by the Eternal as |
am man, and soldier, I VIII respect and
Heaven. I thank thee. Words cannot
express, sif, the gratitude ! owe A5u.. The
e eInaciated form Of my husband Is now repo-
e sing in slunnberA the FIRST he has enjoyed foi
n many nights. The hand of Providence has
I ordered this sleep visits my husband. Ther
e you are seitprovidentially to our poor home
g but, SIR, 4 hope you do not think me sounnat
Is ural parent as to have sent this poor chill
J TO seek charity ~ ..-e s;ssas - y
a 4 No, lady; this little heroine has exoneFa
:, ted YOU fully from that, while in the recita
e of her ingenious tale, / discovered truthanV
affection worthy of a more advanced age.-r
b But your husband---has he had. a prope
Is medical attendance = 4-s -s,.z usz sa..75ss
n ALAS, sir, i fear not. 9You have desiIfl
le1 me to speak plainly with yoa; 1 viii do 81
is1 As long as money was forthcoming in ad
/. vance, the attepdaneewas regular; Rhen,tha
g was exhausted it totally ceased. ssa
The narrow minded villain. Lweuld hk
to. make an example of him. But anger mui
- not interfere with the business in hand. /.
Us physician must beproeured II will now leaS
you for that purpose, and will also send 70
IS some few necessary articles you may requir
Nay, lady, do not blush poverty Is no Grim
re 1 see you have pride. / ike It, but .prid
must not interfere in this instance. For yoi
lot husbands, your childrens sake, allow me
act as I think proper ="
tie 'Oh, thanks, sir; suck frankness and dis
he terested kindness, although from a strange
he ] cannot refuse for the sake Of those dear
ust me. | win trust implicitly in you, and nj
to heaven reward Jour beneyolence.
md You will not repent-9it, ]. assure you.
ing will now take my leave of you for the nigl
'od A physician shall be with. you in an hour.
eet Iwish to see.and speak with your h;ebalp
uld FOR that purpose viii call early on tom
axe rev. My name is ------. Butt mattersn
mes Adieu till tomorrow ss--tsess -
cad He then abruptly left the room. :
ing -Rezine,' mnrmured a-faint voice. - :
use, She flew to the bedside and bent.o'er
ing: husband until the beautiful dark, but now i
but cared for curls fell upon his pale face. d
ems Robert Lam with yeal.s {. a. as,as,.r sss5.
.Rozine. have slaHbered and feel refre
told ed the fever. does not burn within me
IN it be that the crisis is past, and it has left
must Heaven grant that it is 50, for your sake I
rom our childrens, for you have, suffered much.
arge Robert, I trust the crisis IS past, but
'und not speak of our suffering, for heaven
7 kindly aided lis. Let sweet hope amin
ouid you, and think of nothing but recovery
e 50 sDidI dream, Rome, or was ii really
| have an indistinct recollection Of heariH
we mother voice beside your own. Has any
viii taken sufficient interestin us to visit cur
hem. home2 -. 81 ,-.assAes ~ ..
4 Yes: a kind hearted Stranger ss.-,
His nameg a-s sts4l ~ ~ He-
!, 1 know not.i .s,sosss ,.s. .s-s -
pa why, Rozihe, this is singular. A stran
other What directed him hither, and why sh
he take interest in us z. ..--.-
old; Nay, Robert must not allow you to
! his tonight, for you are. very weak. .Nei
viii say much, lest it should fatigue 20
T, for Be patient until Tomorrow the stranger
Gen then call, and We shall Know all. Rem
4 Der, Pam your nurse, and as such, mus
nd he obeyed' '''7s.7 oiss - - e
suffer 3 s1Yell, Rozine, as you please. Twill
indian lent, since You desire it. You have be
Ily to dear, kind nurse But you need drest, fel
is too have long been a-wateher. Thank he
} the l think | shall not be obliged.t to call on
nence tonight; let US then once more rest sw
rant together zss-sa zs.,ass-,s
then =. = i,+--sis.$ = -, = 81. =
w bis - In the morning, true to his appointl
itrides the stranger came. They had already
re he peTienced his bounty. A physician ha'
h,k .od tbor, d,y;,,o n. tho y,irhfA xrho yro11n5