Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-01-18

ne attacks 10 which he was subject. but. " hen
| 'hey an cone, appealing 10 look upon item
rs guest whom, Ihou2l unwelcome it vonld
be too troublesome 10 attempt to dill dee.
any precautions that he did take were ALWAYS
iorced upon hmI by Jones, who was himself
nit OF doctor. He was consulted by The
Vi"'gers about their own COINS, ard their hill
u.eh "ho4plng coughs and chiIbla,.s, and
0ocit" u'inRs renowned through the vi
,"ge' ne had acquired this medi al H. ow
!edge from h S wife's brother WHO was = doc
tor and every year spenta few daysat tho
farm. Jones saw he could at once hy let
Ter, bring him TO Setback, where he might see
ms irotfe r and judge OF the state of his health.
| nut now would his visit be received nv the
AFTER Would he not look upon ii as an at
eh'Pi al reconcliation-as an indirect adj
'agce? Jones could not bear the thought.
mus ne night was passed by both brothers
IN uncertainty and doubt.
Meanwhile. George and Fanny awake be.
lore day break, full of the ceremony in which
hey were to play so conspicuous part.
dressed IN their best, they repaired 10 the
church with their respective families. who for
'hs DAY were to occupy the seats of honor
near TIE communion liable. Jones and Tom
had always carefully avoided each other in
me chufch aud it was with no small emnon
tiiat they found themselves side by side in the
anne pew. The faces Of both flushed. az
both at hrst inslinctvely drew back, and ,her q
as II aciualed by the same feelings, again adj =
vanced.
lie is ILL said Jones TO himself
lie is in trouble,' thought Tom.
And Ihev boll took their allotted seats.
In the meantime, George and Fanny, who
had seldom met since the quarrel between The
| laIhlileS, were kneelng side by side, row and
l'ien exchanging few words and smiles,
| Inc Bashams made every effort not 10 look
at each other but their eyes found common
| OBJECT IN the two children, and sometimes met
as If by some irresistible attraction; the
young creatures were kind Of neutral ground,
a living link Of chain, inspnsibly drawing
them to each other. Every Joyous smile OF
George or Fanny was like sunbeam playing
upon their hearts hatred and melting il away.
Vanity did false shame and pride attempt 10
resist the GENIAL influence. Nature was
| -tionger than the strong.
| Aud now each of them stole glance at his
brother.
what eare-woTn look he has said Tom
to himself.
li4W delicate be Look y, = lbopGhf Jones',
instant through their minds, They stole glance
at each olher.
at this moment the curate began to deliver
| his sermon, which according 10 the custom OF,
be good man was short; but before leaving
he pulpit, he pointed to George ard Fanny,
lis they stond holding The baskets OF leaves.
You are aware continued the cprate
that one OF my predecessors established, al
Setback, this annual distribution. for which he
/ # IA provisions il his will. His intention WIS
no doubt, TO Encourage you TO live together IN
| harmony, peace, and love and it is no less
the will of the God OF love. who put this care
TO, you into his heart and therefore, my hreth
ren, when these children 90 round the church
and present 10 you their baskets, repeating,
according 10 the direction Of the testator,
'Peace and good Nrighborhood.' therefore It
is would exhort each one OF you TO examine
MS own heart, and when each one puts forth
his hand 10 take his share Of the common
bread, do SO as pledge OF mutual forgive
ues-.'
With these words the curate Quilted the
pulpit aud George aud Fanny began the dis
trbntion.
/ Alter going the rounds to the members Of
the rhapter, they stopped at the bench occu
| pied by teir parents, and, as they presented
the baskets repeated in due course tie words
Peace aud good Neighhorhood.'
The brothers were evidently confused
brow ofJones, and Jones the pallid cheeks of
| Tom both were deeply affected.
| 'Peace and good Neighborood,' was NJ
tered in Il bali whisper, aud their hands met
| il The basket.
Aud now, the ceremony over, the two iami-
| lies left The church; the brothers walked out
together, though no word was exchanged till
they reached the chnrchyard
I! 'Melhnks we have both just made prom
Use to God said Tom, but without raising his
eyes. And for my part, desire no better
than to keep IL
tYou canuoi desire it more than do said
Jones; and If you do wish il, you will prove
it by letting the children dine together II, my
house next Sunday
with all my heart said Tom.
| sand what is to prevent your coming with
them, Tom; il can DO you no harm, and may
do you some good, as by that time my broth.
er in-Iaw the doctor will be with us
i have no objection, Jones, ON condition
| that you find use for The hundred guineas just
| left me us legacy, aud which an, quite at
a loss TO rut out to advantage
AT these words Jones quickly raised his
t,ead;- and his eyes encountered the gaze OF
his brother.
'Ah, the curate told you was in want Of
money! exclaimed he.
'And told you was in want Of a doctorp
replied Tom.
An exclamation Of gratfed surprise burst
from the lips Of both, as they rushed into each
others arms.
Peace aud good Neighborhood,' murmur-
ed voice at their side; il was the cUrats and
| shaking hands with them both, he said, 'arel