Southern standard., 1851-03-22
{ From tie Rose Of Sharan)
\ GOOD TEMPERANCE STORY.
THE GOOD RESOLUTION.
By MISS S. c. EDGARToS.

small.
moss grown edifce, dwelt Job Woodell. and his
daughter May. Job had been fisherman in bis
oetter days, but sad to tell, had been drawn away
from ms honest occupation by the seductive charms
ot the village inn. There he might be found from
early morn till midnight, scarce turning his stems
nomeward to the frugal meals prepared by his pa.
uent child, and leaving with her the whole care
ana Toll OF providing for their family necessities
Happy was it for May, poor girl that her heart
was DIS oraFe ana hopeful, as it was patient and
ao'ihS' whoever passed her door on a bright
spring morning, might hear her voice. siooino
songs as sweet and merry as though she had not y
care OF sorrow III the world. And that little ouaint
Oiu cottage who would have deemed it the home
an nEeterate tppler, with its neatly swept grass
"iu' us eec ef fragrant carnations, its honey
Suckies, azallas, and moss-roses
JOB loved his daughter May-was proud of her
and, save his great neglect, always treated her
with kindness. In his worst STAGES of inebriation
ne exhibited no phasesef cruelty; he was only ex-
1eSsVeiy and shamelssly silly, and disposed to
ld'iSh on May world of foolish and fondling ca
IeSses. = May, IN turn, was always gentle and pa
uent with her father, never reproaching him for
MS vile habits, but often tenderly entreatine him
70 stay and assist her about her garden or to spend
the long winter evenings with her. instead of bur
rymS away to the Admiral"
One very beautiful spring morning. Job stuck
his old hat Jauntily on one side his head and stood
crowdlng the tobacco into his pipe, ever and anon
caSung wIsttul look toward MAY who was busi-
ly Wlpmg the breakfast plates
:. Can do anything for you father ?" said she.
looking up with pleasant and encouraging smile.
An You re good girl, May, blessed girl
L hate 10 trouble you-but just now I'm all out of
chan8e-and curse on these times | saw when
ah honest man can't get trusted for a shilling to
save you from want
,..., Dear father, would willingly give you what
lltle money have, but if l do we shall be forced
to go without dinner and supper, fear''
Are we really grown SO poor as that All. /;
well these are melancholy times for us Door fish
ers s.. IN not take your money, May; can win I
shining rom Ned Watkins, any day at nine-pns, t
anu that VIII be easier than to rob you !
-, On, papa if you will not go to the Admiral f
Go-day' Dut VIII help me to plan out my little gar
oen and transplant those fine strawberry vines that
yields us 50 many dollars every year.Ob, dear !
papa, cannot tell how happy you will make me, S
how very gratefully l shall remember the kind t.
ness" 4-1-U O
.' Little need my assistance" answered job b
with good natured laugh, and sly wink, that e
sent the bright blood gushing all over MAYS dim n
Piled cheeks. Younger and steadier hands are d
all al your service, and an old man like me would h
be in the way W
Oh no no, papa p exclaimed Nav, earnest eC
~ dropping her work, and claspng her arm in 81
ms at the same time lifting up her beamng tear eI
ful eyes most lmploringly. NJ
Job was touched. Tears were unwanted visit tn
ers To those Joyous and radiant eyes; So at least
thought he, who few indeed of the mapy that M
were shed for him. W
ou are good girl May, said he pattinp her sh
lead, and kissing her white forehead with paren r.
al dehcacy; ''you are good girl and | wish | on
we're more worthy father. But let me 90 now. th
rear ana VIII be soon back again to help you'' ur
With this promise he tore himself away. co
May had been too long accustomed to have her
nreates dlsregarded to shed many tears for her ho
resent disappointment; so having completed her hi
ouSehold arrangements, she tied on her little cot TIL
age straW-ltS blue ribbon somewhat faded. it is ch
rue Dut thereby better suitng the exquisite deli ste
acy OF her comPexlon-and proceeded to the gar hiI
tn. There was freshness and exhilaration in H(
le sou spring ar, that soon removed from her frs
cart and face all traces of unhappiness and If Sh
er cheek had previously been shade too male yo
us defect was remedied the instant the sound Of to
buoyant and hasty footstep fell upon her listen his
g orr
The person who approached the son of Mav's on(
7arest neI9hbor widow Lowell. He was fine
okmg fellow, with complexion of the clearest IN
hite eyes of the darkest bJuo ond ~; IL lit
ould rival the gloss and blackness of ga ravens ono
ng." He had basket on his arm full of vonno, tar
ants. OF
. on were wishing for some of those gorgeous sea
nses, May. See, have been fortunate enouoh eau
procure YOU some - she
&c You are nv good peni Harry hove h.. whi
wish and 10 the prize is at hand tbanL Won knC
thousand times
The young friends busted themselves in plant In a
the roots, for some time, in silence tTbey goir
re lovers, though not acknowledged ones The Its I
lfessien had been long TREMBLING ON Harr1,S thin
5, (sllly fellow did he not know his ewes had part
eady told 1t over and over again y but there SO Il
$ something in Mays manner which restrained love
embarrassed him. This morning, however. the
had sought her with the determination to ayow o
love. tabl,
'or nothing was Harry Lowell more remarkable ed h
n for his readiness and eloquence of speech goin
vas astonishing what could keep him so silent ON kins
occasion. Root after root was fixed in the wont
und, and still his tonge faltered in its instruct
duty 'This is place. thought he with M
sun glarlng down upon u.s. and in open view of distr
the village" He rose from the garden path ther
lifting his new palm-eaf hat-May's hand had treat
ded 1t for him-brushed back from his fore 7 ba
"IGn LI was very "nte ana handsome one, spare
[I9' Vi DlaoA glossy cuIls. 10
You are weary, May said he, .sand the sun hum
eally oppressive. l have my thoughts on a vonr
$ OF your nice root beer. Together with the So 10
lie of the porch, it will be very refreshing. of hi
lay laughed, and led the way to the house child
beer was brought drank and praised the est re
ses removed, and May, with her bonnet off. her C
her soft, brown hair parted smoothly from her He
v, had seated herself on the threshold of the Immt
Harry chose situation the door step assau
they were quite sheltered from the SUM- and ded Il
q +1a, Al