Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-14

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pause in the conversation, and glancing m Cnrt--
what do you think of Addie, to day = ''''''el,
William stole glance around Much asn,
is she not, poor thing ? us'a
See how she sits there with her fingers n,
ing through Bobbys curls, and her eyes fixed on 'o
cancy. VI Va
This was her wedding night, ven know
& tell you, Willie, that Addie loves Ro,...,,
with all her whole heat yet, as truly as she o,o.
on that evening. She had never spoken his nay w
even to me, since the day her father forbade il er
to be mentioned in his presence but there is son
thing terrible in this statue-lile grief of hers,
| sharp, quick bark under the window arro.,,
their attention. eS''l
Be quiet, Growler, old fellow, what ara
about !" shouted William, and the dog was still !~
Dear silent Adelaide now brought around the F.,
of nuts and apples, and every one tried to make L.
smile as he took share, but her smile was as ta-
as moonlight on icy lake.
Harry and Nelly had called aunt Susie over to fl
corner to name eirappes, and all were quite sen
for a few moments
The quick bark came again from the dog. olo,
ed by low, protracted groan. Edward jumped n,
to investigate matters, but before he reached Il
door 1t was opened, slowly but, firmly and a tail
pale figure stepped within it, and stood, silently
he udden paraly of surprise bound every yoico
moment more, and with faint, desperate cry
Adelaide dropped her boy from her lap, and snrai,
across the room TO, her husband
As his arms closed around her, and her head sanl
like lilly on his shoulder, farmer Talbot started al
if stung by bitter memory. Ifs armed raised and
his white locks foated back
Father =
1t was susan's voice checked with burning 49,
ony as she sprang to catch the hand of the ola
man.
The uplilted hand fell, and all was husbed for m,
long moment.
Come you as reformed man, Caleb Rev.
nods ? and farmer Talbot's voice was firm, tbon9b
quiet
do, by the help of God, my father the stran.
ger sOlemnly answered
Farmer Talbot threw the glare of the candle On hs
features. ''''
Caleb Reynolds never spoke like that. and the old
man modulated each word, as if 10 steady his trem-
bling voice.
And have you signed the temperance pledge ,
hare signed it, and have kept it for year
Then, my son, the old mans hand was exten,
ded, but his voice was choked. lie bowed himself
down and wept like child.
But the arms hung loosely around Caleb REYNOLDS
neck the surprise had been too sudden. and gentle
Addie had tainted. Not till they had won back the
hie-tidc to her cheek, and seen her again in the
arms of her husband, turning to him that look Of
SOULFUL earnestness that her early wears had
worn-not till then-dd the others APPROACH 10
welcome with fearful embraces their long lost broth
ers.
And is this our boy, Addie, whom never saw ,
murmured Caleb pressing his lips to the little round
forehead OF the sleeper. She only replied by her
tears.
No question further was asked but Caleb soon
spoke OF his wanderngs Wounded in battle. and
brought TO the point of DEATH he had listened to the
angel Reflection. But with reflection and good res
olutlons came also remorse and despair. Who
would win back to him the forfeited affections Of
his deserted wife 1t was then that the lessen
learned on his mothers knee came beaming IN
through the gloom of years squandered in dissipa.
ton
He went to the fountain OF peace and drank Of
lne hSlng waters. Having fixed and finished bis
Term OF probation, he sought again his home.
knew said he, you would be assembled here
night; and fingered, shiyering, long before
could man my heart to come in among YOU
brother,' exclaimed more voices than one
b., he clock in the corner struck nine-it WIS tho
nouT of prayer Farmer Talbot laid his hand on ,bs
family Bible, and wiped his glasses.
Come, my children, let me give thanks to Tho
angels Tonight for this my son was dead and sn;ye
agaln-was lost, and is found. '''''''