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rbid. And yet such man is capable Of being

mcstlc virtue, a mocel 10 al husbands ana all
fathers
How does II happes, then, that in the vicinity
Of such examples OF Hussulman morality you
may see a healthy and vigorous man of forty
married from his youth to q weak, sicsly valetu-
dinarisn, who has never made him a father, nor
ever will, who requires constant and asslduous
cares, and offers IN exchange hut a sOrrOwful
and unpleasant companion How is II tia; The
husband does not send this burden to the -
gentleman without a name, instead of bearing II (!
But mistake He does no, bearIt. II he feitit as
burden, he would lay il ASIDE. But what duty
hnders him VIVA, fear Of the worlds Judgment
! asked the question, How does it happen that
YOU, a Mussulman, with your ideas upon mar
rage, with your ardent desire for children, have
not long since chosen hea thier and more agree
able wife ?" Il love this one continued he,
land have loved her from ny first youth. She
has made me as happy as she could would 1t be
ust and fair 10 ASA more Of her Certainly I
could get another wife, and be a father, which
would be great happiness for me but IN look
ing for better might find still worse. And, be-
sices. | should have given this one greater pang
than all her maadies. She would weep and be
unhappy Betterso, better SO. am cOntented,' =
concluded he cheerfally.
And was contented too, because | was
sick Of the high-life way OF considering the
matter l turned to the wife, and could not
help telling her, "You ought to love your
husband dearly. and to feel grateful to him
for his fidelity" "Asd so | DO, was her
verbal answer, while her looks said much more.
Yes, she ought to feel proud and grateful, much
more than any civilized woman 20 her civilized
mate for the same consideration. For the Turk
lsh husband IS perfectly free from religious re-
straint, and free from the restraint Of public
opinion, and if he allows the tears Of his wife to
fetter him, those tears draw their power nowhere
but from themselves.
shall never forget an old couple who came
one morning to consult me about the blindness
Of its weaker member. The husband, fine old
man Of the pure race, wore the ancient Aslatlc
garb, the flowing garments, the flowing beard
the wide white turban, and although his eyes
were black and brilliant and his person erect and
vet vigorous, he led after him shabby donkey,
which was ilAhti ny AAt AANdAAis lN ptA slNF
was not only blind, but she was cripple mad
lost the human shape, did not speak but nut
tered unintelligiby, growled, grumbled and SUI
fered. When she was taken from the saddle. her
husband had to carry her till he seated her upon
the ground, then arranged her dress, told her
something to comfort her, and then turned TO me,
who had stood q silent spectator Of this "What
I l. q -.eI
lie requested that | would call the sun to rise
again before her eyes, which was impossible TO
me- the old lady being afflicted with the cataract
Do you come from afar | asked. Three
days Journey" was the answer. "Wel, said J.
"you do Mt lack courage; 60 on still further to a
town where there is surgeon, and dare say
he viii undertake the cure" Well, if / can
persuade her to come, will 90" "Are you not
the master | inquired. The master, yes
dare cay / could be, but who can be SO rude
to make her DO a thing she dsikes she is SO
unhappy And he wiped away true tear
: Is il a long time since such a misfortune beieil
her ?" inquired. "Ten years" "And are you
alone to take care of her Have you no chill
drenl p" ave have several, but they are all
married, havefamilies and houses OF their own
so that we arc alone; but never mind, we are
contented with each other, though alone, can
nurse her" And he nursed her indeed, and not
an amabe invalid was she to be nursed-eyer
ever upbralding, ever wearing
but he did not seem to be sensible Of it, When
dinner was served, he never tasted food till she
had done, putting the spoon and the glass to her
mouth, answering her inquiries, and soothing her
RULED temper Once she seemed to grow quite
she gIumbled more than usual, shook
her shoulders, tried to turn her back 10 him and
was very angry. But he went on caressng
her and entresting her to refrain till they should
be alone and then ne begged of me to excuse
her On account other terrible sufferings. Whether
il was the a'lusion to her sufienngs that moved
her. know not but she relenied, asked pardon
and shed tears He put his hand upon her lips
to stop her apologies, and prohted by the mo
mentary Il Of submission to make her depart
He thanked me for NY sincerity, for the good
advice had given him, and went away. lslH
them ascend one of the mountains which closes
my valley from the eastern world, cheerfuly
dragging bis craft after him, stopping from time
time, as # 10 rest, but IN truth 10 address some
words to Ills old companion. God bless you
ieIvently said my heart " Turk as you are, saw
Ak as YOU must still remain, Ignorant as yol
are doomed to be God bless you, and may many
more Of my sisierhood find such a husband a.
you" And God had blessed him to a certainty,
since the best feelings H. the human heart were
ms. CHRISTINE TEIyULzIo ~ BELGIoloso.
Aid 10 Hungary.
The meeting On the liIh inst. at Tren-
ton, y. j.. has produced powerful effect, and the
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