The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-01-19

you entertain towards me. I have given you M
cause for them, and you only entertain then
to your own injury
Geneyra thus suddenly and unexpectedly con
vcted of wrong action, was so confounded as tt
be unable to utter word. She hung her head il
silence. For the first time in her life she stood
consciously rebuked before her sister, and so hum
bed that she knew not what TO say. Perceiving
instinctively, her true state of mind, Genevieve
took her hand, and continued, in low, tremulous
tone -
My dear sister, you are not happy; nor can you
tell when you were happy. In vain will you lool
abroad for the dear desire of your heart. 1t can
not thus be found though you search for whole
lifetime. Y our happiness must come from within
Your own heart, GeneVra, must be rightly tuned
or it will never give forth pleasant sound. For q
long, long time, you have INDUCED in selfish de-
sires. Your world has been a little circle, and
yourself the centre. But have you found content
ment! Your trembling hand-that tear on your
cheek, tell me no'
20, sister, am unhappy sobbed out the
poor girl, leaning her head upon the shoulder of
Genevleve, in sudden abandonment of feeling.
said Genevieve, in voice of tender concern,
drawing, at the same time, arm around the
waist of GeneVra 6 If your search after happiness
has not been successful, it is because you have not
discovered its true source. But there is happiness,
and it is for you. if you will only accept of it. Suf-
ter me to direct your mind Alright in this matter
Hitherto, you have cared only to crafty yourself
GU have thought not of others as having claims
upon you. But the attainment of every selfish
desire has only created new desires, too many of
which you have found it impossible TO realize
And thus, every time your wishes have been graft
fed, you have had new causes of discomfort. If
you would be happy, these exclusively selfish de-
sires must be laid aside, and you must begin to
consider others with feelings of kindness. You
must begin to think that as member of society,"
there are duties which you are required to per-
form; and that if you neglect these duties, some
one, many, must suffer. The word duty may
seem to you harsh and repulsive. But the more
you real re, by practice, its true meaning, the
more pleasant will be its sound TO your ear. And
first of all, your duties should commence at home.
Consider, for moment, our father-declnng in
years, ruined in business, and b1rdened with
to tighten his toll Are there no little attentions
which you can render, that will make him feel his
home to be a pleasant place, and cause him to
think of his Genevra with glow of heart felt salts
faction? If nothing more, you can, least, in his
presence, seem to be cheerful, and not by dis
tressed countenance, make him ever feel that his
children are discontinued with the est he can do
for them. Forget yourself in this matter, and
consider him. He has need, your father, of
all your affectionate consideration. And think, if
there is nothing that you can do, to make your
mothers daily laoors less fatiguing. Here are
three of U.s. surely, Ma need not be the SER
want of US all! Rather let US tighten her burdens
by taking them upon ourselves, and making her
feel that have fer her tender, filial regard If
each of US to try her best to make the others
happy, what pleasant family we would make |!
Can you not see, my dear sister, that in SO doing,
you would be fair happier than you have ever
| been p
L do! do responded Genevra, sobbing.
Then resolve, my sister, that you will try to be
more consderate of others; and that, instead Of
caring only for yourself, you will endeapor to add
TO the happiness of those around you. Your re
any that has ever yet filed your heart
%. Genevieve, how much / have wronged you!'
said Genevra, lifting her head. and looking into her
sisters face with an expression of deep penitence.
And yet, you have been SO patient $50 kind
BE not paned, Genevra, on this account. Let
us be hereafter sisters responded Genevieve,
pressing her lips to the burning cheek of the weep
ing girl.
1 shall never be able to lift my head, again.
Q, l have been thoughtless so wicked J. con-
tinued Genevra. How could 1 have been SO
selfish! I never once thought that others requr-
ed performance of my duties How shall ever
atone for my past wrongs!'
Let good resolutions, deeply grounded, take the
place of affecting thoughts. and all will be well,
said Genevieve, encouragingly.
20, shall never be as l have been, again., she
said.
I trust not, Genevra, replied her sister. But
you will have hard battle to fight. Your evils are
not subdued-they have only retired and will
again show themselves, and enter into combat with
the good resolutions formed in your mind. Then
will the time when it will require all your
heart, grown powerful by long indulgence. Butil
you look up to Him for aid whose ear is ever open,
he will help you, and even conquer for you all
your enemies. In your own strength, remember,
my dear sister, that you can do nothiug-trustiug
in the Lord, no evil can subdue YOU
i will make the effort replied Genevra, with a
serious, but calm countenance.
In the strength of our Heavenly Father, you
will come off more than conqueror,' said Gene
We've, tenderly.
That evening" after Genevieve had gone to the
wedding, her father wanted a clean crayat, as he
had society y-meetipg to attend.
Where is Geneveve y he asked, in tone that
| indicated the want of something.
She has gone out, Pa, said Genevra, rising
from her chair, and advancing towards him. Do
you want any thing?'
| sOnly cravat' he REPLIED But never mind