The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1853-11-10


Mr. Perkins had a neighbor named
Ehrmsn who was from some cause. par
licularly off fnsive to him; and yet Ehrmau
was an uuobtrusive man. and more in
clined to think well than i'll OF olhers.-
Perhaps this was tine very reason why
Perkins did not like him--inr good and
evil are in natural antagonism. II so hap
pened that the pleasantgrounds Of Perkins
and Ehrman lay side by side. This gave
the former occasion for much captious aid
ll.natured observation OF his neighbor
whose doings were the subject Of thought
and comment far beyond anything that
he imagined.
One day, in passing homeward, Per
kins called at neighbor's, and said to
hlm. II believe Ill take that yellow rose
you wished to sell. I've been thinking
Since saw you yesterday, that it will
lust match the one have in the oval grass
plat by the front door, and produce very
fine effect. Don't you think sol Two
dollars is the price you asked"
It's too late now, Mr.. Perki s." re.
turned the neighbor i sold ii TO Mr..
Erhman. this morning.
You did I The countenance OF Per-
kins changed insanity.
Yes; understood you to decline Ia
king it,
You didn't understand any such thing !
Mr.. Perkins was already partially blind
with passion. .-H
Beg your pardon said the neighbor.
with very natural indignation. i did so
understand you. And when Mr. Ehrman
called this morning and said he wou d
like to have it for the rosev he was making
in front Of his house, sold it 10 him with
out thought Of your desiring to possess
| it,
He's making rosey is he? Humph!
that's because talked OF it,.
Il don't know anything about that Mr.
Perkins. Though it's my opinion that
Mr Ehrman never heard Of your inten
! ton
We'll, know tina, he has hesred OF it
He couldn't have helped knowing my
purpos because | spoke OF 1t TO halt d
dozrn people. Aud he knew ! waited
this very rose. But he'll be sorry toT
crossing my path. Now mark my word
for it r. ...
In this temper. Mr., Perkins turned his
steps homeward, MS mind so full of bac
thoughts. that there was not room for
single good on. TO find entrance.
70. Edward SAID Mrs. Perkins, as sht
met i'm at the door. There was smlt
of welcome on her face. and gadnesS IL
her tones. Tor SHE had snmething very
pleasant to Tell her husband But the
moment her eyes rested on his face, ,heI
countrnance tell. and she remained silent
Not word OF greeting passed the lips
Of Mr.. Perkins. nor did single hsrSI
line OF his rigid features relax J0sll'n!
his wife almost rudely. as he passed b,
her. he went through the house INTO tn
garden beyond, with the manner OF on
who had some desperate purpose to &c
complsh, Taking up asPade, he returned
through the house to the ornamental gras
plat in front, where stood large yellow
rose bush, The buds of which were tuI
and almost ready to break int blossom
What is he going to dol Not destroy
in an outbreak OF selfish passion lhl
beautiful flower because nelghbor,whon
he does not ike, has become possessed
one equal in beaulyl No; not so bad a
that. He knows that transPantlng th
other rose. at this particular season, wi
check its growth. II he cant be tn
owner thereof he is resolved that his ros
shall be far more luxurant. and 80 mean
to give il an extra share OF culture. Ill
purpose now. is simply toloosen the cart
about the root, so that sun. air ana de'
NAV penetrate moe freely. This he de
signs doing daily, and. by all huma
means, 10 incite it 10 more vigorou
growth.
what are you going TO do, Papa2-
What are you going to dOl' asks SUI
ny haired child, coming close after he
father, who has failed to give herthe usu'
: kiss on returning home. She is followln
him as much for the desired kiss. as fro'
. feeling of curiosity in his movement
: 4 dear, good child she is. aud loves hi
= = father with all the tenderness Of youn
= and guideless heart.
Papa! papa F-her hand is tugsIng
: his garment what are you going to DO
Go back into the house 7
! How pale and frightened the dear Chi
:. looks No wonder. Was it her fther
;, ;, voice-so full OF cruel anger? Was tn
!, dark, frowDing brow. we're those evil eye
the brow and eyes Of the parent towar'
4 whom her pure heart was gushing ov
:, with lovel Alas bad thoughts are wor
!, :" than lions and tigers. How ruthless
= = they destroy the gentle. loving infeee
= things born of good affections u
y heart Filial tenderness-where isitlio'
i i The lions and tigers have DESTROYED a
!" ~ driven it far away from the bosom 9f y
:, Perkins.
in in Frightened, disappointed. unhaP
a child Slowly she goes back into
,is house, tears falling like rain over ,
cheeks and on her bosom. and her lit
" heart almost bursting whith sobs.
ke And now. under the excitement OF
iy bad feelings. Mr.. Perkins commend
he digging about his valued rose bush
as There His unsteady hands have ma
At. an unskilful stroke, and the largest 9
ed most beautifully headed stem has b'
an parted from the root, and lies ruin, v
- all its wealth OF bursting buds at his To