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

Something has happened tonight that has
given me great pleasure. Geneva has changed,
suddenly, for the better; aud, like her sister Gem
evieve seems anxious to do all she can to make
things more pleasant and coalfortabie.'
'lndeed!' responded Hardamer, his face bright
ening up. Well, Thought little strange of her
to night, when she volunteered to get nv craYas
and seemed SO pleased in handingit to me. But
what can be the cause of it?'
why, so far I can understand If, renIied
Mrs Hardamer, both Geneyra and Gertrude
were SO ill-natured as to hide away and then des-
troy note of invitation for Geneyieye to attend
wedding party at Mrs Webster's But. if SO ham
pened, that Geneveve accidentally saw if before If
was destroyed, and without saying word about
it, prepared herself to co. this afternoon. Cieneyra
said something to her, when Genevieve convicted
her SO unexpectedly of the wrong action and theE,
suppose, talked SO kindly TO her, that Genevra
sottened down, and then resolved to do better /
should think an excellent sign to see her SO soon
trying to act upon her good resoIutions'
Indeed it is, replied her husband, his mind in
state OF pleasing wonder. Well, after all, 1
shall begin TO think that some good can even come
out of trouble. There is no DENYING that Gene
we've has very much changed for the better since
her unhappy marriage, and changed, too. in spite
OF all the neglect and unkindness she has experi-
enced in her own fathers house. And now. to >
find Geneva initiating her good example, is won
dertul indeed!' Mr.. Hardamer's voice slightly
trembled. aa...... ia
There came suddenly into my memory to-
night said Mrs. Hardamer,, in reply, 'whiIe sat
here, these words, Sweet the Uses of ADVERSE
ty.' l never seemed to understand them before.
But now begin to see what they mean. am
sure feel happier tonight. notwithstanding all of
our outward reverses, than ever felt while we
were prosperous. I think we have looked too
much to tho outward things of the world, as de-
sirable, and too little to that state of mind, which,
after all, is to constitute our happiness OF misery:
l mean, to that condition of mind, which makes US
contend with the present. and desrous that all
around should feel like degree of contentment'
Mr.. Hardamer listened with pleasure aad sur
prise to the words of his wife. She had never
been disposed, through her whole life, to give
much attention TO other than mere external things,
and his surprise excited at hearing her make
remark that seemed to him SO sound, and that
involved an idea above what he had thought her
capable OF conceiVing. He knew not, that, so soon
as the mind begins to have affection for good
ness, It's condition is at once made more healthy,
and that it acts with vigor Nor had he any
idea OF spiritual association, whereby, according to
the affection of the mrd for good or for evil an in
dividual may be in association with good or evil
SPIRITS who Illuminate or darken his perceptions.
Mrs. Hardamer, by suffering the good principles
OF her mind to become active, came into such an
association as helped her to true thoughts and
these she brought out into expression, and thus
made them her own.
Your thoughts have been running in the same
channel with mine,' replied her husband Il
think with you that there is great room for inn
provement, and feel strong disposition to enter
upon change of desires and aims at once. Even
for the few minutes that we have been talking,
can perceive new light breaking in upon my
mind, aud it reveals many things that was not
conscious existed there, and which at once ao-
knowledge TO be wrong
AT that moment carriage was heard to drive up
to the door, end, in a minute AFTER Geneyieye en-
tered: 1t about eleven O'Clock when she
came in and she surprised at finding her
father and mother, who usually retired early, up
at so late an hour
Did you come home in that carriage p said her
father, with encouraging smile.
Yes. sir. Mrs. Webster insisted upon send.
ing home.'
That was very kind in her, remarked Mrs.
Hardamer And so l suppose Anne is married!'
she added, without the tone of her voice indicat-
ing she dislike she had SO long entertained.
Yes, mother, she is married. replied Gene
We've, pleased at finding her friend alluded to,
without the usual sneer.
i always thought Anne good girl said Mr..
Hardamer.
Indeed father. she is. cannot tell YOU how
many good lessons she has taught me. Had it
not been for her, know not how should have
borne up under the trials and troubles of the past
year. GenevieVe's voice trembled, and she re-
gained the command of her feelings only by
strong effort.
Mrs. Hardamer, SELF convicted of having wrong
the friendless girl, and of having, ever since, en-
tertained towards her feelings of unkindness, was
good deal moved by Genevieve's words and man
ner After few moments of silence, she said:
There is always danger of our passing a
wrong judgment upon others; and 1 have, be-
ieve been guilty of msjudging Anne Earnest
You can say so TO her, Geneyiere, when you
again see her; and if ev er meet her, will ack-
nowledge it to herself
GeneVieve looked surprised and delighted at this
confession.
Anne has always spoken kindly ofyou, mother -
she said. i never see her that she does not ask
after you; and she expresses for you a degree of
interest that could hardly have expected her to
entertan.'
s She is a good girl, doubt not said Mrs. Har-
damer, 'and know she has obtained good hus-
band. May God bless them = he added, with feel
ing taking up light, and retiring to his cham
ber.
Ga the next morning, while the family were
at the breakfast table, Gertrude said, with sneer,
at the same time ghncing at Genevieve--
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