The Ohio union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1849-1854, 1853-07-06

gentle touch! The woman's repulsive as.
Pect changed into one of kindly welcome,
and she said:
"Yes it is long way to C., I guess
we may find place for him. Have you
had any supper"
| answered in The negative.
The woman without any further remark,
drew a pine table from the wall, placed
upon it some cold meat; fresh bread and
butter, and pitcher Of new milk. While
these preparations were going on had
leisure for more syinute observation.
There was singular Contrast between the
young girl have mentioned. and the other
inmates of the room; and yet could trace
a strong likeness between The maiden and
the woman who | supposed 10 be her
mother, Drowned and hard as were the
features of the latter
Soon after had commenced eating nv
supper, the two children who were play.
ing on the floor commenced quarrelling
with each other.
"John, go off to bed," said the father,
in loud PeremPIo'y voice, speaking TO
one of the children.
But John, though he could not help
hearing, did not choose to obey.
~ don't want 10 co." whined The child.
"Go, | tell you, this minute"
Sill there was not the slightest move
ment 10 obey; and the little fellow looked
the very image of rebellion. At this cri.
sis of the affair, when a storm seemed in.
evilable, the sister, as | supposed her to
be, glided across the room, stopped down,
took the child's hand in hers. No, a.
word was SAID; but the young rebel was
instantly subdued. Rising, he passed out
by her side, and saw no more of him
during The evening
Soon after had finished my supper,
neighbor came in, and ii was not long be.
fore he and the man of the house were in.
volved in warm political discussion, in
which were many more assertions than
reasons. My host was not very clear
headed man; while his antagonist was
wordy and specious. The former, as
might be suspected, very naturally became
excited, and now and then, INDUCED him.
self in rather strong expressions towards
his neiGhbor, who, in turn dealt back wordy
blows that we're quite as heavy as he had
received, and good deal more irritating.
And now marked again the power Of
that maids hand. | did not notice her
movemen, 10 her fathers side. She was
there when | first observed her, with one
hand laid upon his temple, and lightly
smoohed hIs hair with csressiDg motion.
Gradually The high tone of the disputani
ceased, & his words had in them nothing oil
personal rancor. Still the discussion went
on; and noticed that the maden's hand,
which rested on the temple when unim.
passioned words were spoken, resumed its
caressing motion the instant there was the
smallest perceplible tone of anger in the
farmers voice. 1t was beautiful sight;
and could but look on and wonder at The
power of that touch, so light, so unoblru.
slve yet possessing spell over the hearts
of all around her. AS she stood there,
she looked like an angel Of peace, sent 10
sull the turbulent waters of human passion.
| could but think her sadly out OF place,
amid the rough and rude; and yet, who
more than they need the soitening and hu.
manizing influence Of one like the "Ge1,le
Hand!n
Many times more, during that evening
did | observe the magic power of her
hand aud the one gentle, yeI potent as the
other.
On the next morning breakfast being
over, | was preparing 10 lake my departure
when my host informed me If | would
wait half an hour he would give me a ride
in his wagon 10 C., as business reQui
red him 10 60 there. | was very wei
pleased TO accept the invitation. In dut
time the farmers wagon was driven int
the road before the house, and was invilet
10 gel in. | noticed the horse as rougl
looking Canadian pony, with stubborn
endurance. As the farmer took his sea
by my side, the family came 10 the door /,
see us of.
"Dick!" said the farmer, in a perempto
ry voice, giving the rein quick jerk a
he spoke.
Blu, Dick moved not a step.
"Dick! you vagabond! get up Ant
the whip cracked sharply by the pony
ears.
1t availed not, however, his second ap
peal; Dick stood firmly disObedienl. Mex
the whip was brought down upon him
with an impatient hand, but the pony OnI!
reared up little. Fast and sharp wer
the strokes now dealt, 10 The number o
half dozen, The man might as We.
have beaten his wagon, ior all lis end wa
gsine!.
A stout I'D now came ou, into the road
! and catching Dick by the bride, jerkel
him forward, usiES Al the same time, thC
customary !s6Suage on such occasions, bu
Dick mel his new My with iScreased stub
boriness, planting his fore lee' mo'c firm
ly, aud alta sharper angle with The grosGd
The impatient boy now struck the pOny
on the side of the head with his cicicbeC
hand, and jerked cruelty at his bride. II
ayailed nothing, however; Dick was no,
o be wrought upon by any such argu'
ments.
"DOn'l do so, john"
turned my head as the maiden's sweet
voice reached my ear. She was passing
through the gate into The road, and The nexl
moment had taken hold of the lad and
drawn him away from The animal. No
strength was exered in this; she took
hold Of his arm, and he obsyed her wish
readily as if lie had no thought bey ond her