Plymouth banner. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-08

shuddered, but commanding herself. be
slowed them in a calm, clear voice. Wht
can tell the thoughts and feelings of tha
young girl as she pronounced the desired
words? Who could read the anguish o.
that young spirit?
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton accorded Joy
full consent 20 the union Of Charles Cleve
land with their gentle Amy, and early
day was named for their nuptiulS. Kate
assisted her sister in her preparations
with a cheerful countenance but break
ing heart. She stood by her side and
heard the words spoken which bound hel
indissolubly TO the only man she had er-
er loved. She now offered her congratu-
lations in calm voice, but her cheek
was white as the shrouded dead. Many
remarked on its paleuess, but attributed
the separation from her dearly loved sis
ter, who would leave the next morning
with her happy bride groom on bridal
tour. They had urged Kate to accompa-
ny them, but she refused on the plea of
not leaving her parents alone.
A few weeks after Amy's departure.
Mrs. Hamilton was attacked with yio-
lent fever; which in a few days prostrat
ed all her strength. Kate watched day
and night by her mothers bedside and
seemed unconscious Of the sense of ia
tigue, and when urged to take some rest.
would reply with cheerful smile. Il am
not weary" But in vain all the care and
attention Of those fond watchers who
ever fingered around the couch of the
sufferer. The dread fiat had gone forth.
and she must die. Mrs. Hamilton was a
Christian, and she was willing TO obey
her Masters call. When she felt that
her minutes were numbered, she called her
husband and child to her. and thanked
them warmly Cor all their love and ten
derness. She told them Of her hope of
Heaven. her bright assurance Of being re-
ceived thus through the blood of her cru
Gifted Saviour. She left many tender re-
membranes for Charles and Amy. and
then clasping her hands together she mur-
INJURED. Amy. my child. would that l
could see you once again, but the will of
God be DONE" and then turning her dying
eyes on the loved ones around her. while
bright smile illuminated her pale fea-
lures. she said softly. husband. child.
Gods blessings rest" The gentle sPir-
it went up with that last half uttered
sentence, and the wife and mother was
on the bosom of her Saviour.
And then Kate cast herself on the body
of her mother. 'Oh, mother! mother
take me with you, have nothing to live
for" she cried wildly. life has no charms
for your child-alone | must struggle
on through life. oh. God! oh. God! let
me die!" was once again the frantic ap-
peal Of the young girl.
MIR. Hamilton raised his child in his
arms and said softly: Kate. my child.
is it right thus TO rebel at the DEGREES OF
God? I am old and desolate-;he loved
compa MON of my youth. my wife. is gone.
and yet murmer not. You are young
life is yet bright before you-is 1t right
then to act thus?'
Hopes" she said. wildly, passionate
ly, Il have no hopes in life--ail are dead.
dead! The fros,s of time do no; rest on
my hair, but the storms have beaten up
On my heart. and left traces there that
can never be obliterated. Yes. oh God!
take me early"
my child. would you leave me alons?'
was the solemn. reproachful question.
Father, dear father. forgive me, said
his rep+ntant child. Here. in the presence
of my dead mother. vow never to leave
you--promise to live only for you and
heaven. Even as Ruth clave to Naomi.
will cleave 10 thee" The head droop-
ed upon the bosom of her only parent, and
tears. bitter. scalding tears. coursed each
other down her pale cheeks. but they re-
lieved her bursting heart--for they were
the first she had shed for many days.
They laid Mrs. Hamilton in the grave
--"dust to DUST" and slowly wended
their way to the now desolate home.
The mourners shiversd as they entered
it was SO cold there--so cold and damp.
and dark. as if the shadow of the death
that had so lately entered there. still lin
gered around.
Amy returned too late to see that low
ed form again on earth. but her bitter
tears were shed on the bosom OF her be-
loved husband. After few weeks spent
in her childhood S home, she accompanied
her husband to the beautiful home he had
fitted up for his fair young bride.
But Kate remained with her father
faithfully did she fulfil her promise made
in the presence Of the dead--her earthly
hopes were all blighted and withered. but
'she had laid up for herself treasure in
heaven" Sometimes her thoughts would
turn with sadness and regret to the past
that she hac misspent-the hearts she
had crushed. and ask herself if those days
of idol pleasure would compensate her for
the life Of utter lonliness that she would
be compelled to endure. (if her life was
spared) after her fathers passed away.
Then would echo answer no. Al such
times she would bow her head on her