The southern enterprise. [volume] (Greenville, S.C.) 1854-1870, 1854-12-29

Ellen was strongly inovetl--tlle tears
sprang'to her eyes. But firmly rcpressino
here motion, she ealinlysaid. sYot, have 4
strong arm, and pleasant. home, and many
friends. lie has only mel will mot leave
him" And SO they parted. . 81
Z sSl,e isincapable Of loving. he exclaimed
bitterly to himself as he turned away, sut-
tcrly heartless., esssss t5'a. sfSs. : 4 /; 7
e Heartless! Had lie seen that pale brow.
heard that low wall OF anguisll-1tlie touch-
ing prayer that ascended frou, her lips. to
the Great Father during tho still watches of
that night, would he lave deemed her heart
less'2 I a...A aEAh sfat.g! ~ ,5,.-.
At last, 10y the most rigid economy, FL
len gainedthe summit of her ambition, which
was oplaee her brotherat school ira neigh
boring State. Allowing herself no rest, no
relaxation she surrounded him with, every
comfort her slender means would allow
Denying herself every mental advantage she
afforded him every facility for study, care
fully concealing from him the toll and priva-
tions they cost her. ssr -ss'-. -.
( The departure of her brother left Ellen, as
it were, alone yet she was not alone. He
was still with her, upon whose strong arm
she had ever leaned with the confding trust
of childhood. 8. -.r.,.-- :. = .--..-.
F Three, four five years passed slowly round,
yet still pursued her quiet way. The report
other brothers rapid progress in his studies,
tho early talent he exhibited. filed her proud
heart with joy, aud checred her path of
toll. And tliougl, her pale brow grew still
paler, and her slight form moro sladowy in
its proportions, the same clear, hopeful light
beamed in her eye, the same holy smile play
ell around her lips. Though her wonan's
hand sometimes failed her, her purpose new
er wnvered, her strong heart never f.ltered.
At the close of q long stltgy aay IN Aug
ust, wearicd by the days toll, she seated her
self by the open window, and resting her
head upon her hand, seemed to slumber.
The cool summer breeze came softly in, kiss
ing the pale check and gently lifting the soft
dark hairs from her wan broS. The drums
turned in their ccaseless motions, and the
clash ofiron wheels sounding like the far-off
murmur ofthc sea, rose on every side-yet
still she siumbered on. Kindhearted maid
ems glided around her heavy looms guiding
or checking their rapid motion. The form
Of him whose quick eye nothing escaped
passed her narrow alley--hut she needed
thelnnot. Repassing, struck by her stange
position, and thinking she still slumbered,
he approached her; but the eve so quick TO
perceive his coming, and tile hand SO ready
TO obey his bidding moved not.
Bending his head, he spoke to her, but
she answered not. He laid his hand gently
upon the''bowed head, but it only drooped
yet lower. Surprised, he unclasped the sien-
derfingers from the cold brow-but lie might
not arouse her. She slept quietly and sweet
", THAT sleep that knows no wakening."
Amid the busy sounds Of labor, the wild
clamor of that noisy and dusty room, her
spirit had broken It's earthly fetters and soar
ed mp through the dark wall and rolling
drum, out into Coils pure air and bright
.sunshine--up! up !! on child of earth mp
farther still, through the dark ether blue
the regions of infinite space, to the throne of
the Eternal. s,' ss.-'- ~
We'll and molly had she performed her
vow. = ~,
/. Grave and learned doctors met in solemn
conclaye around her lifeless form, giving it
rs their deliberate opinion, that she died of
disease Of the heart, ofnany years standing.
Sleek, porlly citizens gave lortl, their sol
emn verdict that she "died by the visitation
of Godw Strange words vain mockeryi
This was all that they knew of the young.
loving heart, that had dbecn Slowly breaking
ing IN their midst for five weary years!
twas not till the gentle clods lay thick
Upon her gentle breast that her brother knew
that he was sisterless as well rs Etheress.
And, though, he esorrowedfor her in bitter
hess OF heart, it was not until he arrived at
the age of manhood that he fully realized
the loss lie sustained, that he ;euly appreria-
ted the depth OF that sisterly Devotion that
led her to sacrifice for him not only the
spsing-timc Of her youth. and tho chosen of
the affections, but her very existence.
He became . minister Of the church Of
God, and wasinstrument.l in winning many
soulsto Christ, His was tile resistless pow
er Of learning the wondrous gift Of elo.
quepce. Many lips praised. many hearts
blessed him. But who thought of her whose
tolls and priyations laid the foundation of his
usefulness Who remembered the lowly
maiden who watered with her tears the seed
that brought forth so glorious q harvest Z
But what needest thou Of the praise of
man, OH, glorious seraph! standing among
the wbitcfobed martyrs that surround the
throne Of the aCrucifcd q What carcst
thou for tile voice of earthly ;atlulation q .IIe