Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-01-21
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/ Larry and Nelly had called aunt Susie
over to~thc corner to name their sppks.
and oil wcrc silent for few mou1Sni61--
The quick bark again came from the dog,
followed by a low pro,rac,sd growl Ed.
ward jumped up to investigate matters,
but before he reached the door il was
opened slowly but firmly, and slall. pale
figure stepped within it. and s,ood-silens-
ly. The sudden paralysis Of surprise
bound every voice. -
A moment more, and with faint des-
peratc cry, Adelaide dropped her bor
from her lap. and sprung ACROSS the room
TO her husband.
As his arm closed around her, and her
head sunk like broken lily on his shoul-
der. farmer Talbot started as If stung by
q hitter memory. His orm was raised,
and lis white locks noa,ed back
-'Faiher !
1t was Susan's voice, choked with az.
ony. as she sprang to catch the hand Of
the old man.
The uplifted hand fell. and all was
hushed for one long moment. ss
Come you rs reformed man Caleb
Reynolds = Farmer Talbots tone was
frm though quiet
I do, by the help Of God, my father
the stranger solemnly answered. a,sssQ
Father Talbot threw glare Of the can
die on his features. Caleb Reynolds nev-
er spoke like that and the old man mod
ulated each word as If to steady his ITEM
bling voice. Have you signed The tenn
perance pledge 2
Il haze signed it. and have kept i for
more than year.
Then my son,'-and the old mans
hand was extended, but his voice was
choked. He bowed himself down and
wept like child.
But the arms hung loosely around the
neck of Caleb Reynolds; the surprise had
been too sudden, and gentle Addie had
tainted. Nor till they had won back the
life tide to her cheek, and seen her again
in the arms Of her husband, turning 10
him that look of SOULFUL earnestness that
her early years had worn--not till then
did the others approach 10 welcome,
with fearful embraces, their long lost
brother.
'And is this our boy, Addie, whom /
never saw 7? murmured Caleb, pressing
his lips 10 the little round forehead Of tho
sleeper. She only replied by her tears.
No question further was asked; but
Caleb soon spoke Of his wanderings.--
Wounded in battle and brought to tho
point of death, he had listened 10 the an.
gel Reflection. But with reflection and
good resolutions came also remorse and
despair. Who should win back to him
the forfeited affections Of his wifei IL
was then that the lesson learned on his
mothers knee came beaming up through
the gloom of years squanderrd in dissipa-
tion. He went to the fountain Of peace
and drank of 'thc living water Having
fixed and finished his term Of probation,
he sought again his home.
i knew said he, you would all be a..
sembled here tonight; and fingered, ,shiv-
ering, long before could man my heart
TO come among you.' gsssSs
Brother, exclaimed more voices thaa
one. IN
i The clock in the corner struck nine--it
was the hour Of prayer. Farmer Talbot
laid his hand on the family bible, and wip.
ed his glasses.
4 Come my children, let US give thanks
to God, for this my son was dead and is
alive again-was lost and is found -
.~-~->~>~~~~~~~~--~ sA ].
During the revolutionary war, when
drafts were made from the militia 10 re.
cruit the army, a captain gave liberty 10
the men drafted from his company 10
, make their objection if they had snY,
against going into service; accordingly
one of them. who had an impeachment IN
his speech, came forward aud made his
bow.
What is your objection = asked the
captain. 5. y Sg
4 ca-ea-a-nt co. answered the man, II
st.st-siutier.'
SHUTTER says the captain. syou dous
60 there to talk, but 70 fight II
.Ah. but they'll put me on gu-guard,
and man may 60 ha-ha-half = mile, 30.
fore can say wh-~h-who goes there
'oh, that's no objection. for they will
put another sentry with you. Hescsn
challenge and yon can fire.. s.vr.
u We'll, b.b-but may be aiken INA
punched through the b,b-back. bslore |
! can CRY for gu qu qunrier.
This last plea prevailed. and lhe CO.
! tain laughing heartily, dismiaed him
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