Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-04-29

and he knew that he himself was unhappy
also. In iormer years he had loved his
brother; and he knew that he had been
faithfully loved in return. The trouble
which had so unfortunately separated them
had been trivial in its beginning, Sut Low
ell's sternness of will and Johns hastiness
OF temper had kept the fire on the increase.
The first Iault had belonged TO the younger
brother, but word Of explanation at the
time might have healed il without trouble;
now, however, the affair had become deep
and dangerous, and there was but one way
for remedy. The way the aged mother
would point out ~
"Lowell, continued Mrs. Stearns, speak
ing in trembling tone, 81 can spend but
a few short days longer on Garth. l feel
that The sands in my glass have almost run
out, but before depart, hope may meet
my two boys together in love--I hope ]
may see them once more bound together
in the sweet bonds of friendship. When
you were babes, nursed you and cared
for you, and tried to do mothers duty.
tried TO make you both fit for the great
world. As you grew older, l promised
myself full share OF happiness in your
companionship, and naught has come TO
dun the Joy OF my widowed heart till this
sad cloud lowered upon me. love my
chiidren-I love them both alike-and yet
they love not each other. Lowell, my
son one thing weighs heavy upon me-
Should this thing last till am dead, then
how will you and John meet by the side of
my corpse ? How will you ieel when you
come To-"
"Hush, my MOTHER" uttered the stout
man, trembling like reed. "Say no more
now. This evening will speak TO you
my mind"
John Stearns sa; in his easy chair in his
own cozy parlor, and about him were his
wife and children. Everything that money
could procure towards real comfort was
his, but yet he was not happy. Amid all
his comforts there was one dark cloud TO
trouble him. The spot where for long
years he had Eurtured brothers. love was
now vacant. No, not vacant, for it was
filled with bitterness. He knew tha! he
was in the fault, but he tried 10 excuse
himself by thinking that his brother hated
him. This, however, did not ease his con-
science, for he knew that he was lying to
himself.
} While. he sat thus, he heard rap at the
front door, aud in few moments one OF
the children told him that Uncle Lowell
wanted 10 see him. ,..r....
"Tell him TO come in" said John and
after this he made a motion for his wife
and children 10 leave the room. 81 shant
bulge an incb," he muttered to himself
II he thinks to Tighten me, he'll find his
mistake"
Before he could say more, his brother
entered the room.
"Goo6 evening, john" said Lowell, at
the same time laying his hat upon the table.
John Stearns was taken aback by this
address and he could hardly believe his
ears; but he responded hesiatingly to his
salutation. For an instant he looked up
! into his brothers face, and during that in
slant there flashed across his mind wish
that he had never offended.
"John," continued Lowell, still standing,
''you well know what has passed between
us TO make US both uohappy."
> ayes know" answered John, hardly
knowing what tone to assume.
, "Well, my brother," continued Lowell,
while tear glistened in his eye, and at
!, the same time extending his hand, 81 have
come TO bury the evil that has risen up
between us. If you have wronged me,
y freely forgive you and il have been harsh
and unbrotherly towards you, l ask that
you will forget it. Come let US be friends
u once more"
Like an electric shock came this speech
upon the ears OF John Stearns. A momen,
he stood half bewildered, and then the
tears broke forth from his eyes. He reach
ed forth his hand, but his words were bro
ken and indis,inct. He had not expected
this from his stern brother, but il came like
4 a heaven-sent beam Of light to his soul, and
in moment more the brothers We're folded
in a warm embrace. When they wer,
aroused it was by feeling trembling hanc
!, laid upon their heards, and when they
: looked up they found their aged mother
. Standing by them.
. "Bless you, my children, bless you,
y murmured the white haired parent, as sh'
:, :, raised her hands towards Heaven, sand o
pray God, that you may never be unhap
= Py more"
. John Stearns knew that his mother ha'
D been the angel who bad touched the hear
Of his brother, aud il did not alter his Tor
giyeness.
"Oh," he murmured, al have been yer,
J wrong, have abused you my brolher-bu
II you can forgive me, will Try 10 max
|. il all up.
"YouT love will repay il all, John. lie
me have your love, aRd will Try never Il
lose il more"
: snow | am truly happy" said the age
y mother, as she gazrd with pride upon be
. sons. SNOW | eaa die Ia peace, o, IA
- boys Il you would have your children sur
!" Of happiness ia after liis, teach them TIA
FoRGlVENEss will heal social wounds wh,e
y = can be healed 10 no other way, Many
:. hsaH has been b'oksa irom tbs simpl
!, want oi that lalismanie power.
"a Both lhsss brolhsFs tried 10 blss ,hrl
!, InolhsF iog the hsallhial lsssoa shs ha
M taught them, aud they failed NO, 10 isae
~ 10 hs,s ehlldfsa a. oas oi the bssl boon
"A that could be g'ssa them ios liis.
1u ka'ssaslai Isha pasis dlsi, q his Ias
a dsass, IA welsssls', As.s,, "a lAs sllsIeoe
u ei lhs lslh iasi.i u bilseas ehelsis, sllsf