The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-10-04

the sold bachelor" though by no means
a crusty one. Next him sat a pale stiff
looking cousin from the nearest factory
village. Last, but sGot least-though in
truth she was little one-was the school
ma 'am,' ,'--the youngest Of her fathers
flock, the laughing, fun.loving Susie. She
there ywasesuch world of good nature in
her low broad forehead and dimpling
cheeks, that you loved her at first sight
will not attempt her portrait, for do not
know that she ever sat still long enough to
have it taken, except in church. This day
she was here and there and everywhere.
among the children, kissing one, romping
with another. and then tossing up Roberts
baby, 10 the terror OF its mamma and the
delight of all Others .sai 80 rs'a ai-os Ell
is.tYou mustlet me-, go and help grand
mamma take up the turkey, indeed you
must, = cried Susan, Laughing, as she push
ed through the doorway, followed by the
Whole sscampering One had sprung
from ahestop Of the arm chair to her shoul-
dereand, growing like a parrot on his
perch. .,s.fk s,..,sc,le.I +..-.sis s,,-s..-z
As she advanced towards the Kitchen.
the outer door was thrown suddenly open.
and .'ai merry thanksgiving to youp' burst
from the lips of the intruders, amid the
shouts OF the boislerous brood.
Bless me, where, did you drop from2"
cried the mother, dropping the ladle into
the Goals in her surprise. S t'z
sgs Why brothers I'VE meyer heard your
sleigh bells," exclaimed Susan, throwing
off her eneumbrance, and heartily well
coming the young collegians.
81 dare say not, 'replied Edward, as he
lkao cksd the snow from his boots, I'VE
Will"
1.-The fact is," said VIII. that we started
with the sunrise this morning, but met with
a most provoking .break down. by bthe
wsys So,snot to be cheated out of our
we footed it through the
drifts. We've lost parson Woods ser
mon, Bit we're in time for mothers din
ner; sndd assure you walk OF eight miles
has giYenius a pair of appetites." .isqz 4
!! So they set down 10 dinner at last, all
the loving and the merry ones. Grand
father hushed them for a moment while he
lifted his bronzed hands over the huge plat.
ter andll invoked boun,iiul heaven in "a
lenglhye but fervent blessing" Then
followed the usual ehattering, and-but |
need not describe il all; you see il as we'll
as do. sA q ~ : . = ~
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The dinner being over, the Juveniles
amused themselves in various ways. while
The elder members of the family conversed
on, various subjects in which all were more
or less Interested. S@7@R sff 1@ sSs#
"Wi.liam," said Susie, lowering her
voice at pause in the conversation, and
glancing up furtiveiy, "what think you Of
Addieto.day. fsE SkgT.Res ~
William stole glance around. Z sMuch
as usual, is she not! Poor thing!" -
See how She sits there with her fingers
moving ahfongh sBobby's curls. and her
eyes fixed on vacancy?
!, "This was her wedding night you
know t
..liell you. Willie .Addieloyes Reynolds
with her whole heart yet, as truly as she
ever did on that evening. She has never
spoken his name, even to me, since the
day when father forbade tito be ever men,
toned in his presence; but there is some
thing terrible in this statue like grief Of
hers"
A quick, ,shafpIbarkadnder the window
arrested the conversation. a5
..Be quiet Grewler. old fellow, whatiare
you.aboutl'iskdated William; and all was
still.
Dear. silent adelaide now brought
around thestray ofsnats and apples, and
evefysoaa sdnght to make her smile, sas he
to ok share; but her smile was as faint
as mo oonlightl on, an icy lake.
Harry and Nelly had called aunt Susie
oyef 10 the corner to name their apples;
and all was squite silent for few moments
That quick bark came again from the
dog, followed by a low protracted growl
Edward jumped up 10 Investigate matters
but before he reachedfhe doorit was open
ed, slowly. .sbut firmly. and a tall, pale fig
ure stepped within it and silently
The sudden paralysis of surprise bound
every voice. moment more, and
with d faint desperate cry Adelaide drop
ped her boy from her lap. and sprang
the room--to her husband! $50
As his arms closed around her, and hel
head sunk like broken lilly on his. .shoul
der, Farmer Talbot started, as if stung
by d bitter memory. iHisarm was raised
and his white locks s6oated back - :
s.Fatherl' twas Susie's voice, choked
with lbeseeehing .agony, as she sprang tc
catch the hand OF the old man.
The uplfted arm fell, and all was hush
editor one long moment. 71icp sH
:'sComs you as reformed man, Calet
Reynolds2n and farmer Talbot's tone was
firm though, quiet. 8, -s,..
i Allhearts seemed to suspend their throb:
bing. N '.'s '''seiis'f@ Sss',tf'I ,'.i' sslsS{
|, ssIsdo, by the help Of God, my father
| the stranger solemnly answered. NJ
r Farmer Talbot threw the glare Of tht
candle on his features.
+ "Caleb Reynolds never spoke like.that.
EE+and the old man modhlated each word
as if.to steady lhistrembling voice. "Haye
you signed the temperance pledge?'
T ~ have signedzit, and Lhass keptit fo
one yeats9i e ssss5as
Il stThens my sop' ',--the old mans hane
Twas extended, but his voice was choked
HE bowed himself and wept like a child
q Bnt the arms hung loosely around Calet