Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-11-29

VOL. vi.

Il knew it would be thus. When the
darkest temptation was on me, and the evil
in my heart seemed ready to triumph, /
knew that you would not fail to see clearly,
and approve the right. The storm is now
over, and tomorrow must carry this mon
ey to Mr.. Carlton. + is about fifteen
miles; / will start early, and perhaps he
viii give me enough % pay mypassage back
in the stage.
The neN morning, long before Sunrise,
William was on bis way. 1t was hard
walking through the new fallen snow; and
the Wind was cold and piercing bat he
pfessod resolutely md before noon
reached the house N l4r. Carlton. He as
cended the marblesteps and rang the bell.
A servant appeared, and, in answer to his
inquiry if Mr. Carlton was at home, in
formed him that the gentleman was out,
and that he would not be back till dinner,
which would be at two. William cast a
glance at his threadbare and rusty garments.
/ He did not wish to enter that house, where
splendor and luxury would form striking
contrast to his own comfortles5 home, but
he was cold and weary, and would be glad
of seat any where near the fire; so he
said to the servant
Il have important business with Mr.
Carlton; and, if you please, | will come in
and wait till he returns
The man eyed him from head to foot;
and with slight sneer on his face, which
William did not fail to remark, conducted
hi m into the kitchen. Preparations for din
ner had commenced. There was baking,
broiling, roasting such dinner as would
have tempted the appetite of an epicure.-
However, the two hours passed away Mr..
Carlton at length came in, and William
, gave a bewildered and timid look around
the magnificent apartment; and he shrunk
. as he caught full view of himself In
: mirror, which extended almost from the
e ceiling to the floor.
i Have you business with me, sir 2 said
Mr.. Carlton, in an impatient tone.
yes sir said William, producing the
u pocket-book, and handing it to him, [
: found this yesterday, and as it bears your
! name, I have brought it to you
> EAh ! then you found my pocket-book.
e am glad to see it again, which Inever ex-
pected to do
= lie careIuly 6Adnlueu
9 All right he said, and am obliged
!, to you for returning it, for it contains val
= = liable papers then carelessly placed it IN
= : his pocket.
J William had no more to say. He arose
!, - and, with no further evidence of gratitude
- or obpsgati6u, he was uttered te-dePart--s
e Il am sorry you did not give that poo
y y man something, father, said fair girl, a
~ she seated herself on an ottoman at his feet
'n' Did you notice how pale he looked, an
Us how he almost staggered as he rose to 6
a. awayY
oe' did he? No I did not notice it.
. ere would have given him something, If | ha
's' thought Of it-but lie is gone now.'
gu But, father, you might send it to hin
u VI You know him, do you not !! fear ne
~ ~ very poor :.
ana Eyes, had some dealings with hi
CRY years ago. Now [ do remember that
III, heard he had lost his farm
pea How far did he come this cold mornl
MS us to bring you that pocket-book? f?
'ge He lives in B; he must have COZ
"a. "A fifteen or twenty miles. [ ought to hs
MS paid him we'll for it; and will not fail
toa .ou do so yet
mere Here the dinner-bell interrupted the CT
'ileu versation, and the father and daughter P
Sc ceeded to the dining room.
OooS While the rich man was enjoying
hao pleasant repast, William Carter, witt
leTcy sinking heart and a weary frame, tur
MS his steps towards home. He had not
oney 81 foo5 s;nca oarlv dawn and now full
WIle teen miles lay before him. He felt di'
were were pointed, indignant, grieved at the cold
Smllo s,,l Indifferent manner in which his serV
!! mus had been received Resolutely put
d, De- down, however, the evil thoughts which
make this occasioned, he raised silent pr;
hey. IS for help and resignation, and presses
9rmlC- his way. 1t was late when he arrived,
he had scarcely strength to cross the thu
u ma hold, and throw himself upon his be
nestly His overtaxed system had given way
II con- before morning he was raving IN the
colll- rum of a violent fever. Then did his
again wife feel that the hand of the Lord
rely heavy upon her; but her faith failed
cart OF AS she watched day after day by the
!, per- ferers couch, bathing his sburning brow
better soothing his wild frenzy with her /
doubt. voice. She was able to say, 'Thoug
'rlbed, slay me, vet l will trust Him. Oh,
nom III sed, sustaining power of faith and h
tied faith not in man, but God-hope
IS wild earth. but Heaven Cling to thy
ch had poor woman-make thy heart sire
ockery, confidence for God will not forsake
ain the Even now he is preparing the reward
hungry will not break the bruised reed, nor
10 Cle the humble heart.
= "n L -, Did the rich man rest sweetly, as
d "ny on downy pillow? Were there
,.,, morseful thoughts when he RENE
9.i 9ae na3 the careless act Of injustice OF which
ial sbel. been guilty?
msoIf r On It was the fifth day of William
in com. sickness and the physician said tina
,pfict in would be the crisis; if he lived thT
than an he might recover. He had then tai
len snow, a lethargic sleep. His pale wife sat
up, the his hand, and gazing anxlously on D D
ression Of en- features and half shut eyes. l
/ and re- dren, with sad faces and noiseles
crept around them. There was
n woro IN the door; it was opened; gentleT
hook mn tered. Mrs. Carter looked with
,stonished upon her unexpected visitor. ID
/ half hid. aud bearing, so different from tho'
humble neighbors, at another TIN
che sail have awed her; but that was no
.as tho ro- feel the paltry distinction of human
In the presence of that Power betC