Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-11-16

Had her prayers been answered9 o, how
fervently she prayed then.
Soon Nelly returned with the milk, and
Mrs. Nelson set the table out. After sup
per Charles arose, and said to his wife:
4 must go down to Mr.. Manlys Office to
help him arrange some plans for his new
house, but will be at home early
A pang shot through the wife's heart as
she saw her husband turn away, but she was
far happier than she had been before for a
long while. There was something in his
manner that assured her and gave her hope.
Just as the clock struck nine, the well
known football was heard, strong and
steady. His wife cast a quick, keen glance
in his face, and she almost uttered cry of
joy when she saw how he was changed for
the better. He had been to the BARRIERS
and to the hatter's. Yet nothing was said
upon the all-important subject. Charles
wished to retire early, and his wife went
with him. In the morning the husband
arose and built the fire. Mary had not
slept until long after midnight, having been
kept awake by tumultuous emotions that
had started up in her bosom, and hence she
awoke not so early as usual. But she came
out Just as the tea-kettle and potatoes be-
gan to boil, and breakfast was soon ready.
After the meal was eaten, Charles arose
put on his hat, and then turning to his wife
he asked:
what do you do to day"
T must wash for Mrs. BiXby'
'Are you willing to obey me once more? |?
'O-yes,'
Then work for me to day. Send Nelly
over to tell Mrs Bixby that you are not well
enough to wash, for you are not. Here is
a dollar, and do with it as you please. Buy
something to keep you busy for yourself or
children
Mr.. Nelson turned towards the door, his
hand was on the latch. He hesitated and
then turned back He did not speak, but
he opened his arms, and his wife sank up
on his bosom. He kissed her, and then
having gently placed her in her seat, he left
the house. When he went to his work that
morning he felt well, and very happy. Mr.
Manly was by to cheer him, and this he
did by talking and acting as though Charles
had never been unfortunate at ALL
1t was Saturday evening" and Nelson had
been almost week without rum. He had
earned fifteen dollars, ten of which he now
had in his pocket
Mary he said, after the supper-table
had been cleared away, here are ten dol
lars for you, and 1 want you to expend it
in clothing for yourself and children. l
have earned fifteen dollars during the last
five days. am to build Squire Manly's
great house, and he pays me three dollars
a day. A good job, isn't it?
Mary looked up, and her lips moved, but
she could not speak word. She struggel-
ed a few moments, and then burst into
tears. Her husband took her by the
arm and drew her upon his lap, and then
pressed her to his bosom.
Mary he whispered while the tears ran
down his own cheek, you are not deceived.
| am Charles Nelson once more, and will
be while 1 live. Not by an act of mine
shall another cloud cross your brow And
then he told of the words he had heard
on the previous Monday, while he lay be-
hind the wall.
Never before he said, did I fully real
ize how low l had fallen, but the scales
dropped from my eyes then as though some
one had struck them off with sledge-
My soul started up to standing point from
which all tempters of earth cannot move
it. Your prayers are answered my wife
Time passed on, and the cottage once
more resumed its garb of white, and its
whole windows and blinds. The roses in
the garden smiled, and in every way did
the Improvements work. Once again was
Mary Nelson among the happiest of the
happy, and her children choose their own
associates now.