The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-10-18

Il must go up to Mr.. Manly's Office to help
him arrange some plans for his new house, bu
I will be home early"
A pang shot through the wifes heart as
she saw her husband turn away, but still she
was far happier than she had been before for
long while. There was something in his
manner that assured her. and gave her hope.
Just as the clock struck nine, the well know Z
football was heard, strong and steady. The
door opened, and Charles entered His wife
cast quick, keen glance into 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 hatters. Yet
nothing was said upon the all-important sub
ject. Charles wished to retire early, and his
wife went with him. In the morning the
husband arose first and built the fire. Mary
had not slept until long after midnight, having
been kept awake BY the tumultuous emotions
that had started up in her bosom, and hence
she awoke not early as usual. But she
came out Just the tea kettle and potatoes
began TO boil, and breakfast ready
After the meal was eaten, Charles arose and
put on his hat, and then turning to his wife,
he asked
''What do you do to-day?'
Il must wash for Mrs Bixby.'
care you willing to obey me once more?'
so, 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
dollar, and you must do wth !: as YOU please.
Buy something that will keep YOU busy for
yourself or children
Mr. Nelson turned towards the door. and
his hand was upon the latch. He hesitated.
and then turned back. He did not speak. but
he opened his arms and his wife sank upon his
bosom. He kissed her and then having
gently placed her in 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 taking aud
acting as though Charles had never been I'M
fortunate at all
l. was Saturday evening and Nslson had
been almost week without rum. He had
earned fifteen dollars, ten of which he now
had n lis pocket.
MARY" he said, after the supper table had
been cleared away, ''here ten dollars for
YOU and | want you to expend it in clothing
for Yourself and children. | have earned if-
teen dollars during the last five days | am
to build Squire Manly great house, and he
pays me three dollars day. A good job,
isn't it?''
Mary looked up, and her lips moved, but
she could not speak word She struggled
few moments. and then burst into tears. Her
husband took ueT ny ing arm anu grew hef
upon his lap, and then pressed her to his
bosom.
Mary" he whispered, while The tears ran
down his own cheeks. you not deceived.
| am Charley Nelson once more, and will be
while l live. Not by any act of mine shall
another cloud cross your brow" And then
he told of the words he had heard on the pre-
vious Monday, while he lay behind the
wall.
Never before" he said. ''dd fully real
ize how low had fallen but the scales drop
ped flom my eyes then, though some one
had struck them off with sledge. Ny soul
started up TO stand point, from which all the
tempters of earth cannot move IT, Your
prayers are answered, my wife
Time passed on, am the cottage once more
assumed its garb of pure white. and its whole
windows and green blinds. The roses in the .
garden smiled, and in every way did the i'm
provement work. Once again was Mary Nell
son among the happiest OF the happy, and her
children choose their own associates now.