American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-22


bourne whence no traveller returns The
silence was broken ina few minutes by an
elderly gentlemen, who had entered un-
perceived.
We'll, girls, said he, my wish is this,
that | may be allowed the privilege Of list
.snipg to the ful6llment Of YOU wishes
Surprise had kept the girls silent till he
ceased, exclamation broke from every
lip at his presence, why, grandpa, how
came you here9 How long have you been
here? You are too bad, to listen, dc.
THE grandsire smilingly replied, i was
commissioned to summon you to the draw
ing room; the door was ajar, SO | did not
disturb you. Julia was just expressing
her wish, and feeling an interest in You
all, / remained silent. l hope you will
forgive me, and grant my wish
'We will, they replied, and one year
from tonight we will meet here again
IF our lives are spared said the old
gentleman MY dear girls he continu
ed, i hope your wishes will all be grant
ed, if they will add to your happiness
Allice's am sure will, and he imprinted
kiss upor the forehead of the lovely girl,
and if we all thought more of heaven than
we do he continued, we should be far
happier. But come, SUSIE he resumed,
changing his tone, if we do not go down
soon, am afraid your wish will not be
granted. Idare say Fred has been pacing
back aud forth this long time anxiously
waiting your arrival. fear | kave incur
red his dspleasured, for he told me, as |
left the room, to be as expeditions as pos
sible; for he had not seen you for three
days And with merry laugh at poor
Susie's expense, the party descended to
the drawing room.
A year later, rs, they had promised, the
same group were again assembled in the
library. Let us look in on them.
Time has wrought some change in their
personal appearance, but a greater change
in their hearts. They are not as light
hearted their laugh rings less joyouSly;
but there is still much happiness in their
countenances. After chatting awhile,
their grandpa said.
well, girls, you all know what we come
here for; pray proceed, for | am inpatient
to hear you. Begin, Julia
My wish has been granted, said she,
This little book and she laid her hand
upon small volume of poems which lay
upon the table beside her, lis fast finding
lis way through the world. hear my po-
ems sung at the musical coteiies of my
friends. / hear them quoted by the most
eminent speakers. Yes, indeed, my wish
has been granted, and beyond my utmost
expectations
/ And has all this broughty youhappiness?'
said grandpa. Have you never sighed for
something higher and nobler than the ap-
plause ofthe multitude?'
1T has never, said julia brought me
one hours happiness. 1t has gratiied my
ambition, indeed But there is a void in
my heart which their praises do not fill
Come, Susie said she, and with a light
laugh she endeavored TO throw off the
gloom which had settled upon her brow,
let us have your experience, though we al
know your wish has been granted
1t has, indeed said Susie, who had
bore the name Of Wharton for number oi
months. This has been ahappy year tt
me, and / have learned much. 1t has
taught me that must not live for myself
alone; there is another whose happiness
depends on me; and if would keep the
love | have won, must conform to his
wishes and habits, and endeavor to make
his home pleasant. We have been very
happy thus far, and it shall not be my
fault if we do not continue SO. God grant
we may
That is right, my child, that is right,
said the grandsire, too many marriages
that commence happily are marred by the
wife's persisting in her own way in oppo
sition to that of her husband, Not that
r think the wife should always give up. Nc
man who truly loves, and is governed by
the right principle, would require it
There should be mutual concession. Yot
are happy now, my dear child, and fyor
act upto your views, you will most assur
edly continue so. But come, Ellen, it's
r now your turn and he looked at her.
Il have not attained my wish said she
and it is best that | have not. The pas
year has made me wiser. now see tha
) am unified for the station desired.
; lack the fortitude and patience necessary
for the work; and my heart shrinks from
the weight of responsibility it involves
Besides, feel that there is greater cause
to teach the heathen of our own city, the
: poor, ragged children thatroam through tho
Streets
t 'Youare right, Ellen said grand father
) The Pagans at our doors need the gospel
Go on IN your good work
4 have realized my widest dreams,
said Lizzie, in her turn, | have seen Italy
Greece, France and England; and have
been happy. Some time | will tell you al
about it.
1T is your turn now, Annie said grand
pa, and he addressed delicate looking
girl. dressed in deep mourning,
MY rash wish has also been granted,
/ said Annie. but at how great a sacrifice
; The wealth have obtained will not com
pensate for the loss of my dear parents .
Oil how gladly would Iresign it all iii
would return the dead to me- And shc