The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-11-14

them more eflec'ually. II they need any COM
forts, like you 10 see them supplied
ltslill cost me an effort 10 ge, ready but as
had promised that would do as my husband
wished, he effort had to be made BY the time
was prepared to 60 out, felt some better.
The exerlon was requred.t 10 make, tended to
dsperse slightly the clouds that hung over me,
and as they began gradually to move, my thoughts
turned, with an awakening interest, toward the
object of my husbands solitude.
All was silent within the humble abode to
which my errand led me. knocked lightly,
and in few moments The mother Of Edward
opened the door. She looked pale and anxious.
How is your son, Mrs. Ellis |! inquired,
as stepped in.
lie rs very low, ma am she replied.
Not dangerous, hope!'
The fever has left him. but he is as weak as
an infant. All his strength is gone
But proper nonrishment will restore him, if
the disease is broken
so tie doctor SAYS But I'm afraid il is
too late. lie seems 10 be sinking every hour.
VIII you walk up and see him, ma'am Z
followed Mrs. Ellis up stairs, end into the
chamber where the sick boy lay. was not
surprised at the fear she had expressed, when I
saw Edwards pale, sunken face, and hollow, sl-
most expressionless eyes. lie scarcely noticed
my entrance.
Poor boy = sighed bis mother. He has
had a very sick SPELL My lveliesl interest
was al once awakened.
lie has been sick indeed !! replied, as
laid my hand upon his white forehead. found
thai his skin was cold and damp. The fever
had nearly burned cul the vital energies Of his
system. DO you given him much noursll-
meni! !!
! : He takes little barley water
| !. Has not the doctor ordered wine =
Yes. ma am, replied Mr.. Ellis, but she spoke
with an air Of hesitation. lie says spoonful
Of good wine. three or four times day, would
be very good for him.
! And you have not given any !!
! mo ma'am.'
! We have some very pure wine, that we all
ways keep for sickness. II you will step over
10 ouI house, and tell Alice 10 give you bottle
Of II. will stay with Edward until you return.'
/ How brightly glowed lhat woman's face, as
my words fell upon her ears
! 'Oh, ma'an, you are very kind said she.
Z But it will be asking too much Of you to stay
here 2
You ddn'l ASK it, Mrs. Ellis smllingly
replied. Il have Offered 10 stay So do you go
Tor the wine as quickly as you can, for Edward
needs II very much
was not required To say more. In few
minutes was alone with The sick boy, who lay
almost as il death were upon his half closed eye
lids. To some extent. in the half hour remain
ed thus III that hushed chamber, did realize the
condition and feelings oi the poor mother whose
only son lay gasping at lhe very door Of death.
and all my sympathIes swere, in consequence,
awakened.
As soon as Mrs. Fills returned with the v inc,
iea.spoenlul ol il was diluted. and the glass
containing placed 10 the sick lads lips. The
moment IL flavor touched his palate, thrill SEEM
ed 10 pass through his frame, as he swallowed
eagerly.
1t does him good said I,-spesking warmly,
and from an impulse Of pleasure sIlal made my
heart glow.
We sal and lookeI with silent interest upon
the boys face, aud we did moi look 10 vain, for
: something like warmth came upon his wan
checks, aud when | placed my hand upon his
forehead, the coldncss and dsmpncss was gone.
The wine had quiekened his languld pulse.
the generous wine was given. liz affect was as
al FIRST. then Withdrew from lie humble home
Of the widow and her only child, promising 10
. see them again in the morning.
When ragsined the streets, and my thoughts
Tor moment, reverted TO myself, how did ! iinl
al changed. The clouds jispersed-ihe heavy
9 hand raised from my vision. ! walked will
(. iretr step. sympathy Tor others. and acIis,
. efforts 10 do others good, had expelled the evil
spirIs from nv hear aud now serene peace had
. there again her quiet hihi,aiion. There was
! light in every part Of my dwelling when re.
entered il, aud sung cheeruIly as prepared
wi'h my own hands, baskel OF proyis ons lol
5 the pnar widow.
= When my husband returned 10 the evening
he fonni me al work. rIeeluily, IN my family
= and III brighi and smiling again. The effort Il
do good To Others had dsi,eu away The darkness
4 from nv spirit. and the sunshine was again up
an my counienance, and reflected from every
Z mGmbtr VI my household. Ladies Wreaik.