The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1855-08-16

BcILiH5 tbe uIuDeT tOgctncT, and MF. Man
| Iy introduced him as their master Tha
day he worked but little, for he was no
strong yet, but he arranged the timber
and gave directions for framing. Atnigh
he asked his employer if he dared trus
him with dollar.
why you've earned three returned
Manly.
And will you pay me three dollars a
day%
If you are as faithful as you have been
to-day, for you will save me money al
that
The poor man could not speak his
thanks in words, but his looks spoke for
him, and Manly understood them. H.
received his thee dollars, and on his way
home he stopped and bought first bas-
ket, then three loaves Of bread, pound ol
butter, some tea, sugar, and a piece oi
beef-stake, and he had just one dollar and
seventy-fve cents left. With this load he
went home. Itwas some time before lie
could compose himself to enter the house,
but at length he went in and set the bas-
ket upon the table.
Come, Mary he said, 4 have brought
something home for supper. Here Nelly
you take the pail and run over to Mr..
Browns and get couple quarts of milk.
He handed the child shilling as he
spoke, and in half bewildered state she
took the money and hurried away.
The wife started when she raised the
cover of the basket, but she dared not
speak. She moved about like one in a
dream, and ever and anon she would cast
furtive glance at her husband. He had
not been drinking-she knew it-and yet
he had money to buy rum with if he had
wanted it. What could it mean? Had
her prayers been answered? 0, how
ferventy 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:
Il must go up to Mr.. Manly's Office to
help him arrange some plans for his new
house, but / will be at home early
A pang shot through his wife's heart as
she saw her husband turn away, but still
she was far happier than she had been be-
fore for long while. There was some
thing in his manner that assured her, and
gave her hope.
Just as the clock struck nine, the we'll
known football was heard, strong and
steady. The door opened, and Charles
entered. His wife cast quick, keen
glance into his face, and she almost utter
ed cry of joy when she saw how he was
changed for the better. He had been to
the barber's and to the hatters. Yet moth
ing 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 mid
night, having been kept awake by the tu
multuous 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 began to boil,
and breakfast was soon 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 .
L must wash for Mrs. Bixby.'
Are you willing to obey me once more?'
'O-yes.'
Then work for me to-day. Send Mel
ly over to tell Mrs. Bixby that you are not
well enough to wash, for you are not
Here is a dollar, and you must do with it
as you please. Buy something that will
keep you busy for yourself and children
Mr.. Nelson turned toward the door, and
his hand was upon the latch. He hesita-
ted, 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 a
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 unfor-
tunate 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 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'tit"
Mary looked up, and her lips moved but
she could not speak word. She strug-
gled q few moments, and then burst into
tears. Her husband took her by the arm
and drew her upon his lap, and then press
ed her to his bosom.
Mary he whispered, while the tears
ran down his own cheeks, you are not
deceived. l am Charley Nelson once
more, and will be while 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 previous Mon
day, while he lay behind the wall.
Never before, he said, did l fully real
ize how low had fallen, but the scales
dropped from my eyes then as though
some one had struck them off with a sledge.
My soul started up to standpoint from
which all the tempters of earth cannot
move it. Your prayers are answered, my
wife,