The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-11-14
A CURE FOR Low SPIRITS.
A HOUSEHOLD SKETCH.

From some cause. real or imaginary, | felt
low spirited There was a cloud upon my feel
lngs, and could not smile as usual, nor speak
in tone OF cheetlulness. As natural result
the light of nv connenanre being gone. all things
around me were in shadow. Ny husband was
sober, aud had little 10 say The children would
look strangely al me when answered any ques-
lions or spoke 10 them for any purpose, and my
domesiics moved about in quiet manner, and
when they addressed me, did so in tone more
subdned than usual.
This Reaction upon my state, only made
darker tie clouds that veiled my spirits. ! was
ronsrious Of this, aud was conscious that the
original cause Of my depression was entirely in
adequate, in ITSELF 10 produce The result which
had followed. Under this feeling, ! made an
effort 10 rally myself, but 10 vain and sank
lower from the very struggle TO rise ABOVE the
gloom tia; overshadowrd me.
When my husband came home at dinner time.
/ | tried 10 meet him with smile but iill that
/ the light upon my counenance was feeble, and
OF brIel duration. tie looked al me earnestly,
and. in MS kind and gentle way. inquired il fell
~ better, affecting 10 believe that my ailmen was
one Of the body instead OF the mind. But
scarcely answered him, and could see that he
/ felt hurt. How muci, more wrelched did be.
come at This. Gould have then retired 10 my
chamber, and, alone. give nv full hear, vent il
passion Of tears. | might have obtained relief
10 nv feelings But could no, do this.
While sal ai the table. forcing little food in
10 nv mouth ior appearance sake. my husband
said
/ You remember The fine lad who has heen
! for same time IN our store
nodded ms head. bul The question did not
awaken in my mind lie slighle., interest.
:. lie has not made his appearance for several
days; and learned illis morning, on sending
To ibe house OF bls mother, that he was very
4 H.
= 'thr was my indifferent response. Had
spoken what was IN my mind. ! would have
SAID. I'm sorry. hut can'I help IT,. did noi.
ii lhe moment, fee the smallest interest n tie
lad.
Yrs.' added nv husband. 'and the person
who rallied 10 lei me know about il expressed
his fears That Edward would moi get up again.
.Whai ails him 2 inquired.
Il did not clearly understand. But he has
fever nl some kind. You remember his moth
et very well =
On. YES. Yon know she has worked foi
nc. Edward is her only child. believe
Yes And his loss 10 her will be almost
every thing.
.lshe so iauseraus.' Inquired, feeling Of
interest beginning 10 stir in my heart.
lies not expected to llve.'
Poor woman How distressed she must
be-. wonder what her circumstances are just
a, this time. She seemed very poor when she
worked inr me-
And she is very poor still. ioubtno'. She
has herself been sck, and during The time il is
more than probable. that Edwards wages were
al her income. am afraid she has suffered
and that she has not. now, The means oi prociir.
ing Tor her sick boy things necessary lur hi'
camtnr Could yon moi 60 around there this
! afternoon. and see how lhey arel'
shook NY head Instantly. 81 this proposition
fbf sympathy fir 0iher.was moi vet strong cnougl
io cxpe ms seliis dpspnndency nf mud.
Then must step sround,' replied my bus.
hlai. before ! q, back 10 HE store. although
I we aie sety busy io.day. and am murh want
"a there. Il wnui moi be right 10 neglect III,
; lad and his mother under present eircum'lan
res."
I. lrIt fpbuscd ii llrse words and. with
) forced tlr,d, sIil--
. .IwIll e..
! IL wall l,r mu.l better fnr YOU 70 sec then
itian liz me- returned ms husband, iur ytI csi
I undcniaid lhgs wants teiter, aud minister :,