Eastern times., 1856-04-03

The first prayer futters like timid bird from
his heart. Jesus save me, give me light
light'
When his mother returned his lips were
moving, and smile played about his face that
thrilled her with joy. A few minutes and he
spoke.
Mother =
What my son! a
l thought you were here. Will you come
to met
She went to him and took his hand moth
er, belieye-I am-beginning-t see.' He
raised his head a little, with look, half
hope, half doubt, as though the light lickered
before him.
Bless God, my child the mother cried, in
burst of feeling; 'the morning is breaking at
last-at last
That night, soon after Judge Ainslie had
left the sick chamber, he was wakened from
his first slumber by his wife. He followed
her TO the bedside of Clarence. There was no
word spoken, but the father and mother looked
in the face of their son, then into each Others
eyes, each reading the answer to their own
fears.
Clarence said his father.
The invalid turned his face towards him.
Yes, father, it is growing clearer; where is
Edward! I'll show him
Show him what!' his father whispered.
The light yonder; he ha'nt found it 2 A
look of inquiry rested upon his face.
don't know, my boy; have you found
itl'
Yes-yes-how bright it Crews Go and
tell mother A look of radiant JOY glowed
for moment upon his face, and he stretched
out his hand. Where's Edward Isn't he
here? Quick, or he'll be too late. He sank
back exhausted upon his pillow, but the radi-
ance fingered on his face.
Judge Ainslee hurried from the room, dis
patched a servant for the family physician, and
went himself to Mr.. Pulton's house. Only
that day Edward had been released and had in
tended visiting Clarence on the morrow.
Mother Clarence said, a few minutes af
ter his father had gone.
MIS-. Ainsee had gone for Kate, but the
mothers ear caught his murmer. She hur-
ried to his side.
Don't go, mother. / have been wayward
and cruel; you have been very patient. Watch
with me little longer, mother-not long now
The mother crowded back her tears, and
laid her hand on his forehead. 'Are you hap
py, Clarence! 2
'Yes-happy nowl'
what makes you happy!' She stopped
eagerly for his answer.
The dying youth smiled.
"Not the righteous,
Sinners, Jesus came to call"
Sing again, mother-that-wil you Just
once more-and then l must go. But where
is Edward There's the light He pointed
up with one hand Edward
Edward is not here, my son. the mother
tried to say calmly, but her voice quivered.-
Your father has gone for him.
'Ifl'm not here when he comes, tell him
there, mother, there =
He started forward eagerly, and pointed up
again.
'Quiet, Clarence-there-yes, l will tell
him.
He seemed satisfied with her answer, and
sank back, murmuring, Sing that again.
Kate entered at that moment. The mother
could not sing. Kate, will you sing "Come
We sinners o. she said.
The young girl stole in behind the curtains
at the back of the bed, and commenced singing.
He lay very quiet until she was through, his
mother watching every motion of his face.
Thank you, Kate he said, when she was
still again. You have been very kind to me
tell Alice about the light. You know. You
never had night-nor mother-except mine.
But the day is breaking, now, Clarence
for you,' said Kate.
Yes, the night has been very long-very
dark, but the morning is-it is-near at hand .
In a few minutes the doctor was there. He
shook his head as he looked at the strange ra-
dance Of that pale, quiet face. Nothing
nothing he whispered. in answer TO the moth
er's earnest glance. He saw by her look thai
she was ready for his answer.
Clarence, how do you feel 2 he asked.
'Oh, doctor, am going. Goodbye, Kate
goodbye. Mother, where are you? Kis.
me, am going. Wait, where is Edward, ant
father, and he started again.
Keep still, Clarence, for few minutes
and you shall see them, said the doctor, in
low, firm voice, laying his hand soothingl,
upon those of the invalid.
Mrs. Ainsle and Kate both understood him
Kate drew quietly within the shadow of tn
curtains, and Mrs Ainslee passed her fnge
gently over the damp forehead. He lay still
and seemed to sleep. Mrs. Ainslie looked
little alarmed, but an imperative gesture from
the physician kept her quiet.
A few minutes more, and the father came il
with Mr.. and Mrs. Potion. His sister live
SO far away that she was not yet with them
The physician whispered to him. DO nc
call the children unless he asks for them H
will be better quiet. Too much excitemer