Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-09-05

house. through which the spring watel
was passing, keeping The butter cool and
sweet. the Southern lady became SC
pleased with.tbe place and the family. that
shed expressed herself willing to remain
withsthe,farmergau his family instead o
the springs; but they had engaged to
meet some their friends at the springs,
and therefore must go. q s = RS
Theeguests were now summoned to the
dining room, where they sat down with
the farmer to supper, such as a wealthy
farmer of the Old Dominion" is proud
TO set before his friends. While supper
was being discussed. the time was enli-
lvened by that easy fow of generous con
versa,ion usually found among the F. F.
VS.. when in company with friends.
AS the time for rest was now drawing
on, all the family, with their guests being
seated in.the parlor. the goodman of the
house,. opened the "'good old Book .
Gas he+was won't to call ie.) aud read for
the instruction of all present, the one
hundred and fourth Psairn. Then in a
short but appropriate address TO the throne
of grace, committed his charge to him
who never sleeps. After which. all re-
tired to enjoy ''tired natures sweet re:
storer. balmy sleep"
Next morning. the guests, rising from
their comfortable resting-place. found
waiting their appearance a breakfast com
posed OF rich variety of good things Of
life, prepared "a Ia mode old Virginia nev.
er tire - and while our gests were en-
gagged 10 doing ample. justice to their
breakfast. servants were employed in har-
Messing The horses, now rested, we'll fed /,
smoothly curried and rubbed down.
All things being ready for motion, our
travelling gentleman approached " mine
host" with. 'My bill, Sir, if you please?'
Your bill. Sir? never mpdeta bill
against traveller in my life. don't
know how to doit. Aud while have
enough aud to spare. believe itsSout du-
ty to express our gratitude by obeying
His word, especially the Injunction. Be
not forgetful 10 entertain strangers : and
therefore have never charged stran-
ger calling at my house for The bounties
which God has graciously given me-"
"BIt, Sir. have been both trouble
and expense TO you; and being abund-
antiy able to compensate. you for your ex.
traorIinury kindness. I insist on paying
you AMI am resolved on DUNG so before
leave your hospitable roof
"Wcll. Sir, rs you insist on it, though
never before charged traveller any.
thing. will charge you something.
"rhat's right. Sir. that's right now.
my bill, Sir, and Ill pay IT,
"Wril. Sir, this IS your bill. All ask
in compensation for what have done for
you is. that you will do unto Others as
you would have others do to you :. and il
ever poor. weary traveller calls at your
house on a dark. rainy gloomy evening.
and htgs 70. shelter only in one Of your
negro houses, don't turn him away. Ali
| ask is that you sake him in and do by
him DIS have done by you. Ii you do
this, we are even"
The traveller was dumb, almost suffo
celcd aud for time. could not utter a
word Then recovering himself, said in
subdued and mortified tone. Scare. you
the man % @
+" am; and knew you the moment |
saw you, and. acting on the principles
tuugh by that same good Book from
which l-have already given you few
quotations. felt bound to render good
Tor evil. have done only my duty ]
am satisfied paid in full ;, aud wish you
a prosperous journey. a long and happy
life, rendered useful by acts Of Kindness
to your tellow.man, wherever you may
find him in need" .e.,
"Oh Sir Pm mortified am asham,
ed and promise never again TO with,
hold good from my fellow-men when
have it in my power"
"Then, Sir. l am more than amply
compensated Cor you. and rejoice in bid
ding you God speed..'
But, Sir, you will accept this from
me" holding in bis hand $loo note.
"No, Sir, not farthing. / am already
more than fully paid
The traveller then approached the side
board, laying down the 500 bill, he plac
ed tumbler on it, to prevent its being
blown away; then turning to mine
hosts.' offered his parting hand, while
his eyes were suffused with tears OF min
gled shame and gratitude.
The farmer cordially took the protfer
ed hand, and never vas there NOR,
feeling fare weA passed between stranger.
thanrhere passed between the guests anc
the family OF : mine; hosts"
We will say nothing OF the feeling o
our lady guest during the above convcr
saIion between her husband and the Vil
ginia farmer nor will we follow them il
their convers.t .tipn as they left the farm
house. Suffice it to say. they never at
Ierwards forgot to entertain strengers
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