Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-02-12
NEW SERIES, VOL. I, NO n

with his romping family and anxious looking
wife. There was Charlotte, nobody knew
her by that name-Lottie, blooming in her
prime, and managing her little opes to a
charm. There was hilip. the old bachelor,
though by no means crusty one. Next to
him sat pale, stiff looking cousin from the
nearest factory village. Las:.-but not least,
though she was but little one, xus the
school ma'am- the youngest of her fathers
hock-,he laughing, fun-loving Susie. She
was not beautiful, as Addie had been, but
there was such world of good nature in
her low, broad forehead and dimped cheeks,
that you loved her at first sight. | will not
attempt her portrait, for do not know that
she ever sat still long enough to have it ta-
ken, except in church. This day she was
here, there and everywhere among the chill
dren, kissing one, rOmping with another, and
then tossing up Roberts babe, to the ter
ror of mamma and the delight Of all others.
You must let me go and help grandmam-
ma take up the turkey, indeed you must
cried Susan, laughing as she pushed thr ugh
the doorway. 70 lowed BY the whole scam
Pering troupe. One had sprung from the
top of the arm chair to her shoulders and
sat Growing like parrot on his porch.
As she advanced towards the kitchen the
outer door was thrown open, and "a merry
Thanksgiving co your burst from the lips of
the intruders, and the renewed shouts of the
boisterous brood.
Bless me, where did you all come from.'
cried the mother, dropping the lodle into the
Goals in her surprise.
why, brothers, we never heard your
Sleigh-bell!' exclaimed Susan, throwing off
her encumbrance and heartily welcoming
the young collegians.
Il dare say nor,' cried Edward, as he
knocked the snow from his boots. sWe
chartered another sort of vehicle--hey
WIFI"
The fact is exclaimed Will shat we
started with sunrise this morning, but met
with a Most provoking soreak DOWN by the
Wy. So, not to be cheated ou; OF Thanks
giving, we Ioo,ed it through the drifts
! We've lost Pdrson " ood's sermon, but we
are in lime ior mothers dinner; and as
sure you thai tie walk mas gwen us pair
o appeIiies.'
So they sd down dinner at lest, all the
loving ones aud merry ones. Grandfa' her
hushed them for a moment while ne lifted
his broHzed honds over huge platter and
invoked beautiful H"aren in lengthy but
fervent blessing Then followed the usual
ella tering, aud-aut n led not describe il,
you see it a. well as 10.
Tho swish bone" "a great g ize tha) fell
to the shyest one, little blue eyed Nelly,
who carefully wrapped it in hrr white apron
as sacred treasure.
Coz, may break it with your screamed
her cousin Harry from The other end Of the
table
'N', am going to break
with whom, should like to knowl'
with aunt Susie, then,' said the little
dove, nesting mi diy to her side.
'Aunl Susie! aunt Susie would look fne-
ly breaking wish-bon
'Aud why not; Master Harry!' said Susan,
merTily. 4 assure you have broken more
than one on this very table
"And did your wishes ever come to pass
did they aunt Susie" cried score ofvoices
at once.
"fes, did they ever, aunt Susie!'' chimed
in Edward, casting up from his place side
long, demure glance, that brought The blush
es and dimp'es to her cheek.
Susie had seen some quiet friations-
Suddenly her flce grew serious She caught
Adelaide's expression Of countenance ,as the
latter quietly arose from the table and made
some excuse for Withdrawing.
The wish-bone was broken TO charm,
swapping exactly in the middle, to the inno-
cent amusement of the Juveniles, who had
been making bets on the result.
The babies went to sleep at the right
hour precisely, and were packed into their
snug cradles with blankets and pillow. The
eldest Of this company were ensconced in
corner 10 play 'bu,ton;' and the brothers
and sisters clustered in quiet little knots
William and Susan sat by the window, not
10 senimentalize over the moonlight that
came Pickering through ths feecy clouds
but to gather up the threads Of a confidential
tete-a tee, to chat OF the college scrapes, and
save the mark.-schools ma'am's rogueries
Grand mamma had her knitting OF course
bless the dear old fingers that kept so
many feet warm!-and Susie. the modern
substitute. crotchet purse to net.
William said Susie, luwer:ng her voice
at pause in the conversation. and glapcing
furtively, 'whnt do You think OF Adde to-
day"
Wi liam stole glance around. Much as
usuai. is she no.. poor thingr
See h W she sirs there with her fingers
moving thr ugh her baby's curles, and her
Eyes fixed on vacancy
This is her wpddidg niIht you know
81 tell you, Willie. that Adte loves Rev.
nolds with al her heart vet as truly as she
ever did on that evening. She has never
spoken his name. even to me. since the day
her Father forbade it to be men ioned in his
presence; dut here is something sterrble iu
this statue-lika grief hers
A sharp quick 5ark under the window ar
rested the conversation.
BE quiet, Grow Ter, old frllow: what are
you alb utr shonted William. and he wa,
stlli.
Dear, silent Adelaide now brought a.
round the tray Of nuts and apples md every
one tried to make her smile as he took
share, but her smile was as faint as noon
light on an icy lake.
Harry and Nelly had called Aunt Susie
over to the corner to name their apples, and
all were silent for a few moments. The
quick bark came again IRON the do-, fol-
lowed by low protracted growl. Edward
Jumped up t. investigate matters, but before
he reached the door it was opened slowly
but firmly, and tall figure stepped within
it and stood silently. The sudden paralysis
of surprise bound every voice. A moment
more and with faint, desperate cry, Ada.
laide dropped her boy from her lap, and
sprang across the room to her husband.
As his arms closed around her, and her
head sank like broken lily on his shoulder,