True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-06-17
VOL. NUMBER "a,

night; he did not dare to 90 to Chaflie'g
room, and he sat listening intenily; strain
ing his ear to catch the slightest sound
that might tell him his brother was still
alive. There was a silence like death
over the whole house. Sometimes he
fancied that Charlie was dead, and thathe
was murderer, and his anguish was al
most more than he couldbear, ALI his
past conduct came up before his mind
his sel6shness, his rebellion, his pride,
his jealodsy-all now appeared in a new
light. After hours Of agony and inward
struggle, he threw himself on his knees,
and paryed as he had never prayed be-
fore. t,.v.., .r,,.l .,cs1s.s.gis "a .asI
In the morning he heard that Charlie
was better, though still weak and ILL., AL
ways delicate, he had suffered so severe
ly from the shock that he was still con-
sidered in danger. Through the day he
was able to sit up little in bed, and had
asked for pencil and piece ofpaper to
write, but sill Walter was forbidden to
90 to his room. In the evening Mrs.
Harrison came into the parlor where Wal
ter was sitting her eyes were red, as il
she had been weeping, and she gave
Walter folded paper. ' '-'''-
II found this under Charles pillow"
said she ''you may read it it you
please" /. 3. as.a.s .h .bga
Walter opened ii and read as follows:
"MY LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT"
III leave to my dear mamma my gold.
clasped Bible, my little desk, and all my
letters. TO my papa leave my picture
of Jesus Christ Shilling the Tempest
my Pilgrims Progress, and the 'Pictures
of the Holy Land which Uncle Walter
gave me. TO little Emily l leave my ca
naries. my love.birds, my flowers, and all
my story books, l hope my dear man.
ma will give my clothes to the poor little
boy in town for whose schooling l have
been accustomed to pay, and that she
will continue to pay this for little while
for nv sake. TO my dear Walter give
every thing else have-my books, my
chess-board and men, my rabbits, my
bog, and my white pony and when I
am dead, l hope he will believe that l
have loved him dearly. al s,l yd ae,;,
CHARLES HARRISON.
Walters heart was pierced and almost
broken. so, mother mother may I
not 90 to him 7" said he ; twill you not
trust me to watch him 10 night !'1Wa3
eff you promise not to disturb him,
or excite him he is now asleep. do not
awake him." ii.0 81. taal. wsT
Walter went softly into his. brothers.
room, and stationed himself beside the
bed. For hours he watched the sleeping
boy, ard these were blessed hours to
! Walters soul. The Spirit Of God was at
work, convincing him Of sin, ofrighteous-
ness, and Of judgement and there, at
. little Charles bedside, he became child
. Of God-"old things passed away, all
|. things became new,' At length, over
r come by fatigue and watching. he fell
9 asleep with his head leaning on the side
of the bed, and slept soundly for some
: time. He was awakened by the touch of
gentle hand on his head, and looked up,
he saw Charles deep blue eyes and
r. sweet smile. s ss 3laal asatl 10
;. 10, Charlie, my dear Charlie,'l said
i Walter, Can you forgive me for all my
J. hardness and cruelty 10 youl" 1q eIn
"I have nothing to forgive, dear Wall
I, ter" said Charlie; II know you did not
. mean to push me into the water. II am
: such week little fellow, l fell with, q
touch; but you could not help that; only
Il do believe that l love you" .9ideilolm1.
:. ii do believe it, Charlie, my kind, for
y y goying brother" said Walter ,rI willry
always to be gentle to you in future.'ai0.
Walter kept his word. From thalday
his very nature seemed changed !; and
though he had often severe struggles with
e his violent temper, by Gods grace, which
/ now dwelt in his heart, he succeeded in
y subduing it. son 93llqna ns----,l9Iud,
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