The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1858-07-29

one more hard miracle, and admit one more
rich man into the kingdom of heavenI"
Clara had thought that DO life could be more
blameless than Herman's had been hitherto
but, JUDI ed by the standard which be was nov
setting up for himself, or, if he was right which
Christ himself had set up for his disciples, ever
his conduct had been defective; and a., while
she pondered in silence, he took down his New
Testament again, read aloud from it, and CON
mented upon it, her suspicion that he might be
right grew and grew stronger, and the solemn
conviction came upon her, that he was 30. Al
he said, /" it was as impossible ss undesirable
to set limits to the mercy of God 5" but, to he,
surprise, they did not find, in the sacred title
deeds of heaven, that it was secured, or offer
ed, to them on much easier terms than those
which Herman was endeavoring to accept.
Herman" said she at length, reverently
lifting her gentle eyes from the paper to biz
face. how long have you seen that it was oul
duty actually to do all this?"
"Not many hours, distinctly, as man." he
replied, "though think did as q child.
have known obscurely ever since, that it was my
duty to inquire and find out precisely what my
duty was but could not, or dared not; wa
too hurried, or too happy" He blushed like Q
schoolgirl detected in some neanness, and
muttered to himself !" Selfish coward i de
served to lose the enjoyments which made me
80 unfaithful and ungratefull"
Don't, don't blame yourself 80, Herman
You have always been better than almost any
body else. Don't think God is angry with you
because trouble has come to you through nc
fault of yours. Don't you remember We are
told, that whom the Lord loveth he chasten
eth p Aud in that sermon that you liked &C
much, on that very text, DR.. Lowell said thai
sorrows had often proved to be among the very
best earthly blessings which God sent to Hi.
saintliest children, and that he gave double
portion of them to His best and dearest Son."
Herman's smile shone out, but clouded il
again, as he answered.
Thank you, dearest but they are sent t.
sinners too, though even then believe it 10 il
mercy. But have saddened you long enough
with my difficulties and regrets. have Away,
been too much in the habit of thinking Of my
self and now that this blow has fallen upor
me, must rouse myself, and learn to think O
Others"
"Will you hear little good advice, for thu
sake of one other 2"
Hear it, at least" said he, good humoredly
/" Then go to bed now, for you look quits
worn out and Edward says you did not sleey
we'll last night -
"Pm sorry if disturbed him."
ooh, he did not care, except on your &C
count he made up for it this morning; ant
then let me come back and read you to sleep
as l used to do; and tomorrow, pack your
valise, and set off on little journey"
81 was thinking of that, though it will have
to be two valises, instead of one, for the journey
is not to be little one. / am going to ths
Rocky Mountains"
"To the Rocky Mountains
"And further too, perhaps. Bears meat il
good for the vapors. You remember the queer
quaint old fellow brought in to dinner fort
night ago Mr.. Grub, the Indian antiquary ? ,
"Quite WE'LL"
,"Part of his object in coming back to civil
cation, besides his natural desire to taste what
he calls his native Indian pudding and pan
dowdy' once more before he died, was to gel
some lawyer to 60 out there with him, to looh
up the claims of some of his favorite Gray Buff
falo Indians to some hunting grounds of theirs
which he says cheating land. company are try
ing to cczen them out OF, at Washington. Az
neither he nor his copper colored friends have
much pay to offer, this part of his undertaking
has not prospered. The business requires q
little technical legal knowledge, and part of j,
can be done only by person who has been on
the spot. Old Mr.. Andrews, who has known
him, and all about him, from boy, says be is
a thoroughly upright and Trustworthy man, and
deserves credit and assistance. Therefore, ]
think shall volunteer"
When should you go?"
"This week-the sooner, the better dc
not know what day. must send him a note
this evening, and fnd out"
She was going. he held out his hand hssti
ly for the paper.
May not have it q few minutes more ?'
she pleaded, land copy it-for Edward and me !
You know how sacredly and secretly We would
both of us keep it. Dear Herman, it concerns
both of us as much as it does You. You would
not wish to leave rs behind you on your way
to heaven"
He yielded, but she did not guess what sac
rifice he was making. 1t was the first fruits Of
his new self-abnegation. She went to Edward,
told him as much as she could, showed him the
paper, and, looking up doubtfully and timidly
through her long lashes, to see how he regard.
ed her communication, saw bis calm eyes full
OF unwonted and tender emotion, and his face
illuminated as if holy lamp shone upon it.
The elder brother was very different from the
younger, but his spiri! often bowed down in
secret to do him homage, and almost idolized
him.
Herman's bell rang; and Patrick, the man.
servant, was dispatched with note to the lodg.
ings of Mr.. Grubb, and presently brought back
word that he would be glad to start at half past
eight the next morning.
Herman fell asleep that night like tired
martyr sung to sleep by duet of angels for
Clara, sitting where he could see her pure, and,
just now, earnest and inspired countenance, be.
tween his closing eyelids,
"Lent 10 the rhyme of the poet
The beauty of her voices
and read to him the poems of the sweet and
holy Herbert-that strange, unearthly writer
baptized. in the mingled waters of Sloan and
of Castalv-the very i'm norf.ot;,, ne -l,