Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-02-25
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H E r w o II o NJ E S;
OR,
SUNSHINE AND SORROW.

A more striking contrast could scarce
ly exist than between the homes of Will
liam and Henry Camden. United by
the tie of brotherhood, and, III many
respects, of similar dispositions and
feelings, both blessed with worldly pros
perity, with affectionate wives and duti-
full children, ono could scarcely account
for the difference which we have men
toned; for, from like causes, we gener-
ally expect like results. u1a
But the more observing of those a.
round them Particularly the old inhabi-
tants, who remembered the brothers
when they were lads, knew that there
was some point of character in which
they were very dissimilar, and this they
maintained, gave coloring to every
event of their lives. William was of a
bright, cheerful temperament, always
disposed to make the best Of everything,
and never discouraged even when for
tune seemed to frown; While Henry, on
the contrary, seemed constantly antici-
patiug evil, and embittcred his days of
prosperity by looking forward to some
possible evil shrouded in futurity
They used to be called Sunshine and
Shadow, and that the name applied to
each had certainly been well chosen was
acknowledged every day by all who Wis
tied at the house of the brothers Viii
liam and Henry Camden. .--r--I
With these few words by way of ex
planation, We will at once introduce our
readers into the homes of the two broth
ers. And frst, let US take peep into
the pleasant little room where Mrs. Viii
h,H
awaiting her husband s return.
He was somewhat later than usual; ;and
the little ones around her were clamor-
Gus for dear father, and indignant
that Alice, the nursery maid, should
have made her appearance with the US
ual summons to bed. =
"What ! go to bed without kissing
father! No, indeed. Kind mamma
would let them sit up a little longer
would she not p and one coaxing little
cherub, climed upon her knee and en-
forced the request with kiss; while
another hung round her, and looked
pleadingly in her face.
ga few minutes longer, Alice" was
the reply "Mr Camden will soon be
here, think; and if not, darling NAM
ma Will Abs JOu INIcc, anu tell JOu q
pretty story to comfort you"
The little group were gay and glad a
gain; and ere many minutes had elapsed
Joyful soifnd from those stationed al
the window told that the husband and
father was in sight. In few moments
he was among them, enjoying and re-
turning their caresses, and in no way
disturbed by the clamor of their happy
little voices; while the mother stood by
gazing with delight upon the innocen
happiness of her beloved ones.
And soon all was hushed. The fonG
goodnight had been said; each little
head was upon its pillow, and the par
parents were left to the quiet enjoymen
of the evening meal.
Ever alive to the slightest variation
in her husbands feelings, MIS-. Camden
had perceived cloud upon his brow
even when he sported joyfully with hi:
children. But with woman's tact, she
took no notice of it, but cheered him
with pleasing anecdotes on the passing
events of the day-evidences of the i'm.
pro7ement of the elder children, and
funny little sayings and doings of the
younger ones-trifing details, but a
musing and interesting to the fathers
heart. 800. .-.
But when, after the evening meal