Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-04-12

her husband had returned to ,he city. With
trembling hands she had opened her Faith.
ers note, but she was not amazed whom she
read it, as she knew his stern disposition -
Still the memory of a fathers curse rested
heavily upon her heart; she had turned Ia
her husbands love for relief
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Twas night in Mr.. Stanlys mansion, and
the aristocratic {. ther lay stretched upon
his bed in deliriuln. lie had caught 70
yer which had reverted to his brain, wrap.
ping his senses in the burning, scorching
folds OF tho destroyer. Sometimes he called
aloud for Emma to return, at others cursed
her for disregarding her fathers will.
News Of her fathers illness had been sent
to Emma, by the old servants, who had
grieyed at their young mistre4s's estrange-
ment
No sooner did she receive the intelligence
than forgetting the coldness existing be-
tween them, she prepared to visit his sick
couch, Gerald too, accompanied her. and
they seen s.cce by his side The physician
had declared that good nursing might save
him, and as Emma heard this she determin.
ed to take the Office Of nurse upon herself
Her husband gently demonstrated. fearful
lest she should injure her own health, but
she urged n daughters claim and he Welded
For days Emma watched by her uncon-
scious parents couch, cooling his brow, and
moistening his parched lips, and her efforts
were rewarded. One day when she was as
usual, attending to his wa nts, he opened his
eyes, and gazed about ia the perfect restor-
alton of his senses. The first object that
arrested his attention was Emmas face
bending over him, and her soft hand bashing
his forehead. lie did not speak but contins
ued to watch her movements, he lay perfect.
ly calm and still until the physician paid
his accustomed visit, and Emma, when he
entered left the room for few moments
When she had gone, he turned to the doc,
tor and enqured p
"llow long has that lady been here p
Almost since you were taken sick and
TO her, you owe your life, but can tell YOU
no more at present You must be perfect
ly quiet if you would live
The next day as Emma was sitting by his
side, he spoke her name The physician
had informed her Of his consciousness, there,
fore, she was not alarmed
Emma, my child, come here" She NOV.
cd toward him, and he took her hand.
"Can you forgive me p
~ have nothing to forgive dear father
All is over--ean We not be happy snee
morc2'
lie silently pressed her hand as an answer,
presently he asked -
"Where is Gerad2'
Emma stepped to the door of the adjoining
room, and when she returned, her husband
was with her, Mr.. Stanly took a hand of
each, and blessed them as his children, ask.
ing forgiveness for himself ana then, fear
ing the excitement would be TOO much for
him, Emma dismissed Gerald. darkened the
apartment retired out of sight In short
time, her patient was asleep
From that hour Mr. Stanly rapidly recoy,
cred, and in the family reunion, dwelling
with his children, he was happy. Thus end
ed the curse
Who can iorsee tpe end Of earthly thipasY
Weak mans cursel Whatright has he TO
condemn his fellow beiugsi May not his
impreeations be visited upon his owh head
with tenlold vengenco