The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1859-08-17
From the American Messenger.
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/" am so disappointed" said Mrs. Mellen
TO her husband, as they left the crowded
drawing room Of the Moore House, on sui.
try evening Of last summer, and retired to
tEeir private parlor.
"And what is the matter now |? Is not
this a most delightful summer retreat Have
you not Just what you wished when we plan
ned the recreation Of the season--a boarding
place in quiet village where you could en-
joy the country air aud rural scenery, and
fresh fruits and vegetables, without being
deprived Of your accustomed city comforts,
or exiling yourself IRON society," What
would you have moref :"
"Oh, Mr.. Mellen, it is not that; do not
complain Of any lack Of comforts or luxuries;
but there seem to be no Christians here, and
| meant 10 get 50 much good this summer
lrom Christian example and converse. Why.
| have thought Of it every day for weeks.
I You know we have been SO unsettled at home
since our pastor was dismissed, and meet
ings aud everything so irregular; and
counted upon finding some congeniaI spirits,
some eminently pious souls, among our fell
low. boarders, and under the stimulus OF such
society making real progress in my religious
course. But cannot discover a single pro-
/ lessOr Of religion in the house."
Mr.. Mellen for time was quiet and
thoughtful; then looking kindly at his trou.
blei companion, he said. very gently
l" There is one consolation, dear; il you can.
not get good, perhaps you can do GOOD
II" said the young wife, blushingly /;
what could Idc, 70 be Of any use here Z"
Mary, do YOU remember our Sayiour's
commendati0n Of one OF your sex, She hath
lone what she cOuld:' Now here is fair
hrid for you-a house full Of boarders, and
unne Of them Christians. Try 10 live As a
eiiitl Of God among them, my dear wife. and
see i you cannot win some Of them 10 the
SItiulr!"
rhe nightly jesotions Of this pious couple
followed their evening talk, and they retired
u rest. The early morning train bore the
husband back 10 his business in the city. and
left Mrs. Mellen to think upon her situation
, and its duties. Her companions brief ap.
peal the night before had deeply impressed
her; aud wondering whether Sic had not
possibly mistaken truth aud duty, in always
seeking 70 rectire spiritual blessings, instead
&c striving 10 impaT item, she sought divine
/ direction and guidance nor sought in vain
) for her sympathies we're quiekened in behalf
! Of Jesus's mission TO world Of sinners, and
her heart yearned to bring new trophies u
. his feet. The opportunities for successful
! effort 10 her Redeemer's cause were moi
. wanting, even 70 one 50 timid and distrus..
: fol as Mrs. Mellen.
Seated next her at the table was a Mrs.
! Bertodie. the young wife Of physician from
!. city in the sunny South. She had been
| very gay the evening before. and Mrs. Mel.
Z len had caught glimpse Of her as she wa.
4 tripping in ,he dance with select party o.
e the boarders. lIut she looked sad while eat.
ing, and in answer to Mrs. MelIen's inquiry
:" if she we're ill. replied that her husband had
j. been recalled to their home. An epidemic
il had broken out in their city, valued friend,
lie were sick, and the doctor could not refus,
the summons TO return to hisp post. The gen,
Ii tIe sympathy Of Mrs. Melien soothcd III,
IS ilntterins heart Of Mrs. Bertudie, and quicl
/: friendship sprang up between them. Oh,
!. quiet Of Mrs. Mellen's room was more con
]. genial TO her feelings now than the livei,
ID circle il the ladies' plrlor; and when Ia