Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1860-11-07

A FAITHFUL FRIEND.

4at. TUT lhc Ncm hOIh ODSeINeI.I
Tae level beams OF December sun
were shining unchecked through the
richly draperied windows, illuminating
with a summer glow the walls and mas
sive furniture of a room in one of the
principal avenues of our great metropolis.
Located in a fashionable neighborhood, /,
the mansion rose among its aspiring
neighbors, a palace in its adornment and
sPSciou sness. There were many among
the passers by; many among the visitors
at that dwelling, who envied its possessors
the happiness which they supposed them
To enjoy amid all these luxuries of art
and fashion.
But friOndship, love and happiness are
treasures that gold have never yet been
able to purchase, and the rejected price
oft returns into the hands OF the offerer
with a weight that makes him deem it
bat lead dull and worthless in ccmpari-
son with that he Graves to possess. So in
this splendid abode there was no home,
no happiness in that gorgeous chamber
dwelt solitary and homeless heart.
Reclining upon couch, pale and wea-
ry blocking, lay beautiful woman, scarce
IL past the period of youth. Her nurse
stood beside her demonstrating against
the unusual light which she feared would
injure the eyes weakened by fever and
debility, but her mistress replied impa-
Nently:
20 do let me have something cheerful
iD my own room. am sick to death OF
all this gloom and loneliness, and want
the sun for company. When sister Mary
comes, you may close the blinds and
throw down the curtains, if you will she
will bc sunshine enough. Till then will
have il so."
"Well, then, Mrs. Wharton" was the
reply, ii think may do SO at once, for
here is travelling carriage at the door,
which | am almost sure is Mr. Borland's,
and Thomas is taking off a trunk your
sister must be in the house. will 90 and
bring her up, if you wish"
This was needless for Mrs. Rorland was
alr eady in the room. and as he nurse
darkened the windo rs, the sisters ex.
changed their almost mute embraces.
q thought you would never come, Ma.
y," said the invalid, as they we're left
alone together after Mrs. Borland had
laid aside her travelling dress al have
longed SO TO see you shall get we'll
now, am sure, with your cheerful face
Beside me. "
came to you, dear" was the reply,
''as soon as / thought it right to leave Ma
bel; she has been ill.,"
Yes, know, poor child; but she is
better now, and you can stay with me. I"
For while. She has gone with Emi.
ly and George to Savannah. They sailed
yesterday they will stay at our cousin
churehill's there, while their father goes
into the interior on business. But, Caro-,
line, did not expect 10 find you confined
10 your room yet Your husband told
George last week that the doctor said you
might 60 down stairs, and that he expec-
ted you to be at the dinner table that
day."
81 dare say Mr.. Wharton has no pity
for invalids-he is always veil enough
himself, and thinks no one ought TO be
sick. did not care to make the exertion
20 please him George is never SO exact
ing with yDu."
Edward did not speak of il in that
way he seemed to feel genuine pleasure
IN your recovery. He certainly was very
anXious about you when you we're so i'll. D
"He took good care to conceal it from
me, then.p
80. Caroline, why will you always think
in this way? You know il would not have
been wise IN him to betray il to you in
the condition in which you were.n
"Yes but Mary, you know, il is not
that, He never shows me any tender,
ness" . t7tlia
"But, Carrie, dear, do you ever encour.
age him TO do sop
''Psha, you are always casting the blame
of these family desagreme1S upon me. |
think, Mary, you might pity and comfort
me now, when / need it so much"
81 do from my heart, my dear sister
and you know would do all in my pow,
er to make you happy, to see you well
and cheerful as in the old times long
ago"
The dear old times, ! was happy then
on why did ever leave them behind mel
know that it is ia your thoughts, though
you will not say it; that am but reap.
ing the fruits of my own doings thatI
married in spite Of my mothers wishes,