The weekly Anglo-African., 1860-04-21
RICHES AND HONOR.
BY ZABETH A. BENSON.

1t was on cold winter morning, that
a young lady, whose name we shall call
Ellen, sat silently meditating by bright
fire in the parlor-all around seemed calm
and quiet. She held in her hand small
miniature of one who had won her youth
full heart; it was that which had cheered
and consoled her heart for many months,
and reminded her of those promises SO glo-
riOusly inscribed on his face-yes, he was
soon to return from the land of gold. The
miniature is carefully laid aside, and she
is busily engaged in reading letter, stop
ping only now and then to wipe away a
tear and to ponder over her future happi-
ness and honor should she indeed become
the wife of James Delgardo. She had
just finished, whena tap at the door aroused
herfrom the revere into which she had fall
en-. She arose to ascertain who might
thus intrude upon her this day; it was
none less than Mary Thompson, who was
on the eve of leaving for New York, and
had come to take leave of her friend She
addressed Ellen thus:
II am aware, dear Ellen, that you neith-
er visit nor receive calls on this day, but
as am about to leave this place, 1 hope
you will not consider my visit an intru-
sion"
Ellen smiled, and exclaimed, Dearest
Mary, you are welcome to-day; wish to
have some conversation with you Now
that we are alone and none to interfere,
will you excuse me, dear Mary, if I speak
more plain to your wish to know what
you think of James Delgardo, as being
suitor for my hand. You know when he
returns he will be rich, and l shall rise to
honor and fame, and shall, 70 doubt, be
the richest lady in P"
"Dear, dear Ellen, pardon me; if you
are rich, will you indeed be happy7 Will
you try to do good to the poor and remem-
Der the needy2"
Riches are all desire, dear Mary
ELLEN, you must remember that true
riches consist in something more than this
worlds good. trust, should that day ar
rive when your expectations will be real
lied, that you will not suffer your wealth
to rob heaven of your soul. You should
seek first the kingdom of God and His
righteousness, and all these things will be
added unto you Wealth and other evils
are temptations to which the rich are daily
exposed, and if you love the praise of men
more than the praise Of God, seek for
riches. ! will pray to God that He may
induce you to do all the good you can to
your fellow-beings; if you do not, you will
find no happiness on earth, and never ex-
change the laurel wreath for the unfading
crown of the righteous"
MARY, you speak eloquently, but L am not
yet convinced. see nothing to live for
except to obtain riches and honor, and out
shine all my companions in this fashiona-
bic world. Mary, allow me to ask, do you
not wish for riches and honor, too Z"
Eyes, dear Helen, the honor that emen-
ates from God," was the quick reply of
Mary, while her bright eyes spoke volumes,
and proclaimed in unmistakeable language
her sincerity.
But, Mary, do you not intend to get
married 7"
'sYes; but | wish to be minister's wife"
said Mary, land try to get riches and hon.
or in the vineyard Of the Lord; that is
popularity enough for me- l shall look
for my reward in heaven, and shall enjoy
foretaste of it, even while migrating
through this world of sorrow"
Much more was said by Mary to Ellen,