The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1860-12-01
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THE PATCHED OLD LADY.
rhc church was "a shionably full.

ne CnuICIl WIS luNilVllapiy lull.
From choir and altar went up lond-voiced
praises 20 God. The organ rolled out its
mighty tones from lungs Of brass. There
was tlnurring motion, as Of the moving of
myriad silks; the gentle breath of hundreds
of fans, while soft white feathers, and rings.
conspicuous under their gloves, and tremul-
Gus laces, and faint, sweet odors attracted the
eve and RECALLED the senses.
The preacher was in his pulpit-morc like
throne it was. with it hangings OF luslrouS
dnmask, its tassals and frlnges and cushions
Of crimson velvet The Bible before him
loohe ed heavy with gold, and its splendid
leaves flashed at their edges as they were
turned over with revcrent touch. The pas
tor s wife sa. in The first pew-a delicate and
pretty looking woman, well dressed and
much admired. From there, all along, even
to the door. beauty and wealth, sit intent on
listening TO the rich tones Of the pastor.
Farther along still in a corner pew, very
near the entrance, sits an old and faded wo-
man. Her bonnet and dress arc black. but
quite shabby. Her face is meek and sweet
in expression. though very much wrnkled.-
Her posture denotes great humiliation, but
as she listens to the words Of hope. tear now
and then steals down the deep burrows, and
the pale orhs washed by much weeping, are
revcrcntly lifted to heaven.
Did you notice that old woman in the
door seat 7" asked Mrs. Dix, slightly shaking
out the heavy hounces Of her dress.
No did not; who is she :" was the re-
ply ending with question.
"Some poor thing or other. She seems
like christian though. suppose we ought.
some of us. to speak to her. !"
she gets out of church so quick w." said
another lady, ovcrhearng the conversation.
":hat no one can catch all opportunity to say
aword. She's drcadfnlly poorly dressed too
what magnificent sermon we had to day :"
"Spleudid %, did you see our new com.
ers Z"
You mean the lawyers folks-ves; I am
glad he's taken seat with US. What beau
tful family he has! v
Beautiful indeed and dressed in snch
exquisite taste. Nothing in the least gaudy,
but perfectly genlce and very rich"
They say he is immensely wealthy he
came IRON Boston. His father died n year
ngo, and left him hundred thousand dollars.
How they did listen! hope they will be
under conviction before great while"
What are they not religious?'
BLESS you, no. They ure very nice. NOR
oil people thoush-be,tcr than processing
pious."
Sister Dix. We must cultivate their nc.
euain;ance. What field for doing good ~
20 Yes: great indeed. Did you notice
what elegant hymn looks they carried! Tur-
key morocco and gilt one Of them,
down to the smallest child. :"
IL noticed that think they have paid
our preacher quite a compliment. There are
80 many men of talent in the town.
And so they wended their way down the
church steps talking of the new acquisition
That evening the eloquent preacher said to
his wife, My dear. had very attentive
listeners in the new family who took a pew
last week"
II thought so, was the reply.
We must call upon them immediately"
Certainly | shall bertady at any time "
The next day little Minnie. the youngest
daughter Of the pastor, came home admiring
beautiful bunch Of flowers which she held
in her hand.
See mother Just see-how beautiful -
The old lady called me in again to day, and
took these from her little garden"
II can't think who it is gives these flow
crs to the child" said Mrs 1ycrs, the pastor S
wife.
Oh she's real nice old lady, mother. -
She says she loves father, and thinks he does
agreat deal Of good. She had writing desk
and was writing when she called Inc In, for
she had pen in her hand. She says she
hasn't been here great while. asked her
If father had call, to see her. and she said
no, but she didn' texpect it yet awh,e--sle
knew he had grea: deal of calling to DO"
Who can it be husband e.
! can't think am sure" was the reply
Father, wont you SO with me sometime,
asked little Minnie.
Certainly will, said her father.
''She kisses me SO nice" said the child
artlessy. She don make fuss about it
bat is so neat: SO different from almost all
old ladies"
The pastor and his wife smiled .
A few days after this, Mr.. lvers was oat on
collecting tour 1t was for an important
object. for which he had volunteered tn work
ald give his line. re drove around town,
his little Minnie beside him.
20! what a splendid house" said the
child clapplns her hands as they stopped be.