Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-28
FANNY ARTHUR.
An Example Of True Happiness.
BY RERRocA.


"God only knows what will become of us,
Mary, said Henry Grey, as he raised his pale
face from the pillow on which his head rest
ed; ~ have been sick for more than six
months, and our money is almost gone-Only
a few dollars left; and he brushed the tears
from his eyes. 81 hope l shall not live to
see you suffer, Mary for when | am gone,
your friends viii provide for you; but they
think want energy, and if | would only
arouse myself should recover. Your Uncle
William told me as-much, yesterday"
"Oh, don't say SO, dear Henry" said the
young wife, as she threw her arms around
his neck. "Uncle William didn't mean any
thing, know he didnt.2
q Perhaps not but when asked him if he
would give me some writing to do, as soon
as was little better, you remember what
he said-that his clerkships were all filed; /;
but. perhaps he could get me something TO do
at my trade as though could work at a
carpenter trade in mypresent state of health. y
And the young man covered his face with
his hands and sobbed like child.
q Henry, this viii not do, said his wife, in
a gentle tone Of reproof. % You know whai
the doctor said-that you must avoid all ex-
citement, if you wished to get well. There
some one knocks Come, dry your eye"
Henry tried to control his emotions, while
his wife rose to open the door.
Does Mr.. Grey live here said little
girl of ten or twelve summers, as Mrs. Grey
opened the door.
q He does, viii you please walk in ?"
She showed the child into the room wher'
her husband lay it was room which served
them for both parlor and bed room.
81 heard, said the child, as she set bask
et upon the floor, "that Mr.. Grey had beer
sick for a long time; and I came in this morn
| ing to bring him some wine"
81 thank you heartily, replied the sick man
as the tears returned to his eyes; lit is jus
what need, so the doctor told me yesterday
Whose little girl are you, and to whom am
indebted for this act of kindnessl
81 am Mr. Arthur's daughter. Father an
mother have gone to Newport, and hai
nothing to do, so ventured to come dow
and bring you the wine. l hope have no
offended by taking so much liberty"
s'0fended r. replied Henry, certainly moi
but would not your parents object to you
coming, if they were at home p
"Oh, no, the housekeeper gave me the wine
she has the care of me while my mother
gone. will come in this evening and brin
you some custards if you think you coul
eat some" she continued, as she rose to 60.
ave do not like to trouble you reptile
Mary, "though my husband, know, woul
like the custards."
at is no trouble at all to me- replied th
child, as her eyes glistened with pleasure, 81
should like to come in and see you often,
you would not object to my coming"
awe should be very happy to see you
Mary replied " Mr.. Grey has been sick
long time, and we have very few callers, e1
cept the Doctor Perhaps" she continues
with some hesitation, you could bring hi
some books, or papers, to read. l think
would do him great deal of good, ifhe coul
have some interesting story to read; he
very much depressed at times
6Yes, indeed, can, she replied, as a smi
of satisfaction again lighted up her childis
face. {. We have great many books. wi
send some down as soon as reach home, al
she bid them good morning, and tripped OIL
of the door.
"God has not forgotten us yet, said Henr
} as the door closed after the child; 'it seen
, SO strange that can ever lose my confdenr
in Him; when my mind is in the darkest stat
then He always seems to be the nearest
me-
"That was little Fanny Arthur" sa
Mary, as she began to examine the conten
. Of the basket without hearing what her hu
{ band had said. You know Mr.. Park, VIII
he worked for Mr.. Arther, told US what
beautiful child she was. Only see, Henr.
here are three bottles Of wine. How cou
she have brought it so far 2''
: The sick man was too full to reply. Ma
lost no time in removing the cork and in pI
I pairing some Of the drink for her husband
Z But an hour or two intervened before
I, man arrived with a package Of books a
papers. Although but a child, Fanny
shown much discretion in her selection. S
had sent several books, ranging from the 81
ious and thoughtful to the gay and funny Il
: Nh. Grey might make bis own selection. He
nv soon found a story that he thought woJ
interest him, and Mary sat dof7n TO read alo'
he became much interested, and for
time, forgot his troubles. Little Fanny,
she was flying around her fathers mansiC
trying to think ofsomething more that col
be done for the poor sick man, knew not h'
much good she had already accomplished.
!. Thai evening, servant from Mr.. Arthu
G brought a large basket filed with delics
y provisions to Mr.. Grey'S with Miss Fam
a compliments, and stating that she would c
v herself in the morning. The basket conta
p tained many niceties too hearty for a s.
=. y man; but they served as food for Mary, "
vs had denied herself almost the necessaries
III life, that she might purchase some comfc
" for her husband. ssIs..-q
Days and weeks passed by, and Far
came every day to see NJ. and Mrs. Or,