Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-05-17
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well, we'll, said Benson, sif Nellie dies
1 shall die too. She-poor thing will
go to herreward in heaven; but Ishall be
driven into hell for my folly
Mr.: Benson, God is merciful to those
who come penitently to him.. You may
meet your wife in heaven-indeed you
may said Wilkinson with much feeling
'Never!-but I must 60 and see pool
Nellie Thus saying, the wretched mar
left the room, followed by Mr.. Wilkinson
and Charles. '.t
x x X g..
Where are you, Joe?' -@.a
Just beside you, my poor Nellie,' said
Benson. .
eIs it getting dark so soon?'
tIt is MONDAY, dear. Look here !don't
you see me now, and little Lily?
sNo-I am getting blind, Joe, OF else ]
am dying said Nellie, endeavoring to rub
her eyes. - -..5s, =
The old physician turned away and shook
his head significantly.
'Are you in much pain, Nellie p asked
Benson, seatinghimself beside the bed, and
burying his face in the pillow.
Yes, Joe; but my Fatherin heaven gives
me patience to bear it. Sometimes feel
very sad, and sinful thoughts come across
my mind when I think about leaving you SC
soon, and poor little Lilly too; but when
lift up my heart in prayer, such sweet
peace comes, that feel quite willing tc
live-quite willing to die
-sYou had better not talk too much, my
child, said the venerable physician, kindly.
Il will soon be gone, doctor; but while
am here I have so much to talk about
that-that-O N.Y.
What is the matter p asked her mother,
approaching the bedside, weeping.
sPain-oh |! such pain, mamma! And
the warm tears gushed from the sunken eyes
of the smitten, suffering one, and the poor
distracted head tossed wildly to and fro up
on the pillow.
God help you, my daughter = said her
mother, weeping bitterly.
'Amenp responded old Mr.. Vincent,
who, for the last half hour had been silent,
ly pacing the room, with his head bowed
and his hands firmly clasped over his brow
It is gone now, mamma, said Nellie,
and now, Joe, letme talk little while with
you
Say on, Nellie
Il want you to make me one promise,
Joe.'
. "A promise, Nellie?'
Yes, Joe.'
Name it,
sWell-ask everybody to leave the room.
Nellie wishes private conversation with
me- said Benson, addressing the company.
The company Immediately withdrew; and
Nellie, after being propped up upon pill,
lows, said: Joe I want you to let Lily 60
home with mother, when I die
But you will not die, Nellie
sSoon-very soon, joe
NO, no, Nellie; only live, even though it
be but a few years longer, and | promise
you to be better husband
you haze been dear, kind husband,
Joe,' said Nellie. -
eNo, Nellie; I have rendered your life
miserable have caused you many hours OF
and sorrow and the suferings
which you now endure are all caused be.
cause of my madness aud folly in drinking.
You have been unfortunate, Joe; and
your misfortunes, instead Of leading you to
the Saviour, have driven you to drink; but,
oh Joe you have ever been kind and loving
to me ever manifested the deepest interest
and anxiety in my welfare and happiness
You have been unkind and cruel only to
yourself
WHAT'S the promise which you wish me
to make?' asked Benson, brushing tear
from his eyes.
when I die, Joe, want you to let Lily
go home with mother, and remain there un-
til she has completed her education
sAnd must I part with her, too? asked
Benson, much affectid. 'She would be so
much comfort to me, Nellie
yes, Joe; but you cannot afford to hire
a nurse for her, you know and what in the
world would the poor child do, when you are
to your business p
Il did not think of that said Benson,
thoughtfully.
Wont you promise to let her 60 home
with mother?
Benson looked upon the face of his still
beautiful wife, few moments, in silent elo.
1uence; then said: You will not die Mel
ie-I cannot bear even to think of it !:
You are already feeling better; are you
not?'
so, you will not grant me this last re-
quest ! said Nellie, sadly.
well, ifyou do die-Oh God forbid it |!
your mother shall have Lilly, aud shall
oh what will become of me ?
''You will stop drinking Joe-won't you?
Il cannot y
Not for my sake?'
'Oh, Nellie! when you are gone, and l
find myself all alone in the world shall go
mad, mad, mad II know it?
mo, Joe; do not say so. Prepare here
after to meet me in heaven. Let the past
experience serve as lesson aud endeavor,
during the remaining portion Of your life to
do the will of God, aud to glorify him by a
lowly walk aud apious conversation. Wont
you?
But cannot stop drinking, Nellie. III
could only do that, all would go along much
better-I know it, feel it,
DIDN'T vou think that IF vou could be