The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-05-10
Mrs: Barlow still hesitated. But afte-

Mrs: Barlow still hesitated. But afte-
little more urging, she began her story
ofa good days work. Her voice was a
little subdued, and there was an evident
shrinking from the subject about which
she felt constrained to speak.
II resolved last night" said she, after
passing some hours Of self examination
and self-upbraidings, that I would for
one day try to possess my soul in pa
tience. And this day has been the trial
day. Shall l go on?'
Mrs. Barlow looked up with timid,
half,bashful air at her husband. She did
not meet his eyes, for he had turned part.
ly away.
eyes, dear Jenny, go on" The hus-
bands buoyancy of tone was gone
In its place was something tender and
pensive.
"Litte Eddy was unusually fretful this
morning, as you well remember. He
seemed perverse, l thought as we
call it. was tempted to speak harshly
two or three times; but remembering my
good resolution, l put on The armor Of pa
tience land never let thin hear harh stone.
Dear little fellow! When went to wash
him, after breakfast, l found just behind
one Of his ears a small inhamed boil. 1t
has made him slightly feverish and wor-
rysome all day. O, wasn't glad that
patience had ruled my spirit!
"After you went away to the store,
Mary got into one Of her cross, perverse
humors. She didn't want to 60 to school
to begin with; then she couldn't find her
slate, and then her shoe pinched her. I
felt very much annoyed, but recalling my
good resolution, l met her irritation with
calmness, her stubborn temper with gen.
lie rebuke; and SO I conquered. She
kissed me, and started for school with
cheerful countenance, her slate in her
satchel, and the pinching shoe unheeded.
And so had my reward.
But my trials were not over. Some
extra washing was needed. So called
Ellen, and told her that Mary would re-
quire a frock and two pair of drawers to
be washed out, the baby some slips, and
you some pocket handkerchiefs, A sau-
cy refusal leaped from the girls quick
tongue, and an indignant one to mine
Patience! patience! whispered a still voice.
l stiaed with an effort, my feelings, re-.
strained my speech and controlled my
countenance. Very calmly, as to all ex-
terror signs, did l look into Ellen's face
until she dropt her eyes to the floor in
confusion. ......
"You must have forgotten YOURSELF"
said |, with some dignity Of manner, yet
without a sign of irritation. She was
humbled at once; confessed the wrong,
and begged my pardon. I forgave her,
after reproof, and she went back to the
kitchen. something wiser, think, than
when summoned her. The wash l re-
quired has been done, and well done; and
the girl has seemed all day as il she was
endeavoring 10 atone. by kindness and
service, for that hasty speech. If I mis-.
take not, we were both improved by the
discipline through which we passed.
"Other trials have had through the
day. Some of them quite as severe as the
few have mentioned; but the armor Of
patience wac whole when the sun went
down. was able to possess my soul in
peace, and the conquest Of self has made
ne happier. This is my days work. It
nay not seem much in your eyes,
Mr.. Barlow did not look up nor speak
IS the voice of his wife grew silent. She
waited almost minute for his response.
Then he bent forward, suddenly, and kiss.
ID her saying, as he did So
"Mine was work, yours battle-mine
uccess, yours conquest-mine easy toll,
ours heroisml Jenny, dear. since you
lave been talking, have thought thus:
Nv good work has soiled my garments,
ours are without a stain, ard white IS an
'ngel's robe. Loving monitor! May
our lesson Of to day make me better
nan. Your good days wook gives a two
Did blessing!"
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