Smyrna times., 1861-12-12

'nc uoor, as IL oPeaed. Papa 0ld not speak
word, he came right towards the fire and ]
kaew that something very bad had happened. as
soon as Looked in .his face 2. as
20. Willard, what is the matter o. exclaim-
ed msmma. laying her haad on his arm, He
! turned and said
Mary. the worst has come. I've gone un-
| der to-day. I'm a poor man." T.
Mamma grew very pale; the tears ran right
| over her cheeks; but she tried to smile for al,
| and. said ...e ...
"Well. Willard, my dear husband. we won't
despair. You've got this comfort, you've done
| the best you could"
Il bslievs that I have" said papa. al
havsn't wrsnged any man, and, for myself
alone, coald stand il but there's you and those
dear childres-O, Mary! that is the thought
that cuts me 80 the quick"
"Don't let it, my dear husband. God will
take care Of as. and give US good brave hearts
10 esrry us through this time Of trial.
Why. Mary. didn't suppose you'd take it
like Ihls;.and papa drew mamma to him.
wsnt'Gp TO them. - -,
sPsps, is it true we're poor folks now"
"Yes, my little girl. papa has failed and lost
| all Of his property; and has only got mamma,
and Guy, aud Effie to comfort him now."
Well, papa, don't believe IT'S so very bad
to be poor. I'll 60 without my New Years
party, aud wear my cid dresses for year"
"And I'll 60 without my pony" said Guy, and
knew 1t cost him more to give Up this, than
It had me TO let my party 60. . sqaa,
"They've got your spirit, Mary" said papa.
and he really smiled. 81 begin TO feel al
ready as though we should weather the Storm"
"Of course we shall" said mamma. 1--WE
must look the matter brayely in the face, and
make up our minds to come down in the world
cheerfully and submissively. II won't be SO
bad. after all. Willard. Well break mp here,
and go off into the country, and back to the
dear cid cottage where you found me twelve
years ago. l can be happy thetsagsin with
you and the children. and almost forget that |
ever left it. Aunt Rachel will grow young
4 in her old age 10 have us back there, ana in
the green fields asd the sweet mountain air eur
boy and GIRL will forget to sigh for the Lost
Injuries of their city home" 's e.t..as
4 "and we can keep a cow, can't We, mamma
and feed the chickens; aud ride horseback on
aunt Rschel's old gray every day, ean'I We y
j | asked.
\ Mamma laughed aud kissed pres t..s.,'s
" Yes, little girl, you ear do all those things
and you apd Guy must learn to take care oi
yourselves as bmsch,ns possible, for we ca f.
ford 10 keep but one gitl; and ihsre'll be no
nurses.or ehanbermsid. OF waiter any more, for
we're poor folks. and shall evca have to sell q
great part of our furniture" - 3"
Wsll, mamma, we couldn't put it in amt
Rachel's cottage, you know. But I'd quite al
lief be there as here, for dou't you remember
cried when we came away last summsrr'
>.'What little. philosophaf!" SAID papa.
:" And. Efhe. ydu and can 60 and ride OF
farmer WstsOnis' loads Of hay, and we can &c
of into the woods Tor berries and nuts; for thC
eggs in the barn every day, and watch tbs
little black ducks 60 swimming in the pond
Oh tell you, Ellie, ,it's glorious !" cried Gu ,
cIaPpiag his hands.
!, '''On the whole. guess. Guy" said, "ths
ft 10 better TO be poor folks, and live in ,h'
ceuntry. One can have such good times yet
knew I" .....-.l ....t., - ti,-. ets
Papa and mamma laughed outright, bot thsr'
were Iearsin mammals eyes all the lms ant
D at last she said
{ MAYBE irs for the best, after all. Willard
3 GOD may have sent this to make our boy snt
girl better man and woman; for have oftel
trembled lest this life of ease and luxury shoul
make them weak and selfish. AS for you, dear
. I've no fears. You'll get into business sgai
after The shock 10 over, and can take car
I Of your liitle flock, for I'm resolved it shan
be mach of q burden on you for the next iV
4 years. We will trust in God, and we shal
8 weather the storm" ~. - .''-' Y
!, SO we SHALL" said papa, with smile ths
. was like his cid one. q And, Mary, we sha
d learn one OF lifs's graGdest lessons, that thsF
can be calm. peace, and contentlnent, ia CON
ing do,eR in the worLd!" .r