The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-03-14

you may trust me. Come into my Of
fee and you shall have the plan ! have
drawn"
We will not tell you how the stout
man wept, nor how his noble friend
shed tears to see him thus but Charles
Nelson took the plan-and having stud
led it for while, went out where the
men were at work getting the timber
together, and Mr.. Manly introduced
him as the master. That day he
worked but little, for he was not strong
yet; but he arranged the timber, and
gave directions for framing. At night
he asked his employer if he dared trust
him with dollar.
"Why, you've earned three" replied
Manly.
sand will you pay me three dollars
day?"
eff you are as faithful as you have
been to day, for you will save me money
at that" s
The poor man could not speak his
thanks in words, but his looks spoke
for him, and Manly understood them.
his way home bought first basket,
then three loaves of bread, pound of
butter, some tea, sugar and piece of
beefsteak; and he had just one dollar
and seventy-fve cents left. With this
load he went home. Itwas some time
before he could compose himsef to en-
ter the house, but at last he went in
and set the basket on the table.
"Come, Mary" he said, "I have
brought something home for supper
Here, Nelly, you take the pail and run
over to Mr.. Browns and get a couple
of quarts of milk"
He handed the child shilling as he
spoke, and in half bewildered state
she took the money and hurried away.
The wife started as she raised the
cover of the basket, but she dared not
speak. She moved about like one in a
dream, and ever and anon she would
cast a furtive glance at her husband.
He had not been drinking-she knew
it-and yet he had money to buy rum
with if he wanted it. What could It
mean? Had her prayers been an
swered Oh, how fervently she prayed
then. oH i
Soon Nelly returned with the milk,
and Mrs. Nelson had the table out AT.
ter supper, Charles arose and said to
his wife.
81 must 60 to Mr.. Manly's Office to
help him arrange some plans for his
) new house, but / will be home early"
A paffg shot through his wife's hear,
as she saw her,hpsband turn away
but still she was far happier tffafsshe
had been for long while. There was
something in his manner that assured
her, and gave her hope.
Just as the clock struck nine, the
: well-known football was heard, strong
} and steady. The door opened and
Nelson entered. His wife cast quick
, keen glance into his face, and almost
: uttered a cry of JOY when she saw how
he was changed for the better. HI
had been to the barber's and to the
, hatter's, yet nothing was said upon the
subject.
) In the morning the husband arose
, first and built the fire. Mary had no
slept until after midnight; having beer
kept awake by the tumultuous emotions
; that thronged her bosom, and awoks
later than usual.
After breakfast Charles arose, pu
) on his hat, and turning to his Wit,
, asked
"What do you do to-day?"
, e.WaSh for Mrs RiYhy -
care you willing to obey me once
more ?"
3 "Oh, yes"
8 s'Then work for me to-day. Sens
! Nelly to tell Mrs. Bixby you are no
well enough to wash, for you are not
: Here is a dollar; do with it as yol
please-buy something that will keel
you busy for yourself and children"
7 He turned towards the door, and hi
hand was upon the latch. he hesita
ted, then turned back. He spoke not
but opened his arms, and Mary sanl
8 upon his bosom. He pressed his lip
$ to hers, then gently placed her in
E seat and left the house. When b.
| went to work that morning he felt wei
!. and very happy. DIR. Manly was by t.
: cheer him, and this he did by talking
t and acting as though Charles had new
z er been unfortunate at all.
e Saturday evening came, and Nelson
l had been almost week without rum
!. He had earned fifteen dollars, ten o
e which he now had in bis pocket.
"Mary," he said, after the supper ia
BILE had been cleared away, "here ar
/ ten dollars for you, and I want you t
e expend it in clothing for yourself ant
t the children. | have earned fifteen dol
1 lars during the last FIVE days. am t.
: build Squire Manly's great house, an.
he pays me three dollars day.
e good Job isn't it?''
Mary looked up and her lips moved
/ but she could not speak word. Sh,
struggled few moments, and thel
q burst into tears. Her husband stool
/ her by the arm, drew her upon his lap
1 and pressed her to his bosom.
l s'Mary he whispered, while tears raj
9 down his own cheeks, syou are not de
} ceived. / am Charley Nelson one
/. more, and will be while liye. Not b,
e any act of mine shall another clout
t GROSS your brow" And then be toll
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