Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-09-03

Harden has proved to be noble man, and hav,
already learned to love him.
Love him why Willie Newton, where j.
your spirit of pride p said Madge.
Zone, hope, never to return. You will love
MN before the week is over. The doctors tonic
VIII make me quite we'll aud hope to live any
way to take my sister from such place as the
almshouse, aud yet she appears to be Indifferent
DO am sorry, dear brother, that
spoke SO hastily. But you cannot doubt that
love you, aud that am rcioced at the prospect
OF your returning health 2
No, my own sister, | have never doubted
yonr affection, for | have had too many proofs
of 1t to doubt if | would
lhis week was the happiest Of all their lives
anu according to Madge's language il seemed
like one long, happy day.
AS Madge Newton descended the stairs for the
first time since her Punishment, she felt triae
mortified; but Wle's words, BE brave 7 rang
IN her cara, and she gained courage. She
crossed the hall and knocked at the overseors
Harden.
have come, sir, to apologize for the rude
conduct which took place q week ago to-day
SAID Madge. My love of my only and best
friend, was very great, and my rebellious spirit
ootaihed the mastery. am sorry, Mr.. Harden,
and hope you will see ct to forgive me- have
Urged very bitter feelings against you; but
assure you, sir, that these have all been bauished
by the kindness which you have shown to my
brother have learned to love you, and shall
always remember to be obedient to your slight
est command. For fear that you might think
that am following the dictates of my brothers.
heart by coming to you, l must say that he is
ignorant of the scene, and will be only too
pleased to learn that | have offered you this
apology. Am forgiven, sir p
altl 4
a lac paced the floor, II close observer might
nave seen tear start into the mans eyc:-then
suddenly pausing, he placed his hands upon the
young glrrs head, saying, have been too
hasty and, Aladge, If have ever punished you
when innocent, know you eau forgiven
Oh. sir, pray don't think of such a thing
Only forgive me, and 1 am satisfied replied
Madge.
Your wish to be forgiven is only too easily
granted, answered Mr.. Harden, as he grasped
Madge by the hand.
The young girl Immediately ran to find Willie,
who was busily engaged in piliug up the wood
which had been split.
Oh, Willie have good news for you.
have learned TO love even Mr.. Harden
Have you, sster? said Willie, throwing
down his armful of wood in establishment
'Come here, dear A1adge, and sit by my side,
upon this old saw buck, and tell me where YOU
aaw Mr.. Harden, and what he had to say to my
sister.
After Madgc was seated, she told the story
from beginning to end how she had knocked |
It MIR. Hardcn's door, and how she had been |
forgiven. Willie Newton gazed at his sister as
ihe related her tale with that admiration which
,an only come from brothers eye. After
iadge had finished, he commenced kicking the
lust absorbed in thought. At length he raised
his head ard said: Sister, don't you remember
hat morning when said, II God be with US,
Who eau be against us p that you smiled in your
ears, and asked what it meant
'1es, remember perfectly, answered Madge.
We'll, do you think God has been with us p
Yes, can now see, Willie, why you repeated
hat Froverb so often, said Madge thoughtlully.
year IRON this day, a wealthy gentleman
rom England arrived in the almshouse, aud in
uired for his sisters children, who proved to
e Willie aud Madge Newton Their little hearts
we're eladdened at this news; and it was when
he children were busy in gathering their scanty
lothing, that Willie found time to say, Dear
lister, If God be with us, who eau be against
So