Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1861-05-08
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against hers.
i tried to persuade my father to let me try
her, but he was like yours, very decided when
he knew he was right, and forbade me ever to
tSpesk oft again until she was put into to per-
feet training. My proud will rebelled against
this. who wants TO drive poor spiritless
creaturey' Thought; besides, | could show her
that she was not to kick and rear With me as
she did with James the other day. And so
Wanting myself in my own mind formed
the wicked resolve TO give her a FIRST lesson
whenever my father should be out of the
[ way.
This opportunity came before long; it
was court day, and my father had business
~ the county town, which was fifteen miles
away. He would be gone the whole day,
ana my mother was going part of the way
win him, to Visit a friend who lived near the
/ road ne would have to take. listened to
! the plan with delight; it was ~haying-time,
the men would all be busy in the far mead
! ow, my sister had permission to pass the sf-
} ternoon with q school-mate, and the coast
would be clear. II was Saturday, should
go Tor Tom Halstead, my special chum, and
/ together we would see if the pretty Sea-Foam
should be queen or notr
Every thing turned out fayorably for my
pan. Tom, whom ] did not tell of nv ia
Tiers prohibition, was ready enough for a
drive with such a splendid animal, and to-
gether We barnessed her to a little light bug
! gy, spite of her flashing eye and paving
feet, and started off, wild with the excite
ment OF mastering such a spirit. All went
well ;or a little while; | held the reins with
a hrm hand and Sea-Foam sped along as
lightly and as whitley as the wave-crest she
vas named for. | had already begun to ex
ult IN my triumph, when suddenly the
sounds Of wheels behind seemed to stir up
the half wild creature like a trumpet-call,
and she quickened her gait into such flying
rapldity that we both grew frightened and
drew in the reins with all the strength |
possessed The sense of being checked irri-
tated her; wi h a long. fierce neigh and a
[ proud toss of her head she sprang away,
| the lines We're jerked from my grasp, she felt
Tree now, and it seemed as though her feet
were winged. We might be dashed to piec-
es any moment--it was terrible. Tom
screamed out,
Jump for your lifei Ishalll' and sprang
out of the buggy, falling heavily upon the
ground. thought he was killed, and bu-
ried my face in my hands to shut out the
fearful sight. Another moment and here
was a terrible crush-I felt myself dashed
to the ground, and something heavy and
sharp pass over my foot then there was q
strange rushing in my head, every thing
grew dark, and | knew no more.
When opened my eyes again | was ly
ing on a strange bed, but it was my father
who stood by its side, with a stern, mourn
full countenance it was my mothers tearfu
J face that bent over me. =
He is alive!' they both exclaimed, AM
then there was a burst f sobs, and | faintet
again. ! need not dwell upon all the long
painful, weary illness that followed, Philip
when my friends-Tom among them, for h
had been only bruised by his fall-hunI
round me-, scarce knowing whether | woul,
live or die. You know what a token it lef
me- and he glanced sadly at his MANNED an
battling limb, and you can imagine il wa
my last disnbedience. never doubted ate
that, that father knew best Would yo,
wish to learn the lesson in the same way
my boyY
'Oh, Uncle Philip said the boy, his fin
face suff .sed with feeling, i never knew bs
fore how YOU became lame-I am sorry !
Thank you for telling me, and indeed, | wi
try to learn the lesson you wish from you
wi experience. suppose, of course, f;
Their does know best-he wouldn' cross m
on purpose
No, indeed, my lad said his uncle carr
estly and if he would not, how much lie,
would yolr Heavenly Father! Learn t
trust Him ton, my boy. and whatever hal
pens, believe always 'Futher knous 6estP
X. n.
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