The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-11
BIDDEFoRD MAINE MORNING,

as he raised the glass to his own lips his eyes
sought hers with q questioning glance, but
failing to read her thoughts he said in low
tone-'with your pcrmision-it can certain
ly do no HARM
DO as you like was her only reply.
Down with it, Fred,' said Mr.. Saunders.
Don't stop to ask woman-come let us
drink the health of the ladies. You and
have taken many a glass together, 50 do not
hesitate now
Mr.Stantan could not withstand his friends
appeal, so touching their glasses and sowing
to the ladies, they were soon drained.
Fred and Kate soon after returned to the
parlor; and, separating, did not meet again
until, as the guests were leaving, he came to
bid her good night and said, Shall call on
you S-morning EVENING" and she could not
say no.
The next morning Kate received letter
from home stating that her father was dan.
gerously i'll. She made preparations to leave
ON the following day, while Annie lamented
that she must leave 80 suddenly.
Il am to be married in June, she said, and
you must certainly be here, for father has
promised to make mo grand wedding, and
you are to be one of my bridesmaids
Il should like to be here, but It is long
journey, and besides shall be probably en-
gagged in teaching, and knowing something
as you do of my fathers history, you may
judge that had better remain near him,
even if he RECEIVERS from this illness
Annie finally yielded, after eracting from
Kate promise to visit her at some future
time in her own home.
Il have been very happy here Kate said,
'and your kindness, and that OF your parents
cannot be forgotten. | hope you will be q
happy wiie-and may your future be Us joy.
ou, as the present; and let me tell you, An
ME, that you are capable Of exerting great
influence on those around you, and in sus-
tanning the relation Of vile may you not fail
Of being faithful one.'
Just then servant announced that gen.
tleman was below, who wished to see Miss
Webster. Hastily glancing at her toilet,
she descended to the parlor, and Mr.. Stanton
advancing, greeted her and led her to seat,
and, after few commonplace remarks to
which she replied indiaerently, he asked how
long she would remain at her uncle's.
u leave tomorrow for home,' she replied.
As soon us that? You did not tell me Of
any such intention last evening. And why
this sudden departure?'
Il was intending to remain . few weeks
longer, but this morning received letter
stating that my father is dangerously Ill, so
l leave early tomorrow morning in order to
reach home in the evening"
Il am sorry, for We shall miss you very
much'-he would have spoken nearer the
truth if he had said-'l shall miss you more
than words can express but something re-
strained him from speaking with as much
freedom as on the previous evening.
i should like to remain longer, but duty
bids me 60
And will you not remember us when you
are once more among the Granite hillsT hc
asked.
Il shall certainly remember my uncle and
aunt and Annie, for they have been very kind
to me-
And is there no one else who may claim a
thoughts? .
Il have formed many acquaintances whom
| highly esteem, and as this is the first win.
ter have ever passed in city, of course |
cannot soon forget it, she replied.
is it possible he exclaimed, 'that you
do not understand me? Since our.conversa-
ton in the library thought there could be
no room for you to doubt who that one could
be who wished to be remembered : and aus.
picion crossed his mind that she was playing
the coquette-if so, how had ho been dc.
ceiyed in one whom he thought to bc oil pur'
ity and truth.
Yes, l remember our conversation she
replied, 'but il IL sometimes best to for.
GET
Here he interrupted her by saying-'Your
changed appearance tells me that something
is wrong. Tell me frankly II you were dis
pleased by what was said last evening in
relation to taking wine? / took 1t oil Us q
joke, and am sure that Saunders thought it
no HARM
She hesitated, but glance from him re-
assured her and she said-'You have asked
me and must speak as think. / confess
that l was pained by what witncssed-not
that wish to control the desires Of others,
and a simple glass OF wine may do no harm.
but will it not often lead to shame and ruin?
There is worse sorrow for the feeling heart
than sorrow for the righteous dead-'tis
when we see those whom VIC have loved and
cherished with many an earnest prayer that
they might bo all we could wish-bright
stars among the wophippcs Of truth-de-
scending step by step to the lowest haunts Of
vice. =
1T is not Often he said, that wo hear o
lady speak in such strong terms. Surely you
have never suffered through the influence Of
intempcrance.'
Il have seen all this and kecnly felt II too.
My father she continued, was once honored
/ and beloved--a faithful busba nd and fond