The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-05-30
Guide them Gently.

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look at that dress--cost a dollar a ward, !
and you have just ruined it. You might
rs well go dressed in six.penny calico. for
| can't keep you dressed genteelIy."-
Mrs. Pearly held the garment in her hand,
and viewed it with angry eyes. The rent
was large one, and would be difficult 10
mend. NellIe's lip quivered, and she
softly answered:
"Mother, l did not think tha, should
do it. lam very sorry but Jennie Dean
was frightened by Mr.. Wilson'S dog, aLd
cried. l ran 10 her, aud my dress caught
upon the fence. Indeed, mother, | am
very sorry"
Very sorry are you? Well, you ought
TO be. l wonder II you think money
grows on bushes, that you think nothing
OF running to quiet foolish child at the
sacrifice OF your dress. Nellie Pearly.
have no patience with you Go to your
room and remain there until tca-lime."
The tears that dimmed the brown eyes
Of Nellie gave place 10 angry glauces, and
she left the room with proud step. Her
heart at first was filled with sorrow be.
cause she had caused her mother trouble;
but receiving harsh words in return lol
her mild excuse, rebellous passions took
possession OF her. AT tea.lime she was
called 10 the dinng-room.
GOOD evening. daughter Nellie, -
said Mr.. Peaily, "what is ihe matter, my
child ? You look like an icicle. Has
your teacher given you a long lesson, or
has Minnie Brown got prettier bonnet
than yours, eh, Nellie % and the kind
father looked up glee(ully.
"She is in one o! her hateful frets.-
Dor't mind her. hope size will soften
her temper OF we will not be repaid for all
our care" and Mrs. Pearly passed the
bread to Nellie, with a cold-"want
some ?"
A clcud settled upon The brow Of the
father, and he said, 81 am very sorry that
. my daughter cannot control her temper
, better. ltgrieves me much to come home
and find rigid lace to greet me. Nellie,
YOU must try TO improve, or you will be a
: very Gisagrecable woman"
Nellie spoke not but her crimson cheek
became deeply flushed, and her eye more
angry. Each day the youthful heart Of
| sNelllC "dS OcSutlIiuS uhiuCl, huu uSt Oio
, position mere shadow of itself,
Five years have passed. and the girl Of
sixteen has grown into woman. Let us
look at Nellie and see if she has improved
She is the wife OF a wealthy gentleman,
; and the possessor of much "worldly
goods" but is her heart warm. her mind
: easy, her life bright? Let us see.
: 1t was evening. The dussy shadows
; OF twiligh. were growing deeper, and mer
FASTENED home TO enjoy home life. Mr.
Q Elmonds had been so busy that he die
T. not notice the lateness of the day until tn,
: Silly darkness had gided into his Office
e He was aware that the time that h,
II usually took tea was far passed, and h
= sped homeward.
). GOOD evening. Nellie" said lie, as h
entered the room where his wife sat. ".
II am late to-night, but business was yer,
T. pressing, and did not think Of the tint
} until the darkness warned me that ough
: TO be at home"
,. "a very good excuse, Mr.. Edmond:
re ! dare say you think more of your chum
in and law papers than of me. Well, well
a your taste has changed considerably sine
n VIC were married ; bu; never mind, 80
II enjoy yourself hope"
n. Anger flashed from the eyes Of Mr.. Ed
+. monds. He was Of a pleasant disposition
=, but tired as he was, he was irrllate
i: by the words OF his vile and he sharpl
~ retorled:
eJ III you would speak of change, Mr.
lv Edmonds, shall be happy to conver'
a. with you. By the way your temper ht
rs changed most gloriously. II has grow
Is. remarkt bly, sweet"
,v 81 can endure neglect, sir, but taunt
or never. We will have tea il you please.
60 The delicate china, the glitteriug sive
10 the luxurious food. were mockeries b,
-. too proud TO appear agItated, each e.
~ sayed to eat. Soon Nellie said:
Ry "Have you tickets for the concert t.
he nigh, ?"
ve Il have"
i'm IL shall not go, but the carriage will
ad here at seven for you"
~ Indeed thought you enjoyed MI
,e as' sic."
qe 81 do, but happiness more. The'ca
!. riage will be al the door !or you at seve
,e. Good evening, madam"
"Very well. sir. Good evening"
At seven Nellie entered the carriag
and seated herself upon the softly y'cus
ia. ioned seat with n sigh.
ok "They call me happy" she said, "b
tes they know not the pain | suffer each da
The Ah can create envy, but JOY is Jos
'cE , lost TO me. l wonder where my husbaT
SSo w., is |" echo answered, Where ! -
,es w Reality sighed as she caught the soun
,on Softly tho snow fell upon the earth. I
,Ia. glittering stars bespoke happiness, and :
oh keen frosty air life and vitality. The fai
nh missve to earth seemed to bring glad ridin
rks to all but Nellie EdmondS hailed th'
ors coming with tears. The last stick of wo
ACT had oeen burned, aud the last morsel
vas food eaton. Tho poor little house who
der she lived was leaky. and each gust OF
her wintry blast hurled the damp snow throu
ma the crevices. and shook the frail babitati
md until Nellie trembled with fright
lat Tho night deepened, and the blast howl
inc louder and yet louder. Nellie vas chilli
.. and tho hittar cold WAS fFeeLiDp her VC