, 1862-11-06

told us that she might leave US one OF these
daysS She said a cold finger was upon her
heart, and-and-"
"-sh. Don't, don't, Nancy; you'll"
The words were chOked up with sObs and
tears, and the sisters wept long tugether At
length they arose and went away, for they saw
more coming.
As soon as the little ones were Odt Of sight,
Charles Nelson started to his feet His hands
were clenched, and bis eyes were 6xed upon q
vacant uOint with an eager gaze:
"My Godl" he gasped. "What villain
am Look at me now What q state DIM in,
and what have sacrificed to bring myself to Il
and they love the yet and pray for mel"
lie said m more, but iof Some moments he
stood with his hands still clenched; aid his eyes
fixed. At length bis gaze was turned Upward,
aud his clasped hands were raised above his
head. moment he remained so and then his
hands dropped by his side, and be started home.
ward.
When he reached his home, he found his wife
and children in tears but he affected not to no.
tice it. lie drew shilling from his pOcket-it
was bis lust-And handing it to his vile, he asked
her il she would send and get him Some milk
and flower, and make him some pOrridge. The
wife was startled by the tone in which this was
spoken, for il sounded just As that voice had
sounded in days gone by.
The POrridge was made nice and nourishing,
and Charles ate il all. He went to bed early,
and early on tue following day he was up. He
asked bis wife If she had milk enough to make
him another bowl Of POrridge
"Yes. Charles," she said, tive have not
touched It."
"Then, il YOU are willing, should like some
more"
The wife moved quickly about the work, ard
ere long the food was prepared The husband
ate and be felt better. He washed and dressed,
and would have shaved had bis hand been steady
enough. He left his home and went once more
to a man who had lust commenced to frame .
house.
"Mr Manly" he said, addressing the gentle.
man alluded to, 81 have drank the last drop Of
alcoholic beverage that ever passes my lips.
Ask me no more questions, but believe me now
while you see me true. Will you give me work."
Charles NelSOni are you in earnests" asked
Mr.. Manly in surprise.
So much 80, sir, that were death to stand
upon my right hand, and yOndeF bar.FOOm on
ny left, l would 60 with that grim messenger
first"
" Then here n my hOuss laying about us IN
rough timber and boards. place e IN your
hands, and shall look to you to hnsh T. While
can trust you, you can trust me- Come into
my Office, and you shall SEQ the plan ! have
drawn"
We will not tell you how the stout man "tePS
nor how bis noble friend shed tears " see him
thus but Chatles Nelson took the PLAN and
having studied it for . while, he went out where
the men were at work getting the timber To-
gether, and Mr.. Manly introduced him as their
master. That day he worked but little, Tor he
was not strong yet, but he arfanged the timber,
and gave directions for framing. AT night he
asked his employer IL he dared trust him with
a dollar.
"Why, you've earned three returned Manly.
"And will you pay itie three dollats dHyT
"lf you are as faithful as you have been to-
day, for you will save me money At that"
The Door man could not speak bis thanks IN
words. but his looks spoke for him, and Manly
understood them. He recevad his three dollars,
and on his wav home be stopped and bought
first basket then three loaVes Of bread pound
Of butter some tea, sugar, and piece Of beef.
steak, and be had just one dollar and seventy
i've cents Left With this load be went home
It was sometime before he could compose himself
u enter the house, but at length he went aud Set
the basket on the table.
%COlne Nary" he said, Z" have brought some
thing homie to supper. Here, Nelly you take
the pail and run over to Mr.. Browns and get
two quarts Of milk"
He handed the child q shilling as he spoke,
and in half Oewildered state she took the money
and hurried away.
The wife started when she raised the cover OF
the basket, but she dared nnt speak. She moved
about like one in dreams aud ever and anon
she would cast luTtive glance at her husband.
He had not been drinking-she knew it--and
yet he had money enough 70 buy run with IL he
wanted It What could u mean had her
prayers been ansWeredf y, how ierVently she
prayed thenl
Soon Nelly returned with the milk ana Mrs.
Nelson set the table out. After supper OnarieS
arose and said to his vile:
must go up to Mr. Maniys ounce 70 nelP
him arrange some plans for his new house, but