Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-01-29
Raleigh,


Raleigh,
! pect changed into one Of kindly welcome,
I as she said: >
Yes, its a long way to e. ouess
we can fad place for him. Have YOU
had any supper?'
! answered in the negative.
The woman, without further remarL
drew pine table from the wall. plaead
upon 1t some cold meat, fresh bread aud
butter, and pitcher of new milk. While.
these preparations were going on, [ had.
more ielsurc tor minute observation. There
was 2 singular contrast between the youno
giri have mentioned and the other ;oo
mates OF the room; and vet, I could trace.
I 2 strong likeness between the maiden and
Inc woman whom | supposed to be her
mother Drowned and hard as were the.
features of the latter.
Soon after had commenced eating NV
supper, the two children who were n,av-
ing on the floor, began qoarreling with
each other. -
John 60 of to bed 7 said the father
IN loud peremptory voice, speaking to
|one of the children.
But John, though he could not belo
hearing, did not choose to obey.
DO you hear me, sir? off with Won
repeated the angry father.
don't want to 60 whined the child
90, tell you, this minute ?
Still a fhnro yuoc - ~ 49,
ment to obey. and the little fellow looked
the very image of rebenion. At this ,cri.
SIS IN the affair." when storm, seemed in
eyltable, the sister, as Isupposed her to be-
giiqeo across the room,and STOPPING down.
took the child's hand in hers. Not word
was said; but the young rebel was i
seantly snbdued. Rising, he passed out
Dy her SIDE, and | saw him no more dn-|
ring the evening.
Soon after | had finished my supper. 4
inelghbor, came in, and it was not lo,o
oeiore ne and the man of the honee were
involved nyollyed IN political discussion. in which
were were many more, assertions than reasons
NY host was not a avety clear headed
man.; while his Antagonist vas wordy and I
sPeclous The former, as might be snn-
now 'sfrtr- -cnefi'TT TTTutfgtu n1msefT n Rather I
strong expressions towards his neiohbor.
who IN turn, dealt back wordy blows that |
were quite as heavy as those he had receiy- I
ed, and good more, irritating.
And nov | marked again the power Of
that maiden's gentle hand. | did not no.
tee her movement to her fathers side
ohe was there when I first observed her. r
with one hand laid upon his temple. and +
lightly soothing the hair with a caressino
motion. Gradually the high tone of the.E
llspntant subsided, and his words had in
them lem less personal rancor. Still, the dis
cuss1Qn went on, and [ noticed that the
naiden's hand, which rested on the tenn
pie when uoimpassioned words were spo-
Ken, resumed It's earessing motion the in
itant there was the SMALLEST percentibfn1
one OF anger inthe fathers voice Tt|i
fas a beautiful sight /; and / could bgts
ook on and wonder at the power of-tbatl
ouch, 50 light and unobtrusiye, vet pos
essng spell over the hearts of all around
:er. As she stood there, she looked
Ike an angel Of peace, sent to still the tnr-
'oient waters of human passion Sadly
'ut OF place, | could not but think her
md the rough and rude; and. vet. who
more than they, need the softeninc and
influences of enc like the Gen
lie Hand.
Many times more, during that evening.
nd observe the magic power Of her hand
ho 'o'ce-the one gentle, yet potent as
he other.
OK the next morning, breakfast being
'Ver, was preparing to take nv depar,
uFe when my host informed ne that # I
7onid wait for half an hour he would
I'VE me . ride in his wagon TO c. -
business required him to 60 there. | was
cry well pleased to accept Of the invita-
'on. In due time, the farmers WAGON
vas driven into the road before the house.
nd | vas invited to get in. noticed the
orse as rough-ooking Canadian popv.
Fllh certain air of stubborn endurance
IS tue farmer took his seat by nv side
he famll4 came 70 the door to see rs off i
Dick? said the farmer, in a peremnto.
e spoke. -
But Dick moved not step.
DICK you vagabohd! get np.' And
ne farmers whip cracked sharply by the
ony's ear as : e !
1t awaited not, however, this second an Is
eai. Dick stood firmly disobedient. I
,exs the whip was brought down upon
M, With an impatient hand bat the DO
7 reared up little. Fast and sharp the
VeAes were next dealt to the nunhsr ofl
half dozen. The man might as we'll
i''en ms wagon, for all bis end vas gain