Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1862-12-18

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any sin of omission or commission by which
be might have incurred such disgrace.
"Surely, you will not visit that man I" re.
peated the learned Rabbi, to whom Rabbi
Raschi had addressed his question.
Why II may, perhaps, bring him back
to the right path"
do not aatter yourself with that-on him
all endeavors are lost. But do as you like"
When standing before the residence of Don
Abraham, Rabbi Raschi was highly astonlsh-
ed, for it was real palace splendid, replete
with beauty and taste. so that it even moved
the heart of the old rabbi, who could only hnd
this fault with it-that it did not behooVe
son of Israel 10 live in such spleJdor, whist
so many of his brethren were doomed to be In
poverty aud Fl th On entering the gate, be
found himself in an open court where servants
in gilt livery were seen moving to and fro, re.
ceiving visitors, who had come in splendid
carriages The rabbi wished to return, and
he only addressed servant in The hope OF
being dismissed, and thus having an excurse
before God but the domestic received hlm
with the creates: respect, aud ushered him up
broad marble staircase into richly orna'
mented ante-room, where he requested hun to
wait few moments. When lett alone. the
rabbi said to himself There must be some
mistake This man is bad jew, man OF
no religion at all he has obtained here On
earth his golden chair and golden table-hls
Paradise how can any such blessing be Iu
store for him in the future lie is too rich
to become converted into the right path OF
resignation aud self denial But Will DO my
best | al, perhaps. the instrument OF God.
The door opened, aud Don Abraham, tall,
handsome man, of bout thirty, made his ap'
pearance. With friendly greeting, he oade
the rabbi welcome, and added : " Let me
h ope that my humble roof may be honored
during loug period by the presence OF suci
an excellent, learned and pious guest"
"Pious T. exclaimed Rabbi Raschi." )" "How
do you dare to say pous-to talk of piety-
you, scorner of the law | aunoLuce to
you that | have come in the name OF God our
Lord"
am sure you have" interrupted Don
Abraham, smiling, " aud therefore | repeat
that you are most welcome but as for your
reproaches you may rs well reserve them, os
] have once Tor all chosen my manner Of life.
Come, be friendly let US become better ac.
qnuinted aud, first Of all, 40 fuvo: me with
your company TO morrow ut the celebration OF
my Duptias-"
All, you are going to be married and,
perhaps, 10 heathen girl p
mo to a daughter of Israel, lovely, am,
liable, kind hearted girl. Come tomorrow and
see her."
Is she rich ?"
No p
Well if only she were ic7 into good
Jewish house, it would be an agreeable sight
in the eyes of God. Meanwhile it may be
mitzwa* will come"
The conversation was interrupted by SER
want announcing poor woman.
Let cer wait moment" said Don Abra.
ham.
A poor woman !" exclaimed the rabbi
Your marriage is to take place tomorrow,
and you have not yet thought Of the poor !;
but you allowed them to come to You to re
mind YOU of your duty ? For shame %
My dear Rabbi Rascbi," said Don Abra.
ham, you are too severe. That you may
Judge for yourself, beg you will accompany
me to the woman, and ask her any questions
you please"
They went into the room where she was
waiting, and, on being questioned by the rab
bi, she answered Aims have been given,
+ as far as know, to all the poor but do
not come for alms."
Rabbi Raschi was pleased to hear that his
future companion was, at least charitable
he was therefore silent. while Don Abraham
asked the woman " What is it you want
What can do for you ?"
want your advice" said the woman.
Speak, and be sure you shall have friend
| ly advice"
The woman said am poor widow.
with four children, three of whom are quite
young. My eldest son, youth of eighteen,
worked for US, by his honest Industry, has
made comfortable though modest home
but now he is i'll, dangerously ILL.,"
"Theh my good woman, you must have
physiciaL. | will send you my own doctor"
No, Don Abraham, q physician is of no
avail my son is i'll through love, disappoiut
ed love. There is a young girl, poor and
honest, like myself whom he had hoped TO
marry but now the poor girl is forced by
her parents to marry another. rich man
"Wo nan, why do you tell this to me 2"-
said Dou Abraham.
Because You are the man. Don Abraham;
and now, having spoken, l leave you to God
| aud your conscience"
! What is your sous name 7" asked Don
Abraham family.
Abraham.benM Manuel"
When they were let alone, Rabbi Raschi
seeing Don Abraham deadly pale, with large
drops of sweat on his brow, said consoliBgly
After all it is nothing. | have never, in
my life, heard Of a man dying for love.
I :" Have you not ?" said Don Abraham.
No, indeed not. You may be quite sure
that young fellow is not going to die. Young
folks sometimes make great noise about
their love. After some time, he will 6nd an
other woman quite as handsome"
There is no other beneath the sun p
Don Abraham exclaimed, passionately =
| .. thera Ia hnt one sun i'm lha heayenS. Take