Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-18

Tears were the only reply given, and she
who appeared an angel of mercy, has gone.
so, mother? God did hear my prayer last
night" said Nellie. 80, what a good woman
he sent to us. Now you won't have to sew
so long, will you, mother? but | can feel YOUR
arm around me as l sleep, Mother, we will
never feel we are alone again, for God does
hear just at the right time"
"And | can go to school, too" said Ivan.
'Who knows but l can know as much as
Benjamin Frankln-he was poor once; and
then old Grand"
'lush, hush Ivan; speak not thus of
him, my son; forgive, as you wish to be for.
given"
A few weeks found the widow and her chill
dren occupying the same dear home which
adversely had forced them to leave, and with
them Prof. Young and wife found the home
they had so long desired.
few students met there one evening, and
among them was young Scotch gentleman,
whose parents proved to be old friends of Mrs.
Sinclair. The following morning Ivan re-
marked, his features were familiar, and he felt
sure he had seen him before.
''IIe is a fine fellow" said Prof. Young f;
che stands high in his class, and has really a
most excellent heart, but his love of fun often
tempts him to amuse himself at the expense of
others, unthinkingly."
'There was a little circumstance occurred
in early summer which gave me perfect in
sight into his character. We were walking
out in tine country, and when weary and warm
werested by spring. Under some brush Nal
colin spied pair of shoes, which evidently
belonged to boy working in field near His
love of fun had found an opportunity for graf
ificatlon, and he proposed to hide them and
then watch, to witness the poor boys anxiety
when he could not readily find them.
81 felt it was proper time to mention the
regret l had felt in Witnessing such a trait in
his character on other occasions, and suggest
ed the happiness he might confer by deposit
iting a small coin within them, and also gain
some qualification himself
''Ihe right chord was touched, and quickly
was silver dollar placed in EACH and we
passed along to a spot wherewe could witness
the wonder and pleasure Of the little fellow
who attempted to put them on. Never did
Malcolm regret that act, | am sure; and he
said he felt happiness he never knew be-
fore"
As Prof. Your turned his face, he detected
tear rolling down the cheek of Ivan, who in
a tremulous voice said: 81 was that poor
boy. Oh would he knew how happy it made
me, and how FASTENED that night to carry it
to my mother, for l felt it would keep her
room for her!'
My readers can imagine the pleasure the
sequel gave to the young student, and how
dear he became to this family. As time passes
Ivan is realizing his desires in becoming edu-
Gated, and is a member of the senior class in
- college. Nellie has grown to years Of
womanhood, and her fair face, dark, spiritual
eyes, and amiable character have won many
friends.
1t was in spring time, her strength began to
fail, and friends noticed her taltering step, no
words of complaint, but quietly the bonds of
life weakened day after day. Noticing the
anxious expression of friends, calmly would
she say, ''Trust Him-He doeth all things
wcll-"His time is my time" SO the days
passed. and Nellie's spirit took its flight with
trust upon her lip.
Many efforts had been made by Mrs Y
to gain the attention of Lord Sinclair in be-
half Of his sons family, but to no purpose.
When news came that the last remaining child
was killed while hunting, leaving his father a
large estate, another attempt was made to re-
conclle the naughty man. Sorrow mad soft
ened his proud heart, so that he placed a sum
of money in the hands of Prof Y, to be
used tor the education of Ivan, for, wrote the
lord, she bears the name of Sinclair, and |
would not baye it disgraced by ignorance; but
it is granted upon condition that it is kept a
secret from him and his mother"
In the meantime Mrs. Sinclair was render
ed happy by the fair name her son was gain
ing; but to her was peculiarly precious the
proof that manly, christian principle, was
developing within, which would render him a
true man.
Her pleasure was to be instrumental in
cheering the oppressed, and when she saw
want then it was that she most regretted her
limited means.
Ivan had graduated with honor when dis
patch was received announcing the death of
Lord Sinclair, and that his grandson was de-
sired to attend to the affairs of the estate. A
letter accompanied it, dictated by the proud
man, acknowledging the wrong he had COM
mitted towards them, and praying their for
giveneSs. ''Sad was it," said one of his at
PENDANTS. ''to hear the regrets and repinings as
he laid upon his sick bed, and his last strength
was spent in prayer for forgiveness"
Again has Margaret knelt by the graves of
loved ones in the kirkyard, among the pines
and larches of Aboyne, and many names of
other friends she finds written here and there
upon the head-stones. Quietly does life pass
with her in acts of love and charity, while the
''young master" acts the part of true nobility.
Never will the friends of other days be forgot
ten by the widow and her son. but with them
the sorrowing and afflicted will ever fiud true
sympathy, and the God who numbers the hairs
Of our head soon will be their trust and hope.
Worcester. L. A. r. S.