Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1863-11-02

he was willing tor her to be cnrlStlan IL
she could, but knowing her to be can
did and honest woman, he felt confident
that she would soon become convinced
that there was no reality in it, ard give
itup. He was always pleased to have
her enjoy herself in whatever way she t
liked, being courteous, polite and IN
duigent husband; bus now he was Sc
cre,iy amazed at the idea Of Elsie being
mourner," though he threw no i'm
pedlnents in the way of her mourning
to her hearts content.
A little over month after Elsie be-
came concerned on the subject OF rell-
| gion, received an invitation te attend
a Masonic celebration in neigh boring
town. felt presentiment not to 90,
but bsing urged by several friends, at
last consented, provided Elsie would go
too. She seemed vary wiling, though |
she afterwards told me the disinclinatlon
to goi,s which had experienced. We
accordingly went--a merry party, six IN
numntr, some Of whom may have enjoy
ed them ,ciyes. though | must confess l
+ did I:r', md Elsie afterwards tod me she
had tfcv"y hesa 50 miserable in her life
a. persy nx> Immensely large. part
Of rnict was Aa70tea to conversation,
a:,c ,Iat5 10 dArc,a;;. Being a church
usa oes could pax dance, and therefore
! trie., IA, keeu IN. slilcr members of our |
9 part ' at the cot:yersazione, but they soon
: grew sweary OF the iusipid small-ta talk cur
! rent on th4 occasion, and repaired to the
: dancing ro,tn | followed thsm to the
door, watched dor a moment the graceful
E floating forms of these / loved, and then
e retired to my room N . wTetched state
:, Of mind. ! tried to sleep, but ah, it was
d something impossible. Something, i
d knew not what, was pressing upon my
4, heart, and upbraiding nae for being there
y AID giving my countsnsnce and influence
le to such an affair. One of the young ladies
4 the loveliest Of our party-has since
ut been called suddenly, and probably un-
d. prepared ,nlo eternity. Ne one can know
~ bow rsuch. tnAs one brilliant evening had
" then Jdst enl ring &c beaurirLi : osds
er MONDE" of wh,ch she afterwards became
he a bright particular star.
Id We returned home, Elsie and both
as penitent, and resolving to lead better and
I'M more devoted lives. She had felt strong
at convictions in the hall-rsom-even while
nd n,inging in tbs giddy mazes of the dance
ne and after her return, t"gsn to seek the
ast Lord more earnestly tn.u she had ever
for done before. For weeAs her prayers and
no tears were unYailing until it almost
seemed that her case was hopeless. She
ed herself began to think it so.
ng About this time aft her, for month
he or two in the country, during the sultrJ
er- dog.days. When | returned she met MT
est with beaming countcnance.
ly "Oh, M, l am SO happy" sh
Las cried, throwing Per arms about my neck
"1 have such peace-such glorious peac
---sucl love for every living creaturel
have found the Saviour precious to m
soul"
F. Of course it was joyful meeting, bu
as soon as the first excitement ha
her passed away, she said,
we ''But you viii be astonished at Gsorg,
art He,seems to be almost deranged"
rye "What on earth is the matter wit
to him p asked. "
his Angry with me for joining th
fair church," she replied, with tears tllin
ned her beautiful dark eyes.
pom "You astonish me. He seemed to Cal
and nothing about your religious concern b.
but fore left; and once heard him say
US. would give = thousand dollars to feel
cam some negroes did who were shoutin
art. though he knew it was nothing but ea
,Ver element.
Yes" she answered, sadly, but
has entirely changed within the last fe
days. Never gave me an unkind we
oul. before, and ney he is so angry" and 81
1ion bursted into tears
the Let us pray for him, / replied, st
ex Lord can reach his heart have fl
Al of some hope of him ever since the Sund
5 at evening before [ left, when he and
time canvassed the subject Of christianity.
evo- seemed more serious that evening, a
ings talked a little different from what /
long ever heard him.
rent "Ah but he has sadly changed sir
the then. Now he hates the name of ev
ait rything that bears tue name Of Chr
His tan. am afraid he is losing his mir
ouse have prayed and intend to pray
aow him, but it seems to be of no USE"
ask = All things are possible with Go
S of replied; and the subject was dropE
on the announcement Of tea.