Litchfield enquirer., 1865-01-12

 1t Is too dry til. latter said shall soak some sf it in tho .watnr-cup?
 R,lin.' returned Ewin. fully aroused. 'you wruny t,e to think would rob you, even to preserve my life l seem ,o see Oracle look ii,. at me through a mourning veil, and Say ing. o Edwin how could you! Take The biscuit quick. take it. l tasted 1t, not know ing what did God forgive nn
 But, Edwin, remonstrated Lvdstone. : do not ueed it as you du. See. am robust still. and declare to you that feel stronger than l did in the climate of India
 It was in vain. Though fai.ing in body. Eiwin was strong and faithful in consciencs aud affection, and ahl. to keep his resolution as a Christian keeps his oath.
 Ts You art. slroug. Rollin,' he sai'i after pause; repeating his frieuds words you need neither food nor sleep. l sec yoa have stald up all night. while have been resting. Why have ven dine it ? Cdlna, turn in. and you shall sleep vet. since no bells are struck now
 Rnin, to soothe him. complied. but could neither sleep nor rest He was in despair concerning lis yprn. charge. whom from time to time he heard nt.rnur,ng again delnously. tantalized in visions by the sight ot that which his sufferinng nature craved. Now 1t Was rpr topical fruit. which. as it was shaken from the tree the earth opened and swallowed up {; now it was loaves in 9 bakers window. but he searched unshCcessfuy for a dtiur ot entrance to the place and HOW he saw great public table spread seated with guests. who feasted oh endiessly, never giving him a hsel or !! look. A sharper tooth than even hunger 8 was gnawin. at lh. watchers heart: R-m'rse !nr havrng Iured that ,iec,te by from Gracie's sisterly care, made him toss in wild anguish. |, i.,t ,,,I tV.lV 1nI he wept food of bitter. hnpeiess tears.
 Another aud ano he: day passe.l, and q third vas drawing to a close. wien ElwIn wi,u had seemed gralua ly sinking; Was lifted in the aEil,s of Lvdstone tu be carried for a few moments to the tie k. That afternoon re- c,lnna i'll his berth calm aud sasl. he had ar ranrr,i with Care the contents of his sfllnrs $ c!-st-his clothing ana a few books, some specimens of coral. s-: plants and shells = :n che manner he wished them returned to the ltun,e he believed h. should s-.. no more ;- Rulin meanwhile sitting ny. ani receiving in worthless grief his messages of love and ten dprnrss tn one who watching with hope deferred the Hnlcyones return. The Instant he reacl.ed the head of the stairs with his bur den the sailor ds rird indications of a speedy change of weather. Something, almost iiIl- rnrurptibla as ye. told lhut the dormant air was awakening. the yellow fog curtain just ,sibly ,rrnbied throughout it's iots and would shortly he rent aud drawn aside to ad- nit the Tree light of heaven upon th" ship. rle sailors. no Iong'r urging hope !.ss'v were grouped about the deck. watching with
 ,,tansa detisis tbe nr.,gr.sa .t Ilsjr einsncspa- !; III WssIeUma u':ErsTrIzIrTy1y or!er to go aioft and loose lhe hu,te'ing sails
 N,, f nt,i . tt, tio". coming to meet Edwin, we are out of prison in ar hour. The men will have work ,o night; wish you were able to refresh them with song.'
 As though electrified by the things. the lit tie invalid sIrang 10 the .taffiaii where, sup porting himself with one hand he poured oat ln d clear melodiuus voice of song the stahzt: Out on an Ocean all beundless we ride Ae'r. homeward bound homewa:d bouad Tossed by the waves of a rougi. restless tide. We're nomewarl bound. hnme ward aaNua Far from the safe quiet hashne We've tode, Seeking oar Father .sas4tr>,5s shaie. l Proiaise 9f Sncl on u4 each ia hestawei, "
 Weier hcmcW4lj bQnul, homcwarj to lud He ce;,s d. aad l.ydstoae after aa ins1ailI. in @icn he looked at htn tr.aiisiixe'i, half ex- prcting to see him rise above the m,sts and t-tisappear. went over to him. and claspin. his Slender fingers drew hin, toward tile stairs.- 1 The effort h.. had made must hlve been qniir beyond hIs strength. His astunished dress. mates manifested their appreciation of the Supy hy responding with three cheers aa the 1 little singer diSapprared
 | Bunydnt. enlIvenel. enthusiastic were the sailors, HOW that they had work to their hands, verifying the wuids of one of their number for! getting privatioIis, past aud to cune, IL srem'd Is if already their tanshed eye isis discovered their nalve Ian stretching out her hand of p.enfy to her wanderers over the sea With the coming on of twilight. the bark Was riding the waves a thing of lite anew. Her crew shouted luyet her in the shruu ls but iti the cabin. faint and wan in his boyish brauty .ay the bet of the i"recastle. utteling such words of farewell as have wrury tine heart o many Il listener besides Rollin I4vdstone.
 When you get home. dear, good brother give as good account of me you c1n [, Gr,c;a. Tell her read her BIBLE every day Say that have never forgotten our m ,tiler pr ,v"rs 50 long ago. Ask her mot to forge win.'
 .O. do not go on so 7 cried Rollin distract edIy. You are not III now; you must not die We are ho,lteward bound. How bravely you sung the lines. Courage, courage. deal Eiwm bear up these few days. and you shal see Grace for yourself Live tor her sake What would she do without irer brother :? You will take care of her. Bat for that could not feel myself going and b. at such peace. Do not rpproach yourself for taking 1 ne the voyage :; God ordered it SD, and an not sorry came. It Was very delightful De- fore this trial
 He went on speaking scarce above whis- per, sweet, patient sylab's. having in them as little ef hope in life that now Is as npprirs in inc shrunkrn autumn leaf that now flliers 10 rh. ground. Sud i-nly the bowel he;t,l ot his companion was raised. a great change had e,n. over his features They exp,essel not resignation. but purpose. The eyes were iu- mi,,ous and uubienchiny as a so .ring eagles The very brow seemsd re chi-eliei 10 >u,t tht. new and awful being spfing'ns into existence within him. Through tht, tir.m anl parel lil $ the breath came and went audibly bly-wiflds ifl- lin. the sails 0f a great thought.
 Listen lie said rising. I hear the order to slackrn sail. The bre.se is stiff -ning We must be making ten knots. The Cap'n gave ne leave to keep y'u company but ] am b st able of them all. IL is right should lead ;s hand awhile you, Elxin, will sleep in my ab sence.'
 Must you? Well. then. go. But come back soon tor wonkl not like being alone
 ng. and there might be something l wished to say'
 Without another worl RolIin hurried from