Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-03-18

! asneal, peptlv.'i were constantly i'm hel
mind. and there was a reprOving import
in them. On going 20 bed that night
she could not sleep for several hOurs-hei
mind was too busily engaged in review
ing her conduct to her child. She clearly
peTeeived that she had too frequently
suffered her mind to get angry and ex-
cited, and that she was often annoyed Al
trifies, that ought to have been over
looked.
~ am afraid have been unjust 10 NV
child, f" she sighed, turning over and ovcr
again on her pillow.
az viii try 10 do better,n She said 10
| herself, as she arose in the morning, feel
| ing little refreshed from sleep. Before
she was ready TO leave her room she
heard Harry's voice calling her from the
next chamber, where he slept The
tones were fretful he wanted some at
tendance, and was crying out for il In a
manner that instantly disturbed the
mothers feelings. She was about telling
him 10 be quiet until she could finish
dressing herself, when the words, "Speak
gently, " seem whispered in her ear. The
effect was magical-the mothers spirit
was subdued.
Nlll SPEAK ltAAANF NAAN IA ttA liatlttll-
and went Immediately 10 Harry, who
was still crying out fretfully.
The bOy looked up with surprise; his
eve Frightened, and the whole express
sion Of his face changed i'm an instant.
I can't find my stockings, mama,r
he said
"They are under the bureau" replied
Mrs Burton, as gently as she had first
spoken.
"Oh YES, so they are cheerfully re-
piled Harry; 81 couldn't see them mo-
where 4"
Did you think crying would bring
them o." This was said with a smile,
and in a tone 50 unlike his mothers that
the child again looked up in her face;
with surprise that was, Mrs Burton
plainly saw, mingled with pleasure.
do you want anything elses'' She
asked.
'No, mamma, he replied, " cheerfully,
81 can dress myself now
The first little effort was crowned with
the most encouraging results 10 the
mother; she felt deep peace settleing in
her bosom the CONSCIOUSNESS OF having
gained true victory over the heart of
her l0v. ID was a little act but IL was
the first fruits, and gathering 50 small a
harvest WAS eel 10 tue SoAl-
For the first time in many months the /
breakfast table was pleasant to all Har- I
ry never once interrupted the converse I
tion that passed between his father and /
mother. When be asked for anything, T.
it was in a way pleasant to all. Once or /
twice Mrs Burton found it necessary to (
correct some little fault in manners, but I
the way in which she did it disturbed not I
his temper, and instead Of not seeming /
10 hear her words, as it had almost |
always been the case, he regarded all I
that was said, and tried to DO as she !
wished
"There is a wonderful power i'm gentle /
words,n remarked Mr.. Burton to his /
wife, after Harry had left the table.
"Nes, wonderful indeed; their effect 1
me.'
Love is strong"
d" 50 IT seems-stronger than any other
We can bring % bear on a hu-
nan being.
DAYS, weeks, months and wears went
ly; during al this time the mother con-
mued 20 strive earnestly witt her child.
The happiest results followed; the fret
ul, passionate, dis0raerly boy became
.ven-minded and orderly in his habits.
4 word gently spoken was all-p6werful
u its influence for good, but the least
hadow Of harshness would arouse his
stubborn will and deform the fair face of
lis young spirit
Whenever mothers complain to Mrs.
Burton of the difficulty they find in man
.ging their children, she has hut one
'iece of advice 10 give, ami that is TO
peak gen tly.- GOSpci Messenger.