Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1866-08-16
For the Journal.
Cora Winheld's First and only
Love.
BT TRUTH

tering the hall she saw her son equip
ped for a walk
II have just received a message
from Miss Jones summoning me TO
her directly. / do not think her in
imminent danger, but she is such =
! fdgety, nervous, little creature, and
is always fancying herself about
taking some terrible disease" an
swered Arthur
II wish you 10 go to the station
when the train comes in. as this is the
evening on which / expect Cora Win
field,' said his mother.
Very well, shall do so" so say
ing he drew on his gloves, tripped
down the steps and hastened to his
patient. At $40 p. NJ the shrill
whistle of the locomotive sounded,
and in another moment the train had
entered the pretty town of D
Here is the Doctor now said
the conductor TO lady at his side.
Doctor. hereis charge for YOU. "
Miss Winfield, presume" said
Arthur tipping his hat politely.
A graceful inclination of the head
Was his reply.
ALLOW me to conduct you to the
carriage" said Arthur.
Another graceful inclination of the
head, and she accepted his proffered
arm and was soon comfortably seat
ed in the neat, family carriage of the
Reynolds.
Il hope YOU have had a pleasant
journey" said Arthur, by way OF
opening a conversation.
Thank you, it was not altogether
unpleasant replied 4 sweet, though
somewhat sad voice.
Il think you will find D a
very pleasant little town, and will
not be anxious to leave it when yon
have staid here short time"
Il hope so.' said the sweet voice;
this time with tone of sadness that
quite touched Arthur's heart and he
forbore again speaking. ---l
Presently they stopped before a
large. pleasant looking frame house.
Arthur silently helped Miss Winfield
to alight.
She was met at the door by Mrs.
Reynolds, who greeted her kindly.
drew her to the sitting room and
with motherly care proceeded to
make her comfortable
When she was thoroughly warm
ed, had partaken of some refresh
ments, and answered q few questions
which Mrs. Reynolds put to her con-
corning her mother, she expressed q
wish to retire.
Mrs. Reynolds told her that the
room was in readiness for her, and
led her to coy, little room, where a
bright fire burned in the well polish
ed CRATE throwing its flickering rays
over the neat, elegant furniture, and
sending grateful glow to Cora's
heart.
You must make yourself as COM
Portable and happy as you can, my
DEAR" said Mrs. Reynolds, twining
her arm kindly about Cora's waist.
"You are very kind" said Cora
with quivering lip. Mrs Reynolds
drew her young head to her shoul-
der, and Cora gave vent to her long
pent up feelings in torrent of tears.
II hope you are relieved now
said Mrs. REYNOLDS. when Cora had
became calmer.
81 did not mean to weep" said
she, 'but it is the first time ] have
left dear mamma since papa's death,
she seems to cling closer to me since
that sad event, and she looked SC
sorrowful when / came away l could
not help it when thought of it,
And Cora cried again.
This time Mrs. Reynolds tears fell
fast as hers. 1t was such comfort
to Cora to feel that her mothers
friend sympathized with her.
"You must not forget, dear Cora
that your mamma has kind friend
to watch oyer and care for her, md
thougho you may not be with hel
there is one to whom she can lool
for comfort, feeling assured she will
receive it" said Mrs. Reynolds, in s
low voice.
Il did think of that all the way
coming, but it did not prevent thu
tears coming"
"You must not sit up late, Cora
after a good nights rest, l hope you
will feel better
And kissing her, affectionately ief
her.
When Cora was left alone she tool
out her little bible and read aportior
of its precious contents. Ther
kneeling beside the pretty white GOV
cred bed, she offered up prayer o.
thankfulness to God for past merciei
and blessings, begged continuation
of them; and prayed that he would
guard her mamma and sisters from
evil, and help them to be happy
without her, and was soon sweetly
reposing in the arms of morpheus
While she sleeps. we will endeayol
to tell you who she is and why sh,
is there.
Cora Winfield's father was o re
spectacle and wealthy merchant in {
Gourishing westerR city, where h
with his family, consisting Of al
amiable wife and three lovely daugh
! ters, lived very happily.
Mr.. Winfield was aroused from hi
: peaceful slumbers one night, by tn
loud ringing Of fire bells. With