Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1867-06-14
THE TWO PARTINGS.

The following instructive history is from
the Philadelphia National Baptist, 1t
should serve as an awful warning to those
who place the intoxicating cup TO the lips OF
others, or to their own: One winter even
inE, many years ago. fair young girl stood
before the glass in her own pleasant little
ROOM giving the last touches to her toilet.
That night was the first party ofthe season,
and perhaps Emma might be excused if she
fingered little longer than usual, smooth
ing once again her dark brown har, and ad-
iustng the soft folds of her beautiful dress.
Come Emma, called her mother, at
length, i am afraid that you forget that
Mr.. BIS waiting for you
No, Emma had not forgotten, as the ROSY
flush that stole across her cheek testified.
Her last thought, as she stood smiling at
her reflection in the glass had been, This
is the color which he likes; | am sure he
will be pleased,
Quickly she hurried down stairs, and after
piayfully cXcusing her delay, while the flush
decpeued at Mr.. B. evident admiration,
turncG to her mother, saying Il believe |
am ready at last
Take good care Of yourself, darling,
said the mother. as she wrapped a warm
shawl around the slender form. 'anG don t
stay very late
Their destination was soon reached, and
as the young man moved through the bril-
lianrly lighted room, many glance of ad
miratiou was cast at his companion. and
more than one Of his friends whispered,
james Is lucky fellow; In give a good
deal to be able to monopolize Miss Emma
"a he does.
The evening sped joyousy on aud at
handed around, Mr.. B-was standing 4
Iitllc apart from Emma. who was the centre
of "a laughing rroup Of Young nirls when
thr Iady of;be bonie with smile. offered
him class Of wine.
"No. thank YOU: do not drink il ." was
III. rcplv
..PtLawr what nonsense ., she returned
nNo one has refused il his everino and /
don't intend IA allow vom N Ia the first
Como. fn,ropa oIa,s. il can + burt anv ona -
n cannot do il " he ,p.lyar,d GroreIv
for have determined nc,,ar to tssta =
5ror 80
Come here Emma " called tho lady. 81
want ,,u to cn,v tbis ohstinota younG man
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,,oc,. - baTc any, ono in ,onC
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;.Bnt | mean to stop an that Mr. r ,,
said the man earnestly. II havr made nm
my mind tn n;t drinkino ontiroi, tx