Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-08-03
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1t wasa wild winters night, and we, six
in plumber, were seated around a genial
bright fire in my uncle's cozy sitting room,
I'VE had Eeeme from our 7hOmes torspend
tShah passed. Christmas had gone, aud on
visit had been protracted far beyond out
original intentions.
Uncle Richard and his wife, Aunt Jenny,
were. great favorites with US. They had nc
hila{ep; of their own, and were always
glad to have any. young people to visit
Them. and happy enough were veto avail
: ourselves of the privilege. Ss,Isffz ~
On the nfght In question, after tea was
finished we were, gathered in the sitting
!, room. "a untJ emmy was sitting bythejta-
BILE on which rested the lamp, sewing, and
Enele RICHARD was gaaiagi labstraetedly
into the fire, and listening to the storm as
it howled around the house, and shook it to
Its foundations.
k,o ,sWhat 3, fearful nisht,n said Aunt Jenny.
after a long silepce. II was thinking just
now how we should make it pleasant for
you, mydears. r What shall we do ?'.E 81.
II have it." said l, quickly, Uncle Rich
ard shall tell us story.rhk kEa
"a story" said my uncle, looking up
from the ire, 81 am zafraid shall have to
refuse you, Nellie; 1 have no talent for
,1sSs ssGss ssssps ss@s ist you OFFS exclaimed
story we must have, uncle. Tell us one OF
= your nowno nooadventures. You know you
have been perfect Sinbad in adventures 2
5Hscls Richard scratched ed his head and
How would yau like love story9" he
asked.
'sThe .yery4thing. wI.et us have, one, by
all means" was the unanimous reply.
..Well, then,;' he .said,- with a comical
glaHee ,ss e & ASnt y Jenny eql tell you how
"Now, Richard" began Aunt Jenny
'Never mind my DEAR saidlny uncle sit
will interest them, and" he added. with d
q laugh, Fit may gixe them some hints Sby
which they NAV profit hereafter"
Uncle Richard stirred the fire, and then
seating himself comfortably in his chair,
tpidsus his stoEys 3 Oa SI0i & 7 SsRl1
You must know, my dear children that
when. was q young man IYas,- hat 4;
Sgenerally termed very -fsst.'1I don't thiRk
/ was as bad as many young men, or even
as the majoritFso6 theql; but nevertheless
/ was looked upon by good, steady people,
as a dangerous companion for their sons
was not long in acquiring this reputation.
and it clung to nae long after deserved it,
Itbegan ITO mend my ways when Twas
about etwenty-fve but l was more than
thirty beforC got credit for being better
man, and it was during this time that
first met your aunt. 1t was case Of, love
which you young ladies are fond of hear
ing, but which am powerless to explain
1t was real, honest, true love, though, and
Sshe was worthy of it.n y 3. "a q Z g =
Uncle Richards eyes wandered over to
where his wife was sitting, and meeting
there an answering smile, wandered back
to the fire, and he went on.
We tirstnmet at apartys and after that
very frequently. l determined to be bet
ter man, and to titmyself for the new life
to which aspired. Jenny saw my efforts
and encouraged them.I Her father, how
Sever, did not believe in my good intentions,
and when he found wanted to marry his
daughter, was very severe on me. / had a
hard time with him before i was married,
but after became his son-in-law, Tnever
had better, truer friend. The old man is
gone now, and l hope he is happy.
THE old gentleman had been a. soldier in
the war of 1872, and had carried his mill
tary discipline into Instantly, where he
was very strict. He was, in addition to this,
ian elder in the Presbyterian Church, and
was not at an disposed to regard any short
comings with. leniency. One morning
was sitting in my office, getting ready to
go into court, when in walked old Major
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"Good morning, major" said 1, stake a