Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-08-16
The two Partings.-

who place the Intoxicating cup OF the Inns
of others, or their own
One winter evening, 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 tha-
first party Of the season, and perhaps
Emma might he excused if she fingered a
little longer than usual. smoothing once
again her dark brown hair. aud adjusting
the soft folds of her beautiful dress.
Come. Emma,' called her mother, at
lcngth,i am afraid that you forget that
Mr.. BIS waiting for you.'
No. Emma had not forgotten. as tho
rosy flush that stole across her check testi-
fed. Her last thought, ais she stood smil
ing at her reflection ifi the glass, had been;
This is the color which he likes !. L ann
sure he will be pleased
Quickly she hurried down stairs, and
after play fully excrsing her delay. while
the flush deepened at Mr.. BIS evident
admiration, turned o.her mother, saving:
1 believe am ready at last
i AXE good care of yourself 1arlipc,'
said the mother, as she wrapped warm
shawl around the slender form, and DONE
stay very late.'
| Their destination was soon reached and
as the young man moved through the bril-
lantiv lighted room many Il glance of ad.
n!ra!i0n was cast at his COMPANION, anf
more than one Of his friends whispered.
james Is lucky fellow; I'd give a GOOD
deal to noDopelize Miss Em'>,a as he does.'
The evening sped joyously on, and
at length. towards its close, refreshments
were handed round. Mr.. B-was stand
ing little apart from Emma, who was
the centre of a laughing group of Young
girls. when the lady of the house, with u
smile, offered him Il glass of wine.
No, thank You; do not drink it,. was
his reply.
'Pshaw what nonsense. she returned.
No nnc has refused it this evening, and I
don't intend to allow you to lie the first
Come, just one glass it can't hurt any one
i cannot do it. he answered. graveIy. T
have determined never to taste q; drop.'
Come here, Emma called the lady 4
want you to coax this obstinate young mar
to take a little wine. know lie will not
refuse YOU
Emma took the glass in her little white >
hand, and. with a smile which few could
have resisted, said: Come. James, you will
take just this one glass ,
No Emma he answered, with painful
effort, 4 have made up my mind, and you
lt.
Then you shall not accompany me home
Tonight, ilr. B. said Emma. with an
angry flash other dark eyes; NOW, take
your choice.
Il must BID you good by, Emma, il it
comes to that he said sorrowfully: i
would gladly do anything else for YOU. but
that cannot do So saying he bowed and
turned away.
Never mind Emma, I'll see You home,
said Young man standing near. whose
flushed face be-tokened he had taken more
than one glass. Let him go. the il,mau-
ncrcd fellow; who cares =
So saying, he offered his arm, hi
Emma accepted, and they movcd of to-
gether.
More than ten years had passed away.
Mr.. B~--was married ana established in
IA prosperous business, and by degrees tho
incidents of his parting with Emma were
almost forgotten.
One day Il man. with whom he was
slightly acquainted, came into his store
aud asked ior employment.
Il am afraid can't give it to Won, Nor.
ri..' was the answer, i make it a rule new
er to have any one in my employment wLo
is Incorporate
Bat mean to stop all that, Mr.. B.
said the man. earnestly. i have made up
my mind to quit drinking entirely. Its
rather hard not TO give man chance
when he wants to reforu.'
well, said Mr.. B -, partially rcient,
ing. Il will try you. Come into the back
part of the store, aud | viii give YOU somo
work.
A bundle was soon made up with which
Norris departed. Several days elapsed.
and the work not being returned, MIR. IS
-scnt to his residence to ask the reason.
Alas it was the same old tale of sorrow
rhe husband and father had gone on u
drinking ffoiie, leaving sick wife and
three starving children.
Mr. BIS generous heart prompted
him to go to their rcliefat once. He enter
ed the miserable dwelling. aud found the
81 k woman lying in a room bare OF furnit-
urc, while the children, sitting by the bed
side, were crying for bread,
A few kind words and promise of
som ething to eat. soon dried their tears;
and, fastening to the grocery, he returned
with an ample supply, which he broke
among the furnishing children.
While he stood smiling at ,her delight,
the mother burst into tears. ana exclaimed
~ MI D. can you forgive me Don't
You remember Emma F.! Don't You
remember my offering you the wine at the
party aud vour refusing it God knows I
wish could forget it, but it seems as if it
were branded on my heart in letters OF
fire.
1t was some moments before Mr.. b
could realize that the miserable creature
before him was indeed the bright, fascin; {.
| ing girl from whom he had parted so many
years before.
Poor Emma, how You mnst have sutf-
crcd,' he said conpassiouately.
But do you forgive me :" she asked,
0nxiously,
'Ccrtainly. say no more about it. Yol
M st not stay in this wrctched place Is
your mother livin9!'
Yes SIR she answered, sadly, but |
have no means
DO not trouble Yourself said Mr.. D.
'as sonn rs You are sufficiently recovered.
! | will take care of that part Of the under
taking Let me know if there is anything
else L can do for you No thanks. he added.
hastily, as the poor woman commenced Il
grac tul acknowledgment /: 'sood-by.'
This was the secoitd pairing.
Young ladies', You who are accustomed
to press your gentlemen friends to partat,
of wine. pausc now aud ask yourselves
wi ether YOU arc prepared for the mscr.-