The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-02-26
The Two Partings.

THE following is a tale from real life.
The National Baptist from which it is
copied, states that the incidents can be
verified at the office of q gentleman, at
$50, Arch street, Philadelphia. EDS.
On 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 the first party of the season,
and perhaps, Emma might be excused
if she fingered little longer than usual,
smoothing once again her dark brown
hair, and adjusting the soft folds of her
beautiful dress.
"Come Emma" called her mother at
length ;" am afraid you forget that
Mr. 3d., is waiting g for you"
No; Emma had not Forgotten, as the
rosy blush that stole across her cheek
testified Herlast thought, as she stood
smiling at her reflection in the glass had
been. s'This is the color which he likes :;
I am sure he will be pleased.'
Quickly she hurried down stairs, and
after playfully excusing her delay, while
the flush deepened at Mr.. --'s eti-
dent admiration, turned to her mother
saying, "I believe I am ready at
last"
ssTake good care of yourself, darling" :"
said her mother, as she wrapped warm
shawl around the slender form, ''and
don't stay very late.'
Their destination was soon reached,
and as the young man moved through
the brilliantly lighted room, many a
glance of admiration was cast at his
companion, and more than one of his
friends whispered, James is a lucky
fellow; I'd give good deal to monopo-
lie Miss Emma as he does"
The evening sped joyously on, and at
length towards its close, refreshments
were handed around. Mr.. B
was standing a little apart from Emma,
who was the centre of a laughing group
ofyoung girls, when the lady of the
house with smile offered him a glass
of wine.
"No thank you, do not drink it,
was the reply.
"Pshaw! what nonsense" she return
ed. "No one has refused it this even
ing, and I don't intend to allow you to
be the first.-Come, just take one glass !;
it can't hurt any one.''
"I cannot do it," he answered grave
ly, "for 1 have determined never to
taste drop"
"Come here, Emma" called thelady,
"I want you to coax this obstinate
Young man to take glass of wine. l
know he will not refuse YOU"
Emma took the glass in her little
white hand and with smile which few
could have resisted, said, come James,
you will take just this one glass?''
"No Emma," he answered, with a
powerful effort. "I have made up my
mind, and you must not ask me to
change it,"
"Then you shall not accompany me
home to night, Mr.. B." said EN-
ma, with an angry flash other dark eye,
"now take your choice"
&C 1 must bid you goodbye then, EN-
ma, if it comes to that" he said sorrow
full y-"I would gladly do anything
else for you, but that l can not do" So
saying he bowed and turned away.
Never mind Emma, Tll see you
home; > said young man standing near,
whose flushed face betokened that he
had taken more than one glass.
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low
So saying, he offered his arm, which
Emma accepted, and they moved off to-
gether.
More than ten years had passed
away Mr. B--was married and
established in a prosperous business,
and by degrees the incidents of his part
ing with Emma were almost forgotten.
One day, a man with whom he was
slightly acquainted, came into his store
and asked for employment.
81 am afraid, can't give it to you.
Norris" was the answer. "I make it
a rule never to have any one in my en-
ploy who is intemperate.
But mean to stop all that, Mr..
B" said the man earnestly. "I
have made up my mind to quit drinking
entirely. It's rather hard not to give a
man chance when he wants to reform" :"
"Well,' said Mr.. B, partially