Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1869-02-12

Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Courtney had each
noble, intelligent boy. of which they were
foad', proud, and around whom centred
their most cherished hopes. Alas! that
either Of them should he taught the ruin
Gus amusement OF card playing by his
| mother.
Mother, may 60 and spend the even
ing with Harry Wilson Itis Fridav,anid
will have all day tomorrow to study nv
lessons. He says they have such nice times
ut his house, and has asked me to come
several times. Mother, may I 90 Z" asked
Bernard Courtney.
The mother hesitated. She knew her
hoy would be subjected to temptation but
shc had endesrored to instiil right pr,nci-
pics into his young heart, and she thought
perhaps 1t might benefit him to put these
principles to the test. So sue said. "Y.s
my son, you may 60; but be sure you do
nothing OF which your mother disspproves,
and DO not stay oul late
No, mother, 1 will not" promised Ber
nard, and, kissing his mother tenderIy. he
bounded down the street, and was soon in
Airs. Wilson's pleasant sitting room.
"oh! | am so glad! Here is Bernard
Courtney!' exclaimed half dozen merry
little voices. "Now we shall have su,b
fine fun. Come, Bernard, take hand with
u.s."
A hand at what ~ said Bernard.
Why cards ! Dou's you know how
10 play cards 2"
mo, aud do not wish to learn"
"Ihere is no hurm in it. Father and
mother play with us, and they are memters
Of The church. Come, take hand" said
Harry.
mo; I do rot ihink my mother would |
like for me to play. know sbe would no, ::
aud would not displease my mother for
all the fun in the world"
All boys, would thee were more Bsr-
nard C0urtneys! Tha. is the way to speak
and act. Never be ashamed to confess
hat you would not disobey your mother.
Even consent TO be laughed at, and TO have
It said, " You are tied TO mothers apron
'trlngs;" but say, "No," and adhere to it.
when any one would persuade you to dis
'egard the gentle tones of your mother.
Finding that they could not persuade
Bernard to engage in game of cards,
hey we're compelled to seek some other
amusement; bu: group of merry chill
iren, intent on "fun," will not be long 10
hiding something to make it for them.
"hat merry times they had, playing
Blind Mans Buf,"" Pu.s 10 the Corner"
Present and Advise" and alt those little
innocent games which bring no train Of
wills With them, but rather rosy cheeks,
fright eyes and happy hearts.
Bernard remained until nine o'clock.
md then, although the children tried to
persuade him to stay longer, saying tha:
hey were permitted to sit up unlir rtsn,
very evening, he thanked them, and re.
lied that he promised his mother not. 10
lay late, bads them goodnight and ran
'ome. - - X
Ais pother bad no. retired, but was
't'ing before alright Ere. a. work, when
bernard walked into the room. 50 'I
sMy soD, I am. glad to see .yon kept
our promise. feared yop might BE- Is
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)id yea spend pleasant evening ! +
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tay ed. late. snd I knew Jon 'vSuld bs /,
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