Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1869-05-06
NO. 26


there is not a moment to spare; | see u
policeman coming this way We had
better hurry: there that is right, lean on
me. When they arrived home Nellie was
quite exhausted. His mother was veiy
much grieved. on my dear child! she
cried, if il had not been for you, heaven
knows what might have hppened 10 my
dear boy. He is all have now in this
wide world. Nellie diu all that could be
done, and then wished Mrs. Deyore
good night, and promised to come il the
morning. Nellie lived on The same street.
she was a lovely girl of sixteen summers
Her perenls were very we'll off IN Ills
world goods, and moved in first class
society, and looked down Oh humble peo
pie, who have 10 earn their bread by tie
''sseat Of their brow" She had known
Mrs. Deyerc and her son rIany wears,
many pleasant hour had she spent in
their c1mp.E,. She " Is tie oGlsy v.siIOr
tie poor woman had 10 brighten her iuEe.y
Ia
Nellie called on her friends William.
was lying on the lounge with dreadful
head ache; she, sat down by his side and
gazed into his face Tor long time, at last
she said, Willie. do promise to join the
Good Templars, come with me next
Thursday; ID say you will. She looked
Il int, - nd har Il
filed with tears, as she said; 60 you not
see how very pale and thin your mother
is looking? Ii you lead this kind of life
much longer il Will XIII ner, on are all she
has in tl.s world. You &c u dear good
girl, he replied, and kissed her; leave me
now alone TO think The subject over. His
dear mother now came with her sewing,
and sat by his side. Tine after tine she
would look at Linn; and he could see tie
meditation for long time, at last he said
dear mother do not weep, you need she'd
70 more tears for me, intend to reform
As lie here and think over the past three
years which have been spents in so reck-
ess a manner, while you have been sew>
ing hard and fast, not only days, but
nights, TO keep us from starvation. His
mother laid her almost transparent hand
over his mouth, and said, my dear child,
never mind the PAST, commence to day .
new life; never touch or taste, another
drop of that which iL,oxicates. Do, Willie
il you wish to see me live. The boy
threw his arms around his mothers neck
and his eyes filled, he replied; promise
never will. Thursday, join the Good
Templars and henceforih / will try and
&c > you all can. The next day he was
passing dvaL he street, and met several
of his old friends. One exclaimed; come
viii, let US drop in here and take T.
drink. Oh, how he loved tie taste OF
that which had been his ruin lie hess
italed. he thought Of Nellie, and rcmcm
bered the words she had sa,d TO Linn,
with tears in her eyes, they seemed TO
ring In his ears. AT last his coparions
said, VIII, what is the matter. lie re-
piled, L shall never touch another drop
OF gin, am going 10 jcia the Good
Templars. Ha ha, they sneered. / sup
pose because your girl belongs, she can
talk you into any thing. He did not stop
TO hear niore, but passed down the street
Thursday evening he joined the Temper
ance Society. Many looked at his shabby
dress, but Nellie made him.welcome. In
u few weeks, he was engaged as clerk in
Mr. Everel's dry good store. Five years
have now passed. Willie Devere, who
five years ago, was only penniicss clerk
is TO day partner in the firm. Nellie is
his happy wife, and Lis mother resides
with iheE.
Ii is lovely day in June, and young
man, is seen standing before fire stone
residence. Ii is for sale. How The sight
OF The dear old manson reminds him c.
his childhood days. Tie remembers the
day lie lett Il, although so iois ago. lie
remembers his poor nlotLei, wIIIging hsr
habds, a She ci:cd; this dear oic home is
gcae al lass: did ever Thick should Sc
iuls aay. - ..st he exclainis, will buy
it, yes, will buy it Tor my dear mother.
Dear, reader, tue speaker is William
Devere. The house is bought. Words
cannot express the mothers feelings
towards him who IS now Tie pride ami
joy of her life. Tears OF joy fill her eyes
as she falls on his breast, for a few mo>
ments, both ale silent; bat III last he says
dear mother, L made VOW FIVE years
ago. gel back the irome you had to Gave
1 have Kept il. ), >. Dsvere turned 10
Nellie, c.asping hei in her AIMS, SIZE ex>
Claimed; IL Is 10 this, iaIiil.s girl, That We
owe all. Gods blessing on yet BOTH
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