The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-05-06
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hear her .iood morning" as she took her seat at

Miss Helen waited for him to say or do some
thing; and, as he remained quiet, she took 1t LOT
granted that he was sick, and needed nursing
which means medicine. He didn't look sick, and
it occurred to her (such thoughts always occur TO
housekeepers,) that he didn't like his breakfast;
and so she determined to give him his choice Tor
dinner.
"Mr. WALL" said she, "vhat do you want for
dinner to-day? roast, saddle Of mutton fish,
chicken, what?"
.I reckon so," he replied, still gazing at his
plate.
Miss Helen thought this very satisfactory an
swer, and made up her mind to have dinner nc
cording to her own notion. She was now satisfied
that he was sick.
care you feeling unwell to-day?" she asked
"If you have no appetite, think you had better
take some tansy bitters; it is splendid remedy
Now, some people like some cherry bark; but
always did believe tansy the best-William, bring
in some hot cakcs-which would you prefer, Mr.
Wall-tansy or cherry?"
"what! for my diuner?" said Mr.. Wall, evident
ly replying to the question about dinner "What
in the world do want with tansy or cherry bark!
You said something about chickens; do you intend
to make chicken salad with tansy?"
.:What in the world ore you talking about, Mr.
wall?" said Miss Helen, fully impressed with the
idea that her brother-in-law not only SICK but
had actually lost his senses. 81 asked if you
didn't need something to give you an appetite?
"well, we'll, that is funny" he replied, laugh
ing; 81 heard you say something. and yet
couldn't tell what you did say. All right now;
and, to prove my appetite has not left me, Ill DO
justice to your cakes and coffee"
After Mr.. Wall had finished his breakfast, and
gone to the store, Miss Helen still sat at the table.
She was thinking.
''Ah, these men, she said, not aware that she
was speaking-"ah, these men! always thinking
about wives. Mr.. Wall has no doubt decided to
marry again. suppose my duty will be at an
end, and can then return TO my old home. do
trust that he won't marry some giddy, foolish gill
But widows are SUCH"
"Miss Helen, please let me took de table-clof
ouien de room."
The dining room servant prevented Miss Moons
saying all she intended.
Mr. Wall had some curious notions, and, indeed,
was curious man in s6me respects.
One morning. Miss Helen informed him that the
pew rent at church was due, and ought to be paid
"Of course it must be paid" he replied, "but
don't see why preachers shouldn't work during
the week, as we'll as other folks If .hey are
obliged to preach, then let them do it on Sundays.
believe the whole pack to be nothing better than
licensed beggars. Just rs soon as give for one
thing. they are after for another; and then
they bore me to death about going to church,-as
if had nothing else 10 do on Sundays have
sometimes thought that would quit going, and
see what effect that would have. would be will
ing to double my subscription, if they would only
let me alone about going 10 church don't feel
like going out on Sunday, and don't intend to do
it. honestly believe there would be more moral
ity in the world, If people would give as much to
purposes of charity rs they give to support ley
preachers. 1t disgusts me to hear them Brother
Wall me when they want money"
1t was said at the commencement ofthis story that
Mr.. Wall was responsible man. He was also q
very moral man. lie never tasted any intoxica-
ting LIQUOR and never made false statement know
ingly.
From the remark above, it will be seen that his
ideas of religion were not of the best character
He loved morality, but cared nothing for religion
He always gave TO the church when asked, but
never attended preaching. lie was one of that
class Of men called lovers of morality. Such men
are often believed to be Christians and it is not
strange, because they have many qualities which
we love to admire In Christians. Alas! they pos
sess but the shadow.
Some people think that strict morality is all that
will be required, when called 10 give an account of
deeds done in the body.
Mr.. Wall belonged to this class
Miss Helen Moon was Christian-kind, gentle,
and afectionate; tryingto do her duty, notwih-
Standing the slandcr which those around her took
so much pleasure in circulating.
AS soon as she took charge Of Mr.. Walls house
the people said she intended TO marry him. 1t is
true that such things have happened, aud proba-
bly, may happen every day. Yet this gives the
world no right to SANDER the innocent
Miss Helen was once young and beautiful, and
| had her admirers. She once loved young man,
who. being poor, was not good enough to marry n
rich Moon. He worked hard to secure legal ed
ucation; toilcd night and day, and was finally ad-
mitted to the bar. Weakness from starvation; loss
of sleep, ard anxiety for his success, brought on
fever, and ere he reached the goal of his ambi=
tion he was followed by mourning friends to his
last earthly resting place.
She did not object to his poverty, but her fami-
ly did-and the family always has its own way in
such matters
She was no longer the bright laughing girl of
other days; but widowed woman, only waiting
for the messenger to call her to another world,
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