Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-11-10
PERRYsBURG, WOOD co. OHIO FRIDAY NovEMBER1o 10, 1871

question in low, sweet voice, that
could not but thrill him.
eyes, God knows | would" he ex-
claimed, and, as il in shame, added bit
terly, "But l won't. He dared me.
He - Oh, girl, you have made me
miserable"
"Happy, you mean. You foster false
notion of honor when you discard gentle
words for harsh ones; YOU misrepresent
manhood to the young, for manhood is
not all sternness and implacability-it
is woman's heart allied with mans
mind and physical power-that is true
manhood. Come, you would not curse
your child now, would you, with his
mother looking down at you from the
skies?"
"You rob me of my strength, you make
a child Of me. @, girl! what power is
this you possessP
"The power to forgive. would trans
NIT it to you"
He bowed his head again, and mo-
ments passed in silence; at intervals his
form trembled and sighs escaped his
lips.
Well?" she placed her hand on his
brow and gently smoothed his hair.
w Iltll llt Is yOuT lluSDdllu lie 10 MY
som, again, but not one instant before"
And then he added, almost instantly,
= But that will never be-that will nev-
or be-"
"Come." She drew his arm within
her own, and led him down stairs. He
questioned not her motive; he was too
deeply agitated, too weary from the bat
tie he had fought with his own nature,
to attribute any significance to her ac-
ton. They reached the music room.
Cora threw open the door, and father
and son stood face to face. Warren
Hereford became as white as death and
glanced angrily toward Cora. She re-
piled by leading Egbert forward, and
saying:
"We were married this noon. Re-
deem your promise"
Rage, modification, and feeling that
he had been duped, fought and clashed
in Warren Hereford's breast, and send
blood to his face and fire to his eyes;
but as he beheld those calm blue eyes
bent tenderly upon him, and felt his
new daughters hand upon his shoulder,
his love for the former broke forth, his
gratitude to the latter brought peace to
his mind Impulsively he opened his
arms, and with murmur Of thankful
ness Egbert came within their embrace.
As the old man felt his boys heart beat
ing against his, he seemed to hear his
wife's voice sound upon his ear in gen
tie praise. That tore the last barrier
from the fount of his love, and the pure
waters rushed forth, and tits not all
smile, for his eyes were wet and dim.
"Egbert, my boy, my own boy. We
will never quarrel again"
"Never, dear father"
"Ahl that does me good" said Sir
George "I'm glad you caught him, Cora.
Pm glad you worked in the mill. I'm
glad for Warren's sake; but you can't
do it again I'm plaguy glad too, that
the affair, won't get into the papers; we
can appreciate it better here among our
selves. All! here is your old retainer,
Warren told Phillip"
"Yes, the deer, good soul who helped
me find Egbert, and who is the original
cause of our happiness" and Cora clasp
ed Philips hands, and shook them
warmly. He couldn't say much; his
heart was too full; but he grasped each
hand in turn, and wiped the tears from
his eyes with the other.
Two weeks later Cora and Egbert
were remarked by the minister who
had previously united them, in the
presence of large party, but the bridge
was no happier as bride than when
she listened to the ceremony in her de-
laine dress, and went forth with Job
Lodge in search OF situation.