The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1871-01-14

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Fraeiousiy, that she would have almost
mther have done without II. There was
an1thcr thing that added N her weight Of
sorrows. For long time her husband
had passed bis evenings away from home.
even remaining away til midnight, and
often later, and II such times be male
frequent use Of alcoholic beverages but
against this she had never made q decided
rcmonstmnce, for he had never returned
10 his home in a state Of intoxication, and
she had no idea that what little he drank
could make much difference in a pecuni-
airy point OF view. Yet Slrah Ellery was
not without her fears, and as night after
night passed, and found her husband alb.
sent so late from his home, she could not
but tremble for the future.
That night little Lucy returned from
school wet and cold and with a mothers
fond care, Mrs. Ellery changed her gar
ments and placed her by a warm fire but
a cold SILVER seemed to have taken posses
sion of the child, which no outward
warmth could overcome, and the mother
Justly feared that the daughter would be
sick. Charles came home to his supper
and the events of the morning having pass
ed from his mind, he was comparatively
happy and cheerful but still he could moi
help noticing that his little child was not as
sprightly as usual, and that his wife Wa:
sad and thoughtful. Then the thought
came over him that this was the effect o
the morning scene, and he became moody
and taciturn, and at length he took his ha
to go out.
"Charles," said his wife, in a kind, i'm
ploring manner, couldn't you stay will
me this evening? I'm afraid Lucy is go
ing to be sick, and it is so dark and storm.
that [ really feel lonesome. You used t
spend your evenings with your wife"
40, I'll be back in good season, Sarah
Tn Just going out to see what's going on
Lucy'll be well enough, | guess"
"rhen you will be at home early, won
your" :.
"Yes," returned Mr.. Ellery, in a sort o
hesitating, indecisive manner and withou
further remark he left the house.
Now as Charles Ellery walked alon
away from his no ne, he made up his min
that he would return early-he would loo
in at one or two places where his compar
ions were in the habit of congregatinl
smoke a cigar, have a little chat, and the
return. The first place he came to was a
oyster saloon, kept by n of his oil
friends, and as he entered, he was greete
by a hearty welcome from all hands.
"Come, boys said one of the part,
shortly after Charles had entered, "let'
shake for the drinks"
Charles Ellery might have resisted
direct invitation to drink, for his appetit
did not crave it; but the accompanying
amusement was SO entertaining, so socia
that he could not say no, and so he joine
with the rest in the sport. The dice-bo.
was procured, and the party, eight in al
commenced the game. Round and roun
went the dice-0ne after another of tn
party were freed from the treat, and a
length Charles Ellery was decided tn
loser. Hot brandy punches were Gale
for, and Charles paid the bill--ffty cents
but that was nothing-'twas mere sport
and without a thought, save Of pleasure, h
threw a three dollar bill upon the ba
from which to have the expense of tn
eight punches taken. The sport was s
exciting that the dice-box was called fJ
again, and though Charles got clear Of tn
bill, yet he drank with the rest, and the
a third time did Charles Ellery drink.
All hands were now ready for amuse
ment. One thing after another was pro
posed, until 1t length it was agreedto hav
a cosy game of billiards. Had Charlie
been asked half an hour previously to hav
gone Oh such a nights entertainment, h
might have said mos" but now, wit
three glasses of brandy-punch sending it
fumes up into his brain, he most unhesi
tatingly said Z" yes, and SO to the billiard
room they went, and it was not till tn
city bell struck the hour OF midnight tina
the party broke up.
When Charles Ellcry left his jolly CON
panions, he found that he had spent jus
three dollars; but the fumes of pleasin
liquor still made him feel happy, and h
\ thought it a mere tri1e when compare
with the amount of social pleasure he ha
received from it. With a light, easy ste
he started towards his home, but ere h
had been long on the way, his step grey
heavier, for he happened to remember ths
/ he had promised his wife that he would b
at home in good season, and when he ei
tered his dwelling, it was not without
misgiving that lie was not doing exactl
as he ought to do. He found his wife with
thick shawl drawn closely over her shou
ders, sitting over the fire and as the gent
Sarah cast her eyes towards him, he coul
not fail to observe that they were red an
swollen with weeping.
why, Sarah, what are you up for at tn
time of night? ?" asked Charles, in a sort
wondering, uneasy tone.
al could not go till you had com
Charles" said she, rising from her seat, an
extending her hand to her husband. IAN
besides, our child is very sick, Q, | hoI
Lucy will not have the fever that is |
prevalent around us.
40, there's no danger, ] guess" returne
Mr.. Ellery, in a conciliatory tone. Only
slight ~cold-shell Dol get over IT,"
SBut she's very sick, Charles-verysic I
and | am really fearful that she
threatened with fever. | have done ever,
thing for her | could, however, and pc