Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-08-29


hausted by pain. His face was of an
ashy hue. Mr.. Somers noticed an ex.
preston of fear to sweep over it, as the
boys large, strangely bright eyes turned
upon him. Az he advanced across the
room. the fear shrinking changed 10
something like anguish or terror.
80 father !" he said iniploringly, don't
don't do it wv" and he lifted one
arm rs if TO protect himself.
Mr.. Somers understood him The APP
peal and movement touched his feelings
deeply.
"What ails you. my son ?" The fathers
voice was low. plying and full of tender
ness.
Instantly the lines OF fear died out OF
tho boys face. His lips quivered-tears
came brimming to his eyes.
"My arm is broken !" he sobbed AMI
then the tears come raining over his
checks.
80 Richard" calculated Mr.. Somers,a Us
he placed hi. hands softly on the boys
forehead. How did this happen"
81 couldn't get back in half an hour.
father, without running al the way; and
felt ugly here laying his hand on his
breast "and didn't try to go quickly. |
went over the liver because was afraid
to come home; and fell from pile of
boards"
Have YOU seen doctor?" Mr.. Som
crs inquired anXiously.
Yes sir. They took me to the doctors
and hc set my arm.
Mr.. Somers bent over his child with
his hand tenderly pressed on his forehead
Tor some minutes in silence then rs his
full heart overran in current OF emo
lion, he stopped and kissed him, murmur.
ing My poor boy !"
Richard did not understand all his "a
ther meant by the ejaculation; but he
felt that pity. forgiveness and love were
in his heart and these were more to him
than sullerings. for in their warmth and
consolation he forgot his pain.
30 father" he said, II light falling on
his pale countenance-"lovem me. and I'll
be good w
Oh, Ihc power OF love! Anger, rebuke,
rcmonstrancc, punishmcnt-thesc are but
elements OF weakness in comparison. =
How like u sharp thrust fr' IN the sword
of conviction was thi, cry for love. sent
up Ia MI. Someis from his way ward,
self willcd, stubborn, resistant and def
AMI son.
Richard" II was month from the
day on which the arm had been broken.
Richard want you to go down to Mr.
Bands for me right quickly"
The father spoke kindly, yet in n firm
voice Richard, who WAS reading, shut
the book instantly. and coming to his ia
Tiers side, with - cheerful Yes sir
stood looking At him awaiting his mes.
sage.
Take this note 10 Mr.. Baird and
bring me IN answci y
Yes sir" And Richard took the note.
and turning from his father left the Of
iice with light and willing footsteps.
Love hath reader will than icar!"
"Ah, good morning !" said Mr.. Somers.
turning at the sound OF a well.known
voice, and smiling pleasant welcome.
IL see you have found the better way"
remarked the neighbor.
"Ycs. thanks to your timely uttered
admontion,' was replied. The better
and the easier way. A harsh word seems
to make ieaden that boys feet; while a
kind word gives them the winds light.
ness.
"Ii parents would only take this to
heart" said the neighbor, "what change
would pass over thousands and thous-
ands of troubled homes in our land =
How easy would the government of chill
drcn become Love moves by sweet
TRANSMISSION of itself, electrically; but an
ger, sternness, and appeal to fear. rule
only by the law governing where force
is opposed to force. The stronger SUBJ
dues the weaker, and there follows per-
petual reactions. rebcllions and discord.'