The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1871-02-04
death, he bad looked over, in 70 tAe
abyss Of eternity. Az be res ain
ed his Tesson new terrorc aine
over him, the dread of the c6ise-E

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abyssof eternity. Az be reg ain
ed his Yesson q new terrorc anne
over him, the dread of the c6nse-
quence Of his crime. He never
woke without fearing to find The
officers Of justice at his bedside,
waiting to carry him before the
Judge. But this last, fear had last
former horror, being, as it were,
swallowed up in Lis overwhelming
thankfulness at being saved from
far greater crime, the crime that
knows no repentance On his bed
OF pain he prayed as never before
prayed with penitent and
thankful heart; anl by the tine
that he was able to sit upright, he
was ready to endure without finch
ing the shame and pain of his pun.
ishment. For some weeks the evil
day was delayed; but at iasl, as he
was beginning to regain strength,
visitor was announced, and his
employer entered the room. WHh o.
beating heart, but still resigned,
he felt that his hour was cone and
nerved himself to meet II. To lis
surprise his master made no allu-
sion to his misconduct, but kindly
praised his courage and his daring
deed; and the thought flashed
across him that his folly and sin
we're still unknown, and if he did
but keep his own counsel, might
SO remain forever. The temper
whispered, "Be silent.'' and Tor a
moment he was inclined TO yield,
but his good ange! triumphed -
With bowed head and downcast
eyes, he told the story of his sin
from the man he had wronged
For . few minutes the good old
man God bless him!) was silent,
and then lie said, with tears in his
eyes:
"My lad, I am glad that You have
told me this, very glad, although L
knew it before. You have com
mitted a great sin, and you have
suffered a heavy punishment =
Thank God, who in His mercy has
saved you from far greater sin
a Gin whose punishment is forever
aud ever. You have been through
a fiery trial; let your lut1re 70
show that you have been lly
"purged in the fire. 7gr
ofense against myself, Ged forbiu
that I should add to your punish
ment--I forgive you with all my
heart, my boy--and you need have
no fear about coming back to your
old place in the Office for no one
except myself will ever know
word Of the matter. One thing,
however, you must promise me-
never to enter gambling house,
or to stake money at play again
"'That do, sir--lpon ny hen
he began, and then stopped short
as the unfitness of the word, from
one in his situation, fl tshed cruel :
ly upon him.
Nay. lad said the man, hold
ing out his hand, don't take it
back; that is just the way in which
want your promise. Upon your
honor. mini. 1t is !, little tarnish-
ed now; let it be the labor of yorr
life to make and keep il bright.
"And. with Gods help, he did
lie rose from that bed, where fol
so many weeks he Ind lain ia par
il Of his life, an altered man Hi
former friends wondered ut ths
change. and declared that he haC
left his youth in the fire, but the,
knew nothing Of the fiercer fir,
which during those long weeks hac
ragged in his bosom, and hat
scorched away the relish for yonth
full follies. Having stood SO aw-
fully near to death. he had Learned
to value life; and TO strive 50 &
! use life that death should be nj
longer terrible. And so striving
God prospered him The fathe
: of the little girl he had saved wa
!, a wealthy man. and with generou
: kindness helped him even agains
e his will. His kind old master stoot
o his faithful friend, and even mad
e opportunities of showing his con
3 fidence in him; ani for many year
9 past he has been partner in th
: firm, a rich and respected mel
> chant Very few people know III
s story. It is not 6 very merry ol'
u but it was uppermost in my min
9 when Effie asked for a story
e mostly is, on Christmas eve-an
> therefore I have told it to you.
It "Who was The young man, I'll
l. cle?" said q childish voice. "Hav
u we ever seen him?'
IS "Yes, my dear, you know hi
/ very WE'LL"
Q, "But what become Of the littl
r. girl that was saved2 l. she atiy
o stili?'
g. MY dears," said Uncle Herbel
s'the little girl is now your aul
N Alice"
IS Just then the fire light, whic
a. had grown dim, flickered up in
IN a blaze. Aunt Alice bent over u
W Gle Herbert's hand and kissed
es and as she raised her head. v
"a could see that there were tears
ia her eyes.
Up And We guessed the rest of Il
ur story--[London Society.
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