The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1871-01-07

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thfies Eilery Wss e rood mechanic.
and he worked very steadily, and his pas
mounted 10 ten dollars q week. lis
horse rent WIS only one dollar and twenty
Eve cents per week, his nfAitufe was all
paid Cor. and his provisions did not aver
age over four dollars a week at iarhest,
aud yet bis wife and child actually suffer
cd. AZ times, for the want of~Clothing Not
that they were ever mEged. or even short
VI decent wearing apparel, but there were
many little things that would have really
conduced TO their comfort and happiness
which they were Obliged to DO without
and then, when the wife did obtain some
triiing article of dress, the money with
which to pay for Il came 50 hard and un
graciously, that she would have almost
rather have done without Il. There was
another thing that added 10 her weight OF
s0rr0ws. For a long time her husband
had passed his evenings away from home,
even remaining away till midnight, and
often later, and at such times he made
frequent use of alcoholic beverages but
against this she had never made a decided
remonstrance, for he had never returned
TO 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 Sarah Ellery was
not without her fears, and as night after
night passed, and found her husband alb
sent 50 late from his home, she could not
but tremble for the future.
That night little Lucy returned from
CoLn,l ,uat a0l anll aud with a ulnthgF'S
fond care, Mrs. Ellery changed her gar
ments and placed her by a warm fire; but
acold 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 not
help noticing that his little child was not as
~sprightly as usual, and that his wife was
sad and thoughtful. Then the thought
came over him that this was the effect Of
the morning scene, and he became moody
and taciturn, and at length he took his hal
TO go out.
"Uharles," said his wife, in a kind, i'm
ploring manner, couldn't you stay will
me this evening? Tn afraid Lucy is go
ing to be sick, and it is so dark and stormy
that | really feel lonesome. You used t.
spend your evenings with your wife"
40, III be back in good season, Sarah
I'm Just going cut 10 see what's going on
Lucyll be well enough, guess" !.
"Then you will be at home early, won
yeu|
"Yes," returned Mr.. Ellery, in a sort o
hesitating, indecisive manner and wlthou
further remark he left the house.
Now as Charles Ellery walked alon.
away from his no ne, he made up his mint
that he would return early-he would lool
in at one or two places where his compan
ions were in the habit of congregatins
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 party
shortly after Charles had entered, "let'
shake for the drinks"
Charles Ellery might have resisted
direct invitation to drink, for his appetlt
did not crave it; but the accompanying
amusement was. so entertaining, 50 social
that he could not say no, and 50 he jolne'
with the rest in the sport. The dice-ho!
was procured, and the party, eight in all
commenced the game. Round and roun'
went the dice-one after another of TIL
party were freed from the treat, and a
length Charles Ellery was decided tn
loser. Hot brandy punches were calle'
for, and Charles paid the bill-hfty cents
hut that was nothing-'twas mere sport
and without a thought, save OF pleasure, Ii
threw a three dollar bill upon the bal
from which to have the expense Of TIL
eight punches" taken. The sport was s
exciting that the dice-box was called 70
again, and though Charles got clear OF tn
bill, yet he drank with the rest, and thel
a third time did Charles Ellery drink.
All hands were now ready for amuse
ment. One thing after another was pro
posed, until at length it was agreedto hav
a cosy game of billiards. Had Charlie
been asked half IN hour previously to hav
gone on such a nights entertainment, h
might have said mos" but now, witt
three glasses of brandy punch sending it
fumes up into his brain, he most unhesi
tatingly said 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 Ellery La his Jolly com
TaTT1f0TTs, re found that he had spent jus
three dollars; but the fumes of pleasin
liquor still made him feel happy, and b
thought it a mere trifle when compare
with the amount OF social pleasure he ha
received from ii. With a light, easy ste
he started towards his home, but ere h
had been long on the way, his step gre,
heavier, for he happened to remember tina
he had promised his wife that he would b
at home in good season, and when he en-
tered his dwelling, it was not without
misgiving that he vas 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 thi
time of nightY' asked Charles, in a sort {
wondering, uneasy tone.
AZ could not go till you had COM
Charles said she, rising from her seat, an
extending her hand to her husband. IAN
besides, II child is very sick. o, | hoI