The Lincoln County herald., 1873-01-08
TERMS OF ADvER RrIsI NC


thought we slept, I determined to come
and tell yos, for I had heard Mrs. Leo
say that you we're . good woman, but
that some one had set you against SUSIE"
"Did she say thatf" asked Mrs. Mur.
ray; well, l must say that was neigh.
borly and christianliks 10 her after what
has passed. And the poor girl I al.
ways liked her. My boy, too, has never
been himself since his trouble. Tell mo
all about it, my dear I will promise 10
listen"
And did tell, exactly as il occurred,
The best orator could not have received
a greater compliment than did when
finished, for Mrs. Murray, with tears
streaming from her eyes, said:
"Blcss your pretty little mouth 1
must kiss you, for you speak like an an.
gel; and you will be blessed too, nv
child, depend upon It, for has not God
himself said. Blessed are the peace
makers, for they shall bo called the chill.
dren Of Cod Wait till I change my
gown and cap, l will run around with
you to widow Lees, and it ehall not BE-
my fault If We don't make everything
straight between us.
And Mrs. Murray brought mo pls'e
full Of cake and nuts to occupy my atten.
ton whilst she made a change in her
toilet.
What glad heart and light step I
had as I trotted along through the VII
lnge beside Mrs. Murray. knocked 81
Mrs. Lees door, which wos opened by
Susie, whose pale checks became beauti.
fully crimsoned ~ she saw my com.
panion.
"Forgive me, Susie, for Roberts sake"
said Mrs. Murray, as she held out her
hand.
My heroine most readily held out her
hand as We entered but tears checked
the words she attempted to utter. Mrs.
Murray embraced her, and then turning
to Mrs. Lee, who had risen, said
"Forg,vs me also, old nsighbor, and let
me explain it all. I am suro you will
not blame me so much then"
1t is not needful to enter into this ex.
planation at least. as twas given by
Mrs. Murray-for I do assure you It vas
a lengthy one. More than one pipc full
Of tobacco was smoked during their chat.
| hated the smell Of tobacco, but l 10.
hailed it with much pleasure on that day,
for it seemed to me that all angry feel.
ing were smoothed off by it; and I began
to imagine to myself that | could see
prejudices and objections whirliag and
curling as the smoke ascended, till like
it they vanished into thin air. l must
tell you, however. that mischief. loving
tongues had been busy brewing discord
between these loving hearts. A girl of
the village, not much older than Susie,
whom it was believed also loved Robert,
had whispered to tho old lady many tales
and speeches as it coming from Susie
and Mrs. Murray not being possessed of
the patience of Job. had returned tho
bitter remarks with interest, and the fuss.
like q snow ball, had increased in size
tho more that it was kept rolling, until it
had almost buried their young love under
its huge dimensions. ana caused for two
years much unhappiness to their young
and sensitive hearts.
Good bye, Susie, will send Robert
here, as soon as l get home," said Mrs.
Murray, to the smiling, blushing girl. a.
she parted from her at the gate. "Yot
must make it all up between you, and
make haste too, aud come home to US (;
that will keep mischief from brewing
again"
And let me impress il on your mind
now, my daughter, that you must avoid
the gossip and tattling slanderer. ss you
would rattle snake for they have tho
poison Of asps under their tongues, and
they are as deadly to the moral atmss.
phere as the tabled Upas tree of Java.
Little moro of my story remains to be
told. stayed my visit of . week out.
the old lady entertaining me With stories
Of her father, who was q hero of the
Revolution, and Of her own adventures
in her younger days; Susis's time being
fully occupied entertaining Robert Mur.
ray.
She returned with me, but she gave notice
to my mother Of herspproacl ring marriage.
My kind parents, when I had told them
all about my share in her romance, praised
me, and kissed me for trying to mako
smooth her path; and what delighted me,
ahoweu INC 10 Purcuase many presents
for Susie Lee when she became Susie
Murray. was at the wedding, and
afterwards used TO 60 often to see her {;
and ! havc never beheld a more loving.
united couple, or family that enjoyed
moIs domestic peace.
And now, love. I must 90 and sec
about supper. Stay with your brother,
but be sure you do not waken him.
If you will ever be as good q woman,
and as obedient and dutiful daughter a
to me as Susie Lee was to her mother. T
shall not think my time lost 10 having
told you her love story.
l. -
"Can you name the four seasons ?"
asked . school visitor Of class that va.
on exhibition. "Yes. sir" said a bright
looking little boy. "What are they, my