Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1874-02-27

C. k had grown fair; and the white
of his eye was z owing clear and
pearly again.
lie reached his own city Ill the
morning, and went first to the bank
and gave III 4 return of lbs business.
Mr. Vanderlain had glanced quickly
and eagerly into his face when he first
en- cred, and u wondcrous change came
upon the bank er's manner rs the bust
ness proceeded: Something outside
the business Ill hand was evldentlY on
his mind.
Arthur did not Ted"iI his home until
time for dinuer; but lie had sent boy
from the bank with word that he should
be there.
"Fanny?'
Darling o, In so glad to see
you back -
Something made the wife even hap
pier than she had thought as she rest
| ed within her husbands embrace but
| in the sudden Joy she could not see
it-she could only feel great warmth,
like the glow of heaven, as Arthur's
kiss came, sweet and pure, to her lips
As they entered the dining groom
Arthur saw the decanter of wine near
his plate.
s.TAke it away, Fanny" he said,
smiling.
eff You want it hereafter as medi-
cine, keep it. For myself I shall not
want it.
! "Not want it ?-Arthur ?''
81 have done with it forever -
He spoke solemnly, with a manliness
| that was strong and reliant.
| And the wife saw whence had come
the great warmth to her heart-saw it
in the pure cheek, and in the clear eye,
as she had caught it in the sweet
breath
"Arthur husband" she wills
pered, as though hardly daring to trust
her own senses, sis it true DO you
mean-forever %
"While I live, darling, God giving
me strength and reason"
| Fanny was upon the opposite side of
the table She tried to speak but her
voice failed her. She turned WI tie
then she pressed her hands for an in
slant upon her heart-and then, as the
crimson flood once moro bounded on
its course, she covered her face, and
sank down weeping like a child.
Arthur was by her side in a moment.
"Fanny,-My wife-whhat is it?'
She looked up and caught his
startled gaze through her tears. With
quick movement she threw her arms
around his neck and pile we'd her head
upon his BOSOM.
"Oh. Arthur,-bless you, bless! I
could die for Joy if I did not feel that I
could find more happiness in living
now for you.
| Here was . new revelation Arthur
Gravely now learned HOY his sweet
wife had suffered without daring 10
complain-how the worm had gnawcd
at her heart-saw it all the more
clearly because he saw i'll this present
time her surprising Joy and ecstacy.
MOI many words were spoken. This
was not the time for such heart NOV
ing theme-and as they eat the meal
Arthur told of his trip to the distant
city.
After dinner Arthur went ont to
carry a budget TO a neighbor, and
when left alone, Fanny sat down and
cried again for Joy. And SO Mr. Van
derlain found her. He had stopped
in passing to do an Grand
Mrs. Gravely! What las happen
ed? What is wropg?"
''Wrong?" she repeated, looking up.
90, sir. it is for JOY 1 am crying"
And then she told him the source of
new happiness that had opened to her
Mr. Nanderlain listened, and after a
deal If thought he slowly said, with
his hand upon Fanny's fair bead
Dear child, you may rejoice with
ont fear. If -rthur has pledged his
honor to this new life, be sure he Will
keep the fai,l,''
Nest Of tie afternoon Arthur spent
at the bank; and as he sat at the table
| in the private Office waiting for the
| banker, IL feeling OF sadness and regret
came upon him. [; would he hard to
leave the old place, and it might he n
long, long time before lie could find
another SO pleasant.
1t was towards evening when Mr.
Nanderlain came III, looking flushed
and self-satisfi. 4.
4 have kept you waiting, Arthur.
| but l have been busy. L have made
most important change III my pro-
I Gramme.'
| "th, And Won are not going
away"
"Ies--I shall 60 to Europe, but [
shall not give up my banking business.
| have found n new man-one safe,
reliable and competent-wlo. l think,
will take my business while L am alb
j sent
Mr.. Vanderlain," cried the young
man frankly, Il am glad of this, for /
know l shall be able to persuade you
to let me keep my place in your en-
ploy."
The banker shook his head
Arthur termbled, and started to
speak.
Tut, tut-not your present place,
Arthur Know that yOu are the new
man. If you will take charge of my
business, shall not let it go from me;
and 1 shall leave it in your hands,
knowing that both it and you will pros
per, What say you?"
"Mr. Vanderlain!'
':Ah. my boy, have seen your wife.
l found her crying for Joy. And when
she told me whence her Joy came, l
knew there was Joy for me also. To
the nc'0 man l give my entire conf
dence, and in his hands fear not to
trust my name and honor"
1t was Arthur Gravely's turn now to
weep; and he could no more help it
than he could have helped the great
flood of peace and blessedness that
flowed in upon his heart.
my dear boy said the banker.
afterwards, 81 did not speak to You in
the other times as, perhaps, I ought
L knew how you treated others who
did speak, and I forbore. [ had inr
tended to speak, however, before I |
went away, and, if possible, to get you
a good place. But it is all done now.
God bless and keep you
And now, looking back, Arthur
Gravel y sees how near upon the fearful |
brink he stood. From his position of |
wealth, honor and love, lie can see the
dark pit from which he escaped, and
he sees hundreds upon hundreds sink
ing into it yearly. He helps the falling
ones when he can, and finds unfaiIing |
satisfaction III the work.-NeaU York
Ledqer.
MIR. Bancroft is at work on the tenth
volume Of his "History of the United