Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1874-01-22

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the air did Clara, when she caught the
strong. true voice, lean upon it. She
leaned upon its prompt, bold rhythm
and upon its rich and exact harmony
She felt that she was singing better
than she had ever sung, and Others
may have thought the same.
'Oh," cried Nettie Blake, when there
came a pause in the singing, "Why
can't We sing the Anthem of the Re
deemed:' Mr.. Bartol and Clara can
sing the duet, am sure"
The idea was caught up eagerly by
the others, and Philip consented to try
1t The duet was one of the most
beautiful compositions ever put into
church music, and Philip knew it /; and
he also knew that much of the effect
would depend upon the organ accom-
paniment.-The organist was a lady,
and he asked her if she could play il.
She said she could try. She tried and
blundered. Philip sat down and play
ed 1t for her. She caught the inspira.
tion, and succeeded upon the next
trial.
And then came the trial with Clara
She had tried it often, but had never
satisfied herself. Now, however, she
had guide, SIRE and reliable. With
her own surprising voice and ear it
vas easy to keep time and tune with
Philip.
And so the Anthem of the Redeem.
ed WAS sung on Sunday, and the peo-
pie were enchanted.
And thus Philip Bartol became ac-
quainted with Clara Palmer, and the
first great heart throb of pure, deep
| JOY he had ever felt, he felt as he dis
covered that the beautiful girl looked
mp at him tenderly and confdirgly.
There is wondrous power in music
for reaching down into the human
heart and awakening the tenderer, soul
born lustiness.
Philip Bartol worked on for Deacon
Larabee through the summer, and
those who saw him work, and saw his
outgoings, were led TO wish that they
had help so strong and reliable.
On the last of August the religious
society of Ashton held a picnic, and
Philip invited Clara to 90 with him.
She went with him gladly, and did not
seek to coaceal her gladne.s.
AT this same picnic a party were up
set upon the lake, and two children
would have been drowned had not
Philip plunged into the deep water and
saved them.
Philip came forth drenched and
dripping from the lake, but he came
forth hero; and the blessings which
were showered upon him by the parents
and friends of those whom he had saw
ed more than compensated him.
Il must be sorry sight" he said,
as he stood dripping before Clara.
1T was noble baptism" she an
swered him And she took his hand,
and there were tears with her smiles.
And then he was ten thousand times
repaid.
The cool days of autumn came, and
one evening Philip sought DR.. Palmer
In his private study. The doctor was
a plain. practical man, upright and
large-hearted.
Philip stated his business fairly and
squarely. He wished TO know if he
might offer himself TO Clara.
81 haye found in her all that l can
ever hope to gain in wife," he said
land love her truly and well. She
is my first and only love. l am an or
phan, sir. and Of relatives near and
dear | have none living. Ny name
has never been dishonered, unless pa
tient and humble toll may be dishonor.
OF property l have managed to lay by
enough to purchase good farm or at
least l could nearly pay for it. l have
good education, which l may turn TO
account in the future. Touching my
anteceaents, sir, l have requested Dea-
con Larabee TO correspond with par
ties in New York, and for the result
refer you to him."
The good doctor was really trou-
bled.
This is not entirely unexpected"
he said. IL saw the Deacon to-day,
and he told me what he had done at
your request. Upon that point l am
satisfied. But, sir, am very poor
poorer than you think. Even my home
is mortgaged, and cannot say that
the horse which drive is mine. My
labors here have been rather of love
than of profit, Such labors feed the
heart but do not add to material SUBJ
stance"
"My good sir" replied Philip, with
a pathos that was heart-reaching. 81
can only promise you this: II you will
give me Clara for my wife, and she will
consent SO to be, will devote my life
to her welfare. l am sure l can pro-
vide at least a comfortable home TO
start with. 1t has been my darling
aim to find home for myself-a home
where love and blessing should crown
my life.-With your sweet, pure-mind.
ed child tor my partner, believe the
home will be NINE"
The doctor could not find it in his
heart to say nay, and he told the youth
he might 60 and seek Clara.
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this. Philip knew that Clara's heart
was all his own-he had known it for
months. But would she consent to
share his humble home?
He found her, and asked her the
question.
The great joy of life was hers when
she heard it; and she answered it up
on his bosOm-heart to heart to live
for him, and to love him always.
"Will you buy a farm in Ashton ?
Clara asked, as they were planning one
, day for the future.
"Do you think you would like tt
live on q farm, Clara?"
ANY life with you. Oh, Philip
you don't know how l love YOU
. and how sweet it will be to help vol