South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1874-04-24

l wanted to 60 TO the circus and see the
riders. In day or two afterwards cou.
fessed it, for was very unhappy aud mis-.
cradle. Father said be would forgive me,
but be does not seem to have done so, for
be is always Gliding me for il, and bring
ing it up against me, even now
WAS it thy first offense 2 asked the
Quaker.
Yes, sir said HENRY, mournfully.
'And hast thou sinned in that way since?'
mo, sir
what does he say to thee on those occa-
sions when he brings it up against thee
What did be say to thee this morning I?
That L am not 10 be trusted, sir tina,
am not honest; that l may steal again.
This morning he would not let me bring
his watch down stairs for him, for fear, as
he said, might say it was not there
'And thou art sure in thy own mind tina,
thou art honest? Thou hast confessed thy
sin, asked forgiveness of G cd and of thy ia
Their 2
'Yes, sir; have, indeed.
| well, HENRY, it is very hard for thee !;
but thee must not be too much cat down
! by it. 1t is a cross which thou hast to bear,
aud thou must take it up until thy father
acts differently towards thee he is hard
man, but very upright one. Thou must
continue striving to do what is right. /
will show thee, in the meantime, that |
have confidence in tbee-that / can trust
thee. Thee shall take this check for me
to the bank and get it cashed il is for fif.
ty pounds. Are thy pockets good ? Take
care that thee dost not lose the money
HENRY's eyes frightened, as he said {:
'Never fear, sir, will be sure to bring the
money safely back
HENRY was soon back, and the money
right aud safely deposited on the table
Thou art good lad said the Quaker,
'and hast been very prompt. Hidst thou
been long time away might have been
getting anxious, and fearing that had act
ted mprudently in trusting one so young
with SO much money; now 60 to thy work ,
HENRY's heart was much lighter when
he got home to dinner that day his mother
saw the change, and was comforted
What do you think, mother 2 said he,
whispering to her after dinner; sMr. DRAKE
sent me to the bank TO fetch him fifty
pounds /; he said he had confidence in me-
Don't tell father, though, for perhaps he
will say something unpleasant
Husband said Mrs. HOLDEN, when
HENRY was gone, Il wish you would prom
Use me never to say anything more about that
unfortunate shilling to HENRY again, he
feels it so much. Ii is breaking his heart
Breaking his heart exclaimed JOHN
HOLDEN, nonsense Aud as for hurting
his feelings, they ought to be hurt. l. a
matter like that to be hushed Gp and never
alluded to, for fear Of hurting his feelings?
ID you want your son to grow up to be a
thief 2
81 an not afraid of his growing up to te
thief, JOHN. You are doing him harm
by constantly throwing out hints about bis
honesty, and bringing the matter before
him. You don't know the harm you are
doing
'You are very foolish woman, and if it
had not been for me the boy would have
been ruined by your over indulgence. Hurt
his feelings, forsooth Give your husband
credit for little common sense. l hope !
know how TO manage boys goodbye said
John HOLDEN, goiog out at the door, Il
must be off.
Goodbye said his wife. 'Aud may
God soften your heart she added earnest.
ly, 'and give you to see wherein you are
wrong
Ga Saturday afternoon, JouN HOLDEN
went as usual 10 Mr.. BRAKES Office 10 re-
ceive his wages. After he vas paid, the
Quaker said to him, wait a minute, john
l have question or two TO ask thee. Is thy
father living 2
sob, no, sir; he has been dead many
years-died when / was n mere boy
But then thee has Father in Heaven,
the great God and Maker Of US all Is il
not so, JoHN 2
JoHN looked surprised as be answered
w ny, yes sir, suppose have / suppose
VIC all have
'Assurodly but had hoped that thee
might have had more intimate knowledge
OF thy Father in Heaven that thee prayed
70 Him frequently, and confessed Thy sins,
and asked for pardon, and besought His
guidance and teaching, as it is our privilege
TO do
We'll, sir, cannot say but what do
sometimes more aud sometimes less not as
much az | ought to do, know
Il am glad to hear thee say that thee dost;
that vas what wanted to get at Dost
thou feel that when thou hast confessed a
SIN to Him, and bast reponted With true
sorrow, that be is always bringing it up a.
gainst thee; always ADD forever Gliding
thee r
JoHN stsmmered, looked confused, az
well as surprised and then said May l al
you, sir, Why yor ask me such pointed
questions 2
Ask thy own heart, JOHN, If that does
not answer thee, | am afraid L cannot do So