Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1875-01-27

his brain it began to madden him, and
for hours he tossed upon his bed of
pain, calling for his child-praying her
safe return.
Midnight came and passed, and still
Marie came not. Several times had the
old actor resolved to arise and go in
search of her; but he had not the
strength to do so, and as often would
fall back upon his pillow, groaning in
the agony of his soul.
Daylight came, and still Marie had not
arrived. But Just as the sun began to
throw its golden rays over the city, a
carriage was heard to drive up before
the actors house. He listened. He
heard football upon the stairs, and he
recognized the footstep.
In moment after Marie burst into
the room. She rushed to her fathers
side and throwing her arms around him.
she wept.
The old man did the same; I; but he
observed that Marie's dress was now of
very rich material, and putting her
away, he contemplated her for moment
with mournful expression. Then he
,
only child, your mother was a noble
Christian woman. She would die be-
fore knowingly commit wrong action.
She knows your struggles and tempta-
tions, but will she approve of all your
acts
''God and my sainted mother will
both approve them !" exclaimed the
girl, in so earnest and deep tone that
it really startled her father and as she
spoke she fell on her knees and raised
her hands to Heaven.
81 believe you, Marie" said the
/ father, "and trust you will forgive me
/ for harboring a suspicion for moment.
But tell me what has happened ?"
81 will, father. But you must promise
in advance to forgive me for all that
have done without consulting you.
81 promise you"
"Well, then, 1 will commence by
reading an article in the morning paper,
which procured as came along"
''Does it refer to your affairs 2,
SIT explains all.
/ "Then, let me hear ii"
"Here is the extract, father"
ga DOUBLE TRIU,PH.-The new
play produced at the theatre last night
proved to be one of the greatest sue
cesses of the season. Its name-''The
Frozen Hearts sensational the en-
tire play abcunds in beautiful passages
and startling situations.
"The Frozen Heart, repeated the old
actor "Why, that's the title OF my un.
finished play y
"Your play was completed by myself,
dear father; aud it was your produc
tion and my own which was brought
out at the theatre last night, and with
such unbounded success"
The old man was stricken speechless
for a moment, and then the tears started
to his eyes. But it was only upon the
examination of the manuscript that ht
could convince himself that such was
really the fact.
After this point was settled, his
daughter said: Father, will you heal
more of the article ?"
"Yes; read"
81 will. Here it is."
"We must admit, however, that tn,
splendidly effective and affecting acting
of the debutante did much to insure Its
great success. With regard to Marie
as she is called
''Marie, Marie" repeated the old
man. "Was it my Marie?'
''Yes, dear father,you own poor child
Marie, is the one here spoken of. AND
if my triumph brings me great Joy it i.
because 1 can provide for you now, and
repay you, to some extent, for the love
and tenderness you have always be
slowed upon me"
It's not a wonder that father and
daughter both wept. But those tears
were of Joy and gratitude for the bless
ings bestowed upon them. Who would
snatch those blessings from the old actol
and his child Who would poison theil
delights and turn their happy home
into a place of sorrow ?-San francisco
Golden Era.