The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-11-26
coLoRED pREAcHBR,s Lovn.
Wosins, WI ming. aud Then DesertiBa n
sister In Jamaica.

The Rev. John X. Brooks occasionally
oiiiciated in the town Of Jamaica, within the
sound Of plymOuth's bell. Like others OF our
colored brethren, he wanted to be like white
folks lie loved not wisely, but too often. He
II now supposed to be hanging somewhere
around the ragged edge Of New York city, dodg-
ing the officers Of the law. About year ago, at
a camp meeting in the woods at Pearsall's, he
met Martha Brooks. Martha runs a laundry in
Jamaica. In little brown house about
half mile from the depot She was
touched by Mr. Brooks's celebrations, and
Mr.. Brooks found restfulness In Martha's
susceptibility and in her little brown
house. Brother Brouks dressed becomingly and
well and IN his piOus conversation Martha felt
that blessing was falling upon her dwelling.
meeting closed. Martha noticed that Brother
Brooks got somewhat down at the heel. She
SAYS II was because ne no longer had share in
the collections. Hut Martha proved her unselfish
affection by acting as.Irother lirooks's minister
Ing angel to the extent Of making and "doin'
gave Martha doubts, but these were always dis
PEELED by the eloquent tongue of Brother brooks;
1--WE sot at the tea table right there" said
Martha. " sot here he sot over there | said.
Mr.. Brooks, We don't want me for wife He
saws, Yes. my darling, do. know you'll make
we see" continued Martha. ~ kind o. sus-
plcioncd him. cause found this little letter In
his coat pocket" The letter was as follows:
DEAN JonS Il affords me much pleasure TO write to
SOpe "a H. sISS nns Op
m an.ousl, waiting ~ answer That will say to.mor
sure that will take ali YOUR love don't think viii
20 scs S se y TO Ire for
would that YOU should stay always With me. Eycry
with nv thought. on you ana you slOne, my dearest
soOa Adieu Sums " ~ '''''' :" '''' - '"''''
Hes the most concelylnest man l ever
knnWpU.H added
writer Of the letter loved him, II was true but
as for him he loved but one, and her name was
Martha. With tender caresses he sOOthed her
back to love and confidence. and left her once
more fond and believing This was on Oct. "a.
The blackness Of Brother lIrooks's turptitude
will he found In the following note to her. dated
the very day after he had renewed his VOWS OF
love and cOnstancy.
do take Ak my Pine IN hand TO ~r on iss ing TO he,
iwss msred wen you see oetth 70 day wac married
| you may the lord beless.
Brooks now hut Martha's mother, who think,
she Is ninety-nine years old says. He's debbil
cause he Hes. Ministers doesn't lie; debbil,
does" Brother Brooks does well to avoid the
| vicinity Of Jamaica hartha's mother says she
would rs lieve put bullet In him as not: Mar
| with the terrors Of the law His promises had
been clear, and were easily proved. But, upon
a was Erqyed a 81 ah%s Se.r
she had been married twice. and whether hei
second husband was alive or dead Martha dio
might be an obstacle TO the success " n Law
suit.
Jamaica lately. This, however, Is not attribut
| able altogether to delicacy ON MarthAs account
variou. places on the island with view TO build
| ing church. and the contributors re put upor
inquiry. 1t may be that he Is only taking littl'
wedding tour with the fair one that lured hin
| from the arms Of Martha.