The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1877-02-27

Deen before IN long while. Inere was
something In his manner that assured
her and gave her hope.
just as the clock struck nine, the we'll
known football was heard, strong and
steady. The door opened and Charles
entered. His, wife cast quick, keen
glance into his face, and she almost ut
tered cry of joy when she saw how
much he had changed so much for the
better. He had been to the barber's
and to the hatter's. Yet nothing was
said upon the all-important subject
Charles wished 10 retire early, and his
wife went with him. In the morning
the husband arose first and built the fire
Mary had not slept until long after mid
night, being kept awake by the tumul-
Ituous emotions that had started up in
her bosom, and hence she awoke not 90
early as usual. But she came out just
as the tea kettle and potatoes began to
boil, and breakfast was soon ready.
After the meal was eaten, Charles
arose and put on his hat, and turning to
his wife he asked.
"What do you do to day ?"
Il must wash for Mrs. Bixby."
"Are you willing to obey me once
more?"
"O-yes."
"Then work for me to-day. Send
Nellie over to tell Mrs Bixby you are
not able to wash, for you are not. Here
is dollar, do with it as you please
Buy something that will keep you busy
for yourself or children"
Mr. Nelson turned toward the door,
and his hand was upon the latch. He
never spoke, but opened his arms, and
his wife sank upon his bosom. kissing
her he gently placed her in seat and
departed. When he went to his work
he felt well and very happy. Manly
was by to cheer him, and this he did by
talking and acting as if Charles had nev
er been unfortunate at all.
1t was Saturday evening, and Nelson
had been almost week without rum
He had earned fifteen dollars, ten ol
which he had now in his pocket.
aMary," he said, after the supper ia
BILE had been cleared away, ahere are
ten dollars for you, and / want you to
expend it for yourself and children. ]
have earned fifteen dollars during the
last FIVE days. ] am to build Squire
Manly's great house, and he pays me
three dollars day. A good job isn''
litP"
Mary looked up. and her lips moved
but she could not speak . word. She
staggered for few moments, and then
burst into tears. Her husband took bel
by lbearm and dew her upon his lap
and then pressed her to his bosom.
MARY" he whispered, while the tear:
ran down his own cheeks, "you are moi
deceived. I am Charley Nelson. once
] more, and will be while / live, Not by
any act OF mine shall another cloud
4 cross yeps brow And then, he telG
fher Of the words he had heard on the
nrevious Monday, while near the wall
"Never before" he said, "did ] full,
realize how low / had fallen, but ths
scales dropped from my eyes then a.
though some one had struck them of
with sledge.. My soul started up to ,
stand point from which all stempters O
earth cannot move it. Your prayers arr
answered, my wife," 54
Time passed on, and the cottage onc'
more assumed it's garb Of pure white
and its whole windows and green blinds
The roses in the garden smiled, and il
every way did the improvement work
Once again was Mary Nelson among
the happiest of the happy, and her chill
dren chose their own associates now.