The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1877-10-24

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rouse him 10 any way, because he il
in such pain. / trust you"
Trust him. Who, indeed, coul,
Uncle David trust if not the boy b,
had loved 80 long-tbe boy who wa,
running up stairs now, and in anoth
er moment would be standing at th,
door of . hushed and dsrkened room
watching . tangled bead upon The
pillow The quick deep sobs irem
bled away into silence, the angry
heart was suddenly stiIled, as HeV
stood in the doorway for momen.
and heard the rapid, uneven breath
ing Of the restless little sleeper.
Then be crept down stairs 10 hi;
stocking feet, and would have gons
away unnoticed, if Morris, the old
butler, had not come out from The
pantry aud wsylsid him.
I'D not have believed il Of Sil
David, said the man, hotly, "to send
you away like this, Master Hew-
and in disgrace, TOO. I've half q
mind to speak out myself. and let bin
get punished as be deserves it.r
''Ob, no you won't, Morris, said ;hs
boy quickly, Il forbid yoa to say
anything - ever, Morris. If yol
went mp stairs and saw our Davies
face just now, you would see if | wa:
not ever SO much better able to bear
anything than be is"
That was the eod Of it aII, as far
as most people were concerned
Davie got q little better az time went
on; aud when Hew came back from
school-bsppy, cheerful, and the
winner of two prizes-every one was
ready to receive him cheerfully
Uncle David held him a. arms
length. sad had tears 10 bis eyes as
be said, my dear lad, this is like old
times-I have forgotten everything. "
At that Hew turned his head for
an instant TO a certain sunny win
dow from which pair Of great eyes
watched bis every movement; but be
was only met by gentle laugh and
flush that crept up over the white
delicate face, as be went across and
"a, down upon the arm of the chair,
taking the thin hand in his. He saw
then that the Truth of the old story
would never be rightly known by
any one, for much suffering and much
sorrow had bioifed ont all renem-
brances of that oae day upon poor
Davies life.
He was silent for q minute, per-
hsps, and then he said, startling
them ali by bis vehcmence, Then
we start fair, Uncle David, | feel
such great rough fellow beside you
two"
And Sir David said, with quick
tears 10 bis eyes, Not rough, dear
Hew-just strong"
Fourteen years afiergard came a
time that | suppose never will be
forgo,ten-a time of heroism and
bloodshed, Of wars and rumcrs Of
wars 10 the Crimes time Of terror
aud suspense and heart rickness al
home How many house holders in
England gave up one life 70 that ter
rible game Ct wsr-gaye ], freely
and willingly, never eo1atiog the eosl
You may count these dead heroes
BY miniatures aud locks Of hair hid
den away from sigh, 10 this day.
among the priceless treasures: by the
medals tbs, came 100 late 70 honor
those short young lives. bot are the
crowning glory Of many homes; By
the silver hairs that sbone in bright
brown tresses, and the wrinkles that
farroxed smooth white brows. You
msy count them easiest Of al By the
names that were added 20 every
charehysrd, in tba, year Of grace,
"a. to the memory Of the Curious
dead who died in the Cfimea-
OCT Of the bone with which we
have TO do, tney chose their best and
b,aTest, and sent him forth with tie
safe guard Of many prayers, into the
east. And be said goodbye 20 them
oil 10 pride, and KEEP; up their hearts
by his bright and fearless spirits, snc
9eoi away eastward with tie rest
aud Uncle David looked little older,
perhaps, and Dsvie f4acied The house
vas noi as pleasant as il used 70 be,
aud grew tired Of bis sofa in the
sunny window, until -ueh tine as the
months bad rolled on their slow
course, and The troops we're coming
back
Then they frightened Up The old
house for the heirs return, snd the
bells saog out sad they gave q gres;
feast 10 honor Of their boy FOR HeE
vac one Of those Eho did retnrn-
proud snd bright aad glad and With
g Victoria efoss upon bis breast
There was nothing TO remember,
nothing to forget. a, bis bome-com-
ing aud HeE thought nobody bnt bim-
self recolIecsed ihs. little story Of bis
boyish life. ss be stopped for Uncle
Dssid's trembling kiss, sad Tor tie
touch OF Davies elinging. welcome
handsL
Th., vas . grand eTesing bQi il
the nids, 6f ell the fas and merri-
neni aid speeches, HeE's eyes we're
sIwsys turning to a certain corner by
the ssful sse, from which 3 pair Of
dark eyes watched bis every move
nens; aBc .; last when there Vas .
pause, be rose, with fssh % his
face, aad said, "Crele David /, all Of
yoa gentsemen. charge yoar glasses
To the heroes Of the Crimes xho
hare DO, come hack Add they
nj drank 10 si.enee. only Morris gave
be champagne 20 The foosmaa 10
hscd round. aud went 0ut Of the
room qsiekly-for he had lost boy
It BslakIsva
~Ose more toas., cried Uncse Ds-
nd, who VAS proGi sbd excited !
'GeHiiemsn. propose our oEa psi-
rate heso-oor Own boy Hez-snd
Day;e,5
Hes t,wed 10 his hearty. boyi.b 1
say: bat before be sasxered be
Eens over 10 the sofa 10 the darker /
.5sSer, All Issled . 9 inst /; 20 tbss
.is hssd could hsye touched The
lose risged enfIs on The fair bead,
nd then aid. Il ess sssssr yo9
'ess here. snd ihssk you better fSr
)asie and nfself. thau I egaId