The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1878-01-09

so you need not be delicate about it; and as
for your unworthiness-when the lost ones
OF earth are not worth redeeming. then some
other standard OF worth must be regarded
than that simple one (which Jesus of Nazareth
gave to His followers"
So it was settled that Charles should go out
into the country and remain a while. He
found Mr. Williams, the brother, ready and
happy TO receive him, and there he soon be-
gan 20 regain his health and spirits. In two
weeks he was as strong as ever, and at the
end of month the marks of dissipation had
all left his face. Then he returned to town
and entered the store. Amos Williams gave
him lucrative station, and bade him re-
member nothing OF the past save the one
great lesson ne had learned
Charles" he said, you know the widow
SWAMI
yes. Sir"
well, have engaged board for you there.
/ hope the arrangement will suit you"
Yes, sill" returned the youth, with emo
ton.
From that time Charles Aubrey went on
nob5y and truly in the path he had marked
out.
Little did Charles Aubrey know how
closely ne had been watched. Mr.. Williams
knew his every movement, even to his
prayers which he poured forth in the priva-
cy OF his own apartment Thus passed away
three months, and at the end of that time
Mr. Williams called the young man into the
counting room one evening, after the rest of
the people had gone.
well, Charles" the merchant COM
menced nov would you like to change
your boarding place"
There was something in the look and tone
of The man as he spoke these words that
made the youth start The blood rushed to
his face, and anon be turned pale.
AZ
sumed, in the same low, strange tone, you
may come and board with me. will not
deceive you. Charles. Until l could know
thst you would entirely reform. / dared not
carry you to my house. But am satisfied
now. / have not doubted you. but / would
prove you. And now, if you please, you
may inform Mrs. Swan that you shall board
with her no more. She will not be dissp
pointed. for l have spoken with her on the
subject"
With these words Mr. Williams left the
ore, and as soon as Charles could recover
from the strange emotions that had almost
overpowered him, he called for the porter 10
come and lock up, and then having locked
up the great safe, ne took his departure.
On the next morning he came TO the store,
and when his employer came, he informed
him that he had given his notice TO Mrs.
Swan.
evening. then, you will go home with me" !"
Evening came, and Charles Aubrey &C.
companied his old friend home. Tea was
ready, the rest of the family having eaten an
hou- before. After tea Charles was con-
duGed to the sitting room, where lamps
were burning, and where Mr.. Williams in.
foriAed him he could amuse himself by
reading
Charles sat down there and his employer
went out, but he could not read. There he
sat, when the door was slowly opened, and a
female appeared within the apartment.
With quick step he sprang forward. aud
without word he caught the fair girl to his
bosom.
Mary" he uttered, as he gazed into the
sparkling eyes of the fair being who still
chung fondiy to him, you still love me-you
forgive me all and trust me once more?"
Yes" she murmured; and ere she could
speak further her father entered the room.
"A-ha--so you've found him, have you,
Mary he cried, in happy, joyous tone.
MFR. Williams" uttered Charles, still
holding Mary by the hand and speaking
with difficulty, 81 hope I'm not deceived.
0, You have not brought me here to kill me!
You can not have passed this cup to my lips
| only to dash it away againl'
"0f course not, returned the merchant.
But you must know the whole truth, and
for fear my child may not tell you all, PIl
tell you myself This noble girl has never
| ceased to love you, and when YOU were the
| lowest down she loved you the most. She
came to me and asked me il she might save
| you ii she could. ! could not tell her nay,
and she went at the work. She has suffered
| much and, Charles, il remains with you to
decide whether her future shall be one OF
| happiness or not She knew that you were
down. that your money was all gone, and
| that your false friends had forsaken you.
hoxf fo.v f.-, Axf1 1oAro
She wondered if you would repulse her.
She knew not what might be your feelings,
| and to save herself the pain of q direct re-
| pulse from you, she assumed disguise, so
that she might approach you without being
known, and yet gain some idea of your feel
| iugs and save you ii she could. think she
/ has done we'll. AT any rate she has regained
you to herself, and 1t must now be your
own fault if the silken tie is loosed again.
With these words the father left the apart
Ihent.
"You, Mary? You in disguise?'' he quer
| led. as soon rs he could speak
''Ay, dear Charles; and you know why
| did it. Here-do you not remember it? And
as she spoke she drew IRON her bosom Q
small silken purse and took therefrom a SIX
pence.
The youth recognized il in an instant
'Dhi" he cried, as he strained the noble
| girl 10 his bosom, "What can 1 say? Mary
Mary-my own hearts truest lOve-let my
life in the years to come tell my gratitude.
| o. my all of life is yours, and my last breath
shall bear your name in gratitude to GodH'
And Charles Aubrey never forgot bis
promise. With this noble companion by
mis- side he travelled up the. hill, and in his
path the flowers of life grew thick and fra
grant.
Upon the wall of his sitting room hangs q
picture. 1t is splendid painting of the
prodigal sons return. Upon the face of a
| heavy gilt frame visitors notice a small blem-
| ish, but which upon closer examination
proves to be a small silver coin. Our readers
need not be told why that bit of metal is
thus carefully preserved.
VIII Employ No More Boys.