The Morning herald., 1878-04-26
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AS Il 20 make good her words, Nellie
opened her syss and sought those Of her
husband, finding them fixed on her in
inefablsloys Her face shons with the
haauty Of Joy and peace, and shs could
only cling to him in silence as hs gathered
her to his heart in close embrace. n Use
''When I entered this room, my precious
wife, I did not dream of startling you 80;
I meant only to conceal myself long enough
to hear from your lips If I was remem.
bered yet. I'll had not heard my name
spoken ID some kindness meant only to
see my boy and then 60 away. Bless You,
my wifel heard enough to make me
the happiest man on earth to-day. But
when you banished my son from the room
I came near betraysng myself. Before !
heard your precious words could hardly
restrain myself from coming to the rescue;
only the thought of changing his yellsy of
anger to cries of terror at sight Of bearded
stranger kept me back" fsss
"But, my son, Nellie has been longing
for your help, not hindrance, in DISCIPLINE
ing your son" said Mother Thorne, with 4
quiet smile. ''But come, tell us how long
you have been in the room and how. you
got here" ...f.-.lr.
"When the house was first opened this
morning the servant--who instantly recog.
nized me-gave me admittance. told
her to say nothing 20 any one, and found
my way to this RON, whore I knew
you always breakfasted. The longing to
know how I was remembered was more
than satisfied, yet / regret the act Of con-
cealing myself and startling Nellie 80. ]
fear the color does not oome to her cheek
and lip fast enough" And Edward looked
anxiously At his wife.
".'Nay, dear Edward, I wish I could have
had the shock much sooner. It has done
me mora good than harm, believe me. Now
that you have como shall soon be well
and strong" r-n"o'..lv w f'N~
'.Nsllis has not had hsr. usual good health
for some time; but happiness is great
restorer, and I feel sure il will prove so in
her cass,' and Mother Thorus smiled hap.
PLY. ~ p, - ,t..taro.
0 "My boy, now--I must see him. Have
l. not waited long enough7 You don't
tuoy how I;havs longsd to sec him for .
ysarl" and hs locked pleadingly at his
wife. Drtl 10 .A. b, -.- '.'"'-.s .,
"A yeari Have you known Of his being
with US 80 longT and both ladies looked
the surprise they felt - Nellie gave the
bell quick pull, which instantly brought
. servant who was despatched for Master
Neddie Thorne.
Eyes; Ihsve had occasional letters from
this place, from my business man; therone
announcing my sons birth was q year old
when it reached me. It followed me about
from pillar to post, finding me as LAST Ill
and far from home. Oh, my dear one, I
have indeed been wanderer; but I came
Just as soon ss I was able"
The boy was brought forward at this
momsnt--a bright, handsome little fellow
Of about two years-who lost no time in
making the, acquaintance Of bis happy
father, who bads fair to spoil him in the
beginning. s., ,as.5 l~r.s-s III
"what ID your name. sirf" was Of course
tho first question.
''Neddie Thorne," was the prompt re-
ply Of the young gentleman. ,ILlyuO
As Edward looked up he met the
fearful eyes Of his wife fixed on him so
earnestly that he caught up her hand,
saying. .-N b b." '~-@- '|"T a,t ,b'' ~ ~.
"what is 1t, Nellie u 30.
"Edward, I slways felt 30 sure i had
driven you away forever that named him
Edward to have the dear name with me
again." ~ lH&EsGr*.. /, - - N
s' ''Thank you, dear. 4 did not deserve
to be thus remembered; but It Is very
sweet to know / have been" ... ~
"And now my dear ones, feel all
will be well with you. Your only
danger lies In undoins all Nellie has be-
gun in training your son. See to 1t, Ed
ward, that you do your part; have no
fear for Nellie"
/ ''Blesa you, mother, for all your kindness
to me in my trials. Edward you can never
know what shs has been TO me-my more
than mother" .,,.J ,.. a
Let US drop the curtain upon their