Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-04-28

DlefSs f1erce passions seemed at war
within him, as the sweet vision of former
hopes passed away. He did not notice
that there were mutterings of wrath at
the table, and one after another was
fleeced in his turn.
Bries of UNFAIR unfair were metby
contemptuous sneers from the successful
Hen who pocketed the gains.
"Samuel's little roll of bills still laid
upon the table, and he could not bear to
leave it there. It seemed sacred money.
How little my father thought when he
left me the farm, with only this mortgage
as an incumbrance, that l should prove
so recreant to my solemn engagement to
take care of my dear mother. Oh. God
forgive me and spare me, that l may do
better IN the future AND that moment
a softer emotion sprang up in his heart.
He felt loathing for sin of all kinds
that he had never felt beforehand de-
termination to shun even the smallest
deviation from duty, if its retribution was
so dreadful.
This was more desirable state of
mind; and humble spirit breated its
blessings over him, as he rose up and
buttoned his thin coat over his breast
again to face the cutting wind of the
wintery night.
about this time a handsome sleigh
had driven up to the door of the tavern.
The horses were feced with foam, and
the frost hung about their tramppings
! showing how swiftly they had travelled.
| Two strong men leaped from it, and hast
lily entered the house. The host came
obsequently to the door. They drew him
aside.
awe have tracked two
notorious blacklegs from Boston
here, and thiaking they might be making
little mischief, have come down. Indi-
cate, say, the room where they now are,
or shall we arrest you as an accomplice.
Quietly!" as the CLEAN of revolver
shone in the cold moonlight. In there,
in there!' stammered the landlord, tremb-
ling with alarm. The detectives came
very softly, but not so gently that the
gamblers did not listen intently. One
said, Throw the cards in the fire. raise
the window! bark! Just then the door
was violently thrown open. AN, my
hearties, well met! We have had quite a
drive for you, adjusting handouts all
the time, as though they were used to the
business, in spite Of the desperate strug-
giles of the two men.
"'Now, my birds, we will see what
you have cagedn said these minions of
the law, and forthwith began to pick
their pockets, having laid them at length
on the floor.
az Counterfeit bills in plenty, some
goldenieagles, silver. Get pen and paper,
| lon cto{o
young men, the Sheriff, said, addressing
Samuel Grey and his friends, Woo stood
in silent amazement beho ding the scene,
we might consider you under arrest for
gambling, but presume you were just
green enough to be entrapped by the
Boston youths. Didn't understand the
ways of our wicked city. However,
will just advise eyou to beware of bad
company tor the future; it does not lead
to pleasant results
How much have you been robbed of
this night2'
"'There is my money" said Samuel,
as each one stated the amount, and point
ed to the roll upon the table.
Well, take it, and go instantly"
said the men.
samuel Obeyed and when once more
in the silent fields, and within sight of
his mothers cottage, he fell on his
knees and wept aloud, giving thanks to
God as he had never done before. He
was not yet twenty -one; life was before
him; hope again dawned; let US trust
that the sad lesson was not in vain.
y 1.-THE old mother could not knit tie
!, long, blue wooden sock that evening. She
paced the low room with prayers and
tears. Never, in her lonely widowhood,
had SORROW come SO heavily upon her
r heart; and when the door opened and
Ellen stole gently in, to inquire what was
l the matter, missing her lover, Aunt
Rachel threw her arms about her neck
and gave way to grief. SO Samuel found
7 them when he returned, most unexpect-
} eddy, to change their hearts to JOY"
81 do believe" exclaimed Tom, who
, has listened attentiYely, chat this is the
very cottage where we are visiting grand
r ma. mean to ask Uncle Sam when he
2 comes home, tonight, from the woods
r for grandma's name is Rachel"
There was a general shout, and the
I. cards were voted out unanimously, anC
< consigned to the fire, with much merri
ment, while Aunt Mary hoped, secretly
2 that her nephew had learned lesson ht
' would not soon forget, from the story o.
| his uncle's one sad fault.
, PTOpidinO for the Family.