Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-11-15
MARYLAND. MORNING. NOVEMBER IS 1875
life-just that Peter Tindar may have
the kernel and Ellen the husk. Well

see." s'i aaas7.a p
1t was a revelation to the man. The
tavern keepers speech, meant not for
his ears, and came upon his senses as fell
the voice of the Risen One upon Saul of
Tarsus.. y. Tn
"We'll see !" he said, setting his feet
firmly upon the ground; and then he
wendell his way homeward. -
On the following morning he said to
his wife: ELLEN, have you any coffee
in the house ~
Eyes, Tom" She did not tell him
that her sister had given it to her She
was glad to hear him ask for coffee in
stead Of old, old cider.
II wish you would make me a cup,
good and strong"
There was really music in Toms
voice, and the wife set about her work
with strange futter at her heart.
Tom drank two cups of strong, fra
grant coffee, and then went out-went
out with q resolute step, and walked
straight to the great mandatory, where
he found Mr.. Scott in his office.
"'Mr Scott l want to learn my trade
over again"
"Eh, Tom what do you mean y
II mean it's Tom Darcy come back
to the old place asking forgiveness for
the past, hoping to DO better in the
future !"
"Tom," cried the manufacturer, start
ing forward and grasping his hand, are
you in earnest Z 1t is really old Tom ?"
"It's what is left of him. sir, and
we'll have him whole and strong very
soon if you'll only set him at work"
"Work Aye, Tom, and bless you,
too! There is an engine to be set up
and tested to-day. Come along with
me-" .a.r ,t,-a
Toms hands were weak and unsteady,
but his brain was clear, and under his
skillful supervision the engine was set up
and tested, but it was not perfect
There were mistakes which he had to
correct, and it was late in the evening
when the work was completed.
"How is it now, Tom p asked Mr..
Scott, as he came into the testing house
and found the workmen ready to depart
She's all aight, sir. You may give
your warrant without fear"
"God bless you, Tom You don't
know how like sweet music the old
voice sounds. Win you take your place
again ?"
"Wait till Monday morning, sir. II
you will offer it to me then | will take
it,"
At the little cottage Ellen Darcy's
fluttering heart was sinking. That morn.
ing, after Tom had gone, she found q
dollar bill in the coffee cup. She knew
that be had left it for her. She had
been out and bought tea, sugar and -four
and butter, and a bit of tender steak
and all day long ray of light had been
dancing and simmering before her-a
ray from the blessed light of other days.
/ With prayer and hope she set out the
tea-table and waited, but the sun went
down and no Tom came. Eight o'clck--
and almost nine.
| Hark The old step! quick, strong,
eager for home. Yes, it was Tom, with
the old CRIME upon his hands, and the
odor Of oil upon his garments.
II have kept you waiting, Nellie"
"Tom p sat
II didn't mean to, but work hung
on"
Tom! Tom! You have been TO the
old shop" IT w
Eyes, and I'm bound to have the old
place and"
"Oh, Tom" And she threw her arms
around his neck and covered his face
with kisses. -
"Nellie, darling, wait little, and
you shall have the old Tom back once
more" Ha
"0b, Tom I've got him now--blcss
him bless him my own Tom ! My
husband, my darling !"
And then Tom Darcy realized the full
power of woman love.
1t was banquet of the gods, was that
supper--of the household gods all re-
stored--with the bright angel of peace
and love and joy spreading their wings
on the board.
On the following Monday morning
Tom Darcy assumed his ,place at the
head of the great Machine shop. and
those who thoroughly knew him had no
fear Of his going back in the slough Of
joylessness.
A few days later Tom met Peter Tin
dar on the street.
"Eh /! Tom, old boy. what's up?"
II am up, right side up"
eyes, | see, but | hope you havn't
forsaken US, TON p
81 have forsaken only the evil you
have in store, Peter. The fact is, con-
cluded that my wife and little ones had
fed on husks long enough, and if there
was good kernel left in my heart, or in
my manhood, they should have it,"
"Ab, you heard what said 10 my
wife that nightp
Eyes. Peter, aud shall be grateful
10 you for it as long as live. My re-
membrance Of you will always be re-
ceived by that tinge Of warmth and
brightness"
II is amusing to see a young man that