The Morning herald., 1878-04-26


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cruel not to tell HIM sooner" and . happy
light leaped to her eyes, while ! bright
blush sufused her cheek. gt -,ry4 ,
a Long and earnestly did the two women
talk; many and grand were the resolutions
taken by Nellie, advised and cheered BY
her mother, till their hearts grew lighter,
, and they waited with what patience
they possessed for the absent husband and
son. 'lf CO. ti ra, -,
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II, When Edward Tl,orne closed the door Of
his home and walked forth into the street,
bitter thoughts ragged in his breast, which
hours Of battling only increased in fury;
he was thoroughly aroused, and nothing
light or trivial might again appease the
wrath which his wee wife at home had
stirred up against herself. O.,
''Why should wait until Tomorrow"
he muttered at length, when can go to-
day3 4 will arrange business matters,
leave her comfortable, and my whole duty
is done to her. fear to stand my mothers
pleadings. If she should persuade me
against my better judgment to stay and try
Nellie longer, should despise myself.
Five years have endured, and she only,
grows worse. For the first years my
mother told me 1t was my duty to bear
with her; that being childless was great
trial to her; and did bear with her and
was very tender with her, although I verify
believe my heart ached with keener pang
than did hers from the same cause. In
fact, ! have borne every species of temper
from her until she has long since ceased to
think it worth an effort to control herself
At all. lam completely disguised, and I
90 to-day" "
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Three years later we find Nellie Thorne
and her mother seated In the same room in
which we left them. Not much change is
visible in either, except veil of sadness
that seems to be thrown over all they say
or do, and Nellie wears thoughtful look
which appears to be habitual with her.
They are not alone on this occasion; .
young gentleman is breakfasting with them,
and as his physical wants are satisfied, his
fancies reach out; he wants more privileges
than is good to allow a gentleman of his
age-in fact, he is growing unmanageable,
30 much SO that he is finally banished
from the presence Of his elders. Grand
mamma begs for him, but mamma is firm,
and as the nurse bears the shrieking
rebel away, Nellie sighs heavily % she
says:- .s r.a a..... -. ,lt % !. - Off n
D ''The same old temper! Mother, what
am to do Z How can manage that boy
without the help Of fathers stronger
hand to guide and control such . fiery
spirit : Just 90 I must have needed a
more powerful will than my poor weak
mamma possessed. to restrain and govern q
temper which has wrecked my ife's hap
piness. My waywafd steps knew no check;
was indulged till I acknowledged no law
greater than my own sweet will" lo ,aau
Bitterly she spoke, while the grief and
remorse she felt was depicted In tho eyes
that looked toward her mother. ~ t1oaa
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/, .My poor child, would that could hslp
you Do not grieve so bitterly. You
have SO long ago atonsd for the past in
completely gaining the control over weak
ness of such long standing that it Is joy
10 live near YOU Your only duty now
Is to yourself. You must strive TO attain
happiness" /. ~. .l....q IN y
''Oh, mother, can never wish Tor hap
piness In this world I" ....l. ~
'sYou deserve to be happy; you have
been more sinned against than SHINING.
Oh, II Edward could only know what q
model little mother you have become, how
proud and happy he would bel" h Z ~
.'That is Just II, mother. I have driven
Edward away from happiness can l
ever forget it and forgive myselfa" The
last words we're drawn out in wailing sob.
'.If it had not been for you must have
died months ago. I fear cannot stand it
much longerl Inever knew how much
loved my husband until I had completely
driven self out Of my thoughts. Oh,
mother, my heart is breaking! ! have
tried to bear up for your sake and my
boy's but the burden grows heavier each
day!" nI.