Orangeburg times. [volume] (Orangeburg Court House [S.C.]) 1877-1881, 1880-04-23
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL 90, 1880.

! tnal the country through which she
| passed, with its cities and towns. and
its hills and valleys, should appear
like another world to her
| She found Il comfortable room pre-
| pared for her, near the one occupied
by Mrs. Turner.
After she had recovered from the
fatigue of travelling, there was con-
sultation on her case.
Although, the physicians, could
not give Il positive opinion, their
report was not discouraging, and
Susie was left to their care
Jack had said very little Of Annie
Morgan, but She occupied Il large
share of his thoughts, and he could
not resist the temptation to make her
another visit.
1T is very kind in you TO come
Capt. Smith, she said, when he call
cd on her. Seeing you bring the
old cabin to my mind. l was ignor-
ant of the outside world, and my
grandfathcr's account Of it, made an
aii:;i"orable impression. l was too
happy i'll my forest home, to comprc-
hcnd the dangers by which was sur
rounded. hut now understand them
fully. Had it not been for YOU,
might have been left alone in that
Wilderness.
lou had been so unrcstraincd all
Your life, school must have been irk
some to YOU. Did YOU ever wish
Yourself back in the cabin : asked
Jack.
i can never live there again, she
said. i did feel the restraint of IL e
school for Il while, but my Aunt wish
ed to have me educated, and felt it
my duty, to make all the improve
| mcnt possible
Jack remained in the little town a
week, and before leaving, gained
Annic's promise to correspond with
I'him.
lie commenced his labors, under
untavorablc auspices. The Indians
were hostile, and company of sol
dicrs were detailed to protect the
men while engaged in their work. On
one occasion, they saved themselves
from wolves, by climbing trees; but
the work was completed, and another
commenced.
lie received his letters very lrregu-
larly. and they were always read with
caycrncss. Those from Susie. were
particularly cheering.
In letter written Il year after she
had entered the Institution, she wrote,
she had stood on her feet and in
another Il few months after. she wrote,
she had walked across the room, but
with dilliculty.'
After those letters. she said very
little about her Improvement, and
Jack was fearful, his hopes would lie
disappointed.
If he read -Annic's letters last, lie
seemed to lingr: over them, and his
countenancc indicated the pleasure
afforded.
Two years had nearly rolled bv.
and III Il few months. Susie would
leave the Institutions
Jack engagements would not al
low him To 90 to her, and Arthur
would take her homo.
Jack tuilcd on another wear. and
then wrote he would be coming home
very soon
Coming home What words Of ov
to hearts, which had accompanied
him, in imagination, through noun
tain businesses, and valley shades:
and had prayed for him, while OK
posed to SO many dangers
Through him, the world had be,
come changed to Susie, and her in
debtcdncss TO him, increased her
affection. She was no longer The
helpless burden, which had so long
received their care and attention. She
assisted her steps with stick. but
that was to be put aside whcn Jack
came.
lie had not specified the time for
his arrival, and Susie had watched in
vain, for several days. At length her
heart yearning was gratifcd, and she
saw Jack approaching. y lady was
with him, but she did not wait to con
slider who the stranger might be. She
walked without the aid Of the stick,
and met him before he reached the
house
Thanks be to God were Jacks
first words rs he pressed Susie to his
heart
Yes, she said, thanks to Him, and
thanks to YOU
Let me introduce my wife said
Jack.
Your wife ! she exclaimed, Il will
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