The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1880-02-11

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mistress caught nlutterad thleat about dor
ing somethinE even IL killed for tsiand look
ing upon her as one bordering upon insanity,
didsnot question her, and was careful not To-
cross her. But as the morning progressed
Martha Appeared her former self, though
more reticent. -
She took her usual interest IN what was GO
ing on attending to the household duties,
and never gave sign of the cause of her re-
cent trouble, save it might have been acasual
word dropped about her not being wanted
long. 81 It'll
Poor old thing, said the husband, 60
and comfort her, Susan tell her she shall
never want home as long as have roof
over my head. She has been too good and
faithful servant. a
Mrs. Grey did as her husband requested. -
The woman stared at her. defantly for an in
slant and then broke down entirely and sob
bed bitterly.
The good news was too much for her.
said Mrs. Grey to her husband when she re-
returned. If | had only known, the full ex-
tent of her trouble at first, how much suffer-
ing might have saved her, poor old thing
Certainly Martha seemed cheered, and as
soon as the breakfast things were out of the
way and her master gone to his out-of-door
employment, she sought her mistress and
said. aesmt's. 4 ss elN
so you are going to adopt child in your
Iaold age /? - ax.aii'
/ Yes, Martha.
L swbf - aa Il sagisi asissl L essl ~ a S
| The Dominis. says he knows girl that
will suit U.S. +, : -. sass ssvf,,8 ~,
sAndhs IS right. Listen to him. W
+ Martha turned away again, and went about
her work. a H A
I have everything in order she said, when
called to go church, but have got to stay and
attend to dinner ,uA
Not going, Martha
No. | an not wen, iapd there istVo much
to be done
|, She retreated within, carefully closed up
the house and went up stairs, remaining
there for long time; IN fast goihgsand re-
turning until dinner absolutely required at
tentions ~ a .ysf94sfsH f4
And Job Grey and his Susan, and the Do
minie and his wife found everything ready
when the service was over t1At
The table was set aud garnished, the great
chicken pie steaoied sppetizing odors, the
pumpkin pics as. faxed gold, and the turkey
dripping righteousness from It's we'll Drowned
sides. ,.Hs Hfszs2sa9 k.uA
b Had the mistress,of the mansion attended
to every matter personally, there could have
been no improvement. But one thing SUR
| Thero were two more chairs ana swo more
plates than the number warranted. and she
questioned Martha as to the reason.
!. 1 didn't know who you might bring home,
Somebody is always being asked and it being
Christmas | thought very likely the table
might be crowded, especially as there is so
much cooked. q gtc3 CIT
'And you were right Martha,,' said the DO
minfs, appfovngly," There L indeed plenty,
and room for more Oh | that all the sorrow
ing, stricken Oh ildrenSof the earth could par
take Of such bounty that every wandering
son and daughter Of the earth could gather
around their parents board, and forgiveness,
love and happiness reign in every heart
Job Gfey looked upsas his ,wife suneaslIy,
and his wife was forced to wipe away her
tears. ia siiiass ia9s W " 9eA iHa s2sk
His words had touched the hidden fount Of
feeling within their hearts far more than his
tailored sermopIupon charity bad DONE and
for moment the silence was painful To
job Grey his oft repeated prayer arose accus-
inely It was known to all present, and for
the first time he felt not only its absurdity
but its sin. Yet he was the first to rally, and
command Martha to remove the extra plates
and chairs, raeras ,sg-44,,stsY s,srsI ~, i,
The old servant looked qnestionipgly AZ the
minister. He came to her relief saying
sNow that they are placed, you might as
well permit them to remain my old friend
Blessed are they that give, and
tYou promised me the girl should be here,
interrupted Mrs. Grey.
$50 did, and 4 present she would fill one
place ~
sApd isee sn0thsr the other" said Martha.
she flonp the door wide open and revealed
woman In the prime Of life, holdlngsa beau
tifal girl by the shand, and both looking
through tears, shrinking and afraid.
sMay oh God be praised, my daugh-
teri exclaipsa Mrs. Grey, spripgIpg forward
and claspine the elder one I'M her lhtsps. and
covering her face with kisses. My daughter
and your asaghtsr 7 eFathef 10 Heaven !
thank thee I! fen asag7 as /.
Job Grey stood as a Hon at bay and gared
flercely asou,id. o He saw that a tfapifad been
sprung upon him !; that the minister herever-
ed. the wife he loved, the old servant he felt
kindly toward, bad all conspired against him.
But his almost oath stared him 10 the face,
and he put an iron heel upon all Of natural AZ
| fedtion and ground II into dust. ,E s.. rs
lGo hence, he said, vagabond and wander
err that you are re- K GO, and take your 'chiid
with you. No daughter Of mine are you, 90,
aud quickly. before turn you out Of doors.'a
III was,a terrible moment fdrai. The old,
suyer.haired minister stood with hands up
raissdt to. Heaven; Susan Grey clppg FL Y bs 4
child and grandchild as one clinging to life