The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1880-04-01

But cannot endure your absence"
she said, As she laid her head upon his
bosom and sobbed as though her heart
would break
Endure it bravely, Bella dearest"
he said 1T will be but brief time, |
trust" Drawing from his pocket
plain gold ring, he placed it on her
finger with the knowledge of your
love and fidelity, | can go forth and
work with more vigor and earnestness
to'obtain comfort ,be home for us."
She willingly promised to remain true
and to endeavor TO keep up n courag'
Gus heart until his return, and sealing
the promise with ki.s, he took his
leave and retraced his way homcward,
The following morning dawncd bright
and clear, and, rising early, he sought
his father and acquainted him with his
conclusion: the old man forbade him
ever darkcning his door again, and re-
marked that when he left his ROOF it was
never to return. Bidding his mother
and little sister (who stood by in tears)
an anectionatc adieu, with small
valse in his hand, and Il brave heart,
he started on hi, unknown journey.
For days and weeks he sought in vain
in the neighboring State for employ
ment, until desperation almost seized
him.
1t was one day while wandering
through the large manufacturing town
OF Lynn thac he was prompted 10 in.
qure for employment, and, entering
the office Of large mandatory, he re-
lated his grievance to one Of the mem
bers Of the firm, and was told to apply
for work the following Monday. The
prospect Of employment cheered his
dropping spirits, and, On the following
Monday ne returned, and was rewarded
with a rcnumcrativc position, The glad
news was hastily conveyed in IL long
letter to hi' betrOthcd far away, and in
Few days congratnIa'ory and cheer
ing reply was eceiyed.
Twas a cold, snowy night in the
month Of January that a man was seen
vending his way through the deep
snow, in the village Of Norwalk, to the
residence of Miss Thompson. Entering
the house, he met her on the threshold,
and handed her sealed letter Tear
ing il asundcr in II hasLy manner, she |
read as follows:
regret to announce to you the cad news Of /
the death Of Mr.. Walter Sanford, in my employ, |
VINO d''d l6ls morning from the e'cct' Of m
i"a,I5 'oer's,' ~ Incoming cn%ns!c" 10 ,no
,rpcgr,bcJ On ri, r,Wcr Lnt hc rni,.,. ,ro
cciye ,l,c remains Of his .on and refer. me +,
you What disposition shall be made Of
them? Your, truly, GroaGa II. BEST.
The sud len news completely over
came her, and, uttcring pjercing shrek
she fell scpseles. to the floor, grasp
ing the unwe come letter in her hand.
A doctor was hastily summoned, and
with the aid OF rrstoraly,s .be was soon
brought 10 con,ci usnrss.
" I cannot believe that my Walter
IL dead" shr gaspcd, rs she Iay on the
bed, pale as death. 4" No, be- will re.
turn to az again.
the Goctor, verccyine that fever
was setting in, administered = drug
mat had the eject Of sending her to
sleep. In the meantime, hcr mother
had sent word to send the remains on
to her Immediately.
Walters father, Oh receiving the sad
tidiues Of his sons death, merely said
that he had left his roof ana he did not
wish to see his GIrc again, and that for
his part they could coH.ign him to
paupers grave
But there was one to avert this, and