Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1881-08-24

success. The calmor grew the mind OF
Mr. Winklemsn. and the clearer bis
thoughts, The less satisfied did he feel
with the part he had taken In the morn
ing's drama. By an inversion o!
thought. not usual among men OF his
temperament, he had been presented
with a vivid realization Of his wife's
side Of the question. The consequence
was, that, by dinner time he felt a
good deal ashamed of himself, and
grieved for the pain he knew his hasty
words had Occasional.
1t was in this better state OF mind
that Mr.. Winkleman returned home.
The hosse seemed still as he entered.
AS be proceeded up stairs, he heard the
children's voices, pitched to low key
in the nursery. He listened, but could
not hear the tones Of his wife. So he
passed into the front chamber, which
was darkened. As soon as he could
see clearly IN the feeble light, he per-
ceivea that bis wife was lying on the
bed. Her eyes were closed, and her
thin face looked so pale and death-like
that Mr.. Winkleman felt cold shudder
creep through his heart. Coming 10
the bedside. he leaned over and gazed
down upon her. At first he was in
doubt whether she really breathed' or
rot, and be felt heavy weight re-
moved when be saw that her chest rose
in feeble respiration
'Maryp He spoke III low, tender
and loving voice
Instantly the fringed eyelids parted
and Mrs, wlnkleman gazed up into her
husband's face in parted bewilderment.
Obeylng the moments impulse, Mr.
Winkleman bent down and let kiss
upon her pale lips. AS if moved by an
electric thrill, the wite's arms. were flung
around Tue UHSDduu 3 ucCks
L ana sorry 10 find you SO ILL., said
Mr.. Winkleman, in voice of sympathy
What is the matter?'
Only a sick headache replied Mrs.
Winkleman. But Pve had good
sleep, aud feel better now. 1 didn't
know it was so late,' she added, her
tone changing slightly, and look OF
concern coming into her countenance'
Pm afraid your dinner is not ready
and she attempted 10 rise.
But her husband gently laid her back
with his hand, saying Never mind
about dinner. II will como in good
time. IT, you feel better, lie perfectly
quiet. Have yeu suffered much pains'
Yes The word dli not part her lips
sadly, but came with a softly wreathed
smile. Already the wan hue OF her
cheeks was giving place to a warmer
tint, and the dull eyes brightening.-
What healing power was IN his tender
tones aud considerate words And that
kiss-it had been a nectar to the droop-
ing spirit. But 1 feel 30 much better,
that [ will get up, she added, now ris-
ing from her pillow.
Aud Mrs. Winkleman was entirely
free fr om pain, as she stepped upon the
carpet, and moved across the room, it
was with a firm tread. Every muscle
was elastic, and the blood leaped along
her veins with a new and healthier inn
pulse.
No trial of Mr.. Winkleman's patience
in late dinner, was in store for him.
In few minutes the bell summoned
the family; and he took his place at the
table so tranquil in mind, that be al
most wondered at the change IN his
feelings, How different was the scene
from that present ed at the morning
meal |!
And was there power IN few simple
words to effect 80 great change as
this? Yes, IN simple word, fragrant
with the odor of kindness.
A few CLEANS OF lighs shone into the
mind of Mr.. Winkleman, as he returned
musing to his Office, and he saw that be
was frequently to blame for the clouds
that so often darkened over the sky OF
home.
Mary is foolish he said, In partial
self JUS tifcation, to take my hasty
words so much to heart. Ispeak often
without meaning half what l say. She
ought 10 know me better And yet he
added, as his step became slower. for he
was thinking more ingenuously than
usual, 1T may be easier for me 10 choose
my words more carefully, and to repres'
the unkindness OF tone that gives them
q double force, than Tor ner 70 nelp
feeling pain at their utterance,'
Right, Mr.. Winkleman! That Is the |
common sense OF the whole matter. 1t |
is easier to strike, than TO help feeling
or showing singns Of pain, under the
inActlon OF a blow. Look we'll to your
words, yet whose words have the most
weight, and fall if d. alt in passion, with
the heaYlest force.
A Geop STORY, II 1T is oLD.-Tom
Marshall was engaged in the trial oi
a case 10 the interior Of Kentucky, when
a dscisisn of the judge struck him 50