Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1882-03-09

sty to M. Lucian' u comfort and well beinc.
She amused him with her fresh IDEAS. her
unreselYed freedom Of thought, and her
quaint Impression M Her graceful wit di-
yerted and entertained him, and her gentle
manner, her Quiet expeditions, were pre-
sciGus boon. She read to him when he,Wished
i, ~ seated On q low, easy chair, engaged
at some pretty fancy work. she talked to
him for hours at q lime. and made d charm
ing picture for his artist eyes to feast UPON
He eYactad d great deai of her 3tiyne, but she
did not bagrndge it His gruH manner
had not altogether aisapp eared, but she
nderstOod 1t now, and made al loWance for
it, Hex function Rs nurse dually came
to be lostssight OF, aiad she Was treatad as
friend and faYorite. Mrs Lucian was ex-
trava gantiy grateful to her, and the doctor
declared sha WAS working miraculous
change in his patient.p
Crystal Was very hap 3 In her new home.
She had thrust her old proud spirit out Of
sight, and far from being lowered by her
humble duties, her conscientious discharge
OF then, invested them with nobility, and
reflected honor on herself. Among Mrs.
Lucian's friends she was graciously spoken
of aud cDurtanusly recognized. The dis
h tiRguished Senator TAYLOR, q frequent Yiss-
tor at shs house, discovered iii her the
daughter Of an old college chum, and
showed her many kind attentions. This
gentleman wished to see her even better
established, and one day, after Crystal had
been with Mrs. Lucian some time, he pro-
posed 60 the Latter lady that he should offer
Crystal the position q pr vate secretary in
his office. M s3a 5 s5 .45# s5s III
This proposal was received with disa,ay,
and carried OF once to Mr.. Lucian.
It is utterly intoierable to think of losing
her, !" his nlosa er said, but / suppose Il
would be selfish of us TO ask her to stay.
She deserves some higher position. You
know she is entirely ont Of her sphere in
her present capacity,
Yes, know, he said, passing his hand
over his eyes, and stirring restlessiy. "We
have no right to ask her to stay: and I've no
doubt She will be glad enough TO be rid OF
the teaiunl of tler duties here
Mrs. Lncian left him alone Toy awhile.
and Crystal came LIZ fror, d Ralk, bringing
with her some flowers, as she frequently
did, presenting the.n with graceful
speech.
q suppose you Will BE going away soon,
Crystal?' he said. He had insisted on
calling her that OF late, 53 Il
III No, she replied, grayely: II do not in
tend to 60.
( WHAT ron will n ot accept Senator Tay-
lor's otFsr2 y
Are YOU, then, in such haste to be rid
Of me2h she esked, smiling, ana seating
herself on . low hassook at his feet.
III = You know | am mott" he cried, eagerly
and stretched ont his hand toward her
Then, letting ii fall with eroan, he turned
away and mulmured. "Chl il 4 were only
we'll and strong, Crystal, I would never let
you go!n
Her heart bounded at his words, put she
looked shyly down and made no reply
used 20 fret and yepine, Crystal he
said, sadly; but I never cursed my infrm-
lty until hoW--Dow that I find it AZ insur-
lnountable object 30 tbs hope Of ever, vim
ming you for my wife. Darling, you will
allow ma to love youwil you not?
Her bosom heaved, and she said, in
low voice:
II have no right to your love, Mr.. In
clan. am poor and friendless. I am be-
low you in station-in every way your in.
ferior. 1t you were well and strong
would hs mnch less 3 suitable wife for
you. wv y " @ 55s,
Do not utter such treason, he said,
Lifting her hand to his lips. If I were not
she useless, helpless wretch that I am, do
you think that would let such arguments
have any weight? \ love you, Crystal,
You have my Happiness in your keeping.
But must not ask il OF you"
Dear. abe said, slipping her arm about
his neck, your happiness is mine
Crystal! He uttered her name in q
voice c vibrating with JOY. You do not love
me, Crystal? -
Yes, / love you, she answersd, ! happy
Light shining III her clear hazel eyes,.
Brt, Crystal, I am nothing But q wreck. q
ne demonstrated, afraid to believe Ii his
happiness.
You are all the world to mel" shy said,
blushing at her boldnass
Ny dear little lovep he mUrmured,
drawing her bend down on his breast MY
very, very oWni'' NJ S
hen Mrs. Lncian clme ia she found
Crystal sitting beside him. with her hands
tightly elasped in his, and with her cheeks
closely pressed against his handsome face
that sloWed with q new found happiness.
kiss her, mother, he said joyfally, for
she has promised to be my wife!
Mrs. Lucians eyes filed with tears, and
she kissed them both, rs she said:
dod bless you, nay ehildrenl"
/. Ihey were quietly married. soon after.
Cnder crystals influence and In the bap-
piness her love conferred, Oscar Lneian
was no longer the peevish, exaeting invalid
she had first known; and, better still, he
gradually ceased TO be an invalid at all, for
excellent ,neaical care. or, as he says, his
Wife's incompatible nursing finally restored
to him much Of his former health and
strength Crystal had indeed wandered
out OF her sphere, I, but she had entered
upon the higher and nobler one of q happy
wife and mother. ~
BAG Manners in a Popular Church.
a strange bit Of q chapter in church going