The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-07-26

my forehead. in the endeavor to recall how 1t
was that had entered the room, and, with
out undressing, chosen tho couch instead OF
The bed.
"Have been sleeping long?" asked.
81 do not know, my DEAR" replied my wife.
"The opinte you gave me last night had such
AN effect upon me that could scarcely have
stirred till l opened my eyes half an hour
ago."
"Then you have no recollection OF my hav.
ng come in, or at what timer"
mot the slightest. Richard"
"Nor have l." said I, pondering.
"When saw you sleeping on the couch,'
said my wife, tenderly, "my' idea was that
you would not come to bod for fear OF dis
turbing me-"
"That may have been my motive for Sleep
ing here" said, still in wonder; "but it Is
strange that 1t should have gono clean out Of
my mind"
at has occurred before. Richard"
"Truo; but this Is new phase OF my
wretchcd sleep-walking."
"It is easily accounted for, love. Your
mind has boen unusually disturbed. Do not
lot 1t distress YOU"
"And you have had good niSht?"
"A wonderful night; feel quito refreshed !;
and were 1t not for what is before me, I
should feel perfectly happy"
Now. 1t is singular fact that my mind was
also blank as to the danger which threat
what had passed. between me and my uncle
on the previous day. but even Of his being in
the house.
"Of what is before your" said. "What do
you mean%
"Surely you have not forgotten the task
have set myself with your uncle? shall sue
ceed, love-I shall succeed The first sound
hoard this morning was the singing of tho
birds. That is nearly always 50; but this
morning their sweet notes had peculiarly
joyful Significance. Hope, hope, hopep
they sang. An will be we'll. Eunico will be
happy. Your homo is aaved. The cloud has
pussed away My heart sang the words In
unison. and 1 have given thanks to the Glver
OF all good"
AS she sp, ke II all rushed back upon me,
and my face grew dark.
"And OF all evil" muttered.
my love. my dear love-" said my wife, sit.
ting by my side. and taking my hand. "ban.
ish your gloomy thoughts, and hope as do.
shall soften his heart; feel, know
shall. In Few hours we shall be as We have
ever been, and this little trouble will be dis
PEELED. We have magnlfed 1t unreasonably
because OF our fears. 1t is not the way to
meet trouble; 1t was foolish Of US. Look ut
me, Richard"
My eyes rested upon her face and form.
Tho lovcliness of youth seemed to have re-
turned to her. Her eyes were radiant there
was n smile upon her lips, bright and
natural color in her face. There was u
change also in her attirn; she had taken un-
usual pains with 1t. There wore roses at her
broust, and some loose roses, tho choicest In
our garden, were in glass upon tho table.
"They are for your UNCLE" she said, softly.
"I am going to winhi heart rs won yours"
Even these tender words did hot mitigate
the terrible oppression which weighed me
down. Tho effect which her sweetness
and newborn beauty had upon mo was to
make the near future all tho more unbearir-
Lle. She failed to convince mo that, with;I
few short hours, we should not be thrown
urSn the world. without a home.
"MammaP 1t was Eunices voice. out
side.
''Come In. dear child" called my wife.
ssEe is happy and hopeful. Richard. have
been talking to her quite wisely"
"If love be WISDOM thought, as Eunlco
catered the room, ''lt would count Tor much
But love zGst WORK miracle IN stoa,
heart before happiLsss oAn restored 30 e..
upd mine"
kiss the clouds away from your fatner'
ase. my chilI." said my wife. "and ma,
hisa smise again."