Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1890-02-06
UNCLE AARON +;
Or
A WIFE REDEEMED.
A Pathetic Story of a Woman's
Folly and a Mans Heroism.
BY MRS. IsOBEL III. FLOYD.
copyright, 1887
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CHAPTER NL-CoNIlNDEb
Rose glanced up at him, shivered little,
and he went on nervously punching holes
an the soft green moss. "See that calf
down there trying to poke its nose through
into that other fieldq He don't see why
that fence is there-he can't see why. But
he wants to get on the 'tother side Of it,
the foolish critteri The field he's in now
has better fodder in tot, but he sees other
critters feeding over there and thinks
they're havin' a better time than he is.
Human critters are very like him." went
on Uncle Aaron, half smiling; never salts
fied-never satisfied Now, child-tell me
the truth; are you satisfied with your life
now2"
Rose flushed little but answered: mo,
have often been very lonely"
"My poor child,n said Uncle Aaron, sym
pathetically, his big hand seeking hers, and
batting it gently 'Go on, tell me of it."
oI-I don't know what to tell, I" stammered
Rose. 81 am praised and fattered and ad-
.mired, and at first it was delightful, but
suppose I've either got used TO 1t or some
thing-but now it don't seem TO please me
as IL used to do"
EYES, assented Uncle Aaron, rye are too
good woman to be happy away from yer
husband"
II don't think that's it, said Rose, rails
ing her eyes at last and looking at him; II
think the reason that am not happy is be-
cause want something new"
"No," said Uncle Aaron, shaking his
head, ssyou don't. It's dull thing to say,
child, but you want something old. Old as
those hills yonder, and as strongi OIL
that was scollard, and had the words in
my head for ye. Ye want to give more OF
yerself away and then yen feel rich.
Some things grow by beng used. Ye want
to use the heart that's in ye-"
"Stopl" cried Rose, strangely stirred.
ssThere's no heart in me. I'm not like you.
I've lived in the cities. I'm old and hard.
You Judge me by yourself. You are wrong"
rising quickly to her feet and walking few
steps away.
ssChild,n said Uncle Aaron, following her,
and placing two hands upon her shoulders,
4eiye, and We will be blessed"
Her beautiful eyes flashed back sudden
comprehension of his thought, and she felt
for the moment uplifted-inspired-w willing
70 do what he wished, but In another
moment the reaction came, and she whis-
pered family: 81 would-but have nothing
to give"
Then Uncle Aaron smiled such sweet
smile Of strong faith in her that she felt as
IL an arm of strength had suddenly been
nut about her. That smile said more than
words could Of sure hope and loving conf
dence. Eye will tryi" he said.
eyes" very slowly and very humbly,
ssbut am afraid. And besides, / am so
tired, so very tired Iwant some one-some
one" bursting out suddenly into great
sobs, s'some one like you TO comfort me-"
The light of love upon Uncle Aaron's face
deepened. "There, there, child III never
leave We again; ye shall have me to comfort
ye. All mel" signing with deep joy, show
happy bel"
Rose raised her head up from the grass,
whereon she had thrown herself in her
abandonment, and looked at him. "Happyr'
she cried
eyes, he answered, smiling down at
her, ssfor know that ye and my boy will
be happy once more"
ssBut perhaps began Rose, with trem-
bling lips.
Come" said Uncle Aaron, picking up
his hat and holding out his hand. "Coner'
They walked along hand in hand for some
distance. and through Roses mind the
words. aOur Father which art in Heaven.
aour Father which art in Heaven kept re
heating themselves over continually. Fer
a few dazed moments she felt as IL it was
He who had her by the hand. Then gianc
ing up and seeing Uncle Aaron's great, but
very human form, trembling realization
of what she had agreed to do came over her
sspm afraid" she whispered.
Uncle Aaron grasped her hand stiI
tighter and answered: aye need not be
child. Jacob has loved We all this time"
Very humbly the beautiful head droppet
again and a penitence that was complies
tiled her soul
They finally came into the town, and Rosi
said, gently; s.Win you come to thu
Mansion House and wait for mef'
mo- said Uncle Aaron; Il have TO d.
something for Matthew, ye know. III
'tend to that FIRST and send him word tina
am going 70 New York to see Jacob
He'd be a wonderful ye see, II I didn'
come back"
This small but practical detail agar
made Rose realize what change was com
ing to her life, and she trembled again. q
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