Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1890-10-03
our parts was faithfully, too faithfully

our parts was faithfully, too faithfully
recorded. Each transient impulse wa
unerringly transcribed. Each trifliuI
word, each wandering frown, influence,
the thermometer, and We were boil, S
alarmed by its indications that We be
came positively unhappy. We wished i
always to be bliss heat. and were no
prepared for the variations.
One evenipg-it was hardly mont
after the wedding-we were seated
quietly in the parlor, when the bell rang
and in walked Uncle John.
81 never felt so we'll in my life, chill
dren," he exclaimed in his heartiest
tones. "Gout all gone'-and he slapped
his leg to prove the fact-''so thought
would come to the city and see YOU"
And he kissed Angelica aud pulled my
whiskers. Then he burst into merry
laugh, which was so catching that my
wife and laughed too, the first time in
two hours, for at dinner that wrctcled
thermometer had fallen to sixty degrees
Cn6ifference), and we were in despair.
"Come, come, kitten" said he to
Angelica, caressing her forehead; 'tcll
me all about it. What is the mystery
Has that fellow been vexing you! Come,
let your old uncle be your father con-
fessor. Now, then, out with it,"
Angelica's response was to cling TO the
old gentleman and sink her head upon
his shoulder. / am sure the dear girl
was weeping.
"John, John, you wretch" he ex-
claimed. "What have you been doing
to herr What makes my child so wor-
riedl" And the old fellow began to pet
her furionsly.
My courage gave way. At the sight
OF her weeping all self-control was gone.
| made Il clean confession, and blamed
the thermometer for the change in our
home.
"Come, children" said he in his
blandest way. "IIere, John, you take
one knee, and Angelica, my love, rest
on the other. Now have you both, and
wish you TO answer Inc truly. DO you
love each other?"
eyes, yes!" was our reply.
"Then what is the troubled"
"The trouble is just here. We wish
it always to be bliss heat, but that Their
mometer, sir, marks every variation, and
it makes us both unhappy" And took
out my handkerchief and pressed it to
10y eyes.
"Ah," was his comment; "just as /
supposed. Come, now, | am going to
lecture you both. You demand miracle.
1t is impossible 10 maintain bliss heat
for all time. Life most have its transitions
and variations-you might find it pretty
monotonOus otherwise. Do not heed the
fluctuations if love is the central purpose,
and that is strong and abiding. But
have patience and mutual consideration,
and be quick to forget and forgive
Steer clear of all extremes and super
lativcs. Prefer the temperate zone, and
year by year your happiness will be
be moved. Let your own hearts be
loves thermometer; you will care less
for the other one, whose efiicacy-I
might as well tell you now-is purely inn
aginary. 1t reflected only your own
moods, and your imaginations endowed
it with subtle powers. But enough
must he off before it is too late Good
night, children. Another kiss, Angelica.
Goodnight, John"
The thermometer still hangs IN its
niche, but is has lost for us its charm,
although its lesson was salutary. We
have learned the truth and beauty of
Uncle Johns little sermon. We are not
disturbed at any transient gust, for we
know our hearts are true to each other
We do not pine for bliss heat, and never
have allowed our affection to sink to zero.
We find blessedness enough in each days
record, and, lookingat the bright side of
every annoyance and sorrow, have secured
abundant compensation. -Fran1 Leslie's.