The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1893-10-14

at no fine p'lntS: an in a effort to
fetch about a reconciliation he must be
to go more'n halfway to meet
party. Scripture says. Mis-
Martin. to do good to them that de-
spitefully use YOU an as Christians
we're bound to do it."
Sam spoke with deep solemnity, and
it was plain hat his words had a great
effect on his auditor. Mrs. Martin was
a Christian woman and she meant well,
but, like many other good people. she
found it hard to humble herself. There
was a long silence, during which a con-
fiict between duty and pride waged
within Mrs. Martins bosom.
.'Sam," she said, at last, ''do you
think Isaac would not resent my COM
ing into his house??"
81 know he wouldn't" Sam replied,
promptly. 'More than that, Mis-
Martin, I know he'd welcome YOU"
'Then I'll go, Sam, an let the out
come of it be what it may, l know l
shall feel the better for goin'."
Sam started on his way. happy in the
thought of what he had accomplished.
and hoping that his efforts might lead
to the burial of the differences that
had so long kept the two families at
enmity.
Mrs. Martin went Immediately to
Burton's, and when old Isaac from his
seat on the doorstep saw her coming up
the yard-path he was more surprised
than he ever had been in all his life.
However, he composed himself sufi-
GENTLY to give her a fitting reception
and remove from her mind all fear of
her visit being considered an intrusion.
At first there was an air of restraint
about the actions and conversation of
both, but that gradually died out, and
in time they became easy and natural
in their department.
The doctor came, but he could no
give Isaac any encouragement, for he
found that Lindy was in a dangerous
condition, with little prospect of i'm
provement.
"She is very low" he said, "and we
can hope for no change for the better.
I'm afraid she cannot last long"
And the doctor was right, for day by
| day the sick woman sank, and after the
lapse of a week she closed her eyes on
earth forever. All through the week
Mrs. Martin stayed by the bedside, de-
voting herself to the invalid as faith
| fully as ever nurse did, receiving the
| blessings of her charge and the heart
felt gratitude of Isaac. Then, when
| all was over, she returned to her home
! happier than she had been for thirty
long years.
A year passed, and the people of
Postum Ridge began to wonder if the
cross-fence trouble vas to be revived in
court again. The time for which a stay
of proceedings had been granted had
nearly expired, and at the next sitting
of the court the case would be called up
for further action. Isaac and Mrs. Mar
tin had become neighborly, but neither
of them had ever mentioned the cross
fence, and the matter stood just as it
had before Lindy's death. People had
talked a great deal about it, some on
occurring that old Isaac would dismiss
the case after Mrs. Martins kindness
to his wife, some maintaining that he
to predict that Mrs. Martin, in the for
giving disposition of her heart, would
dismiss the case herself. Sam Gross
heard all that was said, watched pro.
ceedings quietly, and ven ventured tc
speak to each of the parties separately
in the hope of having the affair settled
amicably. But still everything re-
NAMED in doubt, and but a week must
elapse before the coming on of court
| Sop, ehon1y tic hnod eod1v foolinr that
after all, his efforts had fallen far shor1
of his cherished desired.
Late one afternoon old Isaac donnet
his best clothing, and, taking down hi,
cane, walked up the road to Mrs. Mar
/ tins. The widow received him gra
ciously, inviting him to a seat on tn
long, rambling porch, and exerting her
self to the utmost to make him fee
welcome.
| mis- Martin" Isaac said, after the.
had exchanged few commonplace re
, marks, ''you know, of course, that tn
cross-fence suit is to come up in cour
: next week?!"
Eyes; / know it," the widow
3 answered, sadly, land l wish with al
, nv heart that it wasn't. I'm tired @
, it."
$50 am /, Mis- Martin" Isaac said
with a slow shaking of his head. ="
r wish now that cross fence had never e,
listed. It's been a source of sorrer to a.
$ of us, an many's the time I've regrette
I deeply that the suit was v brought
t an I've regretted it a thousan' time
$ more than ever durin' the last year.
n $50 have l." the widow replied. 81
u we had only been friends an neighbor
while Martin and Indy lived. View
missed a great deal, Mr.. Burton, by on
r contentious, an now that t'other tw
e is gone we ought to try to live bette
t an happier lives. We ought to dro