Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1920-01-13

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The Charges, unjust and unfair
though they were, caused me to burst
into tears instead of returning to
the Virago what she needed, and
I've since learned what she always
got. when she took it on herself to
bless somebody out" .7e
While I, hurt to the quick. only
asked forgiveness for a wrong ia
never even committed! This molli-
fled her somewhat I'm sure. she
was surprised not to be hearing
abuse for abuse. At least it was a
new one on her. Usually, I'd have
told her what I thought of her, but
I'd been indisposed; hence the tears.
I left, certain that she remained
unconvinced What respect 1 ever
entertained for her was entirely
gone; disgust alone remained. L told
Mrs. Devine the whole story. L
cried, too; can stand just accusa-
tions, but that was wholly unjust.
My heart had ever held only good
and deep sympathy for hen in her
pitiful, appalling ignorance. Mrs,
Devine comforted me.
She said that woman had the tenn
per of a hyena; that she'd often fight
her own husband and curse him like
a maniac. That she'd said her soul
was doomed for torment; and she
knew it!
1 listened. amazed.
1t was habit she INDUCED in,
falling out and cursing out people.
She just couldn't get along, and had
very few real friends. Some even
said she might be dead and laid out
but they'd never go near her; Thus.
her tongue had driven friends away
But, it hurt me to think, after all
my months of trying to become as
one of them" in sympathy aid I'M
Outstanding, I'd failed in this one
effort, even though it seemed no
fault of my own.
That pight I had a raging head
ache.
I-sobbed myself to sleep.
Next morning 1 was unable to
arise.
Mrs. Devine called the doctor, even
when I begged her not to do it!
He came and found L had a tenn
perature. My eyes were swollen and
red from weeping; he looked ques-
tloningly at me; I turned my head
on my pillow and burst forth in sobs.
He had looked at me like-he cared
and for somebody to care-now--
was too much for me. I'd felt too
forIorn!
He remained on even after he'd
for me. Mrs. Devine and
he conversed in the kitchen. I knew
that she was telling him things. Fo
returned alone and sat down beside
me. You should not worry-about
that. You can't expect ever to make
enemies. Why, I have lots of enc
mics"
You" I was surprised. :.
Every person who tries to do
right has enemies" he smiled. Just
think of the friends you have among
people who are worth while! Be
glad your disposition is bright and
sunny and that you aren't so warp
ca ana miserable as to be always
looking for sights and unkindnesses
In others. I wouldn't trouble a min
ute over anything that woman could
1rame-up. She isn't quite normal
anyway. Pity her with her warped
distorted vision. You tried to help
her; It's not your fault that you
$500! make ner understand. She
isn't big enough to comprehend:
that's all" his voice was low and ,
compelling. ss.--
What hurts is that I-I-fai1ed.
I was miserable.
We all fail in some instances.
you've had remarkable success in
any number of cases, and as for your
HOT nelng that womans kind of
foiks'' be thankful that you are notv'
m glad / see life differently L
Z greed Also,.1 was glad my, oppor-I
't'il't1es hfaedaPeen9 sFsGa thats Is was