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;.V , THE ANGEL BRIDE.
Fit OS! THE MISS OF A LATE rilYSICIAN,
It was evening the evening of a'suramer
Sabbath. The sweet hush of Nature, un.
broken by a single sound of busy life, har
monized but too painfully with the oppres
sive sillliiiess which pervaded the chamber
whither my footsteps were bent. It was nn
the ground floor of a pretty residence in the
outskirts of the tillage of C . Its open
. . r r
winuow81overiooKeu a garuen wnere aste 1
1 1 . .- 1 1 1 1 m . 1
and Beauty feigned supreme-a seco.id
1
cepuble declination to the very margin of a
L(Iln. Whinll nvlnnfloM urtlh a tinrna nor. I
I wijciu 11 whs unuiiueu oy a w,
picket, and a hedge oNow tnmmed shrub-
bery.-over wh.ch the eye caught the flash
ng waters as they swept on, glow.ng'in the'
along a carpeted 'passage' tapped softly at
the tlodr'of ihc cliamtjer of sickness ay of
Death, 1 ' ;j
Welcome; Ddctor;'rsald'tKe silvery voice
of flatly, wh'o sat bra- low couch, parti-
Hv hunr with white drapery. 'Welcome!
the dear'Biifrerer is now'in a quiel slumber
but must presently awake, and one of
lier first inquiries will be for you.' '
'How is our sweet Lucy now?
She hag been quiet and apparently com
fortable all day. It is her Sabbath; doctor,
as well as the worshippers' who go up to
the earthly courts of our loved Zion.' 'Oh,'
he added, while the sunlight of joy inadi
ated her features, pale with long vigils ni
the bedside of her sweet Lucy l0h, how
full of consolation is this scene of mortal
suffering, of earthly bitterness, of expiring
hopel'
Yes, my dear friend,' I teplied.yourcup
of sflliclion is indeed sweetened from on
high. 1 have seen Death to-day clad in his
robes of terror. He took from my hopeless
care a victim all unprepared, even gfter
long and fearful warningjand recollection of
the sad struggle, the terrible anguish of the
vanquished; tho fi'erco triumph of the
Conqueror.and the piercing wail of exhaus
ted 'Nature, haunt my memory still; and
oven in this earthly paradise I cannot foiget
them 1'
And b poor Edwards gone at last to his
dread account? Oh ! how fearful,' and
the gentle lady covered her face and
wept.
' Sometime ehpsed. I lingered at the
couch of Lucy till she' should awake, and
taking from the stand a small though elegant
eppy of the Bible, I opened its Bilver clasp,
and my eyo caught tho simple inscription
on its fly-leaf, 'To my Luey a parting gift
fiom Clarence.' I had designed to read a
potlioti of the wonD.but thought was for the
time engrossed.
1 had known Lucy My from her infan
cy, and she wafiscarcely less dear to mo
than my own daughter. Indeed, they had
grown up like twin blossoms; and were
together almost every hour of tho day.
Seventeen' summers they had each number
cd though Lucy was some months the
elder. No biother, nor sister had either of
lUflm.'ind hencalhe intctmiy of mutual
love. Their lliough.18, their affections.their
tastes, their desires,- their pursuits were in
common. They called each olher 'sister,
and intercourse honored tho endearing
name
And Claronce the civer of the little
1 O
un nmn .: i, . .... . , m
Hamilnn wao , . .
flen(; anJ . f
- " v.
lacll'es and endowments of tho heart and
intellect; never rejoiced in the view of life
al"l --arly manhood. To him had Lucy
utcu uuuumcu ior moro man a year, anrl
he was n'nw aiini, iv, ,i, .,:n .1 1
Pvo lrus" when each sun rose, that
. 1IIUI us
setting would bring him back in answer to
our cautious summons. Especially ha
..,.,, uiiu c&jivuiaiion grown wnnin ou
hearts on that evening, yet had not a word
been spoken on the subject by the widowet
mother of the lovely Lucy. At lengil
however, she raisod her'head.and observing
me open volume in my hand she said in
an assumed tone of cheerfulness:
I trust Clarence will come this evening
It is now .
'Clarence ! said the sweet paticnt.openine
nor darn eyes, and looking eagerly around.
Her eye rested only oriher mother and mv-
sen anu with a slight.quiver on her lip, and
a sail smile, she said:
He is not come !'
iKT 1 . .
k,., .i,nr. ,, , . . , '
l0Ul 'Here is more than an hour to the rrnn
'iio 1 mv ciarnnir. im hoc nni t-oi 1
,(.. anti mep 1
iGud , ,. pnmo , ., m
t ...
ucn. antj sue added with energy 'if it be
His holv will. Oh. Tlnc.r mt. Li,i .i.
friend, your Lucy is wearing away fast is
she nol?. a,d ien ub$ervi ,e emol.
wh;cl. j. aemple(, to conce(i, sjfi sau, .
.Du, ain better to.dav.a.n I no.? Where
as j (00k t,e tn;n w,j,e ia)Uj 0f ,j,e y,,P(,
jj, minei anj maikej ,i)0 regular but
feeble healines of the pulse,
SIialt I send for vour dauehter. Doctor?'
sl,e asked.
I acquiesced and in a few minutes Ellen
was sobbing violently, with her face hidden
on the b'som of her 'sisier.'
Ellen, my sweet sitter,' said Lucy,
'your father has told me that I inuvt leave
you and here, her voice faltered my, own
dear mother and :' but she did not
iillct the uamo of her lover, for at thai
instant the voice of a domestic was distinct
ly heard.
'He is come, Mr. Clarence is come I-ri
Now, God bless my dear young lady.
Lucy uttered a scream of joy, and clasping
Ellen around the neck, murmured, 'Father
in Heaven, I thank thee,' apd then fainud
with excess of happinesf. Her swoon
was brief. She recovered almost immedi
ately, .and har fuce was radiant with happi
ness. Clakence Hamilton was pursuing hia
studies at a distant College, and the letter
which summoned him to C -, had
scarcely intimated danger in the illness of
his betrothed. It had been deUyed on the
way, ajid but half the time of its journey
had sufficed the eager, anxious student to
the spot where his heart had stored its
affections, andicentered its hope next to
heaven, for Clarenco was moro than a
noble hearted, high' souled man; be was a
deciple of Jesus Christ, and he was fitting
himsolf'tn bo nn Apostle of his Holy Reli
gion. Ho had nearly completed his course
of studies, and was then to be united to' the
beautiful Lucy May.
Three months before the Sabbath even
ing of which we wrilc.Lucy was in health,
and with her companion, Ellen, was per
formine her delightful duties as a Sabbath
school teacher, Returning home she was
exposed to a sudden storm of rain.and took
cold. Her constitution, naturally feeble,
was speedily affected, 'and consumption.that
terrible foe to youth and beauty,seized upon
her as another victim for its mighty holo
caust to deaih. Al'first, the type of her
' dtieaso wai mild, .but within throe week it
had assumed a fearful charactei, and now
lier days were evidently few.
For this dreadfol intelligence Clarence
was not prepared. He feated, but he
hoped more, and though liis heart was
heavy. Hope kindled a bright smio on hi
manly race as he entered the little parlor,
where he had spent so many hours of ex
quisite happiness. Ho had alighted from
the stage just before it entered the village,
and proceeded at once to the residence of
Lucy.
As Mrs. Mav entered thn rnnm. iii
smiio on his lips faded, for llor palo face
told a tale to his heart.
wiaiviiue, iu uear oiarence, you nave
tho welcome of fond hearis.'
iTIi.tt. i I ......it un . .
Mun.u uuujr vny is youruce so
deadly palef ohl say he is not dangerously
iii.ieu me and a thought of keener misery
entered Ins heart; 'she is oh my God, my
raincr in Heaven strengthen me she is
djing even now dying 1'
iiay, nay, Clarence,' said the mother,
soothingly. Lucy lives, and we must hope
ior me oest: but be not alarmed if you see
her face even paler than my own. Are vou
aoie to Dear the sight now?'
rrti . .
1 nere was but lutle consolation to his
fears in the reply of Mrs. May. Lucv
was living; nut (here was anguish in the
expression 'hope for tho best,' and he said
hurriedly:
'Oh lake me to her at once now.' and
he pressed his hand upon his throbbing
brow, and then sinking on his knees, while
Mrs May knell beside him, he entreated
God, in t voice choked with emotion for
strength to be.ir this trial, to kis the rod of
chastisement, to receive the bitter with the
weet, and he prayed that the clip micht
yass from him, even as did his master in
aSarrtlWf Wfrmer vo.-ie" sai
jai'j'r
'I can see her now.'
At tins moment 1 joined then with Lucy's!
earnest 'request lhaf Clarence should come
to her t once. We entered the chamber
just as bllen had partially opened .a blind,-
and, the. last lays nf sunlight streamed, faint-,
ly( through into the" room, and felt for a
nioment on the while cheek of Lucy,ren-,
enn its hue still more snowy. Alas!
for Clarence. As fiis earnest e.ye.8, met
those nf.his betrothed her whom he hail
eft in tho very flush and perfection of
youthful loveliness-now how changed
His heart sank within him, and with h
wild sob of anguish he clasped her pale
thin fingers, and kissed her colorless iips,
kneeling the while at the side of her couch:
Cliirenco, my own Clarence,' said the
veet girl, with an effort to rise, which
he did, .supported by his arm. He spoke
not he could not dared not speak!
Clarence, cheer up, my beloved; but her
fortitude failed, and all she could do was
to bury her face in her lover's bosom, and
weep. We did not attempt to check thcit
grief; nay we wept with them, and sorrow
for awhile had its luxury of tears unres-
rained,
Clarahce at length brofco the silence,
'Lucy, my own loved Lucy! God foi-
ive me for' my selfish grief;' and ho added
fervently, lifting his tearful eyes to Heaven
'Father, give us grace to bear this trial
aright,' and turning to we, he added, 'Pray
for uf, Doctor ohl pray that we may
have strength to meet this hour like Chris-
ians.'
When tho voico of prayers caused, al
feelings were claimed, but I deemed it
advisable In leave the dear patient to brief
tppose; and Ellen alone remaining, we.
retired to the parlor, where Clarenco learn
ed from us more of her illness and of her
true condition, for I dared not delude him
with faUo hopes.
'Doctor,' said he, with visible anguish,
thero is no hope?'
Not of recovery, I fear, though she may
lingor some time with us; and be belter
than she js to day.
'Then God's will bo done,' said the
young man, while a holy confidence lighted
up liis. face, now, scarcely less., pale then
that of his betrothed. Lucy
Day after day the dear girl lingered, and
many sweet hours of converse did Clarence
and Lucy pass together: once even site
was permmitted lo.spend a few mpiuents.ini
tlie portico of the house, and as Clarence
supported her, and saw a tint of health
rt if a fit ninil I. I I. . I 1
"""i""" ucr ciieun: nope grow strong in
his heart. But Alice doubted not that sh
should die speedily this conviction ha
reached her heart ere Clatenco ' came.
so.
so that the agony" of her gnef
prospe,ci 01 separation from him ha
yielded to the blissful anticipation c
heaven, that glorious cjlme where eh
siouiu, ere long meet .those from whom
twas 'more than death to part.'
'JJearcst Lucy,' said Clarence, as they
siuoa gazing on the summer flowers, i'vbu
arc nettei, love. Mav not our- heaver
... ... - .
Father yel spare you to me to your moth
er to cousin Ellen to happiness.'
Alt, Clarence, do not bpeaic of this.
will only end in deeper bitterness. I mu
s" ,u. w.aicuuo, you must not mourn
m n...i ni
when I exchange even this briehl world
lor the I'atadise of I m mortality.'
Warctico could not answer. He pressed
-
ner hand, and diew her coserto his trob
bing heart, and she resumed, pointine to a
bright cluster of amaranth 'See there,
Clarence, is the emblem 'of the joys to
wnion 1 am hastening.'
Thi ee weeks had passed. I
was again the evening of the Sabbath
I
stooti Dy me couch of Lucy May Her
mother and Ellen sat on either side, and
Clarence Hamilton supported on a pillow
n Ins arms the head of the fair girl. Dis.
ease had taken the citadel, and we awaited
its suirender to Death.
1 ''oltoMMt
afd, 'la it"yell With thee my daughter is
I tyell with lliy soul?' she answered1, in a
clear and sweetly confiding tone of voiqe.
'It is well! Blessed Redeemer, thou ert
my only Iruei.' '
Clarence how bent his head close t o' ,'the
face of Lucy, and whisperred, inj herj ear,
but so distinctly that we! all .hear ':
Lucy, since you may 'not 'be mine in
ife, oh! dearest, be mine in death, let mu
follow you to the grave as my wedded
H'ife, and shall huvu tho blissful consola
tion ot anticipating a reunion in Heaven.
The eye of the dying gir lighted up
with a quick and sudden joy.- as she sm il
ugly answered. .
'It is well, Clarence I would fain bear
thy name before f die!' Wo were startled
al this strange request and answer, but no
heart or lip ventured to oppose it. Lucy
then said-
Mother,, dear molhej-deny me not my
las) request, will you and Ellen dress me
iu my bridal robe? I will wear it to my
tomb.' Clarnnce also besought Mrs. May
to giant this wish, and let him win a biide
and mother and she enswered
As you apd Lucy will, but it will bo'
and her hearl spoke 'it will bo a mourn
ful bride.'
Lucy now motioned, us from the room',
and we retired. Clarence was tho first ..to
speak.
xou will not blame me that I seek, even
11 the arms of death, to make her my wife',
Oh! liow much of bliss has ' been crowded
nlo this 0 no anticipation, and though it will
be indeed a 'sad bridal,' il will 'sweeten the
pup of bitterness which is now pressed to
my lipsv'
In a few minutes we re-entered that hal
lowed chamber. The light of day had
faded, a single lamp was burning on the
land. Lucy was arrayed in a muslin robe.
which scarce outrivalled her cheek in
whiteness, save wheie the deep hectic, how
teighiened by exciietneiil. flushed it. Clar
nee seated himself by her, and she wa
raised to a silting posture, and supported in
lis arms. She placed her waisted hand in
his, and said, half planfully, half sadly,
Fis a worthless offering. Clarence.'
He, pressed it to his fettered lips, this
face pale and finfshed by terms. The
minister arose and stood before them, antlf
In fuiv 1 t.'n v I n ,1 - ? . ! 1 . 1 .
... .v.. ..wiua, uuu oiinpiuj uniieu mose two
lovely beings in a tie which all felt must bo
broker) ere another sun should rise. TetjjJ
Was; thai tie registered and acknowledged in ;fj
neavcn. . f
As the i holy man'pronriuhceiT them fono'lil
flesh,' and fifted up his.hands and his, voictt 'A
in,banedicliqnj Lucy put, h,qr,;feeblq. .arms
around Clarence, and in a low voice raur.,;
mured " ' n.''f .1
; 'My' husband.' '-'.:
'My wjfe! responded ci'arenco,',a"nd4he'ir !
lips met,in a long and sweet embrace. j i
We Save them rnhftratiilai.;.... U..t. ill
0 vvllg, U.M.U..UU WlUUlgll l
quick tears, exchanged ihe aweet kiss otH
holy lovo and friendship, and lefi the wed- J
ded pairtoa brjef realization of bliss, of !j
winch ,we, cannot tell the reader aught. 1 3
The riightbefore tho last hour, the amrel ;
Azriel came as a messenger of peaco to i
mat 0idal chamber, and though new foun
tain of earthly bljss had been opened in the
heart of Lucy Hamilton, she repined not at
the summons, but while heavenly joy sat
on her festures, and her lips murmured
peace fareweet, husband mother sister
all her pure spirit took its fiieht. and
her lifeless body lay ih the ardent embrace
of the woe-stricRen. but humble Clarence,
who still linrers in this w.eary world,
doing his Master's work- and waitine his
Master's will to be reunited to bis angel
bride in Heaven.
As. good as if it wexeJEson's That
Nantucket Islande'er says the following
story was lately told by a reformed, inebri
ate, as an apology for much of the folly of
drunkards: 'A mouse ragin? about a.
brewery, happened to fall in,to ..one of th
in hnme.diate, danger of' ?
request,'' Tor-as soon an T g.t you out, I " i
hs I! eat you.' The mouse pitebusly To-k
plied, that that fate would be better than ,.
to be drowned in beer. The.ca( lifted htW "'' .
out, but the ftlmes.oftbeer caused' : pus's tow i
fcnecze, aridof course drop,theitfo'oser'v?llow
ran into, ' a' hole. The cat 'Mlrib'W?
.mouse to come out, hnt,he,dqclined., iYpu ,
rascal,' said .the cat in a ragef 'did,' you !noti!4 ; ;
promise that I shouli eat you?' 'Ah!'- ro-'
plied the mouse, 'but you knpw livas in
iquot at the timer $
School Examination. Wo 'find
;tha J
following jn the Knoxvitle, Times. . ',
' ' it' y'
'Johr.,"whar's yodrpassin' lesson?'
'That sentence on the black' , board:-
Thete go a gentleman and a scholat?
Pass there
'Tiete are a noun of'multitude, fust per
son, sitig'lar, nomerative case to go.'
Very well 'go.'ihe next. Tom makea
fur the door.Q Come back! Pass' go.'
'I was trying to go past.
Next.'
'Go is an insensible rig'lar verb, fimty
mo.qd.i perfect lens; 1st person, go it; 2d
erson, go ahead; 3d person, no go; made
in the 3d person to agreo wi(h daddy's old
gray mare undeistood.'
Very well, next pass gentlepian.'
'.Gentleman are an abstract; poun, , snb-
tpnlial mood, neuter gender, but in opposi
(ion to scholar. ' : ' ' '' ' ' '
'T?irtll., itfiitntft tio MflTl.'
ocnuior is an. oosiiuaii;, urunoniinat an- i-.
jectlvo ridiculous mood, impcrlect tense,
.......... . . .. .' it
fust person, because I am speaking and
governed by .'
'Give the rule.'
Scholars are governed by indefinite arli-
lea.'
'Very good; take your seatj with 0 mor
marks apiece.'
A Vegetable ll'ahtcout. 'Tom what
itid'iif a waistcoat is that you havo on!'
Why its u cloth 'waistcoat to be sure.
Didn't il come fiom old Throadneedlo
the tailor's.
'Yes.'
'Well then, It's a vegetable waistcoat!'
A what?' ' ( j ; ' r'
'A vegetable,.' wkistcoklj , Il'a .mad0 of
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