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The Hidden Bond..
THE HIDDEN BOND ..
UV THE AUTHOK 0 ¥ "fSIttAY LEAVES FROM A SREEMASOKS , ' SOTE BOOK . " ( Conclusion . ) " THERE is no tie of relationship between them , " cried
one wondering villager . " Nor of old companionship , " said another . " Nor of similarity of tastes , " said a third : " for the two are opposite enough in that respect ; and , lo ! the younger waits on the elder like a brother . " " And yet" remarked a fourth" how poor old Vance's
, , testiness and querulousness disappear in Staindrop's presence . He whispers to him something from an authority , to tohich they both defer , and the sick man's temper speedily becomes reasonable and calm . "
Oh ! divine principle which " teaches us to be truly religious in both its parts ; first seeking and cherishing in our hearts the true fear of God ; and then from this principle bringing forth all the lovely fruits of righteousness , which are to the praise and glory of God !" Meanwhile , time sped away , and brought with it
indications not to be mistaken of a thorough break up of poor Vance ' s system . His daily visitor redoubled his attentions , and gently and tenderly disclosed to the sufferer the impending and inevitable change . The latter seemed disturbed by the announcement , gradually and cautiously as it was made ; and then expressed an earnest wish that some
distant connections residing in a northern county , and in easy circumstances , should be written to and apprised of his condition . Staindrop communicated with them at once . They replied—mark , reader , these are simple , honest factsthat they understood Mr . Vance " had nothing to leave ;" that "invalids were always trying people to have to deal
with ; " that " the old gentleman was certainly a connection —that they didn't mean to deny ; but they didn't desire to have any responsibility , " and " would on no account interfere ; " " that they sincerely wished him better ; " and that , " if Mr . Staindrop wrote again , perhaps he would say how the old gentleman was ! "
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Hidden Bond..
THE HIDDEN BOND ..
UV THE AUTHOK 0 ¥ "fSIttAY LEAVES FROM A SREEMASOKS , ' SOTE BOOK . " ( Conclusion . ) " THERE is no tie of relationship between them , " cried
one wondering villager . " Nor of old companionship , " said another . " Nor of similarity of tastes , " said a third : " for the two are opposite enough in that respect ; and , lo ! the younger waits on the elder like a brother . " " And yet" remarked a fourth" how poor old Vance's
, , testiness and querulousness disappear in Staindrop's presence . He whispers to him something from an authority , to tohich they both defer , and the sick man's temper speedily becomes reasonable and calm . "
Oh ! divine principle which " teaches us to be truly religious in both its parts ; first seeking and cherishing in our hearts the true fear of God ; and then from this principle bringing forth all the lovely fruits of righteousness , which are to the praise and glory of God !" Meanwhile , time sped away , and brought with it
indications not to be mistaken of a thorough break up of poor Vance ' s system . His daily visitor redoubled his attentions , and gently and tenderly disclosed to the sufferer the impending and inevitable change . The latter seemed disturbed by the announcement , gradually and cautiously as it was made ; and then expressed an earnest wish that some
distant connections residing in a northern county , and in easy circumstances , should be written to and apprised of his condition . Staindrop communicated with them at once . They replied—mark , reader , these are simple , honest factsthat they understood Mr . Vance " had nothing to leave ;" that "invalids were always trying people to have to deal
with ; " that " the old gentleman was certainly a connection —that they didn't mean to deny ; but they didn't desire to have any responsibility , " and " would on no account interfere ; " " that they sincerely wished him better ; " and that , " if Mr . Staindrop wrote again , perhaps he would say how the old gentleman was ! "