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at one end of which there was attached a rich jewel of gold . It was of singular $ hape , and upon its two sides were engraved certain characters , of which its pleading possessor knew not the meaning ; and yet she prized it much , as the gift of a dearly-loved parent ; and , as

she almost reluctantly placed it in the hands of him whom she had sought to be its purchaser , she pleaded v" When times come good again , sir , I can buy it back ; but oh ! buy it now , sir , that I may get bread for my mother , and procure that medicine which her malady requires . "

The rich man had taken the jewel in his hand , he passed the ribbon through his fingers , and at last looked upon the article which he was solicited to buy . Why does he start ?—why turn ghastly pale , and then sink into the richly cushioned chair that was behind him , cover his face with his hands , and weep like a little child ?

Why press that jewel to his lips , then to his breast , and again weep ? Header , do you ask why ? Let me tell you . The jewel—the last relic of that poor unfriended girl and her afflicted mother—was that of a Mark Master , and it belonged to the only brother of him to whom it was offered for sale . Oh ! how deep was the struggle within that man ' s breast ! He was rich in all that this world

can afford of worldly wealth , but meagre in those deep and dear affections which make life desirable . He had lived for himself ; and he had hoarded up the dross of wealth , and permitted the fountains of deep affections to dry up in his soul . He had forgotten his kindred , he remembered not the old homestead , nor the familiar faces that used to bless him by the fireside . But now , as if

Providence had directed it all , a little jewel , his brother ' s mark , came to him , even as the day-star comes to the devotee , to direct his thoughts to heaven and humanize his feelings . The strong man was subdued He is no longer the man bound up in gold , but the man made and renewed in the image of the Grod of Love ! But let him weep ; the tears will do him good , for they are not only tears of deep contrition for past sins of omission , but drops that will bring a blessing on more than one sorrowing heart . Hear him , while he speaks .

" Young lady , I do not ask your name . The man who owned this jewel was the son of my father , and my brother , by a tie almost as sacred as that of blood . Was he your father ? Tell me !" " He was my father , sir . " " Then I am your uncle ; take me to your mother . Henceforth our fortunes are one;—my home shall be yours , and you shall be my daughter . "

There were three happy hearts that day in a small house in one of the lanes of that crowded city—a tall , dark-looking man , with greyiron hair and strong features , yet now bearing a subdued aspect , and a moistened eye ; a widowed invalid , with a placid smile irradiating her calm and beautiful features ; and a young girl , gentle in her subdued beauty , blessing God that His smile had sanctified—The Last Kjsljlc .

“The Freemasons' Monthly Magazine: 1855-03-01, Page 14” Masonic Periodicals Online, Library and Museum of Freemasonry, 23 May 2025, django:8000/periodicals/mmr/issues/mmr_01031855/page/14/.
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CONTINENTAL FBEEMASONRY. Article 4
A DISSERTATION ON THE K AND F DEGREE. Article 10
THE LAST RELIC. Article 13
SOMETHING CONCERNING THE TRADESCANTS. Article 15
THE REPORTED ABDUCTION AND DEATH OF MORGAN, IN THE UNITED STATES. Article 21
MASONIC CURIOSITIES. Article 19
SOME REASONS FOR OUR BEING A SECRET ORDER. Article 23
A CANADIAN GRAND LODGE. Article 24
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FKEEMASONS' MONTHLY MAGAZINE. Article 33
MASONIC CHARITIES. Article 34
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE Article 34
FREEMASONRY. Article 25
THE PATBIOTIC FUND. Article 1
HOPE. Article 30
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 31
THE ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED RITE. Article 35
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MONTHLY MAGAZINE. Article 32
TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MONTHLY MAGAZINE. Article 32
PATRIOTIC FUND. Article 35
METROPOLITAN. Article 36
PROVINCIAL Article 42
INDIA. Article 49
ROYAL ARCH. Article 47
SCOTLAND. Article 48
AMERICA. Article 49
COLONIAL. Article 52
KNIGHT TEMPLARISM. Article 55
METROPOLITAN LODGE MEETINGS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH. Article 56
LODGES OF INSTRUCTION. Article 58
CHAPTERS OF INSTRUCTION Article 59
Obituary Article 60
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 62
ERRATUM. Article 64
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at one end of which there was attached a rich jewel of gold . It was of singular $ hape , and upon its two sides were engraved certain characters , of which its pleading possessor knew not the meaning ; and yet she prized it much , as the gift of a dearly-loved parent ; and , as

she almost reluctantly placed it in the hands of him whom she had sought to be its purchaser , she pleaded v" When times come good again , sir , I can buy it back ; but oh ! buy it now , sir , that I may get bread for my mother , and procure that medicine which her malady requires . "

The rich man had taken the jewel in his hand , he passed the ribbon through his fingers , and at last looked upon the article which he was solicited to buy . Why does he start ?—why turn ghastly pale , and then sink into the richly cushioned chair that was behind him , cover his face with his hands , and weep like a little child ?

Why press that jewel to his lips , then to his breast , and again weep ? Header , do you ask why ? Let me tell you . The jewel—the last relic of that poor unfriended girl and her afflicted mother—was that of a Mark Master , and it belonged to the only brother of him to whom it was offered for sale . Oh ! how deep was the struggle within that man ' s breast ! He was rich in all that this world

can afford of worldly wealth , but meagre in those deep and dear affections which make life desirable . He had lived for himself ; and he had hoarded up the dross of wealth , and permitted the fountains of deep affections to dry up in his soul . He had forgotten his kindred , he remembered not the old homestead , nor the familiar faces that used to bless him by the fireside . But now , as if

Providence had directed it all , a little jewel , his brother ' s mark , came to him , even as the day-star comes to the devotee , to direct his thoughts to heaven and humanize his feelings . The strong man was subdued He is no longer the man bound up in gold , but the man made and renewed in the image of the Grod of Love ! But let him weep ; the tears will do him good , for they are not only tears of deep contrition for past sins of omission , but drops that will bring a blessing on more than one sorrowing heart . Hear him , while he speaks .

" Young lady , I do not ask your name . The man who owned this jewel was the son of my father , and my brother , by a tie almost as sacred as that of blood . Was he your father ? Tell me !" " He was my father , sir . " " Then I am your uncle ; take me to your mother . Henceforth our fortunes are one;—my home shall be yours , and you shall be my daughter . "

There were three happy hearts that day in a small house in one of the lanes of that crowded city—a tall , dark-looking man , with greyiron hair and strong features , yet now bearing a subdued aspect , and a moistened eye ; a widowed invalid , with a placid smile irradiating her calm and beautiful features ; and a young girl , gentle in her subdued beauty , blessing God that His smile had sanctified—The Last Kjsljlc .

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