The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-12-26

MS u'thci "'t bet i"'nuy W o'' uuPtOt'St-
ed situaton, MS also his inability 10 testify
his deep gratitude to the Lawyer. 1t was
not until her sons departure, that Mrs.
Hamilton and her daughter began to reflect
upon their almost hopeless pecuninry cir
cumstances. Roberts travelling expenses
had taken nearly the last penny that re-
manned of the money received for The harp,
aud they knew not where to look for more.
Their quarterly rent had become due !;
their stock of provisions was running low I;
the little ones were almost destitute Of
clothes; it would he sometime before they
coull expect n remittance from Robert, and
to add Ia their embarrassment the Youngest
child, f.ie boy of six years, was taken III
of the disease which terminated his fathers
existence. The heart of the poor Widow
was sorely tried in these accumula,ing diff
calties But she forgo, not to look to the
true source, for comfort and assistance.
Nor did she look in vain. A newspaper
accnlentally came into Maiian's hands con
tanning an advertisement by "a Mrs. Brown-
son, Tor some neat, original paintings, to
grace her centre table. Marian had been
ncknow ledged, while at school, TO possess
splendid talents for drawing. She there
fore set Immediately about the task, and
her anxiety to earn something for the sup
port of her family, seemed to give her n
species of inspiration. For in y short time,
Notwithstanding the illness of little james,
she had succeeded in furnishing two rich
and delicate pieces.
Taking advantage one evening of her
sick brothers honr of sleep, she and Rose
set out with heating hearts for the residence
of Mrs. Brownson, into which they we're
admitted, ms soon as their errand was
known.
Send them in here" exclaimed a shrill,
t:eblc Voice To The servant who announced
them, would not go into that cold room
t, see West himself"
They were accordingly ushercd into n
splendid drawing rooa, where several
young ladies and gentlemen were congre- ;
gated, for the apparent purpose Of abusing
father Time with nnmenning prattle.-I {
The beautiful check Of Marian became I
sufused with the deepest crimson, us she
bcheId the eye glass Of one Of :hc young I
lndies, ranging itself IN the direction of . Il
f,dcd breadth of her almost thread bare r
p,lisse. Bu. she conquered the feeling of I
shame aud Indignation, and walking with
calm but respectful dignity to the table J
where Mrs. Brownson remained sitting, she !.
submitted her paintings for inspection. y
They were soon handed from one to anoth- u
er, accompanied by comments, many of l
which seemed made without the least re- C
gard for the feelings Of the humble artist. n
Welt, KITTY, what do you think of {
,hem2" inquired Mrs. Brownsou of her
daughter the second time.
"Why, mn," drawled out the silly girl,
in a tone Of affected contempt, 4" I think
they look very much like my own first at
tempts."
Then your first attempts must have
been very beautiful, Miss Brownson," ex-
claim ed rich, manly voice, "and your
mother had best by all means collect them
immediately"
Marian could not see the speaker, for he
sat in The shade but she felt that there was
balm in his words
Well, child" said Mrs. Brownson in n
somewhat softeued tone, "what do you ask |
for your paintings | suppose from your
looks, that you need alI they are worth, |
and perhaps charity should offer little
more"
The color again visited Marian's pale
cheek aud n tear stood in her dark, intelli-
gent eye, but remembering that forhearance
is one of The greatest of Christian virtues,
she replied modes,ly aud calmly, al have
not priced them madam, but you may give
me what you think they are worth, wish
nothing more"
"lf you had only come in the DAY time"
continued the unfcelng woman, 4" would
h We Judged better Of their merits. Why IN
world didn't you get here before dark
Perhaps, though, you tho't some defects in I
your pictures might be more easily detected
bv so doing.
The recollection Of her poor mother, and 5
her l,le brJiher's distressed siiuaiion-ofI
the high hopes which bad animated her on q
setting out from, home--and above all, the :
imputatian of low trickery in coming at u
the ,inte she did, sent an arrow 10 the
heart "r poor Marian, and she could only II
f,ler out, 4" ] could not leave my sick broth
Q ;" ere her feelings burs, in a torrent of ir- d
repressi5le tears.
you need not feel so bad, my DEAR" "
said Mrs. Brownson with nm awkward nj b
tempt To sooihc, "but give me your name p"
aud place oi residence, aud ] will send you .
the pay for these scraps IN tho morping."
The information was given, and Marian
was glad to find herself aud sister once a
more IN the street.
+" Where are you going my pretty misses,
in such hurry 2" asked vulgar l"oking !
creature, staggering up to them. am
Just in time to be beau for you"-and he $
caurh hold of Marian's veil.
A loud shrek was the reply, aud the next {
instant u powerful arm prostrated the reel !
ING figure upon the pavemenis, aud n voice G
which Msriaa thought, she had heard be- !
iore, begged her not to be frightened, bul
permit him to protect her home an offer 9