The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1839-04-16

kinu ACTON, tne EhrfuIOtS hostess TOOK aUvun-
tuge of the circumstance 10 deliver an immense
ly long harrungne TO The young woman on. her
new duties, and on the dangers 10 which youth
Is exposed in large cities. The girl heard her
benfacress with modest thanfulness, but more
minute observer than the good lantllady might
have seen in the eye and countenance of the
girl quiet firniness of expression, such rs might
have induced the cutting short of the lecture
However, the lundlady's lecture did end, and
towards the evening Of the day following her
arrival at the Goat and Conpasses, the youthful
rustic found herself installed as h ousemal. in the
dwelling Of the rich brewer.
The fortunes of this girl, it is purpose to
follow. The first change in her condition which
took place subsequent to that related, was her
elevation TO the vacated post of housekeeper in
the brewers family. In this situation she was
brought more than formerly in contact with her
master, who found ample means for admiring
her propriety of conduct, as well as her skiifu
economy Of management. BY degrees he began
10 find her presence necessary TO his happiness
and being man both ofhonorable and indepen-
dent mind he at length offered her his hand. i,
was accepted /; and she, who but four or FIVE
years before had lett l.er country home barefoot
ed became the wife of one of the richest ci,i-
Zens in London.
For many years Mr. A ylesbury, for such was
the name Of the brewer ard his wife, lived in
happiness and comfort together. He was man
Of good family and connexions, and consequent.
ly of higher breeding than his wife could boast
of, but on no occasion had he to blush for
the partner whom he had chosen. Her calm, in.
born strength, il not dignity of character, con.
joined with an extreme quickness of perception,
made her fill her place ut her husbands table
with as much grace and credit as if she had been
born 10 the station And time ran on, the
responsibility Of Mr. Ayleshury's position rcceiv-
ed gradual increase. He became an Alderman,
and, subsequently sheriff of the city, and ia
consequence ofthe latter elevation WAS knighted.
a
jected at the commencement OF this Story, mus,
be broken in upon, far time is concerned -
afterwards, the important place which the veal
Thy brewer held in the city, called dawn upon
him the attention and favor of he king, Charles
|, then anxious TO Conciliate the good will Of The
citizens, aud the city knight received the further
honor of haronetcy.
| Lady Aylcsb,Iry, in the first year of her mar
ried life, gave birth 10 daughter, who proved
an only child, aud round whom as was natural
allihe hopes aud wishes of the parents entwned
/ them selves This daughter had only reached
the age Of seventeen when her father died leav-
ing an Immense fortune behind him. 1t was first
thought thai the widow and her daughter would
become inheritors of this without the shadow Of
| dispute. But it proved otherwise. Certain
| relatives Of the deceased brewer set mp a plea
upon The foundation OF will made in their ia.
vor before the deceased had become married.
With her wonted firinness, Lady Ayesbnry i'm
nedialely took steps for the Hndication of her
own and her chiid's rights young lawyer,
who had been a freuuen ut guest at her husbands
table, aud of whose abilities she had formed
high opinion, was the person whom she fixed
upon AS The legal asserter of her own cause
Edward Hyde was Indeed youth Of great a.
hilhy. Though only twenty four years Of age
at the period referred to, and though he had
spent much of his youthful time in the society
OF the gay and fashionable of the day, he had
not neglected the pursuits to which his family's
wish, az well as his own tastes, had devoted him
Bui it was with considerable hesitation, and
with feeling of anxious ditiiience, that lie con
senled TO undertake the charge of Lady AVles
bury's case for certain strong though unseen
and unacknowl lodged sensations, were at work
in his bosom, 10 make him fearful of the re.
sponsbity and anxious about The result.
The young lawyer, however, became counsel
for The brewers widow and daughter, and by Il
striking exeitCn OF eloquence, aud display OIL
legal ability, gained their suit. Two days AFTER
the successful pleader was seated beside his
two clients. Lady Aylesbury's usual manner
was quiet and composed, but she now spoke
warmly of her gratitude tn the preserver oil her
daughter from want, and also rendered fee-a
payment muniliccnt, indeed, for the occasion. |
The young barrister did not seem at case during
Lady Aylesburys expression of her feelings
He shifted upon his chair changed color, look |
cal TO Miss Aylesbury, played with the purse be-
fore him tiled to speak, but stopped short, and
changed color aguu. Thinking only of best ex |
cared not to observe her visitors confusion, bur
arose, saying, ain token that hold your servi-
ces above compensation in the way of money, |
wish also to give your memorial Of my graft
tude in another shape" As she spoke thus, she
drew bunch of keys from her pockei, which |
every lady carried i'll those days, and left the
room. . a. - ...i. H.. s., i. Isl '5.i5.- 2
What passed during her absence be,weonlh
parties whom she left together, will be best
known by the result. When Lady AyIesbury |
uverted eyes, but her hand with that of Edward
Hyde, who kneiI oh tile lnoiher's entrauce aud
besought her consent 10 their union. Explana.
tons of the feeling which the parties entertained
for each other, ensued, and Lady Aylesbury was
not long in giving the desired consent. Give
me leave, however, said size to the lover 80
place around your neck the memorial which / |
intended for you. This chain-it was superb
gold one--'wus token of gratitude from the
ward in which he lived, 10 my dear husband. =