Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-04-18

Proud of having done n kind action, the .ar
rulous hostess took advantage Of the circum
stance 10 deliver an Immensely long haranguc
to the young woman on her new duties, and
on the dangers Ia which youth is exposed ~
large cities. The girl heard her benciac'ress
with modest thnnklulness but more minute
observer than the good andady might have
seen in the eye and c0unienance of the glrl,
q quiet iirmness of EXPIRE sslon, such as mighi
have induced the cutting short OF the lecture
Il However the landlady's lecture did end, ana
tow ards the evening Of the day following her
arrival at the Goat and COmpasses,the youth
II ful rustic found herself installed as house
maid in the dwelling of the rich brewer.
II The fortunes OF this girl, 1t is our purpose
10 follow. The first change III her condition
which took place subsequent TO that related,
was her elevation 10 the vacated post OF
mouse keeper in the brewers family. In this
situation she was brought more than formerly
4 IN contact with her master, who found ample
means for admirng her propricty of conduct,
rs well as her sklltul economy of manage.
men. BY degrees he began TO find her pre-
sence necessary to his happiness and being
Il man both of honorable and independent
mind, he at length offered her his hand. 1t
was accepted and she, who but -four or five
years before had left her country home bare.
footed, became the wife Of one of the richest
citizens in London.
For many years Mr.. Aylesbury, for such
was the name Of the brewer, and his wife,
lived in happiness and comfort together
lie as a man OF good family connexions, and
consequently of higher breeding than his
wife could boast of, but ON no occasion had
he everto blush for the partner whom he had
II ..,ln ~ n.t
dignity Of character, conjoined with an ex-
treme quickness of perception, made her fill
her place at her husbands table with as
much grace and credit as if she had been
born to the station. And, as time ran on, the
responsibility OF Mr.. Aylesbury's position re-
ceived gradual increase. He became an
| Alderman, aud, subsequently sheriff OF the
city, and in consequence of the latter eleva-
| ton was knighted. Afterwards-and how q
part of the mystery projected at the com.
mcncemcnt of this story, must be broken in
upon, as far as time is ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
the important place which the wealthy brew
or held in the city, called down upon him the
attention aud favor Of the king, Charles !.
then anxious TO conciliatc the good will OF
the citizens, and the city knight received the
farther honor of baronetcy.
Il Lady AyIesbury, in the first year Of her
| married life. gave birth 10 daughter, who
proved an only child, and round whom, as
was natural, all the hopes and wishes of the
parents entwincd themselves. This daugh-
Ter had only reached the age OF seventeen
wben her father died leaving an immense
fortune behind him. II was at first thought
that tho widow and her daughter would be-
come inhertors without a shadow of dispute
But It proved otherwise. Certain relatives
Of the deceased brewer set up plea upon
the foundation OF a will made in their favor
be fore the deceased had become married.
With her wontcd iirmness, Lady Aylcsbury
Immediately took steps for the vindlcation
Of her own and her child's rights. A young
lawyer, who had been a frequent guest at her
husbands table, and Of whose abilities she
had formed high opinion, was the person
whom she fixed upon ns the legal asser,er OF
her cause. Edward Hyde was indeed,
youth of great ability. Though only twenty
four years old at the period referred to, and
though he had spent much of his youthful
time in the society Of the gay and fashiona.
bic of the day, he had not neglected the pur.
suits to which his iamily's wish, as well as
his own tastes, had devoted him. But it was
/ with considerable hesitation, and with feel
| ing Of anxious difidence, that he consented
/
case for certain strong though unseen and
unacknow lodged sensations, were at work in
his bosom, to make hlm fearful Of the rcspon-
sibiIny and anxious about the result.
II The young lawyer, however, became coun-
sci for the brewers widow ana daughter, and
by striking exertion of eloquencc, and dis
play Of legal ability, gained their suit. Two
days after, the successful pcader was seated
beside his clients. Lady Avlesbury's usual
manner was quiet and composed,bu but she now
spoke warmly of her gratitude to the preser-
Yer of her daughter from want, and also ten
dered fee-mun icent. indeed, for the oc-
casion. The young barrister did not seem
at ease during Lady Aylesbury's expression
OF H. T feelings. lie shifted upon his chair,
changed color, looked at Miss Aylesbury,
played with the purse before him, tried to
speak but stopped short, and changed color
again. Thinking only Of best expressing
her own gratitude, Lady Aylesbury appeared
not to observe her suitor's confusion, but
arose, saying, 'n token that hold your SER
| vices above compensation in the way Of mon
4 ey, wish also To give you memorial OF my
gratitude in another shape. AS she spoke
thus, she drew a bunch of keys from her
pocket, which every lady carried in those
days. and left the room.
| What passed during her absence between
the parties whom she left togethe will be bes
known by the result. When Lady Aylestuiy
returned, she found her daughter standing
with averted eyes, but her hand within that
OF Edward Hyde, who knelt on the mothers
entrance, and besought her consent to their
union. Explanations Of the feeling which
the parties entertained for each other, ensued
and Lady Ayesbury was not long in giving |
the desired consent. Give me leave, how
ever said she to the lover, 'to place around
your neck the memorial which intended for
you. This chain it was superb gold one
-'was a token Of gratitude from the ward in
which he lived to my dear husband Lady
Aylesbury's calm, serious eyes were filled
with tears as she threw the chain round Ed. |
wards neck, these links were borne on the |
neck of worthy and bonored man. May
thou, my beloved son, attain to still higher
honors."
Il The wish was fulfilled, though not until
danger and suffering had tried severely the
parties concerned. The son.in-law of Lady
| Aylcsbury became an eminent member of
the English bar, and also an important speak
er in parliament When Oliver Cromwell
brought the king to the scnffold, and estab-
III Of II 4.