Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-09-18
4 BACHELORS STORY.

1t is almost universally acknowledged by
the better portion Of mankind, that he whose
COURSE ia lii. is directed by "A disposition to
augment the happiness Of his fellow beings,
~ much as his condition and circumstances
will allow, who seeks enjoyment for himself
in cndcavorng to scatter flowers in the path
ofo,hcrs, and whose habits and constant aim
is to distribute among those with whom he
may accidentally meet, those solaces and
comforts which true politcness and good in
tcntion confer, secures in these employ ments,
a richer reward, flowing from thousand
grateful hearts warmed into activity BY its
gentle assduitics, than the exclusively selfish
can ever hope to enjoy. That individual Of
our race whose sorrows have been moderated
by the sympathy and kindness of others, or
who have felt those chlls which arise frc m
the Indifference and neglect Of the naughty,
or from the inyolcnce Of the mean and dc.
PRAYED. Yet in the long catalogue Of evils
to which the human life is subjected, it fire.
qucn,ly happens that the warmest dispositions
Of friendship arc rcbuked by the misundcr-
standing, and that the hand, which is extended
by the impulses OF bcncvolcnce and kindness.
is thrust awSy,as lift grasped at those price,
less treasures Of existence, without which,
| life has no other charms.
In the consideration Of this subject, wo.
man hasa high and peculiar interest. The
stcrncr and more inncxiblc characteristics OF
our sex, in addition 10 the conventional GUS
toms of society, form bulwnrk around our
feelings, and in a measure, guard them from
those painful sensations which strike readily
and deep into every woman's heart. From
man, she must expect protection from the
thousand opposing circumstances, and unhap-
py vicissitudcs to which her life is constantly
exposed, and from man, also, she fears that
subtlcncss Of hypocrisy, which, under cover
Of devotion, exhibits the soft alacrty of atten-
ton, for the most baneful and destructive pur.
poses
Choosing my own reflections, and tina
tranquility and ease, which accompany silsnc.
and reserve, rather than the intercourse o
strangers, have studied generally, in ~,
travels about the country, to keep myself un
acquainted with others, that might avoit
that attention TO their necessities which m,
feeling, might have promoted, and the com
Functions which the neglect Of them nigh
I have occasioned. Towards females, in par
tieuar, have adopted this method, no, s.
much from fear Of mourning anxiety an
? trouble, as from dread Of misunderstandln
| and rebuke. But in particular instance,
i from the pures, considerations, have dc
', parted from it, and have generally been re
: compcnsed with vain regrets and .hopcles
y misgiviugs. Ono example ] will brief
d narrate:
0 Travelling by stage from the northern pa
of the State of Vermont, in the autumn
70 1886, fell in company with young lad
~ making a journey from'a seminary in TIL
10 quarter to her place Of residence, without
Or companion or protector. However wantir
- mi ght have been in tho requisites Of q
agreeable acquaintance, | deemed it b
* slight presumption to suppose, that were 81
It, hcrsclfto choose from among tho few IN
e' accompanied her, one from whom she mig
m expect the courtcsies and attentions viii
en- her situation demanded, her choice won
nc have rested upon me; and with resoluti
I'm to offer my services, shortly addressed h.
he With an allable and agreeable demcanor, s.
re united grace and dignity of manners, and h
on conversation, colorcd by the enthusiasm
youth sufficiently to give zest and fteshn.
Nh 80 her IDEAS. indicated mind c.,kivat