Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-10-26

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turc thoughtIulncss which sorrow bcgcts, but
that cnn only bc from want OF due reflection.
Tor II J. 10 more than natural TO THINK the
sweet ,aughlng face looks best when shaded
by greet than consider the sun appear. To
most advantage when ovetshadowed by dark
and sullen clouds No, no; youth IS tic sea-
son for 10Y and mirthiulucsS, aau age Tor re-
Fiction and care.
confess. at the end OF three mouths OF dai-
" and uninterrupted intercourse, IN which my
affection and admiration hourly increased for
them both. | began 10 feel their society was
absolutely essential To- my comfort and hap
pincss and am convinced from what saw oil
her disposition, that had tbeen selfish enough
TO have demanded such sacriricc, the gate
fol Gertrude would willingly have become my
wife, to repay the deep debt she ieltshc owed
me but no wished TO be a friend, u faith
cr 10 them both, and not To make either pay
so losrfully for the good had done. ! was
determined 20 accomplish the object now neat
es, my heart in n more satisfactory manner TO
my own conscience and the true happiness Of
the dear girls; therefore took an early OPP
portunity of entering into a full explanation
about the peculiarly delicate aud unprotected
state of the fair orphans, with my discreet
house heepcr Mrs Williams ,eSpatlating large
/ " on their amablc qualities and gentlencss
/ Of manner, but was most guarded in my COM
/ mcndaton, Of thelr personal charms; beauty
iu the eyes Of females OF "a certain age, being
considered almost crime: and | concluded
by expressing a wish 10 have them placed i'm
mediately under her protecton--I dared not
| say my own. She was gratitied and flui,Crcd
10y the wcll-,imcd compliment and graciously
consented To receive the Young ladies', poor
things and do her best 10 make them com
Portable and happy.
piousIy believed her, for she was thor
oughly benevolent hearted woman, although
strictly of the old school, that is, she had not
learned TO defy all morality and deccncy, but
thought it still necessary 10 sacrifice some
thing TO appearances. The moment, howev-
or, you convinced her ofthc purity OF the mo-
tive by which YOU were actuated, her zcn knew
no bounds; she entered her heart and soul in-
, TO the affair. and with all n woman's tender
ness and tact, devised and invented a thou
sand plans to improve on the crudeness of ones
, own bcnevocncc.
departed with the nacrity ola boy to i'm
4 part the pleasing negotiation to the dear girls,
y taking care 10 order dinner for three, aud par
ticularly mentioned a sweet bread as ono OF
the side dishes.
Clara was in ccstacies at the proposal, but
C Gertrude received IL with more reserve aud
C caution, evidently weighing the consequences
= of such a step in all their bearings worlds
ccnsure, the possibility ofmy repeating such
= generosity, and the misery Of rcsnmlng poYer-
a " after tasting such luxury.
r, Tread these painful and conflicting scnti-
u ments on her varied and ingenious counte-
II nance which was a mirror Of truth and candor.
My advanced age completely banished tho
d first objection. My assurance that she was
J. necessary TO my comfort, the second. And
d she was completely conquered, when, taking
= her hand, said
2, 60 or stay, my dear children. as you please;
I, your decision will make no difference IN my
: final arrangements respecting you both, as
intend leaving all possess equally between
YOU at my death, having no relations TO inIure
! by so doing. and knowing no human beings
10 more deserving and humby bless God for
y living long enough to be useful at least
1T only YOU might Miss Graham, had you felt 81
u disposed, have made the short remnant OF az
b, old mans existence serene and happy.
d twas the first time had ever used the for
ID mality Of addressing hcr-as Miss Graham
c, she exclaimed, NV dear kind beneiacior, for
u give my cold calculations. but II was more fol
10 Cltra's sake than my own that hes.tated.-
5 She is 50 young and beautiful that if car
D. only keep her fair fame uniarnshed. she mus
settle fortunately in Iife O dear SIR, that ha'
lie been The sole hope Of my heart for years, now
l- more than ever strengthened for shall never
ie never mary now.
ie A Younger and yaiucr man than myscl
q would have been apt to apply the conclusion
al of this speech most 10 the satisfaction oil hi
b, gelr love, in fact, knew, from Gerirulcs re
cuiiar tone and manner, but too wcll what :
he meant, bun having gained my point exactly al
nj | wished, | affected The most profound igno
10 rance as 20 what caused her, young and pref
n " woman, 10 make 80 strange resolution.
be Nothing could exceed the exertions OF thu
n good Mrs Williams during my absence, no
IL The cordially Of her welcome to tie 'swee
IL Young ladies', and never did three happis
e. pers.us sit down to dinner together. No long
cr e. was compelled, by dire necessity, 10 in
th ger out my solitary and unsoclal meal for th'
- sake ofdelening that period when, leit entire
" alone for the eyeuing,I NUT tara 10 book
IA Whciher 20 inclined or no, 10 steal me from lh'
4 Oppressive sense Of my own loneliness.
q Geurudc's painful renembrances Of III
oil past, and Clara's Joyous aud ,anguipe Snlicl
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