Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-04-08
fIuHI Ihe Lowell Unering.
I IL E G @ u SIN s.
IAN INTERESTING STORY OF rHE "rAcrcR7
.GIRL."l

At the early twiIight-hour which ush-
cred in a beautiful evening in June,
might be seen, in small aud neatly
furnished room IN one Of the factory
boarding houses, a lady aud gentleman;
they were dressed in deep mourning, and
had il not been for their close resem-
blance, they nigh, have been taken for
lovers.
We have said the room was neatly
furnished There was n plain carpet
on the floor, table covered with books
aud various kinds of work, and a piano,
(think not fair reader,It was out Of place,
even there) Fresh roses were arranged
by the hand Of taste over the Fireplace;
and above them hung asplendd painting
Of the Brig Homer. 1t was highly priz-
ed by the lady, but WHY we are rot PERI
mitted TO disclose.
Ellen and William Gray were orphans.
They were the last OF numerous family,
having followed their only sister to her
silent rest a few months before we intro
duce them TO your notice. Ellen had
been employed in one OF the Lowell
Mills for number Of years TO deiray
the expenses of a collegiate education
for her brother. Ills studies were finish
ed. He had been admitted to the bar,
/ and was abont departing for New York
to establish himself in his profession. -
/ This was the last evening they could
spend together for long, long time, and
well did they improve the parting mo-
ments. Many were the hopes and fears
they expressed, and many the promises
to write often TO each other. The tones
of The bell warned him it was time to de-
part. Stepping to tho piano, he said,
will you not favor me with song, ere
bid adieul She seated herself and sang
the following words;
"Oh say not so soon It's the moment To Ynrt,
/ That friends so united can give but tear,
/ That fancy alone must recall IN the heart,
The Whisper Of friendship so soit on the ear
When lips cannot utter the anguish we d tell,
. Our hearts feel most keenly, the silent fare-
we'll"
She could sing TO more; the tears tell
fast; and, turning to her brother, she SAID,
Forgive this weakness: but my thoughts
) unbldden were wandering to other days
when we possessed all that the world
calls happiness, when peace nnd plent,
were in our borders, and the voice o
+ Joy end gladness was within our gates
when no days passed over us, aud nj
, evening gathered its shades around US
but we were called 20 the side OF ou
dear father, and taught to fav mp on
4, treasures in heaven; To abide ~ thu
y shadow Of the Rock that is higher thar
u we; and, brother, has not God IN mere.
d heard shat prayer! Our treasures wer
J. in each other, and one by one, he Ia
: taken them home to Heaven. We nr
, the last. But have detained you 10
d long already. will bid YOU good night
perhaps ! may see you in the morning
c if ot,-He anticipated her words, ano
r while tear that did not disgrace hi
q manhood trembIed in his eye, he said
!. Il shall not forget have a sister in th'
n city of Lowell, and one whom low
d most tenderly.'
H Ellen continued to work in the factory
She considered it no disgrace 70 hbo
for her own support; il was lar preiera
bic 10 eating the bread Of idleness, or
- be dependent on others. Her evening
a, were spent in study, or other useful eu
y ployment, for she was never idle. Is
IT. mo conlented aud cheerful herself, 81
80 80 made every thing pleasant about her
She was never heard to complain Tn
her lo, was a hard one: she rather it
ed that she was blest in the enjoyment
." health, ano had reason to he thankt
'~t that her lincswere cast IN pleasant place
ne Ever and anon, she received lett
= ,s from William; and nothing afforded NJ
,ly so much satisfaction, as the assuranc
that she was not forgotten amidst III
cares and troubles Of his busy lfie ii
had been successful, and she knew 81
had not labored in vain. The star {
fame shoue brightly over his YOUTH
prospects; all who knew him were loud
praise of the talented aud polished w
liam Gray.
She received other letters, bcaril
II foreign post mark, though they we
'hkc angels visits, few and far betwecI
z With what pleasure would she peru
b,, and re-perusc them, then lay them VI
les others, in box of curlous workmanshl
ng and were we left TO Judge, we mig
rly have said that, too, had seen forei
nd port-lur it was of sheN, inlaid vi
wv pearl
Time passed on. The good brig IL
mer, Capt Percy, arrived IN Boston
and shortly afterwards, the paper annou
s ccd the marriage Of Capt Percy al
Ellen Gray,
ool 1t was a drenry dny. In rich
'ss, furnished drawing room, in iash'onal
nld pn,t OF rhe city of New York, was sea-
o'u Amy Clifford, on an cIegan, sofa, bel'
Isl n cheerful fire. She had all the hap
ness that wealth could afford. BesIc
being young, hondso'ae, and fashIonab
rhs she possessed many good qualities bu
ord vii. not cnumcrate iAem. so the m
on; tery - At las, solved she said, think
r', aloud; Percy has moi fitted ~ his n
o'' house in VAIN; and I've has seen pro
to marry that factory cousin of mi
How could he lanry factory girl
one So intelligent and refined ns
She must be very ignorant and vu'g'