Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1841-10-21
HERALD OF THE TIMES.

Il A few years passed away, and the TIVE
| youths became orage, and each entered
upon the responsible duties Of lile.--
| Charles had his mind well stored will
mercantile knowledge, and the principle
Of trade; aud Edward was as well fur
nished for action in his peculiar calling
Years passed on, and the name Of on
was a familiar sound on Change, an'
that OF the other as familiar to The public
as an eminent lawyer. But each ha'
been governed in action, by the end a
first proposed as the true one. Charlie
Carpenter had grown more and more sci
fish aud unregardlul Of others, as wealtl
acc umulated on his hands, and had like
wise grown morose, irritable, and dis
contented. Edward Mayo, on the con
irary, as his power and sphere Of useful
ness enlarged, endeavored to bring int
quicker activity the desire to be Of ser
vice to others with which he had, as
matter of principle, set out in life; and ,
real delis ht even flowed from bringing
this desire into action. While the 0nt
was known as wealthy, but narrow
minded, selfish man, the other was es
teemed as lover Of mankind, with the
power, as well as ,he will, 10 bene6
society. Let US look in upon each, sue.
cessively, at the age of fifty, and then
decide which set before him the best end
In life.
We will introduce Mr. Carpenter at
his own house, on a stormy evening in
December. Tea is ready, and his wife
aud only daug young lady oftwen-
ty, with himself, have drawn up to the
table. The meal is nearly half through
and yet not a word has been spoken. He
is all-absorbcd in some business matter
That perpleXes him, and the idea Of u
trifling loss has soured his mind, and ad-
ded to bis babituaI petulance.
'It is n dreadful night out, Alice the
daughter says; the oppressive and moody
silence becoming so irksome, that she
prefers 10 hear the sound Of her onw
voice, even at the risk Of its becoming
INV eleome TO others.
The father responds 10 this by look
which says, almost as plain as words
whats rae matter with you, ha"
And the mother mutters out a reluctant
Yes
A few minutes more elapsc, with only
the clatter of cups and saucers, when
Alice again breaks in upon the funeral
silence with
Il wish you would take us to the Thea.
re Oh Thursday evening, TO see Celeste,
Pa
Indeed l shall not them is the crusty
response. Get your brother to 90 with
YOU
But he wont go. Nv asked him al
'eady.'
Then you'll have to stay at home, for
Pm not golng'
Il wish you were like Mayo's father
Alice rejoins--'he always goes with her
% the Concerts, and every place.
'Well, Pm not like him, Miss, and
lon't want to be He's one Of your
Neutrality-suspicious. !-pretending to do
, great deal for other people, and not
long anything worth talking about after
NJ
4 believe he's an excellent man, Pa.
Every body likes him, and everybody 4
peaks well Of him. and Pm sure kate's
me of the happlest creatures in the
World
'And you are one Of the most misera-
'le, suppose
Il don't pretend to he very happy
Alice answers moodily y-and then follows
he same cheerless silence.
After the tea things were removed, the /
ather sat down to his newspapers, and
'etween reading these and meditating
IN plans for adding to his large stores OF
wealth, spent the remainder
# The evening. Not the slightest inter-
curse did he pretend to hold with his
nmily. The social delights of the do
nestle circle had no charms for him
lere, as in the busy world, he was the
elfish centre from which went out no ra-
iatons. Alice tried to get interested in
he pages of n new novel but in vain
Ter heart yearned for living companion
hip. And as she thought Of Kate Mayo,
nd the bright, happy fresde circle Of
'hich she made one, she closed the book
Nth sigh, and retired TO her chamber,
oping to find relief and quiet in the
weet oblivion Of sleep.
On the same evening very different
Gene was presented in the family Of Mr..
'layo, who like the merchant, had one
on and daughter, now verging upon ma
lrity. The supper hour had passed in
heeriul conversation, and after the fami-
= returned to the parlour. Mr.. Mayo
aid, smling-'I must ask leave Of alb
ence for an hour, my children. sup
ose my request will be grantedP l
Il don't know, Pa Kate responded,
'ughing in happy, girlish tones, as she
ung upon his arm, and looked affection
Iely into his FACET will depend very
'uch upon the nature of your excuse Il
THAT will have 10 be given, before
~ request can be grantedH
20, Of coursel Let us have the rea-
ou,' Kate said.
'Wcll, you know that the winter has
It in very severely"
Indeed it has, Pa Kate replied, her
ice at once growing serious. And |
o pity poor, destitute people this dread
II night
A few gentlemen continued Mr.. Il,
layo, 'had meeting to-day, for the
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