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


gush OF my own thoughts, blended with
vague sort Of bcncyolcncc; but when, after
little time, perceived the real good | was
able 10 effect, al the smallest, possible sacri-
fee of trouble and money, the nrmberIess I
hearts gladdencd. and the fresi1os made
cheerful and happy, II became the active prn-
cplc of my HE, aud rlch and abundant har-
vest did reap for my labors IN the sweet and
tranquil reflections of n scll-approvng con-
science. The ameliorating hand of charity
plucked the thorn from my midnight pillow
and soothed the bitterness of my care.worn
existence.
One evening wos particularly struck with
u young and rather genteel looking girl in
curing most earnestly for nice delicate
sweet bread She could not be mure than
sixteen, and in the broad glare of the flaming
gas ] saw she was eIquIsitely fair and beauti-
full. The eagerncss of her manner, and the
evident superiority of rank over the generality
oi persons who frcqucnted the stalls al that
late hour had an uniavorable effect on the
young butchers to whom she applied, and ma
ny the rude and heartless Jest she had To
endure from them. Still she wen, from stall
to stall, with degree Of undaunled pet.cver-
ance which would have awakened a feeling Of
disgust in my own bosom for conduct 80 un.
feminine, had not observed that she frequent
lly and iurtlvely dried a tear with the tattercd
remains of once costly foreign shawl.
She is no impostern | mentally elacula,-
ed, feeling my own eye become suddenly dim
med by n tear or two. That is the tear of
modest misery. The hardened in deception
would too gladly parade its grief TO excite
commiscraton and pity followed her like
shadow, as her slight agile figure filtered
almost noiselessy from place 10 place, with
the most intense interest and curiosity. At
last she came TO stall continuing almost eve
ry Joint Of veal. and | saw her eyes sparkle
with renovated hope as she exclaimed breath
lessly, Have you the sweet bread, sir ?
Tow much will you give for it, miss =
How much do you ask 3
Five shillngs Will you give that ?
90, most gladly if you will trust me part ];
The mans brutal laugh literally rang thro
the wide square, as he replied, Come, that,
capital' then adding, with piece of popular
slang, too vulgar to repeat, and which, happi-
lily, she could not possibly understand. mo
miss, can't give no trust--you look too sus
picious for me-
Why are YOU anxious TO procure 81 cc
bread said |, gently touching her shoudc
as she yet fingered there, as if every iacuit,
was annhilatcd by this last severe dlsnppoint,
mcnt.
She started with a degree Of resentment il
her countenancc at the liberty but seeing
only an old man, She replied mildly, O, sir
it is for a dying sistcr--my only friend Sh
has no; tasted anything solid for the las, iori
! night, and to-day, while / sat by her as sh
. slept, she was dreaming of sweet bread, an
: spoke in her slunber of the good she was sur
il would do her. should have been here lon
before, bet was obliged to finish some needl
work TO obtain money enough to pay for II
and now they are all gone
1t is impossible TO convey an idea 10 m
readers Of the thrilling mourntulness Of ton
in which she pronounced these last words
= Her very heart seemed rlven in twain with ar
Z gush at her utter want of success.
You shall have sweet bread said | ten
DERBY, for your dying sister, and every o,h'
comfort that can alleviate her suiierings f
:, the sake Of the viriuous and holy aiiectio
, you have eyinced for her this night
" The nstonishcd girl. in the first bewide
ment of delight, al having so unexpected
{ found friend in her sore distress, seized n
p hand with the spontaneous movement Of pui
q gratitude, and held II cIasped firmly het"ec
- her own, which trcmbled with emotion, bt
y she was unable 10 ar,cula,c a word Of TANK
Come, continued. leading her towaf
e my own house. YOU need not fear an O.
o man-my grey hairs shalt be your security
u Ca her way she told me her IIitie hi-tor
unwished aud unsolicited on my pant, for
T. wa. Predetermined TO relieve her; hu, the
- IS a pronencss To candor and coeid-7cr
&c youth, which shows the heart is Ha.ap..t
u Gated and the bosom unts in'ed tyNe ,oa.
~ wees.
so She was 40 high-bora dame, reduced - b
verse fate t, sudden want anu misery 10 ma
Is an interesting heroine 10 q fictitious story, o
as the daughter 81 lieutenant in the navy onl
y who having perishei fJr his country, had J,
y herself and SISTER, now diving Of cDusuml
re ton, TO struggle as they hes, could n pl
IN less world; their mother having died Of L
CT same fatal complaint some years before IA
re gallant husband.
&c Ga reaching home with my fair, but c,
,unly rather doubtful looking companion.
~ Thomas opcucd his eyes 10 lLcir rery utn'
a. extent.
'Tell Mrs. Williams said l. assuming
be tons of unusual authority the more esIrctu
NJ " 10 rcpTess his rsing CURIOSITY. to pack
IA that sweet bread had ordered Tor ny suppe