Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1842-06-11
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and were there not some taGlsmanic influence u
work, should long since have passed from she ev,
OF general obsess alton, aud from the point Of III
tcrest.a
And, pray, what wonderful power is tia
which makes Us hold oar rank!A
THAT power IS ta9aeu. ststcrt We have been
left rich ~ parents, and herein lies the secret
Il oar estimation. Thousands are passing theli
lives III ohscugtty, with better hearts and better
principles. and more extensive knowledge than
we. What makes tho difference? Money! It Is
not worth then, that gives us consideration,
bu! our money. For my Paft, am learning every
day 10 Gospisc ihls groNei!IHg estimation. would
not give the single expressive lock ct gratitude on
The honest face Of an old, unsophslcated farmers
wife after have written for and read to her let,
ter To her absent daughter for 1t al
Isabella could not satisfy her mind As tn the kind
of reply that she should mako 10 this and SO re-
tnained silent Frank resumed The stady of his
book, and the subJect was dismissed t1r that eve
ming
For several days in succession, Frank Bevcr
ly,s study graced by tho welcome presence
OF Fanny Lincoln iIeg simple manners, aud III,
genuousness, pleased the young and
more every time he sa" her. Bat he more
pic asod at Witnessing the remarkable progress
that she made IN learning to write.
one morning, about week after she had com,
tnenced taking lessons, Young Beverly dIsap-
pointed IN not seeing her at the usual hour. lIa
knew not how deep interest the simple~hear-
ted maiden had awakened III his bosom, until. by
her failure to come at tho regular time, the real
strength of this interest became apparent.
Ga the next dag he 10 Ised for Fanny the
usual hour of her visit. but she came not. Her
failure 10 appear The third day determined hm
to call over ut Mrs. Grand's and see what detain
cd her. A. he came up the walk that led 10 tho
cottage door he caught single glance OF fanny's
iaco Ii, tho window, bat IL instantly with
drawn. 1t was some moments before his knock
was answered, aud then bo admitted by Mrs
Grand herself u woman Of many excellent quail
tiles, not tho least OF which wore good sense and
hectionate disposition. She had often seen
Frank, and knew him very well, although he had
40 recollection of her gentle, matrony face, for
she had resided IN The village but few years.
s.l.Irs. Grand, | believed" Frank said, with
bow.
THAT is my name, Mr.. Beverly. Will you
walk in sir?'
Fq5 ne Or .wo X9n B eqhs sd have
chair, ''to have q word with you about Fanny
Lincoln. You know, suppose, that have been
teaching her to write. For the las, few days she
has not come usual, and she makes such
great progress ii is pity that she should not keep
on until she write we'll. 1t is to talk with
you about this that havo dropped I'M
Frank paused. and Mrs Grand remained silent
for Moments in the effJrt to colIec, her
thoughts, and then raising her mild eyes 10 the
face Of the young man, aud locking steadily at
hitn, she said
Fanny is innocent minded simple hearted,
good girl, and did not imagine, until suggested
II to her, that there mproprlotv IN ono
of her age visltng regularly, at his rooiE, young
gen,lemnn.' -
Mrs. Grand paused here, and lo, her eyes fall
to the floor, while Frank smiled good humourcdly
as he replied
IL certainly respect your sentiments, and now
hat tba ct,Lf
hat You are right. Bat an sure Funny came
to me only under the impulse Of genuine inno-
,ence of heart.n
Sin tha, you IRE right, Mr.. Beverly Mrs. 7
Grand replied with warmth. IL know Fanny
we'll, for, from lt,le child | have been to her
mother, and she the gentles. and most affection
lie Of daughters. She Is pure Minded and limo
cent The snow>drIlt.'
II am sure Of that, Mrs, Grand Frank said;
lad then after brief pause added, ''the more
ave seen u Fanny the more have | been inter
sed IN her pattcnlariy in reference to her strong
lasire TO learn. This desire, Mrs. Grand, ought,
~ ali means To be fOs.ered, aud as YOU rightly sag
,est the improperly e her coming TO my room
f YOU " permit me to call here every day, anu
i've her lesson. IN your presence, II you choose,
will most willingly come"
'.Yonr offer IS TOO kind one for to rojscf.
ad therefore willingly accept it, knowing az
10 so well tho character Of Francis Beverly"
'lrs. Grzud replied, frankly. Il know she
.'and have often gfieYed over Eanny's
want OF education. But since she came to Us Il
riendless orphan, have had bard struggling
0 get along IN the world, and have been unable
0 send her school, except for very short time
taught her to rend, which about far as :
oad 90, and she reads, | think, very well III
eed." =
Then, if II is agreeable 10 both Fanny and !.
ourset, will give her, that here, :
mother lesson Frank said, for he atogeth
unwilling TO 20 away without seeing his fair
Dung Papil, and having word or two with her.
Mrs. Grand arose wiihou; replying, and left the n
)om. In few minutes she returned with Fan
', whose heightened colour, and slight embaF- :
ssment and agtation, told the young man al I
nee That since he had last met her, new +
.onyhts and emotion. hal slLrrea n her bosom.