Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-03-24

and here we will leave him, on the soft
est Of down beds. whose snowy linen
still retained the fragrance of The white
clover on which il was bleacbed, and pro.
tected from the night air by curtains
whose graceful drapery seemed To close
round him like the lowering wings ol
guardian angels Gradually, as sleep
stole over him, bright creatures Of fame y
gathered round his pillow, and their VOL
ces, whispering in his dreaming ear oi
happy days to come, sounded strangely
like the voice of Mary. Probably his
dreams were of her, for with the first
dawn of light he sprung from his bed,
determined TO set out for Philadelphia
immediately after breakfast. He found
Uncle Morris already risen, and waiting
for him, impatient TO show him the i'm
pIovemcnts OF his farm, and ihousan nd
coDveniences and contriyances To add Ia
the general stock Of cornloit, which Ma
ry Finay had suggested and so garru-
lous was he in hei praise, that Stanley
began to suspec: thar his uncle was in
his doiage.
"Now," said he, "l must give you n
peep into The dairy we shall have plenty
Of time, for my house keeper has the
rooms swept and busted before breakfast
and sees To = great many things herself,
sides making her morning toilet, lo, ]
assure you she dres cs very neatly, yet
shels such an early riser that we always
have breakfast in good season"
Stanley sig he'd as he mentally coniras-
ted his own wife with Mrs Morris that
was I" be, f6r on this point he had made
up his mind. The dairy was Uncle
Morris's pet pride, and a6er ed,lying
Stanley with n sight Of long rows of milk
pans, secured to the brig ghtness Of silver,
scores Of golden cheeses, and rolls Of
flesh butter, aud expaliating on the neat
ness with which the utensils used in their
manufacture were kept, he exclaimed
exulungly, "What do YOU think Of my
housekeeper now' Do you know SiaD-
ley, think seriously of shaking her mis-.
ttress here?"
81 guessed as mnch already" return
ed stanley, "and in that case | shall
certainly send Mary to learn her"
$50 you shall and If you wish it, we
will set out 10 fetch her to-morrow, for
before that time Mary Finlay shall be
mistress as we'll IA house-kecper here
Come, she has promised TO do The hon
ours OF the brcaklast-lable, aud | hope
we have too much galantry 10 keep n
lady waiting" aud without further par
ley he led Stanley INTO the house.
Through an open door, Stanley saw a
lady sitting al the head of the table, with
her back TUNED towards them. A noble
figure vas displayed to the best advan-
tagc by tasteful morning dress of fine
camb,ic, deIicately lrilled at the neck
and wrists. a cap, made in the fashion
of widows, but of lighter material, con.
fined her hair, and gave her ma,ronly
appearance, suited TO the character she
bore. As they approached, "a nervous
movement, of her head, and the colour
which lad over her fine neck, showed
that she was a.i,ated'
"NIary Finlay," said Unclc Morris,
"pernt me to introduce my nephew,
MIR Stanley I.cnnard."
The lady rose up -onc glance Of sur.
prise on the part Of Stanley, and he
clasped 10 his bosom his own Mary-bis
Unce's housekeeper.
The reader can easily guess, for he
is in Yankee land, that no sooner had
Uncle Morris and Mary turned their
backs on R, shan he opened plan,
IN which she joytully acquiesced. 1t
was, that instead Of spending the whole
time with her parents, she should make
them short visit, and continue her Jour
ney to the land Of steady habits, and be-
come the pupil Of Mrs. Alayweil. Tn.
der the gentle teachings oflhat excellent
lady, aided by wise and pious counsel,
her advancement was so rapid, that when
her instructress married she was quail
fled TO fill her place. Constant occupa.
ton, and an inward satisfaction sac had
never felt before, had rendered her more
beautiful than ever. Her form was full
and graceful, her step more elastic, her
fine eyes sparkled with cbeerfuIn-ss, and
her cheeks were brilliant with the roses
of health. That evening, as they sa,
together, almost too happy for words,
Cncle Morris said-
"You have not yet asked The nature of
the good news was to tell you, Stanley s'I
81 have found The treasure whose
price is above rubies;' all else must be
poor in comparison," returned Stanley,
looking at The blushing Mary.
ooh, very we'll" said Uncle Mo,,is
',hen presume ] can keep this roll ol
bank notes which saved from the fire.
10 be sure, deserve a reward for the
pains have taken 10 provide you house
Keeper"
keep it," returned Stanley, "were
II ten times as much. That accident has
made me rich indeed -
"No Stanley, | spoke in Jest; it is
yours, aud all else possess. Mary
Finlay Lcnnard, ioi that is in reality her
name, is now mistress here. only ask
to ENJOY the happiness Of witnessing
yours. No, no, don't thank me, chill
dren. And now, Stanley, it only re-
mains for you TO decide whether you viii
be a farmer"
He did not say M, and Stanley Len
Dard became one of the most cn,erprising