Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-09-01

his return from New Orleans, disposed
nf the greater part f his property in The
same manner, It was invested in bank
stock. " --aa
1t was not long before Percy found
that What he had mistaken Tor gold and
precious gems, were only bubbles -
They burst, and he was lett pcnnlcss -
lie had, q short time before his marriage,
purchased one of the most elegant house,
III the city, which was furnished through
out IN style OF unrivaled magnlicence
They had been fortunate in their choice
OF servants, and every thing moved on
with The regularity Of clock work. When
Percy became assured that the last dol.
lar OF his property had fioaled away on
The dreamy sea oi speculation, he shut
himself up ~ his counting room, and
brooded over his situation IN bnterurs,
OF spirit. IL was true that his " ,le's lity
thousand dollars remained untouched, bul
II would be necessary for them To cuItaIl
their expenses in every respect The
house must be sold, great part of the
costly furniture sacrificed, aud Grace.
whose personal and mental charms had
rendered her the brightest star IN the
very highest circle oI fashion, must de-
scend from her sphere. In The midst OF
these reflections, and their attendant
train Of bitter iancies, some one raped
at the doos. He unlocked 1t, and Mr.
l'loyd, his father -in-aw, stood before him.
Percy started back, for he was 81 pale
as to appear almost ghaslly. Mr.. Floyd
spoke first
81 am, " said he, ga ruined man. The
bank where | had placed my own and
my daughters property, has failed "
"Then, my dear sir, We can shake
hands together" aud he briefly explained
what had happened to himself. "Bul
the worst of all +" said he in conclusion,
"is 10 come vet. Poor Grace, she will
be overwhelmed with affection"
81 should not wondrr," said MIR
Floyd "il she should bear it better than
either "i US. Like the rock smitten b,
the rod Of the prophet, the wealth oi
many wonan's heart gushes forth most
freely beneath the stroke Of adversely.
Believe me, Charles, Grace has sterling
qualities, which, asyet, you have dream.
ed not Of"
While his thoughts thus rondly and
proudly turned To his dau. the color
came back to his cheeks, and his eyes
were lat up with animation.
81 he sooner She knows what has hap
pencd, the better, | SUPPOSE" said Per
cy, taking up his hat. "Will you 90
with me, SIR 7"
They proceeded to the house together
They paused at the threshold, for harp.
notes, which were yielded 10 n light aud
skiiuI touch, mingled with rich, liquid
voice, stole from an inner apartment
Tears started to Percy's eyes, rs he
said IN a low whisper, "fIow can turn
ner song of Joy into mourning Z"
"li will not do for us to lnger here"
said Mr. Floyd and taking him 10y the
arm, he drew him towards the room.
Grace rose at their entrance, her face
beamng With one of her own bright
smiles Percy grasped her hand con
vulsIvely, aud the blood lorsook his lips
"You are i'll, Charles" said she, turn.
ing pale herself. "Do tell ne what th,
matter ls 20
81 cannot-do you"-and he looked
implorlngly towards Mr. Floyd.
A few words sufliced Ia make Iii.
daughter comprehend what had happen
ed.
81 am glad it is nothing worse" said
she, calmly. 81 feared-i can hardly
tell what ieared-but your appearance
Charles, greatly shocked me"
"But have you not one tear 10 give ioI
our fallen fortunes Z" said Percy, with IA
brig ghtencd conbtennnce.
Mot now" she replied. 6" know
not why, but all this does not make mt
feel half as miserable us | should imagine
II would, or, perhaps, AS il ought"
"Thank Heaven" said Percy, fer
ventIy, "tbe load is removed that was
bearing down my encrgles, and crushing
me to the dust. And now sing Us one OF
your favoritc airs, and we will leave
you, for find that you 30, only need u
c"nIo'ter yourself, but that YOU are full,
equal to the task Of comforting others. y,
Ii was apparent 10 her, that their mode
OF lie must be thoroughly changed, aGd
when they were about 10 withdraw, sh, |
was on the point OF observing TO hcr
husband, that with his concurrence, she
would dismiss the female servants that
very afternoon; but, upon second thought .
rs she feit almost sure that he would in. I
sls' on her retaILlng pari, she thought Il
II best TO make no aIluslop to the subject
the last dividend received |
from the bank. remained untouched. -
Having requested their attendance m the
pallor, she explained to them the neccssi.
y OF parting with them, paid them then
wages, and gave To each recommcnda.
ion, which was well mcriicd. As good
servants are scarce, all, III the course ol
The ensuing dav, had provided them
selves with places, except one. This
was glrl of fourteen aud when. after
tea, The others dispersed ,o their different
that they mghi be ready to-
enter upon their new duties IN the morn
ing, she sought her mistress.
Margaret" said Grace. "vhy are
yon not away with the rest :"
81 had rather remain, IL YOU please" ;"
'epIicd the girl.
"Are you unable TO find a place that