The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-10-25

Mary sprung to his side instantly and by every
tender argument that she could use, endeavored to
assure him.
DO mot fear for me, dear Chares!' she urged
forgeuu OF the presence OF any one Il shall
shrink from nothing Come what will, am ready
to meet it, and cheerfully too If you will only be
as you were. know you feel troubled for mo,
and not for yourself. But you need not. l am
prepared 10 share your lot be il what it may, and
share it without murmur
MAY He who knows your true heart, Mary,
bless you'll Leslie SAID, ferventy Then turning
TO the officer, who had teen moved even 10 tears
by the scene, he added
'We are prepared, Jacobs Go on, and do your
duty.
''rhe officer bowed, and then proceeded with
the aid Of two appraisers, whom he had brought
with him. to go through the house and value every
article ot'iurniture that it contained. This over,
he retired, leaving Leslie and his wife alone, 10
await the events Of the next day.
Con the next morning sale of their furniture
was announced to take place Mt ten o'clock. 1t
was about eight o'clock when Jacobs, the officer
TO whom had been entrusted this unpleasant bust.
ness, came in.
'Alr LESLIE he said in a sympat hsing tone, caa
not assist you TO remove before the sale
res. 1t will not do TO remain here, you know
i feel grateful for your kind consideration, ia
cobs but shall have TO stay where am. There
is no other place to which 1 can remove. But
:hero is thing tia, you can do if you will
Name it, Mr. Leslie
protect us from intrusion here
'The officer paused moment, and then SAID.
! Il ran do it, under condition.
sWhat is that?'
"You must let me remove from this room every
article that be claimed under the law.
| 4 leave it with you, Jacobs, 20 do for you
sec best. | know that ] confido in you,' was
| Leslie reply.
| The officer then proceeded to remove from the
room every thing it contained, except the bedstead,
bedding, and few chairs.
'Now, MIR. Leslie, he said, 'you can lock your
door. DO not open it for any one but me-
Il shall! forget this act of kindness Jacobs
was the reply, as the young man, raising himself,
up with an effort from the bed upon which he was
| lying, grasped the had Of the officer.
do not speak of it, Mr.. Leslie | have. oaiy
done for you, what | would do for any man under
like circumstances. OF all men, we should cult
vate humane feelings,ror called upon every
day exercise them.
Ten o'clock came and there was the tread Of
; through the dwelling of Charles Leslie, while he
= and his young vile shrank together in their own
chamber, alone, and with the feeling that they
were forsalen OF all the world. Then succeeded
the loud voice of tho auctioneer calling arti-
Gle after article of their furniture, Cor which, from
familiarity, they began to entertain affection
and from which they could not pant thus, without
feelings Of bereavement, sadness. and desoiation
For two long hours did this continue, and at last
the auctoneer paused before their chamber door,
and laid his hand upon the lock
what is here ? he asked in loud voice. that
fell upon The hearts Of the two lonely inmates like
a sudden and powerful blow.
Nothing but what is protected by the law, the
officer replied.
How do know tina: p asked the landlord com
ing forward.
Look your inventory, sworn to by the apprais
ers, and it every thing called for there is
be found out of the chamber, the officer g
firm answer
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