Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1842-08-10
TAKING TN WORK.


It is no discredit to female to be ob!ig-
ed to maintain herself by work On the
contrary, it is an honor to have it said that
she can support herself. Il is her glory,
and the best Recommendation TO the socle-
ty Of all whose good will and friendship
are alone worth possessing. But there
ale females who have been so educated by
their parents, that they look upon labor as
something derogatory to their sex, and es-
TEEN those who are willing to work, as far
beneath themselves. They do not care to
associate with those oftheir own sex whom
misfortune or poverty compel to take in
work, or who labor in shops or factories.
Bat which is the most honorable, to doze
away existence in following the foolish
fashions Of the day, in dressing in the lat
est style and be waited upon by servants,
caring nothing for the poor and distressed
around, if self can only be decorated and,
the first circle of society be entered, or to
rise with the dawn, support yourself, and
enjoy the blessings of life by living as the
God of nature designed!
Which, we ask, in the most honorable,
the most useful life? Anc who are the
best calculated to become rea com panions
and happy and contented wiyes2 Who
but Top, drone, or fool, would choose
the former for friend and companion
through life, if it were not for her wealth
and who lives the happiest. and enioysthe
\ most of this life? The answer is plain,
and yet there are mullitudes around, fol-
lowing alter the foolish fashions ofthe day
spending the property of their fathers ia
gewgaws and silks, to makea splendid APP
pearance 10 tickle the fancy of the simple
ton, or uhloose the purse-slring of the
misery wretch. Girls, if you know what
belongs to your happiness, you will never
be ashamed to work; you will never lei
the crimson mantle your checks when il
is said, s.She takes in work" or .'she en-
tiers shop or factory" No, it will be
your JOY and your passportto success to a
cheerful and con.ented home, and all the
blessings of virt1ous life.
4 We have been led to these remarks, by
hearing from the lips Of a young woman
as we passed her in the streets few days
! since, in tone of naughty pride and q
) toss Of the head, as she remarked to com
, lpanion in reference 10 an acquaintance, /"
: wan. 10 know if she takes in work pr
, We know not the female. but we thong b
! what q fool the young man must be L
D choose such one for a companion. |
: we were In want of wife, and possessed
: princely fortune, We should search on
0 that poor, industrious girl, and she shoult
be made independent. We know sh
: must make an excellent companion, an in
3 dustrious, useful wife, and a kind andede
b Q6ked friend. t'She takes in work r. l
s few years, though now despised for he
is Industry and economy. she will far, ia
le outshine her proud and naughty aequainl
Git ance, and be introduced to better society
a while she, poor thing may be glad
r work in her family, or wash in her kitch
en-. Such causes have occurred
Females, love labor-despise sloih.-
Care not for the sneering remark, an
treat with contempt the scornful look, an
Il your reward, though slow, will be certain
Years OF trial and anxiety, with prudenc
and industry. will work out for you bles;
Q, ings and favors incomparably great an
"a lasting. " Take in work"-do any thin
e. but live lazy, fashionable life. We al
le hor and detest it; and so do all whose
es Evor and friendship you would ever care
e gain. Though others may wonder
le your course and smile at your disposition
o. they shall be led in the end to regard it
~ the height Of wisdom and sound philo
ne ophy. If your parents are wealthy, r
member riches often take to themselv
y. wings and fly away: nothing earthly
more unstable. OF your industrious ar
60 economical habits you wall never be d
40 prived. These are far more valuable
'e' bring TO young man than a prince
sr- fortune. Secure these, whatever may
IS your situation in life, and never. never
he takes e. work - Pornand T. -,
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