Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-04-21
TAKING IN WORK.

It's no discredit to female to be obliged TO
maintain herself by work. On the contrary,
it is an honor TO have it said that she can sup
port herself. 1t is her glory, and the best
recommendation to the society of all whose
good will and friendship are alone worth pos
sessing. But there are females who have
been so educated by their parents. that they
look upon labor as something derogatory to
their sex, and esteem those who are willing
to work, as far beneath themselves. They
do not care to associate with those of their
own sex whom misfortune or poverty COM
pei to take in work, or who labor in shops
or factories. But which is the most honora-
BILE, to doze away existence in following the
foolish fashions Of the day, in dressing in the
latest fashion and be waited upon by ser
wants, caring nothing for the poor and dis
tressed around, If self can only be decorated
and the first circle Of society be entered, or
10 rise with the dawn, support yourself, and
enjoy the blessings of life by living as the
God of nature designed7
Which, we ask, is the most honorable,
the most useful life And who are the best
calculated 10 become real companions and
happy and conten,ed wives7-Who but a
fop, drone, or fool, would choose the for
mer for friend end companion through life,
If it were not pr wealth. and who lives
the happiest, andenjoys the most of this life!
The answer is plain, and yet there are null
litudes around, following after the foolish
fashions Of the day, spending the property of
their fathers in gewgaws and silks, 10 make
a splendid appearance to tickle the fancy of
the simpleton, or unIoose the purse-strlngs
Of the misery wretch. Girls, if you know
what belongs TO your happiness. you will
never be ashamed to work you will never
let the crimson mantle you cheeks when il is
said, "She takes in work." or "she enters
a shop or factory" No, it will be your JOY
and your passport 10 success to cheerful
and contented home, and all the blessings of
a virtuous life.
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 a tone of naughty pride and toss of the
head, as she remarked to companion in ref
erence TO an acquaintance, 81 want to know
if she takes in work.! !" We knew not the
female, but we thought what fool the young
| b'oh u'uot oC " SuOOSC SuCu d UIlc lOT Il COU1.
panion. five were in want of wife, and
possessed princely fortune, I'VE should search
on, that poor, industrious girl, and she should
be made independent. We know she must
make an excellent companion, an industr-
Gus, useful wife, and kind and devoted
friend. She takes in work -" In few
years, though now despised for her industry
and economy, she will far, far oulshine her
proud and naughty acquaintance, and be in
troduced to better society, while she, poor
thing may be glad to work in her family,
or wash in her kitchen. Such cases have oc.
Cured.
Females, love labor-dcspse sloth. Care
not for the sneering remark, and treat with
contempt the scornful look, and your reward,
though slow, will be certain. Years of trial
and anxiety, with prudence and industry,
will work ont for you, blessings and favors
incomparably great and lasting. Take in
work do any thing but live lazy, FASH
ionable life. We abhor and detest il; and
so do all whose favor and friendship YOU
would ever care to gain. Though others
may wonder at your course and smile al your
disposition, they shall be led in the end to
regard it as the height of wisdom and sound
philosophy. Ifyour parents are wealthy, re-
member riches often take to themselves
wings and fly away; nothing earthly is more
unstable. Ofyour industrious and econom.
ical habits you will never be deprived
These are far more valuable to bring to a
young man than princely fortune. Secure
these whatever may be your situation in life,
and never, never be ashamed to have it
remarked of you, " She takes in work.
Portland Tribune.