Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-12-07


'Consciensciousnoss" and Bcnevoence" bv N,
reading of the tale that they "wil not give sleer
to their eyes nor sIumber 10 their eyelids" until
they have Squared up with him. So mote
hbc-lN. F.. Farmer.
THE DAIRYMAN'S BILL.
A dark and stormy evening in February !,
no, a time when any one, who has freedom OF
choice, will leave a warm fresde for walk in
the shoIterlcss streets. But with the worthy man
whom VIC are about TO introduce 10 our readers
here was no alternative
Sandy Patterson was dairyman in the sinh.
urbs OF Edinburg, who maintained his little family
rs the sale of the produce of two cows His wifi
aai their only child, a comely girl of nineteen
were all Sandy's households and every member Of
took share of the labor which supplied their
cw and humble wants Their small cottage was
neat and clean, as were also the inmates them.
selves though their counenances on the rainy
February night IN question, be,okened depressed
and sorrowfu hearts
Heaven speed thee, guide man !" said the wife.
as Sandy Patterson threw his plaid abou, his
shoulders, and prepared to encounter the bias,
without "Heaven speed YET or else wen be
haued and ruined creatures What niob, too
TO gang o'doors IN Rap yourselfup. Sandy. and
pa the bonnet firm on your head, for the wind is
enough TO tear the Goa, of your back But the
fal mlun be made"
Her husband drew his bonnet tight over his
grey and scanty hairs, as he was desired and af
ter speaking word of hope and comfort, left his
spouse and daughter alone in their lowly tene.
ment
Thedairyman was too much injured TO exposure
at all seasons, TO feel any great distress from the
slccy ram, which fell in fful showers upon him.
IS he proceeded on his way 10 the centre of the
city. Few passengers were in the streets Md the
many closed shutters showed that all who could
remain within doors, were ENJOYING themselves
N their parlors. Poor Sandy walked on, scarce
ir conscious Of the Storm having that on his mind
which rendered him needless of any personal in
convenience
He reached, a, last, one OF the most fashionable
streets in the new quarter of the city and stopped
IN front OF handsome mansion, which. unlike the
generality of those around it, was not closed and
suffered up. On the contrary, brilliant food
flight came from the windows and the sounds OF
music and ninth were audible even in the street
Sandy Patterson was the least cnvious of mor,als
sill he could no, forbear signing as he listened
and gazcd. With slow step he mounted the
saIr of that abode Of enjoyment as il seemed to be-
anl applied his hand timidlv to the bell. No an.
,wer followed his gentle pull the sound was per.
SANDY
pulled agnin, and with very little additional ener.
gy. A man-seryan, in plain clothes, now opened
he door To the question, what do YOU want n
Paterson replied, Il am sorry to gle We trouble
81 | am the millman | have been once or
iwce, Of late, about the Bit account for milk that
The iamily has forgotten; and though its an I'M
umeons hour, would be greatly obliged if il
could be settled tonight | would haze been lai,h
to trouble We, but am in sair want ont
The servant, who had been listening to this
speech, with the door opened to the least possible
extent that the bias, might not visit tho interior
BOW asked the petitioner 10 enter the lobby while
he should mention the matter to his master. San
dy, With many scrubblngs Of his feet, did as he
vas required, and took a chair pointed out TO him
Here hls patience, and he had great deal OF il
was nj, long tried. The man, having gone uT
sai's, returned in a minute or two with the an
sEe'-"l, was not convenient to seule the account
aWescnli this was an extraordinary time TO com6
quest OF money he mus, call again 10 day Of
'Fo-on Saturday, perhaps on Monday"
The answer was dreadful blow 10 the hum
ne dun. Tac sum which was owing by this fam
~ 10 him amounted TO about five pounds; bn, tha
IN was OF the greatest Consequence 10 him. III
i'l already called COR payment pretty near a doz
% amts, although he had modesly mentioned bu
'41'e OF twice. and sad necessity alone haS
l''sei him 10 rcnew his claim on the present oc
'-'''a Unless he procured the sum be was "
goes Of his eaule and his fnrniinre-his al. il
'-'H-would Be seized on The morrow by ega
'''euiion and brough, TO public sale The dis
-ls'.a,e petitioner attempted, IN language broker
y me haaviness Of his heart, 10 nakethe f0o,mai
-NA,e oiihe STATE Of matters bui seeing thu, hi
49'ds made not the sliehies, impression he drew
II F'ft around him, sal turned away from Ii
kite Of his Disappointment
"a rc,nrning 10 his home. Sandy Patiersor
", nigh gave way n On agony n despair-
without hearing a word from his lips his wit
l daughter rcsd in his look ihe Illustration ofhi
-, so they hae ius served you as usual, Sandy.
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