Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-07-14
MONTPELIER, JULY Ia, IS43.


rie, that she heard no more until she wns startled
by Mr.. Wentworlh's voice calling her by name
In his hand was the prize-a richly chnsed, gold
en pencil-case, suspended to a chain OF the same
material The sound, the sight recalled her be-
wlldered faculties, and ere she reached the desk,
she had formed u resoutiOn which however, 1t re-
quired all her native strength of soul TO put in
practice
Miss Carlton, the prize is youFs!" and the
teacher leaned forward to throw the chain around
her neck. The child drew back.
"No SIR" she said in a low, but firm and dis
tnct voice, looking up bravely in his face vi did
not write the story you have read
6 Not write itl' exclaimed Mr. Wentworth
"Why then does il bear your name? Am | 10
understand Miss Carlton, that you have asked an.
others assistance in your composition, and that
you now repent the deception ~
Poor Harriet this was TOO much Her dark
eyes flashed, and then filled with ears her lips
lrembed with emotion, and she paused a moment,
as if disdaining a reply to this uumerted charge.
A slight aud sUeerng laugh from the beauty
aroused her, and she answered, respectfully but
firmly,
1.-THE story did write, was in that envelope
yesterday Some has changed it without my
knowledge 1t was not good as that you have
read SO must not take the prizU.'
There was IA murn,nr of applause through the
assembly, aud the teacher bent upon the blushng
girl look of approval, which amply repaid her
for all the embarrassment she had suffered.
Aunt Eoise took advantage of the momentary
excitement 10 steal, unobServed from the room.
Harriet took her sent, aud Miss Angeline Burton
was next called up. The portly lady leaned slnil-
lngly forward; and the graceful little beauty al
ready affecting the airs OF fine lady, sduntered
up TO the desk, and languidIy reached out her
hand for the prlze.
II cannot say much for your taste in selection,
! Miss Burton. J. do not admire your authors SEN
timents. The next time you wish 10 make AN eX-
tract, you must allow me to choose Tor you.-
| There better things than this, even in the
trashy magazine from which you have copied
it,"
And with this severe, but justly merited reproof
of the imposition that had been pracllsed, he ham
ded the young lady, not The prize, which she ex-
peced, but the MS essay on Friendship, which
she had copied, word for word, from an old mag
aZine.
The porty lady turned very red and the beau
ty, bursting into tears Of anger and modification,
returned to her seat, discounted.
"Mss Calharine Summers" resumed the teach
er, with benign smile, to "A plain yet noble-look-
! ing girl who come forward as he spoke,-"l be-
! eve there can be no mistake about your little
effusion. | feel great pleasure in presenting you
the reward, due, not only to your mental cntva-
ton, but to the goodness of your heart, What
do you too, hesilate"
| "Will You he kind enough SIR said the gener-
Gus Kate, taking paper from her pocket to
read liarriets story before you decide. | asked
her for copy several days ago and here it is"
"You shall read it to the audience Yourself my
dear; | am sure they will listen patiently TO SO
| kind pleader in her friends behalf"
The listeners looked pleased and eager to hear
the story Kate Summers, with modest sell pos
| session, which well bacame her and with her fine
eyes lighting up she read, did full justice the
pretty and touching story, of which Harriet had
been so cruelty robbed.
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when she had finished "your friend has won the
prize, my dear young lady and as she owes it to
| your generosity, you shall have the pleasure OF
! bestowing it yourself"
Hates face gowed with emotion as she hung
the chain around Harrel's neck; and Hurrie
could not restrain her tears, while she whiSpe red
81 will lake il not as prize, but a gift from
! you, dear Kate"
| "And now Miss Summer" said Mr.. Went
worth, in conclusion, ''let me beg your acceptance
OF these volumes ms token of your teaclIers's re
| spect and esteem !" and presenting her beaullu
bound edition of Millions works, he bowed hi:
adIeu to the retiring audience.
"Will you lend me your prize pencil, this NOR
ming Harriet" said Mrs. Carlton, The next day.
She was dressed for a walk, and Harriet wonder
ed why she should want the pencil to take on
with her; but she Immediately unclasped the
chain lrOm her neck and handed it to her mother
without asking any questions.
She was rewarded at dinner by finding it lying
at the side OF her plate, with The single word,-
"TRUTH," engraved upon It's seal.-Graham's Ma
gd@ine.
HISTORY OF THE MECHANIC ARTS
Address delivered before Burlington Mechanics Ia,
Stitate, By GEO. Z. MARSH, and published bl
request Of The Institute.
(Continued)
In gliding metals, the anaga of gold anr