Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-04-07
MESCELLANY
THE FORTUNES OF A COUNTRY
GIRL.
HISTORICALLY TRUE.

HISTORICALLY TRUE.
1t was many years ago, that q young woman
stepped from country wagon that had gust arri
we'd al the gale of the famous Chelsea inn the
Goat and compasses; name formed by corrupt
ing the pious original, "GOd enc0mpasseh us.
The young woman appeared about the age OF
eighteen, and was decently dressed, though in the
plainest rustic fashion of the times. She was well
formed, and well looking; both form and look
giving indications Of the uddy health consequent
upon exposure to the sun and air in The country
Alter stepping from the wagon, which the driver
Immediately led into the courtyard, the girl stood
for a moment in apparent uncertainty whittier 10
go; when the mistress Of the inn. who had come
TO the door, observed her hesitation and asked her
TO enter, and take rest. The young woman read
ily oheyed he Invitation. aud soon, by The kind
ness of the landiady, found herself in the nicely
sanded parlor, and wherewha to refresh herself
after long and tedious journey.
"And so, my young GIRL" said the landlady, af-
ter having heard, in return for her Kindness the
whole particulars OF the young woman's situation
and history, SO thou hast come all this way 10
seek service, and hast no friend but John Hodge,
the wagner? Truly, lie is like to give thee small
help wench, toward getting place"
SIS service then, difficult to lie had p" asked the
young woman, sadly.
"Ah, marry, good situations, at least, are hard
10 find. But have good heart, child" said the
landady and as she continued, she looked around
her with an air of pride and dignity: I" thou seest
what have come TO, myself; and left the coun.
try ayoung thing just like myself with as little to
look to. But 'Iisnt every one, for certain that
must look for such fortune. IT must he wrought
for. showed myself u servant before my poor
old Jacob (heaven rest lis soul y made me mis-
tress over the Goat and Compasses So mind thee
gal
The landady's speech might have gone OIL a
long way, flor the dame loved well the sound OF
her own tongue, but for the interruption occa
stoned 10y the entrance of gentleman, whom the
landlady rose, and welcomed heartily.
Ha dame," said the new conner, who was a
Stout respectfully -attired person, of middle age
how sells the good old ale? Scarcely q drop
LEFT in the cellar, hope"
Enough lett TO give your worship draugh
after your long walk y and she rose to fulfil the
promise implied in her ords.
81 did not walk" said The gentleman 81 took
pair of oars down the river. Thou knowest
always come TO Chelsea my self 10 see iflhou ack
est anything"
"Ah, sir" replied tho landady, "and il Is by
this way of doing business, that you have mudo
yourself, as all the city says, The richest man in
the brewers corporation, if no, in all London it,
SELL"
Well, dame, the better for mo if it is sou said
the brewer, with smile; shut let us hive the
mug, md this pretty friend OF thine shnll please
us by tasting with U.S."
The landIady was not long in producing soup
OF ale, Knowing that her yister never SET an ex-
ample hurtfnl to his own interests, by coun.enan
cling the consumption of foreign spirits.
Fright, hostess, said the brewer, when he Ind
inited il; well nndS and wei kept and that is
giving both me and thee our due" snow pref
~ one" said he, filling one Of the glasses which
lad been placed beside the stoup, wilt thou drink
This to thy sweetLearl's health ~
The poor country girl to whom this was adj
dressed, declined the profered civiliry, with u
blush; bur The landady exclaimed, Come, silly
weDch, drink his worship's health he is more
likely 10 get thee service, il it pleased him. than
John Hodge, the WAGNER"
Wins girl has come many a mile" continued
she, TO seek place in town, that she may bur.
den her family no more at home"
To seek service !" exclaimed tho brewer
why, perhaps ii is well met with us. Has she
brought character with her? can you speak for
her, dance"
"She has never been from home, sir; but her
lace is her character" said the kind hearted land.
lady, " warrant she will be diligent and rus
~ one"
"Upon thy prophecy, hostess, will take her
INTO my service for but yesterday was my house
keeper complaining for The want of help, since
ms depulyship brought me more into the way OF
entertaining people Of the ward"
Ere the wealthy brewer and deputy had left the
ioat and Compasses, arrangements were made
Tor sending The country girl TO his house in the
CITY, on the following day. Proud ofhayng done
good action, the garrulous hostess took adyan-
,age OF the circumstance to deliver an immensely
Iohg harrangue TO the young lady, on her new du-
uss' and on the dangers to which youth is expos
gu IN large cities The girl heard her benefaclress
WIN modest thankfnlness; but a more minute
Eye might nave seen in the countenance of The
sFi quiet hrinness Of expression, such ~ might