Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-10-18

CIV waving her wand, walked slowly and SOL
emily around the well several times. At
length, in a low but impressive voice, SHE re-
peacd the following lines, still walking slow
~ around:
Sacred, sacred be the we'll
And potent be the charm,
And we may sec
Whac'er II be
Whether of good or harm.
Onnpocnt spirit appear, appear
And show thy Wanted power,
And ope 10 us life S quaint page
At this sweet morning hour
This is the morning of our life
How qulet and serene
But ere the Noon, or Evening sun,
What clouds may intervene!
Sacred, sacred, be the well,
And potent be the charm,
And we may see,
Whnte'er it be,
Whether of good or harn
She ceased-a solemn stiffness pervaded
spot. Each took the glass in succession
some returned it with CLEAN Of satisfaction,
while others looked Indifferent, or disap-
pointed. AT length il came to Julla's turn.
She held the mirror with firm grasp, and
looked on its polished surface with great in
tensity. She continued gazing longer, much
longer. than the rest, her color frightening
to beautiful glow. She suddenly became
deadly pale. Miss Julia, dear Miss Julia,
what do Won see exclaimed the astonished
girls, in alarm and cxpectation-' do tell us
what YOU sec.' She tremblingly handed the
mirror to the one nearest her and silently
and deiectedy walked away. Arrived at
home, Fanny Thornton, her elder sister.
made some inquiries of the girls respecting
their mornings adventure then turning to
Julia, said with a smile. well, Julia,
expect to hear something quite romantic from
vou-pray what did you see?'
'Nolhng,' said Julia languidly, nothing
Fanny -.
Il know Miss Julia saw something said
Lucy AshIy, sshe turned so pale
Fnuny looked at her sister attentively,
and perceived she was wan and aeitated.
She therefore forborc further remarks; but
when at night she was alone with Julia, in
their little sleeping apartment, she impor-
tuned her to tell her what she had seen.
Il know, dear Fanny, you will think me
very absurd, but nevertheless, will tell you.
| saw, dear sister, a grave-yes, an open
grave-and know you will soon be alone,
in this little room-we shall no more lie side
by side. Yes, Fanny, you will soon be alone
in your little room, and L. she said with "A
shudder, will be in my little narrow home,
no covering but the damp, cold earth no
shelter but the canopy of heaven. Say,
Fanny, when the moon shines sweetly, as 1t
is now shining, on my lonely grave, say
will yon not think of me-
Julia said Fanny reproachfully, don't
talk so; am surprised that you should sui
was, am certain, nothing more than an H.
fusion of Your sensitive Imagination
1T may be So said she dcjectedly, Il
have not been well lately. Although | am
gay, sometimes too gay-l often think OF
dying. seize innocent pleasure with avid
ily. l love to visit my young friends; and
oh how dearly | love you all but cloud
a mist dims the future, that future whc!
you, my dear sister, think strewed with low-
ers. form no such anticipatons.
Nonsense, Julia, nonsense lit is al
:, nonsense said Fanny, with a gaicty she did
no, feel. 'What would Sinclair say to this
Won know his visits are intended for you, and
we Shall soon have wedding. Let mr
see,' said she laughingly, when will il be /?
Never never ! said Julia empl,alically
he may be yours, or Lizzy's, but never
, mine
'Well, WE'LL said Fanny with yawn-
'we'll say no more, | am very sleepy, ST
good night
The sisters were soon quietly sumbering
with brows as calm as the CLASSY lake I'm
touched by the summers breath. Julii
awoke the next morning, cheerful as usual
and with the charming elasticity Of youth
busted herself with her customary occupa
tions. oh happy period when the tea
is soon chased by a smile, when the foun
. tains of sorrow are quickly dried by th
zephyrs of Hope; or when sunbeams sool
break through the cloud, making all SUNSHINE
o and eladness.
: One day, a few weeks after this, Juli
: was singing those sweet lines of Mrs. Dana's
= Shed moi a tear DER your friends early bier,
u When am gone when am gone.
Smile, if the slow tollng bell you should hear
n When am gone when am gone.
d Fanny remarked tear stealing down he
fair and rounded neck. Discovering tina
C her sister had seen the emotion, Julia sal
n smilingly, you know, Fanny, | am goin
: from home tomorrow, perhaps to stay
: week or two. cannot help feeling liill
r sad when think Of leaving you, although
D., anticipate great deal of pleasure
Yes said Fanny, know you will en-
: ov your visit the country is so beautiful Il
this season; and Betty Grafton will max
r your time so agreeable! wish was go
d ing with YOU
d The next morning the carriage stood a
S the door. Julia kissed her family circle
: bidding them warm and affectionate adieu
e she slept gaily IN, bowling and smiling on tn
: loved ones, until they were lost to sight. A
II she was farther and farther removed from
;, the village, she threw off the shackles O
It morbid apathy-inhaling the morning breeze
@ laden with the fragrance of many flowers
IS listening to the song of many birds, an
d marking the rich and varied landscape. Sh
Il felt a renovated being-she indeed felt tn
e wild delight of bird let loose. Her tast
was decidedly rural, and as she algh.ed iror
the carriage at Mr. Grafton's door, she ey
, claimed with artless animation, Oh no,
q | love, how do love, the country' Tim
n