Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-03-28
Popular Gales.
From the Boston Courier.
SIN AND PHILANTHROPY.
A True Tale.
Bp u. @arid Gt.rD.


from the country, and was as ignoraoi
OF the dangers Of II ciiy, az the squirrels
of her native fields. She had glossy
black hair, gentle, beaming eyes, ana
clips like vet coral" OF course, she
knew that she was beautiful for when
The was child, strangers often stopped
as she passed, and exclaimed, "llow
handsome she is :" And as she grew
older, the young men gazcd on her with
admiration. She was poo', aud removed
to the city to earn her living by cover
ing umbrellas. She was Ju~l a, HAT
susceptible ego, when youth il passing
into womanhooL when the soul bcgins
to be pervaded by "ihat restless prinri-
pie which impels poor humans to seek
perfection in union"
At the hotel opposite, Lord Henry
Stuart, an English noblcnan, had at that
time taken lodgings. lis visit 10 this
country, is doubtless well remembered
by many, for it made Gren! sensation
at the time. lie was peer Jf the
calm, descended from the roynl line,
and was, moreover, a s'tlh".iy hand
some man, Of right priucely carriage. -
lie was subsequently, n member OF the
British Parliament, and is now dead.
Il As this distinguished stranger passed
to and from his hotel, he encountered
the umbrella girl, and was impressed by
her uncommon beauty. lie easily traced
her to the opposite store, where he soon
after went TO purchase an umbrella -
/ This was followed up by proses',l .of Gow-
crs, chats by the way-sde, and invita-
/ tions to walk or ride all of which were
gratefully accepted by the unaGnpecring
rustic. lie was playing game, ior
temporary excitement ; she, with head
! full of romance and heart melting un,
/ der the influence of love, was uncon-
scIousy endangering the happiness Of hen
whole life.
Lord Henry invited her to visit the
public gardens, on the Fourth of Jolly. -
La the simplicity of her heart, she be-
lioved all his hauering professions, aud
considered herself his bride elect; she
therefore accepted the invitation with
innocent frankness. But she had 20
dress tit to appear in on such public
occasion, with gentleman of high rank,
whom she verify supposed to be her
destined husband. While these thoughts
revolved in her mind, her eye was un-
fortunately attracted by beautiful piece
Of silk, belonging to her employer -
All, could she not take it, without being
seen, and pay for 1t secretly, when she
had earned money enough The temp
tation conquered her in moment OF
weakness. She concealed The silk, and
conveyed ii to her Iod gings. 1t was the
first thing she had ever stolen, aud her
rcmorso was painful. She would have
carried L back, but she dreaded dis
covery. She was 10, sure that her re-
pcntancc would be met IN spirit OF for
giveness. On the even'Iul lounh o,
July, sho came out ia her new dress. -
4 Lord Henry comp!mcntcd her upon her
appearance but she was not happy. 49,
On their way to the gr,d,ns, he talked
+ to her IN manner which she did not
comprehend Pcrcri,lng this, he spoke
more explicitly The gullele.s young
creature stopped, looked IN his face wllh
mourEiul rcproach, .od burst lnto tears.
/ The noblcman took her hand kindly and
/ sad, "Mv dca-, vcn are an iuuorcn;
/ girl :" II am, am, - replied she, vlo
conyulsive s0bs. "Oh, what have even
dono, or sGld, thai YOU should ash mC
that - Her words stirred the deer
fountains Of his better nature. "lf you
are innocent" sand be, "Cod forbid tha,
I | should makcyou otherwise. But you
accepted my invitations and presents so
readily, that | supposed YOU 10 under
stand me" What could understand,
said she, except that you intended to
make me your vile W Though reared
amid tie proujcs; dllncl,oaJ ut rank. lac
lrlt 10 inclination TO sm,c. !.c Jlushed
and was silent. The boauless cOnyon-
lionalItles of life stood rcbukej Ia the
presence of aiicctIonale simplicity. lie
conveyed her To her humble home, aud
bado her farewell, with thankful CON
scousness that he had done no irrelle-
yable Injury to k-r future prospects -