The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1844-08-10
Number l6o1


ed by peaceful energy and unhinching
self dependence, that Of the yodng man
made, by his peculiar disposition rugged
and uneven--now sinking into valley
Of despair, now raised on summit of
hope. Ia this way six months Of The
probationary twelve passed away.
1t will be remembered, that during
The February Of the year before last,
there were some severe weather. Much
snow fell, and the little plot of ground
which surrounded Jane's cottage was
nearly hidden by it. Sill, it was not
thick enough to conceal the improve
ments which had recently taken place.
Fences had been pu, up and the two
llower.plols removed TO make a little
avn before the porch. the flowers be-
ing transpan,ed TO a more genial silua-
ton behind the cottage, where regular
garden was formed. One evening a.
bout The end Of the month Mr.. Mason
and his daughter left the parsonage, and
guided by the light which appeared in
= The cottage window, traced their way
amidst the snow to JAMES dwelling. On
entering ii,lhey found her painting with
her usual assidul'y.
you really must forgive me- she
, said after the first greetings were over.
u and her visiters were seated, 'but | am
= obliged TO be rude. must 90 on with
my task, and talk the while. for there is
d not moment 10 be lost. This biscuit"
T must be flashed for The furnace by to-
morrow morning,
'Why must Jane ?'ssked the cler-
gyman. for we'll know hat one piece
$ of little use until the whole set be
10 completed. Do not blush, for know
p" all about ii, Emily has told me. You
e want 10 purchase something at the sale
u " 10 morrow. Now,,suppose you leave
~ of work at once, and let US all three
u srudge TO town tomorrow morning, and
=" make the best bargain we can. This
VI lay week will do as we'll for Lord
60 Bollington's dinner-service as lo-mor-
{" row.
10 but stammered the bIushing
'e artist.
% Il wont allow you TO finish any SEN
'e ence that begins with but interposed
= emilia. 'iou must obey your spiritual
VI pastor even in things temporal; 50 drop
your pencil miss, and listen. He has
a, a. come on purpose TO scod you. Pray
VS. begin papa
e1' 'AlI would say, Jane, is simply in
:" the way of caution respecting your UNI e
81 hitting exertions. Believe me, such
en constant application is very bad econ
ao my of time. This light, which we can
W see from our own parlor windows, e-
W. trays the late and early hours you keep;
=" and am sure you will ruin your health
'u and soon be able 10 do nothing az
ALL
o. 'Well, Jane replied, Il will promse
~ ~ reform; only let me transgress tins
"a once
ne There is no necessity for it, said
,.:II Emilia;'if YOU will only be little mora
w VI like friend, and accept the proposal
Ie made this mofning.'
o. mot for the world answered ine,
ed would you take from me all The pleasure /
on derive from my exerIions ! If were to
le- allow you to lend me, even for day, the
ad money to buy what have set my heart up.
IT. IN. should not value it in the least. -
:" u" No, no, my dear kind friends; Is, me only
- finish this little task, and get ny reward for
ar, I, and will promise reform
oil perceive you are incorrigible, said the
,ur clergyman, seeing her resume her pen.
loI Irll.
Tor so now as our mission is ended, We
es- will leave you TO your task said Emilia
,"' rising. Do not rise as you are so greedy
70 " your minutes; old Mary will light us ou'
- Good nightdear Jane, continued hs7 ve.r.
nd friend heartily. as @ey s1o2k haods, -r
er. Heaven reward yonI iaoors |!
is 'Amen!' exclaimed the pa.
Tor sigh so deep that Jane was startled. e {;
NE had left The room, and Mr.. Mason; or
~ taking James hand said, with a doeply
mo sorrowful expression, Il sincerely pray tina
,si- all your tolls will be rePai in the way you
n \ wish
ext Haze yog doubt, then!' asked the glr
oI with anx,ous eagerness. "Iave you hear,
''o anything! Is he
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