The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-05-06

all jealousy. lie wished that Annals life should be
one scene Of happiness, and if wealth and honor were
offered her, why should he wish to retain her in an
humble sphere as the wife Of a working man.
Oh wondn's heart! 1t is an enigma, read only by
the experienced. We have said that Anna was SUI
perior 10 the majority of her sex, but she was not
blind TO her influence upon Statton lie was con-
stanty at her side, and every moment deepened the
impression which she made
He seemed to have eyes and cars for none but her.
and perhaps few others Of her sex similarly situated
but would have been somewhat Aattered by the ex-
elusive attentions of wealthy, handsome and fash
ionabie stranger And yet why did she feel reproach-
ed to-day when she looked at Henry, and read with
more than sisters tact that there lay some trouble
in heart?
Insensibly she fell to musng upon the past. She
thought of Henry when schooboy, drawing
her TO school in winter upon his little sed shielding
her from cold and storm; in summer picking for her
the first ripe berries and fairest flowers In later
life too, she recalled his kind attention TO her aged ia
Their. To these thoughts followed naturally COM
Parison of the two young men, who for the two
three past weeks had We'd in their attention to her
wants. and interest in all little matters that concerned
her welfare.
The one with the advantages which polished
ciey, tour of Europe, and great wealth could give
the other pure in heart strong in purpose endowed
with great bodily strength and towards her gentle
the fondest brother.
She knew, too, something of his efforts to improve
and perfect himself, of his struggles with and yico-
ries the evil which dwells in every human
heart While she was thus musng they arrived at
the landing place, and stratton sprung to Shore
and extended his hand 10 assist Anna in leaving the
boat, he made some remark upon the beauty Of the
spot, and the scenery around,
'You seem to have altered your views of country
life, Mr. Strat,On, within few days. said Anna.
1T is true" he replied, ga soourn in your love-
ly village has almost given distaste for the
wealth and display of city lifc,'' and, he added,
he drew her little Inside from the rest Of the party
sit seems to me easier to be good and humble here
than when surrounded by the allurements of wealth.!
"Easer, perhaps, Mr. Stratton, but the more temp
tatons resist, the stronger virtue. The an
chorite aims at perfection when he seeks his solitary
cell, but when God unveiled the perfect, and the
heavenly to human view, he gave one who as
walked with man, aud firm in virtue in the
crowded city, well strong in faith, and ardent
in devotion in the lonely garden.'
'.Even so, Miss Anna, but those of feeble strength
need aid in their weakness. For the last few days
have felt that my life but blank, useless to 9TH
ers, and for great part, wearisome to myself. l
would that had some Mentor who should guide me
as Teemochus was guided"
"Let me tell you, Mr. suaton, that life without an
object must be wearisome to all
''An angels wing would droop il long at rest,
And God HIMSELF inactive, were no longer best"
Active enjoyment for the good of others would lead
you to the full enjoyment of Iife.''
"Full enjoyment of life!'' repeated the young man
he turned 10 the countenance of his companion,
who beginning to warm with the subject, about
to speak again, when the expression of his voice. and
more-his meaning gaze kept her silent. All! Miss
Anna-my dear Anna permit to say, that to the
full enjoyment OF life-"FIoloo the boat All hands
aboard" cried the clear voice of Henry, as he
running towards them with Annals shawl. "FIere
Anna pray be quick-it will not do to remain here
amid these trees during the storm. Do you not see
that thunder cloud We must at least round the
point before it discharges itself upon US, then if
cannot reach the village, least find she tier
in old Jacobs hut" lie then hastily collected the
rest of the party, who with rather serious faces seat
ed themselves in the boat
TenTy 8raspeQ the oars WINE ne watched narrow
y the threatening clouds Anna with all her strength
Of mind was exceedingly timid during a thunder
storm. When a child, the house in which she lived
struck, and young sister lay corpse almost
her feet Since then, did not avail 10 con-
quer her fears, and though she strove to suppress
them,yet who narrowly watched her could see
the quiverng lip, and upturned eye full Of agony
Her companion was too much absorbed in himself
just then observe it, but did not escape lenrys
eagle eye He longed to go to her side, to shelter
her from the impending storm, but he felt the neces-
sity of remaining in his place to guide the boat Just
then large heavy drops fell upon his forehead
Now, gentle render. do not imag 10 that we are 10
have scene-un upturned bcat-a lady rescued
from watery grave by one of her devoted admir-
ers and vows of love and constancy breathed upon
the spot.
almost wish for the interest Of my tale, it had
been SO; but the sky increased in .bnckness and
Annals cheek began 10 pale, Henry commenced sing
ing in manly voice.
Grow brothers row, for the stream runs Fast,