The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-12-18

said the young lawyer, entering the room
good afternoon, Miss Jane Miss Piersol
fine day; how are you, Miss Kate 2
when did you return from Clifton /?
inquired Jane.
Yesterday. We did not have as many
cases as we do sometimes, and l FASTENED
home as soon as 1 could be spared
you are more prompt in your return
than usual remarked Hannah : per
chance you have some attraction at home.
Perhaps So said Fulsom, L may have
learned to place greater value on my
time than formerly
Il believe young lawyers assume the
privilege of having glee after the duties
of court session are past
True Miss Pier sol, that has been the
custom, and I may say my practice here
tofore but hope l have chosen a wiser
course now. When I review my pas,
conduct. wonder at my infatuation in SC
long indulging in habits which had well
nigh proved my Instruction.
What day did you go to Clifton p inquir.
cd Mrs. Sullivan.
Tuesday last; and had the company Of
your relatives, the Misses Jones, as far as Cliff,
ton. shall owe them my lasting gratitude, in
arresting my attention, to look back upon the
course have pursued in times past. Miss
Jane, may solicit your company for a few
momentsl'
Months rolled on, when one morning card
was handed me, which upon perusing found
to be an invitation to wedding at Mrs. Sui
livan's.
At the appointed hour of attendance, ar
rived there, and was ushered into the parlor,
which had been recently furnishedin the most
elegant manner. A large company was pres
emit. Soon the bride and bridegroom appear
ed, in the persons Of MIR. Fulsom and Miss
Sullivan; the ceremony was performed, and
the congratulatiun of the guests were heaped
upon the lovely bride and her noble looking
companion.
How wish your cousins,th Misses Jones
were here to witness this ceremony, and my
happiness. as the the result of their conversa-
ton in the stage coach, said Fulsom to Jane.
They are here, but were fearful you might
construe their remarks harshly, and declined
on that account to come down. Ifyou wish,
Hannah and will summon Them
Certainly, Jane, wish to see them, and
tender them my HEARTFELT thanks for their en-
deavors, which were no less useful, because
was incog to Them
Hannah and Jane retired to assist the in
firm ladies' in their descent from the chamber
10 the parlor, and in few moments we heard
the clatter of the rheumatic old lady's cane
upon the stairs, and the treble palsied voice of
the other sister announced that they were APP
preaching. Fulsom advanced to the door to
greet them. He almost COMPOUNDED them by
his thanks and protestations of eternal graft
tude, for their ipestimable service, which had
snatched him from destruction, as brand from
the burning fire. The poor old ladies hardly
knew what to say, but were very glad if they
had done any good, were very happy to have
him for cousin, &c. Just then Mrs. Sulli-
van entered the room, exclaiming, where are
Jane and Hannah!'
'Here'-'here,' calculated the Misses Jones,
springing to to their feet, and flinging their
snuff boxes, cane and spectacles from them,
to the perfect amazement Of the bridegroom,
who could hardly comprehend the sudden
transformation of his lovely wife, from de-
cripit old lady.
my guardian angel said he, folding his
loved Jane to his bosom, what do not owe
youl'
Not any thing, John, 1t was all Hannah.
she planned it all, and did nothing but what
she told me-
MY sister spirit said he kissing the fore
head Of Miss Piersol, be to me still a direct
ing guiding friend
Mr.. and Mrs. Fulsom are still alive, and
never has Jane found occasion to regret her
ride to Clifton in the stage coach. Hannah
still remains their warmest friend; and many
and happy are the hours which she passes I'M
der the roof of her friends. Jane still retains
enough romance in her nature to paint all
life's varied scenes with rosy hues, and altho'
she has experienced heavy trials, having fol-
lowed her mother and several little ones her
own,to the church yard,yet she looks forward
to future life with calmness and hope; and
her husband, kind, respected and prosperous,
has never given her cause to repent the prom
Use which bound her as the Lawyers Bride.
East Randolph, Vt.