Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-02-02

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nature TO heat the bile OF the most patient
man, good Toby dismounied, and with res.
lgna,lon accepted the sorry jade, that was
left in exchange. Had / known this, he
coniented himself with thinking, | should
have ran away when first met the rascal.
and certainly he would never have overtak.
en- me with his c0urscr.
Meanwhile, the masked man, thanking
him ironically for his complaisance, burying
his rowels, disappeared.
Before arriving in London, the plundered
traveller had time TO reflect upon his situa-
ton, and upon the disappointment of the
poor young folks, who loved each other so
much, and whose happiness would be post
poned. The sum taken Hom him was ire
coverably lost there was neither means TO
find or recognize the audacious thief; new
ertheless, as though struck by sudden
idea, he stopped short.
Yes cried he, may succeed by this
means. If this man resides in London.
perhaps shall be able to find him. Heay-
en- has, doubtless, determined that he should
be imprudentl fte
A little consoled by some hope, Toby
went home withou; appearing in the least
troubled, and without speaking of his adj
venture, he did not go to magistrate, but
embraced his daughter, who, doubling moth
ing retired and slept soundy. Next morn
ing, he bethought himself TO aid Providence
TO make researches. Bringing out the mare
from the stable where she had passed the
night, he placed the bride upon her neck
hoping that the animal, guided bv habit,
would naturally go to her masters house.
lie let the unchecked beast go free in the
streets of London, and followed her. Bot
he overrated her instinct; for long time
she walked about making thousand turns
and curves, without object. without drec-
ton; sometimes stopping, then starting in
contrary direction. Toby despaired, the
thief, thought he, never resided in London !;
how silly was, not to notify the magistrate
before it was too late, instead of depending
on this animal to find the vagabond.
He was interrupted in his reflections by
the cries Of children who had been nearly
trod upon by the mare; moment since SO
quiet, she now started to run. Stop her
stop her cried every one let her 90 I!
cried the Quaker, in the name Of heaven
do not stop her. l,a #oH HoiA9 lo tl'
And following with anxiety the course Of
the animal, he saw her rapidly enter a half
open gateway of splendid residence at the
West End a ' ~ ] iaaHs9H22a oii gf
Tis here I thought the Quaker, raising
his eyes to heaven in thanks TO Providence.
Then in passing before the house, he saw a
servant in the yard patting the beast and
conducting her to the stable; he then ask
ed of the first person he met, the name of
the proprietor Of the house. naH loT
What are you a stranger in this part of
the town, that you do not know the resi-
dence of the rich merchant Weresfordl
The Quaker stood petriied. g ea
1 Weresford; repeated the man, believing
himself misunderstood, you know well the
man who has made SO great fortune
Thanks my friend, thanks, replied Toby 2
He was unable to recover himself
Weresford, Edwards father respected
man--he my thief! e' n sls 7fl' irdf
He believed himself the butt Of dream.
and wished to return home Nevertheless,
he called TO mind several instances OF re-
spectacle men, who had been connected
with bands OF malelactors: Then, this i'm
mense fortune, the source of which was so
uncertain, then this mare, who seemed 10 be
going TO her master. sn - - 9tHa
q Toby resolved TO solve the mystery. F
= He went boldly into the yard and demand
ed speech with the master who, although
it twas nearly noon, was still in bed --anolh-
er indication OF night Of fatigue The
Quaker insisted upon being introduced inn
mediately, and soon found himself in
Weresford's bed-ehamberap He had lust
walked, and asked, little out of humor (:
Who are you, sir, and what do you want 2 o
The sound OF his voice awakened Toby's
recollection, and completed his conviction
Quietly taking chair, he posted himself
near the bed without removing his haiti
merchant. am Quaker, replied the 9TH
er with much calmness, and you know that
such is our usage. e" 7lii faa 4noi
oi Atihe FIRST words of the Quaker, Weres-
ford sprang up and closely examined his Wis
itor Without doubt, he recognized him,
for he turned pale. Well, asked he stam-
mering, WHAT'S - ifyou please - the
49, the L. subject which brings you
hther l ask pardon for having shown SO
much haste, replied Toby, but among
friends il is not usual to stand upon cere-.
mony, aud AN come without form, TO ask
for my watch which you borrowed yester-
day.. va H.a iGaa ftr qraussr 9gGlsG
The ~ watch n .Issi gt5sllag asaf
i'll ralue il much. 1t was my poor wife's,
andI cannot do without it. My brother-in-
law, the Alderman, never would pardon me
for letting a jewel which recalls to mind his