Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-12-27

there came in one morning, rattIc-headcd girl,
that they called Hannah, and che told Jane a lock-
ram story about John Fulsom'5 being incorporate,
and how he smoked all the time; and that some.
times he got so bad in consequence OF drinking,
that he could not attend to his business, and folks
were afraid that he would disgrace himself if he
went to court at Clifton.
What did Jane say to it -" said he, and his face
was as crimson as a red rose. why, she looked
sober, and said she very sorry--ior Mr. Fulsom
was fine young man, but he might now give up
all thoughts Of marrying her, for she would never
marry a man that used strong spirits, and as TO
smoking that was next 10 il, and she almost cried
when she repeated it ! will never wed John Ful
SOM and then Hannah told her that perhaps lie
would leave it of: she had better talk with him n
bout it, and she thought she would speak about it
to him, but she would never think of him again on
w as an acquautancc' Well he looked quito So
Der and did not seem TO want to talk any uorc
and when be called to the hotel where they chan
ged horses, he would not 20 into the bar-room but
stood on the piazza and when he met an acquain-
tanCo who invited him to 90 IN and take glass OF
winc he refused. what is the matter John I! said
he, 'why, never knew you to refuse glass of
spirits before u AN amos, temperance man.
sand tuson. What has turned your mind 80 sud
denly !: 4 should think it was time for young
man to begin to alter his course when one young
lady turns him off because he is incorporate, and
another is lust going 10 dismiss him for the same
reason. You see uow Mr. Sullivan, that our plan
Of employing him as counsel, would not do and
as il would be of no for us to call at Clifton,
we went on far as the Springs, ana then return
ed by the next stage, and we have not had nov
el time, am mistaken 1t was, am sure, roman
tic enough for jane
well done, Miss lIannah' exclaimed Mrs. Sui
Ivan, you are quite heroine.
'But mother said Jane, If you GUILD only have
heard llannah's voice tremble, and seen how she
took snuff while talking with Mr.. Frlsom, you
would have laughed outright, am certain had tc
try hard to keep sober and grave
Poor Fulsom,' said Hannah, i fear | have go
his lasting vengeance fixed upon me. But | an
used to the storm; it will blow over, think, but
surely, there is Mr.. Fusom coming in. Now girls
--Jane-act as ever and don't for m"rCy's sake say
a word about going away. If he knows the old la
dies have cone back, you know that they have lair
down TO rest
young lawyer, entering the room; good afternoon
Miss Jane, Miss Piersol, fine day; how are you
Miss Kate ?
when did you return from ChnonT inquired
Jane.
Yesterday. We lid not have as many cases a.
we do sometimes, and fastened home as soon a,
could be spared
you are more prompt in your return than usual,
remarked hannah; 'perchance you have some at
traction at homc.'
Perhaps So said Fulsom, j may have learned t,
place greater value on my time than formerly
i believe young lawyers assume the privilege o
having glee after the duties of court session arr
past
'rrue, Miss Piersol, that has been the custom
and J may say my practice heretofore but
hope ! have chosen "a wiser course now. When
review my past conduct wonder at my nfatua
ton in so long ndul,rinr in habits which had wei
nigh proved my distraction
'What day did you go to Cliftonf' inquired Mrs
Sullivan.
Tuesday last; and had the company of you
relatives the Misses Jones, as far as Clifton.
shall owe them my lasting gratitude, in arrestln
4 my attention, to look back upon the course | hav
pursued in times past Miss jane may | sole
S your company for a few moments"
Months rolled on, when one morning card wa
o handed me, which upon perusng found to be a
S invitation to a wedding ut Mrs Sullivan's.
z. At the appointed hour Of attendance, | arrive
there, and was ushered into the paror, which ha
@ been recently furnished in the most elegant mai
l. ner. large company was present. Soon Il
q bride and bride and bridegroom appeared, IN Il
% persons of Mr.. Fulsom and Miss Sullivan the ce
IF omony was performed, and the congratuation
at the guests were heaped upon the lovely bride al
J. her noble looking companion.
ii How wish your cousins, the Misses Jones we
r. here to witness this ceremony, and my happnes
at as the result of their conversation in the sta,
IN COACH said Folsom TO Jane.
6 'They are here, but were fearful you might CO
f. strue their remarks harshy, and declined on tn
le account to come down. If you wish, Hannah al
a. | will summon them
q. Certainly, Jane, | wish to see them and tend
C. them my heartfelt thanks for their endeavors, viii
- were no less useful, because was incog to thel
o. Hannah and Jane retired to assist the inlirm
IL dies in their descent from the chamber TO the pr
TO Tor, and in a few moments we heard the clatter
nd the rheumatic old ady's cane upon the stairs, a
he the treble pasied voice Of the other sister annou
in ced that they were approaching Fulsom adva
Fir ced to the door to greet them lie almost contou
ad ded them by his thanks and proestations of ct,
cir nal gratitude for their inesnable service, win
1t had snached him from destruction as brand fro
ms the burning fire. The poor old ladies' hardly knt
Vs. what to say, but were very glad if they had do
We any good, very happy to have him for a col
ed in, &c. Just then Mrs Sullivan entered the roc
en- eXcaiming, where are Jane and Hannah ?
he 'llere'-'here,' calculated the Misses Jon
M springing TO their feet, and inging their snuff b.
zee es, cane aud speclacles from them TO the peri
lay amozomcnt oil the bridegroom, who could har
wn comprehend the sudden transformation OF his 10
ca, ly wife, from decript old lady,
the 'My guardian angel said he, folding his o
zen Jane to his bosom, what do not owe you"
III Not any thing, John, it was all Hannah,
ret planned all, and did nothing but what she
GIT me-
say My sister spirit said he kissing the forehead
me Miss Plersoi, be to me still directing guild
ne; friend
'' ~ Mr. and Mrs. Fusom are still alive, and ne
rr; has Jane found occasion TO regret her ride 10
ho,, ton in the stage coach Hannah still remains t
no31 waimest friend and many and happy are the he
pt which she passes under the roof Of her friend
s,l Jane still retains enough romance in her natur,
." paint all e's varied scenes with rosy hues, ant
tho she has experienced heavy trials, having
ala lowed her mother and several little ones of
did own, to the church yard yet she looks forwar
"i;J future life with calmness and hope; and her
'"'' band, kind, respected and prosperous, has N
con-, given her cause to repent the promise which be
. ar, her as the Lawyers Bride.
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