The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-07-17
VOL. TX.

home. With her whole heart did she idolize
the kind and benevolent lady whom the hand
of God had sent to her relief, and day and
night did she increasingly pursue her studies.
In less time than Mrs. Halsey could have thot
possible, the grateful girl was able to relieve
her from many of the more arduous duties OF
the school-roOm; but what will not industry
and perseverance accomplish!
In this manner some years had passed
away, and it is needless to say, never had
Mrs. Halsey reason TO regret either the prompt
ings of her beReCOieRce or romance.
When Nancy had reached her twentieth
year. wealthy family, about 10 return to
their residence in South Carolina, advertised
for a governess; and having unfolded the
long cherished wish of her heart, Nancy en-
treated Mrs. Halsey that she might offer her
self for the situation. Although truly sorry
to part with the amiable girl, Mrs. Halsey
could not refuse her request, and accompa-
MED her to the lodgings of Mrs. l., 1.-THE
Southern LADY, who gladly received into her
family one who came recommended from so
respectable source. And now for the next
six years did Nancy fulfil the Office of govern
ess to family of spoilt, unruly children
Mrs. L being one of those foolish moth
ers who appear to think their maternal love
: can in no way he better exempliied than by
the most absurd indulgence; and thus Nam
cy found her eXertiOns oftentimes rendered
nearly useless, by the constant interference OF
the ill-judgng mother. The salary which
she received was by no means ade-
quate to her abors; vet STILL she knew that
by perseverance, she should in time gain suifi-
cieni 10 gain her darling object. Uniortu-
natelg she had suffered her funds TO remain
in the hands Of Mr.. -. VINO, becoming IN
fortunate in business, poor Nancy found her
self stripped at once Of all her hard earnings,
with but barely sufficient money TO pay her
I expenses back to New Ycrl., where she was
again gladly welcomed by Mrs. Halsey.
/ Finding herself getting too old 10 continue
/ her school she gave up the charge Of her es-
/ Establishment almost entirely TO Nancy; and
she insisted that her protege should also share
with her the profits, the latter, in the course oi
a wear or two, found herself in possession OF
that sum, for the attainment Of which her
whole life had been spent. But the good old
lady now fell dangerously i'll, and nothing
could have tempted the grateful girl TO leave
4 her benefactreSs at a time when she might he
able TO eyince her gratitude.
She wrote, however, Immediately to law
yer of our village, stating her views; and in 4
few months the UId dream, oCle lone orphan
child lras realized. Yes she had redeemed the
haIlowed home other dear parents, and q az
the heart ihirsteih for the water brooks,
even so did Nancy pine 10 fee to that loved
spot; yet to leave her kind bcnclacress was
impossible.
The school was given up. Mrs. Halsey
retired to a summer house, where for several
wears, the poor invalid was attended with all
he devotion and affection OF a child By Nancy
bnt al length death released the wrelched sut-
lerer, and she was now free to return TO heI
native village.
Ohow happy she was when she found her
self once more in that blessed retreat--th'
oasis TO which her eyes had ever been turneC
with the longing Of the wandering Arab 10
The diamond of the desert" How grateful
did she feel TO her Heavenly Father,whO hat
watched over her unprotected childhood, AM
thus enabled her TO fulfil the only desire he
heart had ever known but, above all, tina
he had SO bound her to himself by his divin
t love. that she was enabled to kneel down il
the sarne spot where she remembered TO hav,
seen her mother kneel, and there pour on
her soul in love aud gratitude.
Dear Aunt Nancy, every one rejoiced whci
! she came among us.
I She was then more than forty years of age
! her constitution greatly impaired by her resi-
dence at the South aud 10y unremiitiug atten
lions 10 the sick bed other beneiactress; We
no sooner was she settled in her little cottage
than, remembering the sorrows of her owr
early life. she sought ont several little grls
who, ike herself, had been berelt Of father o
mother. These she brought home, and too
, Them to her bosom as tender mother. Sh
: not only charged herself with their education
but with all their expenses; as soon as the
:, were old enough, they were allowed to choos
such trades as best suited their tastes, an
: were appreniiced accordingly. Thus Aun
Nancy continued 10 do for many years; Blu
> she now lives entirely alone. She has seeI
the SHOWS Of sixty winters; her health is fee
bic and in all probability few more years vii
close her earthly career.