The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-04-23
CHAPTER III.

About two years had passed away dur
ing which time no news had been received of
the fate Of Charles Quimby, who was in
England. He had written. but his letters new
err reached the anxious father. One evening,
however. about this time, on going 10 the
Post Office, Fideia saw upon the list, letter
from London, directed to James Quimby,
or his daughter Fidelia.' On breaking the
seal she learned with great delight it was
from her brother, aud confirmed fifty pound
note assuring them he was in good business,
and intended, during the year to visit Amer
lea.
A new era seemed 10 he created at once,
in the history of the poor amily.-It was i'm
nedately resolved, that with a portion of
the funds thus timely Obtained, as requested
by Charles. Fideia shonId enjoy the long
coveted privilege Of attending the seminary.
George was already at Il trade, where by in
du<irious habits, he was enabled not only to
ciothe himself but 10 contribute in small
degree to the support. Of his helpless faith
ea.
There being a seminary of high character
in the vicinity, arrangements were soon made
by which Fidelia could spend her time in
studies. without being absent long time
from her father-and at evening both George
and herself we're at home.
With The assistance enjoyed in her studies
from the frequent visits from Robert Videtto,
twho notwithstanding the prohibitions of his
father found frequent opportunities for call
ing at the humble. yet always neat and well
arranged cottage, )who was an eXcellen, schol-
lar. Fidelia soon became proficient in most
languages, and evinced power Of intellect
combined with mind heart well & disciplined
that produced a great influence upon the
MUD of Roberts and entirely won his heart
And when he had reached his twenty-sccond
wear, and Fidelia had quilted her school, be-
ing In her nineteenth year, be resolved TO
consummate his long established purpose of
marrying the Candy Girl This deter
mination was announced to his father
with due formallty upon the anniversary of
his birthday. And although the proud faith
er feared as much, yet when the young man
calmy avowed bis intentions, it was shock
ing to his opinions of propriety. For mo-
ment he sat in perfect silence, with his eyes
fixed upon his son, a fire evidently struggling
to break forth in one of those exhibitions of
passionate fury to which he was subject.
Marry that pauper my son, if you will,
bntremember on that hour which makes you
her husband, YOU shall be made penniless-
will disinherit you, and my fortune shall be
given to one who can appreciate the distinct
ions between wealth and poverty
BE notrash, my father.' said Robert, Fl
della. it is true, is poor-but she is woman
of rare qualifications, and will briHg happiness
into your family. The attachment which ex-
lists between us is mutual. 1t has grown up
with our youth and promises to render our
life eminently happy. l should regret TO in
jure the feelings of a parent. so kind, and so
dearly loved, but cannot think it the duty OF
a man to be governed in the choice of com
panion for life, by the feelings of even faith
err
DO as you think proper my son-but my
purpose is fixed. / can never consentto own
myself the father of a pauper, whose only
qualifications are a pretty face, and limited
education So saying he left the room trem-
bling with modification and displeasure.
Upon being left alone, Robert calmy
gave himself up to careful contempla-
lion of the consequences of his purpose 9
He did not wish to incur his fathers dis
pleasure-nor did he feel willing to re-
sign the object of his early and only love
to so unworthy caprice. And ne re-
solved to marry her and meet the conse-