The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-06-23
st. JOhnsbury Vt. June 90, 1916.

no u""hPPy nother looked again at inc uoasure,-
The temporary bag allowed her easily to see all that
1t contained. 'How many pieces of silver, said she,
only one or two could not be missed. l could carry
something 10 my SON should have bread for long
time!'
The large lady having djused the string of her
pa!ten got up hastily to leave the omnibus, and taxi
ing up the handkerchief bag with precipitation. one
oil the corners became united, and part OF the
ey rolled in the bottom of the carriage Every one
hastened to pick up the scattered pieces. The poor
woman alone remained immoveable her crossed hands
became more and more contracted, and a cold sweat
balhed her brow! Every one got out; but she did
not stir At the reiterated call of the conductor she
at last descended, and took her way toward the hos
Ptnl where the only treasure she possessed awaited
her.
Whilst the poor woman believed that no one had
remarked her, person in the back of the omnibus
had no, failed to observe her; aud partly to guess
what passed in her mind. Moved with compassion
she followed the unhappy mother in silence, and did
not leave her til! she had learned her address This
person not sufficiently favored by fortune to have il
in her power relieve the wants of Others directed
her steps 10 the house Of FRIEND the young wealthy
and benevolent Baroness de L. She related TO her
the anecdote of thu omnibus, and Madame de L.,
touched by the recital, resolved go herself and visit
tho poor widow. She had already ordered her car
rage, when note was given to her, the purpori of
which was to remind her of an engagement TO wit
ness race. Really said she, Il am so thoughtless
was going to forget that Madame de Montague de-
ponds me for going to the race that cannot with
draw. Only think! il is o'clock already! must
gO My dear friend your poor woman has interested
me beyond expression, and will no, yield to any one
the pleasure OF recommending her courageous self
command. really wish TO see her. 'Well, at your
return from the race will expect you.' Impossible
l am invited TO dine at the Count de G's, where in
the evening we are to hear new play read But
Tomorrow, Tomorrow, then, at twelve o'clock
Very well! how much thank you FOR having thought
of me What pleasant morning shall owe to
your
The next day the friend faithful 10 her appoint
ment; but Madame de l.. had not yet risen She had
passed restless night. The catastrophe of the new
drama had pursued her in her dreams. Nevertheless
the thought OF the poor mother warmed the heart Of
the young woman, and gave her energy to leave her
bed
While the labors OF the toilette were in progress
the friend withdrew to make call in the aeighborhood
On her return she found Madame de L. surrounded
by several ladies who were speaking earnestly. One
Of them remarked with little temper you ought to
share cares you must assist in the preparations
for the fete; it is ndisponsabe it is duty are you
not lady patroness.'-
1T is true; do refuse to unite with you; but
an engagement,-
you put off your engagement, till tomorrow ;
H. ,La
Il have engaged myself There are no engage
ments more sacred than those you have taken in be-
half of the poor Exactly, and DESTROYS of Wis
ng poor woman who, "A poor woman! that
very well ;hut our business concerns all the poor
And conscentously, dear baroness, you cannot hes
taie moment My friend here waits for me to
accompany her. 20, the lady will understand per-
fectIy we'll tina, you do not belong yourself all this
day and night. ball for the benefit off the INDECENT
1t would be thing unheard of not to give it all
attention-all our thoughts As for myself | have
not slept for eight nights past Let co. let US CO.
cried another lady, 'et set off instantly Il am
terribly perplexed,' said the baroness in low tono
to her friend, 'but be easy, your protegee shall lose
nothing by the delay, for shall double the in
tended for her. You see plainly cannot avoid go
6Noo
morrow, tomorrow am at your service
The next duy the friend came again at twelve o.
clock; but Madame de L. had not come home from
the bali till FIVE o'clock, and still asleep, I'M
weared her desire to do good, the friend presented
herself again at three O'Clock, and admitted to
the young baroness, whom she found so completely
fagued that it would have been cruel to have OBJ
iiged her rise. Nevertheless she had sincere de-
sire to visit her friends proegee and high sigh
capped her she recalled the recital Of the ride in the
omnibus; and enveoped in her elder down covering,
and supported by her pillows, she formed thousand
charitable projects, and became and in
terested in the good action which she enjoyed by
ticpation. Her friend encouraged her in these inc
nations, but dared not remark to her that she WINS
wasting time, as her paeness showed real fatigue.
At length the coachman sent word that one OF the
horses could not be used, and it decided that
their visit the poor should again be put off
till tomorrow roI
About twelve clock the next day, full Of the hap
pness they about to give the two ladies ascend
ed lightly black and dirty siaire-casc in the fau-
bourgh ST. Denis, and entered miserable attic