The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-04-28

site She asked for Mira. Watson aud was shown by
the servant into tho pRrlor In little while young
plainly dressed woman with gentle smile benming
from her face, entered tho room Eyeine Her
heart was throbhing violently She tried TO speak ;
but could not nrliculate word.
sit DOWN said Mis-, in mild encouraging
tono 'You wish to see me p
yes ua'aul,' said Eveine after strong effort to
'subdue her feelings u have called TO nsk You ir
.you had any plain sewing that you wished done
Or, can do fine needle work.
The lady thought for some moments and then said,
Il would like some one TO come into my family for
h few weeks md sew for me, Are you used TO sew
ing for families p
The color rose to Evene's face.
no. she family replied
'Cnn you cut and fit plain dresses,
mo, ma'nm | am afraid wont suit you. Dut
should like TO try
There was something in the appearance and man
ner of Eveline that interested the lady.
Il am willing to give you trial she said. 'Per-
hapS you can do all shall dcsre.--Where do you
hvep Directly opposite,
'Ah you occupy rooms
'Yes ma am. My mother and myself
Indeed What is your name p
Several moments passed before Evolino replied.
then she sAd in a low voice, Marshall
'Mdrshalln repeated the lady with thoughtful face.
And then she looked steadily at Evene' Her cheek
nushed and her eve frightened.
'You can come iryou feel willing she said. Il
have doubt but you will suit me very WELL
when shall GOMEZ ITO morrow if you please
4 will be over in tho morning. replied EveIine,
rising.
Very well, I shall be ready FOR you
Eveline turned away and left the house, her hos
ON oppressed her with heavy weight. She liked The
manner Of the lady very much. She was kind and
talked TO her not n superior but with n Thoughtful
and almost tender regard FOR her peculiar situation.
That night she drenmed sweeter dreams than had
blessed her sumbers for monhs.--But when she n
woke, and thought Of going out in tho capacity OF
seamstress, her heart trembled and sank in her hos
ON. Reflection, that wise reflection, which misfor-'
tune often brings, soon brought hack the balance to
her mind. She drended loss to 60 ont, because the
lady who had engaged her seemed so kind, and gem
tie, and considerable. And yet she feared she should
not suit her.
Vividly come before her mind at this time, the i'm
age OF the girl whom she had despise6 and rndely
treated, years before, becase she seamstress,
and had the mir Of above the condition she
pied And she remembered, that her mother bad said
that the father of this very girl had once been rich
merchant who failed in business and left his child
orphan and penness. She felt panied at her thought
less conduct, and panied for the poor girl whose feel
fngs she must have deeply wounded.
But few words passed between her and her moth
er, the subject of going out-both srunk from al
luding 10 it.
While Mrs. Marshall and her daughter eat, silent,
al their poorly furnished table, there seated at
breakfast in the stately mansion opposite, the lady
who engaged Eveine, her husband and little boy
not three ears Of age, Each face wore hap
you remainder the Marshalls' said the lady turn
Ing her eyes upon her husband.
Eyes. What of them,
Didn't Nr Marshall riil in business?'
Eyes, and died soon after, not worth dollar
'What became Of his family
Il am sure do not know. They sank into OBJ
security no koubt, among the thousand who drag on
their lives unnOticed and unthought of by the many
whose lots are cas-, in eurths peasanter places. As
Tor the daughter Evelire she deserved better fate
She proud, vain creature
'No doubt adversely has had good effect upon her.
ut NAV have had, Grace. But Idoubt it. Adver-
sity found but few materials in her to work upon
Do you remember, how, in your days Of adversely
and trial, she acted towards you, when honorably
seeking sustain yourself by working for her moherl
y do Bot that has been forgiven long ago.
But not forgotten by me-
Dear hush and 10 not speak so'-NIrs Watson
sad, with deprecating look The poor girl has
repented Of all that, long ago. LIES reverses teach
us to think more humbly Of ourselves Doyou know,
that, Evene herself, called here yesterday just after
you out in the morning TO ask if had any plain
Sea ing to give her p erase Is ii possible ?
Yes. Poor creature She looked deeply defect
ed, and ,rembed so she could hardly speak. Doubt
loss il her first effort to get work.
Sid she know your ....r. ....., ....
Il believe NOT. II is more than probable she fas
heard of the poor sewing girls good fortune in
meeting with who could love her for herself
lone and who was willing TO lit her from her OBJ
security, and place her by his side
Mr. Watsons eyes glistened as she said this
'She called upon you a stranger'' Yes
'Dd you engage her ??
Il did. Not for her mothers sake could l have
felt towards her any resentment-Her mother
in every of the word lady, and, could see,
was panied the OF her daughter towards me-.
Strange = said Mr. Watson, in musing
tone. 'Who tell what day may bring forth p
'None of US. And for this, ir for higher reason,
wo should be consderate of those whose external
blessings not great onr own
Shortly after breakfast Evene came over. Mrs.
Watson received her very kindly. After making
Few inquiries about her mother, she gave her some
work to do, and left her alone.
Mrs. Marshall could not restrain her tears, she
saw Evene quietly put on her things, and go from
the without speaking She knew that her child's
heart was full. That the trial was, well nigh,
than she could bear She sitting in a thoughtful
mood half an hour after her daughter had gone out,
when there a tap n; the door. She and o.
pened il. A familiar face met her inquiring look.
Mrs. Marshall how do you do', And lady plain
4y dressed stepped in.
The voice and face those OF an old friend
But who was the visitor? Memory not Icing at
fault.
Grace exclaimed Mrs Marshall quickly extend
ing her hand. sGrace Williams ! am glad indeed