The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-02-13
]. F. MCCLELLAN, Printer.

of Sarah, and unpleasant epitbets had
been heaped upon him, as he passed along;
but be murmured not, still pursuing the
even tenor of his ways.
The next time Nelson called upon Sa.
rah, she appeared more depressed than
he had ever seen her. On inquiry why
she was thus cast down, she replied
Ever since you were last here, have
been thinking Of what | said 10 you and
have condemned myself times without
number. | had been spoken to by nun
Der OF my young companions, and what
they said induced me 10 talk in The mapne.
| did. / shall not heed them again, what.
ever they may say
Il have been no less grieved than your
I self. | knew something had been said,
but by whom know NOT
Be assured, William, that | will not
again wound your feelings. We have
been intimate from childhood, and never
before believe has word passed between
US, that caused The least painful emotion
land this will be the last
Jane Waters and her lover were invited
to social party d the house Of Sarah
John EIkins scarcely noticed William,
! and took occasion 10 show of his wit at
the expense of NeIson, and ne merrmeM
of Jane and one or two kindred spirits.--
Occasionally you would hear wood.sawer
Espoken loud enough for the company to
hear but William had good sense enough
10 heed it not. He treated them all with
that respect which isdue from one person
TO another. Just before the company dis
persed, Elkius, James beau, remarked to
Nelson, loud enough 10 be heard by all
We have load of wood ut OUT sore
to SAW, and we should like to have you
come up tomorrow and saw it,
Very well, sir, will go with pleas
ure,' remarked William, am always
glad of job
Il supposdEou wont charge more than
| old Williams, or Hoze, the negro
20, no sir, always charge moderate.
find it is more advantageous, I'm much
obliged TO you for the job
In few minutes the company had re-
tired, when Sarah remarked TO William
| was astonishet at the impudence Of e.
kins, but more so, TO see how calmly you
bore it,
Never mind, John has lesson yet 10
learn in life. and the day may come when
he will bitterly regret his course. He is
not worth minding.'
On the morning of the next day, Will
lam went early TO the store of Mr.. Fosdic,
the gentleman with whom EIkins was
clerk, sawed his wood, and resolved the
pay. He observed, however, as he occa-
sonally saw John and the other clerk,
that no little sport was made Of him, all OF
which he bore With his magnanmous spir-
it.
In process OF time Sarah Richards be-
came the wife of WAiam Nelson, and
Jane Waters the wife of John Ekins.--
Sarah's was a simple wedding, with few
friends 10 witness the ceremony, and she
commenced housekeeping with but little
furniture in small dwelling, which her
husband had bought, having laid by
enough in few years from bis laborious
business. But Jane made great display
on her wedding day, and hired large len,
ement and had it filled with the best of
furniture.
What changes few years produce -
As the wheels Of time roll on, the poor
of TO- day become rich tomorrow, and the
most wealthy end their days 10 poverty
and rags. None can fathom The future
none can lift the veil and penetrate the Sc
cret recesseS. Elkns, The husband of
Jane was set up ia business by his father.
He occupied one of the best Dry Goods
stands in Middle Street, and for a while
had large run Of business. But he be-
came inatlentive 10 his affairs, and spent
large portion of his time away from ais
store. 1t was said he gambied and one
or two Of bis friends Ind seen him dieuiS-
ed by liquor. Pursuing such course he
could not long sustain himself and was
obliged TO fail. In settling his affairs, it
was found that he did not possess half
enough TO cancel his debts. Out of EN-,
ploymen. for several months he might be
seen hanging round the groceries, ill at
last he removed into the country, his faith,
err purchasing for him small farm.
Nelson prospered. By diligence and
prudence, alter few years, he gave up
saving wood, and entered into business
more congenial to his taste. By strict att
tention to his concerns, he gradually ac-
cumulated property and was considered
one of the first merchants in PorleAd. -
In his prosperity be did not forge, tina, he
was once poor. The saw and horse that
be used SO many years, were placed in
chamber Of his house, tina! i! ever he
should grow pruud aud treat others with
unkindness, he might take look at them
and remember what he once was. No
money would have tempted him to part
with them.
Mr.. Nelson had been in mercantile bu-
siness for more than oozen years and du.
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