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

iulV tne mouse, ana Sne really appeared 10
be attached 10 the poor boy. 1t was GER.
} tain William loved her, for many and
evening has he employed himself in paint
ing pictures or making boxes for liule Sa.
rah.
AS William and Sarah grew older,
their attachment for each other increased
he not thinking of his poverty, his patch
ed jacket, or his low emp!o ytfnent, and
she not dreaming that show and parade
max the man-that dress and fashion in
fiueEce the heart, or that honest in
dus.ry and poverty are disgrace. But
IS Sarah mingled more in socie'y and un~
Iders'ood the manners and customs of the
fashionable world, she begun 10 look with
more indifference upon the wood-sawer !;
but still she treated him kindly and really
seemed to be strongly attached to him.
William was likely boy and given to no
bad habits, he had treasured in his mind a
fund Of knowledge. CLEANED from useful
works, which he had perused during his
leisure time.
Nelson had become of age and was still
attached 10 his early friend, but any one
could observe tina. although Sarah loved
him, she wished 10 give out the impress
sion that such was not the case. Many
Of her female companions would sheer al
her, thro wing out some unpleasant remark
about The wood saver, while they were
gallanted about by the gay and the fash>
onable. Whatever was said, Sarah new
er lisped word against her humble friend.
She knew that he was good and she often
con!rasled the language that fell from his
Ups, with the conversation Of other young
men Of her acquaintance, and she was
struck with the difference. He was sem
sible and his language good and solid
They spoke the common topics of the day
and criticised the dresses and the manners
of others. On one occasion when Sarah
was iE conversation with a neishbor of
! his--Jane Waters--the latter remark
ed
Il do not conceive how you can speak
to the wood saver. He appears 10 be
low bred fellow
What do you mean, Jsue2'
Mean ?--why, Nelson associates with
the low and vulgar--his business you
know brings him 10 con,ac. with a certain
class that are not thought much Of By peo-
pie 10 general. l am surprised that girl
'of your taste should have any thing to
say 10 him.
Jane, you surprise me. know Of
no better hearted young man Of my ac-
quaintance than William. have known
him, as you are aware from childhood,
and never saw a mean action in him, or
heard him utter passionate word. |
know he is not as fashionable as many
other young men; but his business will
not permi, him TO be-
Would you marry a wood saver 2
said Jane laughing heartily--'tell me,
Sarah, would you marry wood>sawer9
1 know you have too much sense and
more respect for your ffiende than 10 think
of it,
Il don't know what should be tempted
10 do if had the Offer
You know You would not disgrace
your family and friends so much
There is no disgrace in marrying an
homes. man, my way of thinking. LIE:
me ask you question would you marry
a simplesheaded fop?'
DO you mean that as 40 insult to me,
Sarah2'
Not at all
i would marry gent'eran-one who
had sense enough 10 keep himself decent,
and pride enough 10 keep himself clean
and tidy
well. ifyou ever marry, it is my wish
tina, you may get good husband but
from what know of you fear you will
be terribly deceived would rather have
a man with 4 good mind and correct hab-
its with but one shirt 10 his back, than
person with fine exterior and plenty Of
money, possessing base hearl.'
1" You talk like fool. Pm sorry to say,
and we'll drop that subject now SAID Jane,
colorlug as if in passion.
Il wish to say to you Jane, that did
not introduce the subject, and shall not
get angry at whatever you may say against
William. Although you have been wait
ed upon by one whose conduct and man
ners am displeased with. you cannot ac~
cuse me Of treating him with but the Ut
most kindness. You have not thus been
kind to young Nelson he has seen it and
so have bul neither of US have COM
planned"
Well cannot treat him with respect.
He is altogether TOO low for ne to asso-
ciae WITH
You may feel so, but do not, Time
perhaps may yet teach US some severe
lessons. As have often said to you,
prefer klad and good heart, that have
known and tred, though dressed in rags,to
a fashionable and foppsh person. | know
but liule about
Every one 10 her liking said the
scornful Miss Waters, tossing her proud
hand md h..r