The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-03-20
three or four dollars, aad am not prepared


were able, rather than not have it,
SO apprehended. Perhaps it may
have belonged TO Some friend of yours.
sYes sir, that bureau was once my
molher's,' and noticed tear in her eye
which she endeavored 10 Conceal bu
she's dead now and l wished 10 keep il in
remembrance OF her.
Thinking The lady might be poor, VT
told her she might lake The bureau thai
night il she wished, and pay US for it when
she found it convenient.
We urged her to take ii, but she refused
saying,
L will see what can do, and call, in a
day or two, and see YOU and bidding us
good evening, she left US.
There is something very mysteri Gus
about this woman, thought we. 1t may
be that she is poor and perhaps in destl-
TUE circumstances. But she shows an
excellent heart and the warmest attach
ment TO deceased mother Her educa
ton must have been good and she has ev-
denlIy seen better days. Ano we thought
the next time she called upon US, we
would ascertain something more OF her
character and MISUNDERSTANDING
her name-which we fell deeply anxious
10 learn.
Ia day or two the young woman call
ed upon US again, and with tears in her
eyes, remarked, Il don't know what you
will think of me, but all the money have
in the world are five dollars, this have
brought you toward the bureau, you
were so kind as 10 purchase for me. So
saying she placed the money before US in
silver.
Il shall not take this money at present.
we remarked. Il can do without it. You
may take the bureau, if you want it, and
when you are able at some future time,
you may pay me for it,
She expressed great deal of gratitude,
and said. Il would rather you would take
what 1 have and nothing we could
say, would induce her 10 take the money
again.
You appear to have seen some af1lic-
tion2' We remarked, as we saw the tears
standing in her eyes.
Not much sir. must confess that
have not always been as poor as am at
present: for have seen better days.
When my parents were living | never
knew what it was to want anything now
| cannot say So
How long have your parents been
dead 2
About six years since, my father died ;
and it was four years ago last Saturday
when my mother was buried
AT the mention OF her mothers name,
the tears came fast to her eyes, tender
chord was touched, we saw it, and made
no more inquiries, when she took her
leave.
Il was near y six weeks before We saw
the young lady again. She then called
upon us with the remainder of the money
that we had paid for the bureau.
We protested against receiving it at
that time, thinking that it might have
been inconvenient for her TO pay it, but
she insisted that we should have it, say
ing, l am under great obligations 10 you
for your kindness. Had i! not been for
you, should have lost the bureau--the
only relic left oil my mother; for it was
then impossible Cor me 10 raise the amount
you then so generously paid. shall new.
er forget your kindness
DO you wish to take the bureau
away"
l have spoken TO car!man, who will
call here 10 short time and have it re-
moved out of your way for suppose you
will be glad TO get rid of it,
Not at ALL am pleased that was
-ins!rumena! Of q little service 10 you, and
if ever you need assistance, | shall always
be as ready 10 render it,
Il thank you sir, with all my heart
At this moment the man came for the
bureau, and bidding US good evening. the
young lady left our room.
CHAPTER H.