The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-05-21

as YOU are snOulu never have Ddu any low
ers' Say rather, should never have fallen
in love, Neice; though you are becoming
quite profuse in your compliments, returned
her Aunt
well then, why did you not fall in love,
AuntP 'Asyo do with George p Interrupt
ted the Old Maid. rather archly. Now that
is begging the question without argument.
as Esqr. Jones says. George and are only
schoolmates, thar's ALL We'll, | used 10
have schoolmaies, but was so bashful
never dared tic speak TO any, not even to re-
turn civilty and had not your father al
most compelled me TO 90, shanid never
have mingled with young society al all.
had my share of professed admirers, but in
truth never really formed an acquaintance
with any ofthem, and was not romantic
enough 10 1--we stranger
well, if that does not beat all, said Kate,
laughing; so bashful that you never fell in
love till now? Mr.. Brown then has your
first love2 Now Aunt, did not think you
were so very bashfnl. How is il that you
are always one Of the first in every good So
ciety, and the first 10 enquire into the wants
Of the poorp
! 'At your age, Kate, was far enough
from being conspicuous member of socie-
~
always felt deep interest in whatever con-
cerned the welfare ofmy species, but could
not then have opened my mouth in the pres
ence Of fifty lauies had it been 10 convert the
world.-The thing would have been morally
impossible. Your mother was very unlike
me; she was always ready 10 do her part
any where, and often felt rebuked by her
ready activity, while the cares of her family
certainly encountered her far more than the
few duties which | assumed did me. By de-
grees | brought myself 10 the conclusion
that would at least assist her. She was Of
ten called upon to act as Secretary in our So
cieties, and took it upon myself to make out
the reports and often under her direction TO
conduct the necessary correspondence in her
name. Al last became so happily assured
OF my own capabilities thatI ventured TO
take the responsibilities upon myself,
though have often wondered how came to
do so. The multiplied cares of my married
friends often rendered il announcement for
them 10 perform these Offices of kindness 10
the poor and afflicted that their necessities
demanded, and dIey frequently make me the
alnoner Of their bounty. Hence | became
acquainted with their wants and woes, and
a sincere desire 10 effect the good oil others is
seldom long in finding out The proper meth
cd. So You see, my dear, that my course
has been progressive one And you are
about to crown il by marrying Mr.. Brown in
order 10 confer the blessings Of civilization
upon him and his ftmilv.' said Kate with an
ironicaI smile Now Kate returned Aunt
Susan, mildly, you betray your own ignor-
ance Of the character of our country people.
They may moi possess all the nice refinement
OF our village friends. YET think you will not
find them deficient in ihaitEue courtesy which
proceeds from the heart, mar in that solidiiy
oil understanding that resulIsirom good de-
gree of mental cultivation and well directed
observation. Should you ever visit me in
my new home should hope that your con-
duct would say for you that you did not claim
/ all tie exclusive benefits of civilization, but
that you accorded few, at least, TO 9TH
ers.'
Now Aunt. did not mean half that YOU
have compuled,' said Kate, as she went TO
/ her Aunt Susan and kissed her cheeks half
dozen times; you know did not mean 10
hurt your feelings. ii'ldid speak rather rude
! ly. New you shall have the miniature as
| your owe 10 make Almonds
! ibid not feel inthe least offended, my dear
yet your remarks admitted of lesson,
! thought best 10 give ii, repliedthe Old Maid !;
for in this she certainly exhibited one of the
characteristics of the class, very benevo-
lent one too, which seldom gets the credit it
deserves.
And now Aunt said Kaie, 'just please 10
feline how you Interchangeable make your
eI'such happy, agreeable Old Maid, Tor
intend 10 be just such another if can only
learn how
Her Aunt hardly gave her credit for We
~ strong purpose of the kind, but as she was
glad of an opportunity 10 express her feel
ings upon the subject answered her as free
ly as though she had credited her asser-
ton.
'The kind and judicious treatment of your
father and mother has preserved me from
forming those unhappy traits of character
that are so o'ten coupled with the condition
of Old Maids. vas always treated as a
friend my usefulness was acknowledged, my
TASTE consulted, and my interests and comforts
duly regarded. / was never made an object
Of ridicule, nor pointed at as one who was
tolerated. by the forbearance of others. De-
pend upon il, Kate, half the disagreeable
/ Old Maids in The world are made such by
feeling themselves unloved and neglected.
! Their sympathies are all regarded as super
f1uous their kindness as officious meddling
and they soon regard themselves as extras
] that have no assignable use.-If you would
make human beings happy, you must con-
vince them that they are in some degree es-
sential 10 the good others
just at this moment Kate heard the school
bell, and giving Aunt Susan another kiss,
glided away.
According to agreement Mr.. Brown ap-
peared in four weeks, and married Aunt Su-
san.-Her faith, and love TOO, had a severe
trial at first, but she obtained complete
victory.-Mrs. Brown became in a short time
not only the acknowledged mother ofhis six
children, but the almost idolized friend ofev-
cry body, great and small, in the vicinity.
1t was certainly wonderful to observe The in
fuence of one woman, and she once an Old
Maid, in refining the manners and customs
ola whole neighborhood.
But pardon me. kind reader, forgot that
was writing an Essay, instead ola story.
H. M. T.
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