The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-04-28
Vol. 5. Whole No. 4O4. No. 40.

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why should not do So Eveline2'
Why not let her eat with the chamber-maid and
nurse She is no better than they are
so far as goodness Of heart is concerned she NAV
be no better. But her education, habits Of thinking
and manner, elevate her, externally, above them or
to speak more correctly, fit her for the society of
those who well educated, and polished in their
modes of social intercourse Grace is not like Phoebe
and Hannah; they would not feel at in her soci
ETY., she in theirs. Would il then be right for ma
to do violence to both? ] think not
well educated! Polished and all that or
whom are you speaking, mother } Not OF that sew
ing gr'
:Yes OF Grace Williams. She is all that have
said '"''
who is she, pray1'
THE daughter ofone, who, not many years ago.
was a wealthy merchant Of our CITY, lie los, RI;
property, and died, leaving bis family in want
And now his daughter goes out as a seamstress
don't think she can have much respect for the mem
DRY Of her father p
'Evenen
'Why, mother, how she respect the memorv
of her father, he gentleman. Do Won think
If were placed in similar circumstances any thing in
the world could tempt me TO do so! No. would
die rather than disgrace myself ! am sure think
less Of the girl now than ever
'What folly ,Eveline!' returned the mother lyon
speak without consideration. II is honorable in all
to sustain themselves. The failure and death of the
father Of Grace Williams something over which
Sne nad no contrn. IL ala not take from her mind
single ray OF intelligence, nor from her person n sim
gle grace. She is she was, lady internally and
externally; and as such, cannot but respect her
But nothing that Mrs Marshall could say, had anv
effect upon her foolish child She at first refused 10
eat at tho table with Grace and only came bccauso
her mother commanded her to do so. direct paren-
tai injunction she would not disregard But her man.
ner towards the seamstress marked, that she
could not help perceying it, nor could she help feel
ing that il uncaed for and unkind.
tna1 n
Marshall for two weeks, during which time she was
treated with the most distant formaly by Eyelpe.
/ and in manner that felt TO be both unkind md
insulting So much panied was Mrs. Marshall by her
daughters conduct, and much did she regard the
feelings Of the poor orphan, that she again had
Grace in her family. She neither wished TO subject
her TO insult MOI to give cause for Evelines indul-
gence OF feelings so injurious 10 any who entertained
them Five years from this time will again intro
duce Mrs. Marshall and her daughter
great change has taken place in that period. Mrs
Marshall is widow, and poor The richly furnish
ed mansion has been exchanged for small apartments
where with meagre remnant of what was spared 10
her by her husbands creditors, after his death. Mra
Marshall has retired. year suficed to exhaust the
! widows carefully husbanded resources. And now
what was 10 be done' Since this sad downfall Door
Eveline had been in half paralized state of mind
she did not sustain her mother in the least bot instead
leaned heavily against her. Only for few times had
she been upon the and then on returning home
she cried herself half sick; for each time she met
an old friend who did not feel called upon to recog-
nze her
Things at length became desperate with Mrs Mr.
shall Her money was nearly all gone. In state
oil deep encouragement ofmind she one dny lean
ing her head upon her hand, with her eyes upon the
floor. The attitude Of her mother arrested the atten
ton Of Eveine She looked ut her for some time =
The hall concealed face yet clearly enough seen
Tor Evelne TO perceive TINT it most sad express
SION For almost the first time she began 10 consider
her mother to thul Of her sulerings instead of her
own The change in her feelings had scarcely taken
place when she perceived tear slowly stea,in, down
her mothers face. This thrilled her with sympn
thetc pain Almost Involuntary she passed 10 her
mothers side and drawing her arm around her neck
said while the tears flowed freely over her own
checks
'Dear mother! Do not feel unhuppy! Let ne t,v
TO be contented' f.a' -
Mrs Marshall started, and looked up in surprise.
'Ah my child she said after pause, Il ain afraid
that cannot be contented' 1t is hard with mo-
But sob choked her and she did not finish the word
All was silent for long time During this silence,
the thoughts of Evene were busy She felt that she
had not regarded her mother as she should have
done. That, she should have borne some of the
burdens imposed upon them by their new and chang
eu condition. Tint she should have shared her moth
er's feelings and confidence All this passed rapidly
through her mind. When she at length spoke, her
voice was low and tender. f''
Speak out plainly to me, MOTHER she said Il
have been selfish creature, until now, brood,ns
over my own disappoinments, and dreaming over my
own sad condition. have not felt for Won and
thought you should. But now, am ready 10
help you with all your burdens and take any portion
of all your care Talk to me plainly, then Tell me
all that troubles YOU 80.
So unexpected n manifestation of affection from her
child, completely overpowered Mrs. Marshall. She
embraced Evelne tendery, and wept as she drew her
to her bosom.
After their feelings had subsidized Mrs Marshall en-
tered into free conversation with her daughter and
explained to her that, unless they could devise some
of earning money They would in n little while
be without food TO eat. Such revelation shocked
the feelings Of Evelne deeply, and put to a severe
test her newly awakened affection for her mother
'What is to be done?' That was the off repeated.
but unanswered question.
For two or three days. no means of earning money
presented ITSELF But the necessity of the case re-
quired that something should be DONE $50
Il would willingly take In sewing, if
could get it,, Eveline said, sBu to whom can 70
To some Of our old frends' Indeed cannot do that
Not TO Mrs. Lamb?'
ooh no, mother And her eyes filled with ,ears
cannot go any of our old acquantances for work.
If must do so, let mo go among strangers
q do not ask you to go at all, Evene But IL
you feel it TO be right FOR you to do so, shall
not object - faf'H ..- tgNqm1i otG
Il tell you what have been thinking mother 70
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