The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-04-28
Ups and WINS.
A MORAL STORY.
BY T. S. ARTHUR.

EVene MARSHALL rs she took of her things after hav
ing been out all the morning making some visits
Her tone, and the expression Of her face both par
took nj tho real feeling Of contempt that was in her
heart for the young seamstress who had engaged 10
do work for her mother.
Her name is Grace Williams, replied Mrs. Mar
shall turning her eyes with quiet steady, halfre-
proving look upon her daughters face.
Well don't like her. That I'll say at once
you don't know her, Eveline.'
4 know as much Of her as wish to know
Have you seen her before?'
Il believe have. | think she is the came girl
once saw at Mrs. Eldridge's. But am not certain
never notice such persons very particularly
what reason have you for not liking her You
have had no opportunity to know whether she pos
sesses good or bad qualities
'She looks too much like n lady for my use.
'Just what have reason to believe she is
That's you ma! you are always seeing the lady
in this or that seamstress or kitchen maid
And the lady may be found in either of these class
es, was gravely replied
''m too cid now TO believe that doctrine now re
turned Evcne, tossing her head, and slightly curling
her lip.
'Perhaps, before you die you may not only find out
hPt it is true, but be very thankful that in the
humbiost walks Of life are 10 be found those who
possess hearts of the highest tone. haze often, Of
late, heard you the word lady in that
makes me think You do not rightly understand its
meaning. What in your mind constitutes lady?'
Evene did no, reply
mo, do not I'm sure Mrs. Ebere is rich e.
nough; bat you don't much ofthc lady about
her.
True. If it is not money, then, whnt is it ?
Eveline was silent She had some ideas the
subject; but she either could not, did wish TO
express them.
Does being tho wife of merchant make lady ?
No reply.
'Or, doctor ?-or n lawyer -
'NO, not that alone
a.. 4. a.. al. r
be truly lady the wife of rich MANI
'She may he, nbstractedly; but we don't find it so
in real life. The thing isn't absolute impossioliiy;
but il is Of rare occurrence, il at all
'Why so p asked Mrs Marshall, who wished to
her daughters false notions by causing her 10
see, in the light of her own mind, that they we're
false.
'Iier condition is not that Of lady.
'Then il is something external thHt makes this
high character. Qualities of mind have nothing to
do with it,
q don't say that
'Is it education p
'Now You coming TO my IDEAS, But
education alone cannot make lady. There must be
birth, education, wealth and the accomplishments
these bring
'What do you mean by birth p
Il can't answer any more Of your questions. ma
Eveline replied halrlaughlng although she wasN lit
tie vexed; and jumping up from the chair upon which
sho had seated herself, she glided from the room.
Eveline Marshall twenty, and belle. She
had been spoiled by going too early into company
In suffering her 10 associate with women as woman
before her mind sufficiently matured, Mrs. Mar
shall saw that she had erred but it too late
Her daughter proud and volatile, and had high
opinion of her own consequence. To counteract
these qualities her mother strove hard hut was much
greved find that she rarely made any good impress
sion upon the mind Of Evelne. -r .......
The individual whose presence in the family, had
caused the conversation Just given, was young wo-
man who was, probably, older than Mrs. Narshal!'s
daughter by two years. She was tall and slightly
made, with finely formed, intelligent face, land look
ed, truly, Evelne alleged like lady.
On the day before Mrs. Marshall was inquirlng of
a friend if she knew where she would meet with
good person to sew in the family for few weeks
The lady recommended Grace one who would
give satisfaction
who is she p asked Mrs. Marshall.
'Her father, have been told, was formerly, "A mer
chant in our city, who failed in business and became
ve.ypoor'
'And now the daughter has 10 go out and fora
living ?
Eyes so it seems
poor girl half sighed Mrs. Marshall her face grow
ing thoughtful. 'Ah mel she added, none Of
know what will be the fate of our children. This is
indeed a world Of change
at is. People 60 up ON one side OF the wheel to-
day and down the other side tomorrow. think you
will be well pleased with Grace. She is industrious,
and very modest and retiring in her manner"
No doubt I will. Can you without inconvenience
send her word that would like to see her to-mor-
row p
certainly. will do so with pleasure
Mrs. Marshall went home, thinking about the great
change that a few years had wrought in the condi-
ton OF the young girl, and then her thoughts went in
voluntarily to her daughter Eveline.
silly indeed could she bear such reverse, sho aid
10 herself, and then sighed heavily.
On the next morning Grace came, and was very
kindly received by Mrs. Marshall, who was prepared
to like her. The girls appearance inspired her with
an instant respect. She slightly above the ordi-
nary height, was delicutey formed, and had sweet
pensve face that one,it seemed to Mrs. Marshall,
could look upon without feeling sentiment ofregard
Her manner slightly reserved,ye. elf-possessed,
her words few, but well chosen. The directions
given by Mrs Marshall in regard to what she wished
her to do Grace eadily comprehended, and was bus
iy At work in half an hour after she had entered the
house. .s''
Eveline Marshall, while preparing to go out in
der to make few calls upon gay Young friends, pass
ed several times through the room where Grace
al work. but did not speak TO her, indeed, seem
conscious Of her presence. She observed her, how
ever; with what feeling the reader already knows
She uttered them freely to her mother, after having