The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-03-03

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one Of those airs, which, once heard, must
ever afterwards, even through a whole life
lime, haunt with its sweetness the lonely
hours Of those who love music. Mr.. Draper,
Emma aud Charles, who were all keenly a.
live to the power of the divine art, were not
aware of fingers aud strings'-they only heard
the music, but Mrs. Draper, TO whom the
mechanical part was all in all, watched the
delicate fingers of Gertrude. as they lightly
touched the keys, and she too was satisfied. |
As for Hester, she had almost Immediately
left the room, that she might examine what
Gertrude had done on Emma dress.
When Gertrude had withdrawn, Mr.. Ora
per again took up the newspaper. but was I'M
able TO fix his thoughts upon lis contenrs.-
While in the midst of a fit OF mnsng, Mrs
Draper re-entered the apartment.
Il think said he, that young lady's name
is Gertrude Denham!'
1T is-why do you ask
Because it struck me that she looks exact
ly as my cousin, Harriet Lee, did at her age.
Harriet removed with her parents TO one OF
the Western States, and heard that she was
soon afterwards married. The first time
have an opportunity, | must enquire of her a
little concerning her pedigree, for | should
not wonder ii she were my cousins daughter.
Now. MIR. Draper said his wife, for the
credit of Hester and Emma, who have just
entered society, | beg that You will not try 10
trace relationship between them aud a poor
seamstress, who would probably have the art,
should she get hint Of the matter, TO make
it appear that she is your cousins daughter,
if she is not
Mr.. Draper prudenily refrained from pur-
suing the subject. and as he afterwards recol-
ected that Elton was the name Of the gentle
man " HON his cousin married, he rclnquish
ed The idea OF making The intended enquiries.
Several weeks passed away, and Gertrude
was so fortunate as TO give Mrs. Draper and
Hester entire satisfaction. Her mornings
were spent in the schoo-room, and Clenen
tine and Mary no, only improved in the com
mon branches of education, but began TO
make some progress in music and drawing.
Her afternoons and evenings were devoted to
needle work, embracing every variety. from
the hemming of plain handkerchief up TO
he most delicate embroidery, which alone.
as Mrs. Draper found on making an estimate
which she communicated confdentially TO
Hester saved them more than twice her wa
ges.
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ing weary and worn, added 10 which, she suf-
lered much anxiety Of mind, on account Of
Mrs. Grover the woman with whom she bad
boarded, who constantly harassed her for her
pay. She hoped at the expiration of three
months. Mrs. Draper would offer her what
would then be due, and Mrs, Grover, though
she really needed the money, was u last in
duced to wait till then.
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rived, and ike those which had preceded it,
was spent in uuremitting toll. Itwas nearly
nine o'clock, and not word had been said
by Mrs. Draper relative to paying her, though
Mr.. Draper, who was very exact in all his
dealings, had in the morning handed her the
money for that purpose. The truth was. she
had laid it aside with the sum she was trying
To make up to purchase the window curtains.
Gertrude turned pale and trembled. mhe1
Ja entered the room and told her that there
WIS woman at the door who wished 10
speak with her.
Who is it enquired Mrs. Draper.
i don't know her name replied Janet
1T is the woman who has called TO see Miss
Denham so many times
Il wish she would keep away said Hester
If there is anything particularly wish to
have completed. she is sure 10 come and take
Miss Denham of her work.
She says she must see her. said Janet.
Gertrude rose, then hesitated moment.
and turning towards Mrs. Draper, with the
intention to ask her il she could make it con
venient TO pay her. but there was something
in The lddy's couutenance so forbidding-.an
expression she knew well how 10 assume
that her courage failed her, and she left the
room without speaking.
Run, Emma, and listen said Mrs. Ora
per. and try TO fnd out what that vulgar
looking woman wants of her so Often
WHY, mamma said Emma. you would
not make an eaves-dropper OF me-
What would be the harml' said Hester.
There is no need OF your going though, for
know what she wants. Ii is the woman
she used TO board with, and she has come for
her pay, ] suppose
The conversation was here interrupted by
the return Of Gertrude.
The person at the door said she, rs the
woman with whom | formerly boarded. !
am still indebted TO her, and have no means
Of paying her.
Then she must wait, of course Mrs. ORA
per cooly replied.
SHE has waited good WHILE said Ger
rrude, and thought that perhaps you might
make it convenient to pay ME the three
months wages now due
You thought wrong them replied Mrs
Draper, for it would be very announcement.
have made my arrangements TO pay you
at the close q: the year, and cannot minute
sooner
The look of hopelessness and distress de-
picted in Gertrude's couDtenance as she turn
TO leave The room, was an appeal too power
fu' 10 the sympaihizing heart of Emma to be
resisted, and quietly rising from her chair,
she succeeded in siealidg out Of The room
without exciting observation.
Il have eighteen dollars, said she 10 Ger
irude, whom she overlook just as she had
reached The door where Mrs. Grover stood
waiting. 'whifh papa gave me TO purchase a
few articles which can very well do with
out Wait one minute. and will run and
get them
When she returned, Not a word, dear Ger
rude said she. as the latter began to remon
sirate-four tines the sum would only be
your DUE
Mrs. Grover received the money with many
hot he woulh he Glad tn