Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-04-09
MISCELLANEOUS
From The Salon Register.
THE GRUDGED FOURPENCE.

The GRUDGED FOURPENCE.
In picturesque little village, in remote part
OF the State Of Massachusetts, at the close of one
of the loveliest days of September may have been
seen finely formed gentleman, slowly tracing his
steps towards large and handsome dwelling house.
which stood far back from the road. His sombre
appearance, together with the black Grape which
oncirced his hat, told that he had but lately con-
signed to the tomb one near and dear to him, while
the shade Of melancholy that rested on his manly
features, plainly told that he had not vet ceased
to mourn the loss. While he was thus busily oc-
cupled with his own sad reflections, a travelling
carriage passed by. Coming in contact rather sud
denly with the stump of an old oak, which had
been suffered to remain above ground, the horse
stumbled, and before he could regain his footnr
the carriage was precipitated to the ground The
young gentleman, who had foreseen the probability
OF this accident from the first, had quickened his
pace In order to afford them assistance. should if
be necessary and before those within had been
able to aght he had reached the spot
:" hope you are not injured, sir" accostnp the
old man, whose silver locks pronounced him to be
in the decline of life.
Not at all, sir, believe, are we, Addie ?" said
he, turning to the occupant of the back seat
She whom ne thus addressed young lady
OF about eighteen years, whose fairy form was at .
tired in dress of the deepest mourning with the
exception Of simple band of white muslin around
her delicately formed wrist. She was not beauti-
tn, at least not beautiful in the usual sense of the
word yet no one e'er looked on that pale sweet
brow, without turning to look again, and feeling
that under that pleasing exterior throbbed heart
pure as innocence itself Her face wore an ex-
preston Of pensve thoughtfulness while the SMILE
which ever lowered round those rosy lips would at
times light up every feature with irresistible sweet
ness.
The young gentleman helped her to alight, at
the same time expressing the hope that she had
sustained no injury.
A little Misunderstanding more, sir, thank you,"
replied she.
Finding that the carriage would have to under
go some slight repairs he begged that she would
accept the inequalities of his home while they
should be detained. This she declined after thank
ing him for his kindness, saying that she must not
lose SO rare an opportunity of enjoying beautiful
sunset, and that she would walk few steps,
"Don't run away and leave grandpa alone will
you, Addie dear 2" said the old gentleman.
"Oh no, indeed, grandpa, not for the world-you
know would not; will walk only few steps,
and you will soon overtake me"-then bidding the
stranger good evening, she turned down narrow
lane
Alter watching her retreating figure till it could
no longer be seen, he turned to the old man with
"your granddaughter then, presume?"
MY grand daughter, sir" was the simple reply.
lie would have given worlds at that moment 10
have learned something more of the fair creature
whose appearance had so interested him but had
there been no other motive, the tone in which these
words were uttered was sufficient to repel one less
retiring than he and he therefore remained silent
The Tar oil west was yet family tinged with the
last rays of the setting sun, and the moon-that
peerless "queen Of night" the beautiful September
moon-had already arisen, saluting with its frs
mild beams the little village of c., thus adding
fresh loneliness teeming with bewitchinr beauty
when our traveller resumed his seat and after man,
thanks for the kindness shown him, babe the young
gentleman good night" and rode off in the direc
ton the young lady had before taken.
Adelaide Stuart-for such was the name of tn
fair unknown-was the privileged daughter of pi
GUS parents. Mr. Stuart had been dedicated to Go
in infancy by his parents. At an early age he ha
become the subject of renewing grace, and belor
many months he had made public profession c
his faith in Christ, and united with the church c
which the Rev. John Marsh was pastor. Hayin
the misfortune to lose both his parents while still
young, and having no brother or sister with whoT
to spend his hours of recreation, he induce
to marry at an earlier period than under more ia
vorable circumstances may have been thought de
sirable In the companion Of his choice, however
his bright antlclpatons were not disappointed
She was the only daughter of worthy mechani,
who, though not wealthy, had spared no pains i
her education; and this, combined with the iud
cious training of mother, had well fitted her fc
the stations she was henceforth to FILL Brought II
to habits of industry, economy, and virtue, know
leg that wealth alone has no power TO purchas
happiness, she accepted the heart and hand of Her
ry Stuart, and became to him fond and devote
wife-an ornament as well as blessing, to the Ii
tie circle within the reach of her influence. In n
gard to this worlds goods, it may have been sal
that they were poor; but they had laid their treai
ures in better land. Their income never exceed
ed three hundred and fifty dollars per annum "
from this small sum they yearly laid by somethin
in the Savings Bank, this, too, after securing
themselves all the comforts, with many of wht
they deemed the Injuries of life. This, togethC
with small farm, the gift of their father, constitl
ted their whole amount Of earthly riches-une'
ORDER good taste, and simplicity may be style
such--then, indeed, may they have been found
the dwelling of the Stuarts.