The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-04-14

pleasant hanger-on, but nothing more. A
deuced fine fellow said the sons of the ricl
families with whom he associated, but poor
as rat. Sisters mind this was addressed
to the sisters where the young men had any
you may flirt with him TO pique others into
offers, but don't be such fools as 10 fall in love
with him. Nor did the sisters seem dis.
posed TO disregard his prudent advice.
How Frederick lived was a miracle 10
many of his acquaintances. He still resided
with Mrs. Newton, who found him useful to
deliver messages among her fashionable ac-
quaintances, whose wages Mrs Newton thus
saved, though the proud blood of Frederick
Hanson would have boiled at an insinuation
of the truth. But herequired money occas-
ionalIy, and al first it was serious affair for
him 10 obtain it. At length he discovered
that many gentlemanly men did not despise
occasionally plucking pigeon at game Of
billiards; and Frederick learned according
ly, as he was a good player, TO meet his tai
lor's bill by this method. Now and then he
borrowed ten or twenty dollars for day or
two of his young acquaintance and it came
a; last TO be standing jest, that Fred Han
sons borrowing was new way of pocket
picking To this state of degradation was
he reduced. because he was too proud TO la
Dor honestly for living. He thought it a
disgrace 10 be mechanic: but considered il
no stigma to impose on an acquaintance.
While Frederick was thus sinking lower in
the estimation of all honorable men, and
even had become bye-word among his
fashionable acquaintance Of both sexes, Ed
ward was slowly but steadily advancing in
the esteem of his employer. and establishing
a valuable character for enterprise. industry
and rectitude. He had, moreover, won the
affections of Mary Benson, one of the lowell
est Of her sex. She, like Edward, was poor
but they relied on Providence; and comfor
ted themselves with the reflection that their
mutual love would smooth an otherwise
thorDy and difficult path. But their future
was not as dark as imagined. Edward was
now approaching his lweny-6rst year, and
as he thought how soon he would be left 10
depend entirely on himself, his brow occas-
ionally became clouded with those fears of
the future which even the most sanguine
often experience.
What is the matter, Edward p said Mr..
Simpson TO him one day. You have al
times lately, looked careworn. Does any
thing weish on your mind p
Edward hesitated moment, but there was
an expression Of such kindness in Mr.. Simp-
sons face, that he resolved TO make conf
oant OF his master.
Il have DONE he said, what you will
probably consider a very foolish thing. am
engaged TO be married, and TO one poor as
myself.-She is, am sure, all that | could
desire in wife: and ii is best pei haps, that
a young man should be carly settled in life
but fear may have been too precpitate,
for, if | should fall sick, " hat will become
Of nv family A journeyman mechanic
makes wages enough to live comfortably,
know: but alas who shall ensure me
against sickness on my own part and that of
my wife, both equally expensive. Yet per-
haps, these very fears which many would
call prudence, a:e sinful. Should we not
trust in God for all thingsP he continued,
looking up at Mr.. Simpson, with more
cheerful expression.
You are noble young man. said Mr..
Simpson, with warmth. Nor do | know
that You have acted wrong in betrothing
yourself-The heart is generally more to be
trusted in such affairs than the head, and you
especially would be the last person to act
against the dictates OF reason. Pray, who is
the lady ?
hdi DSHSOu
The very one would have chosen for
son had l one Of your age. No, Edward. you
have done right. A good wife is treasure
not to be obtained every day.
Edward crimsoued with pride and pleas
ure, while Mr.. Simpson continued.
The worldly wise, my dear boy, would
say you and her ran great risk in marrying
with such means, at all. But happier and
better causes and love can aweeten many
a priva;ion and nerve us for many difficult
task.-l only speak thus 10 convince you
that you have mistook me, in fancyng that
was too old and calculating TO approve of
your engagement. Now to come TO bust
ness. | have been thinking of your ap-
preaching majority land have felt that | could
i'll afford TO loose you. When a man gets 10
be fifty, as am, he naturally wishes for re-
pose and l would. therefore. have some
capable person to take the chief labor of my
business of my shoulders. You are just the
person desire. Become my partner. with
one fourth Of the profits now and third az
Ter two years; l VIII present you with a
thousand dollars to furnish a house, and
then you and Mary can he married at once.
What say you2
What could Edward say His eyes
filed with tears aud his voice refused its off
ice; he could only press MIR. Simpsons
hand and look bis thanks.
Years passed. Happily married to wo-
man whom he adored, and who returned his
affection devotedIy, prosperous in business,
by society, and conscious of life
we'll spent, Edward Hanson. the once poor
BOY, was living example of what industry,
and honesty can achieve in a free
like this. He is now a large pro-
prietor of real estate, and has long retired
from active business, Mr.. Simpson, his kind
patron. having been dead many years. Ed
ward has purchased back the estate that once
belonged to his family, and resides there part
Of the year. His intelligence, wealth, and
views gives him the first sta
ion in whatever society he chooses to min
gle. Several times the people of his native
county have solicited him 10 be their repre-
sentative in Congress, but he is of opinion
that he can do more good at home educating
MS children and attending to works of bene-
icience. In both these his wife ably assists
him; and then progeny reward this care,
BY being the best behaved and most intell-
gent of the neighborhood.
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