The New era. [volume] ([Portsmouth, Va.]) 1845-1847, 1846-04-07
II III E N E. w Err A
From Arthur's Magazine.
THE YOUNG MINISTER.
BY FANNY FORESTER.
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Joshua Miller, the owner of the hay field, was
plain old farmer, that our May had often seen
in her uncle's Store, and for whom, indeed
Squire Loomis entertained very great respect
In leaving the store one day, he accidentally
dropped his staff, and our May, with the light
ness of sylph, spTang before him, picked it up,
and respectfully, yet with one of her most spa ri
ling giances and winning smiles, placed it in the
old mans hand. Nothing can be more natterinq
To aye than unexpected attention paid them by
the young and happy, and father Miller never
forgot the pretty, bright faced girl, who " did
not laugh al him because he was lame" When
he came 10 the store afterwards, he always
brought some fragrant, delicious Offering from
the garden or the felds-fruits of his own gath
ering,-and finally our May found it very pleasant
TO extend her walks 10 father Millers farm house.
drink Of the new milk, admire the cheese, talk
of economy with the old mans children, and en-
gage in a frolic with his grandchildren. Her
condescension pleased the good people, while her
mingled mlrihtnlness, sweetness, and GOOD sense
charmed them.
These were the haymakers she had seemed so
happy to meet; and the young man who had
urged her stay was Mr.. Day, father Mller's son
ln-iaw. but this was not an invitation 10 the
farm house. family of Irish lahorers had with
in few days, begged to be admitted into an old
log building that stood on father Miller's farm,
and the good old man, thinking that he might
assist them by giving them employment had
readily consented. But the O'Neils had travel
led long, weary way and been obliged some
times to sleep upon the damp ground so that
they were scarcely settled befnre the mother and
two of the children seized with violent
fever, Mr.. Day was anxious that our May should
just look in upon the sufferers and she with that
excessive sensltlvcness which often accompanies
true benevolence, chose rather Ia incur censure
i"r foolish waywardnesss than 10 explain her con-
duct. IL Is often found that those who seem tn
possess the lightesl and gayesl hearts, have the
warmest love nesting down among the flowers
These beautiful characters pass through the world
nnostentaiously, seldom recognized but by the
eye of omnisclence. loved by God, loved by the
angels, and sometimes making themselves dear
To some holy hearted saint, near enough to heaven
To see clearly the internal loyelness of the spirit
Our May had sill another motive for silence,
She knew that if her cousin became aware of the
situation OF The family, she would call meeting
of The society, and the subject would be debated
till assistance would come too late; and she
thought that advice and sympathy with the pro-
duct of father Miller's farm, and the physician
whom the contents of her own purse might place
at her command, would be quite as useful TO the
O'Neils as the Society's money And then
another feeling (t could scarce be called mo-
ilve) influenced May, when she unceremo-
nlously sent home her companions wondering at
ed TO consider her thoughtess, giddy child, and
when any benevolent plan was broached, he in
Varably turned 10 her cousin, as though he
never dreamed of consulting her, or supposed it
possible that she could be interested and she
felt kind of pleasure in conceaing from him
that 3" lower depth" where dweIt the sacred
qualities which, too often, but bubble on the sur
face In saying that our May was Influenced by
these considerations, | do not mean to say that
hat cho
been able 10 present them neligibly she acted
from nomentary impulse, but the mpellinu
principle was unconsciousIy made up of these
motives.
No" thought the sunny hearted Nav, as she
went tripping lightly homeward, after seeing the
O'NeH's comparatively comfortable, &" No; how
ever lightly he may esteem me. he shall never
think that | parade my goodness before his ewes
for the sake ofatlracting his admiration" Then
our pretty May began to wonder what sober Mr..
Nolroy meant about her " linking a STRONGER
chain )" and she wondered on so absorbinpIy that
she insensbly slackened her pace, and almost
forgot TO enter when she reached her uDcIe's
door
The young clergyman was still in The parlor ::
and although Miss May commenced the usual
" my dear cousin, | feel ii my duty 10 expustu.
late" and although the exposition was no
pIeasanter than ever TO our May. she did not
avail herself Of the usual ." Mr. Melroy-" but
sat dumb, with a toguiSbly demure expression.
unparalleled by anything hut the sometimes ex-
cecdlngy wise air Of a Inscheyious kitten.
g | think" said Mr. Meonv, ondeavorinp to
smile, after Miss May had three several times
appealed TO him for his opinion, 90 think that
Miss LOOMS Che had never called her Miss
LOOMS before " mast be allowed to be the ex
elusive Judge Of her own actions, since she
chooses TO conceal her motives from her friends +"
g Some people act without motive" interrnpt-
ed Miss May. Mr.. Melroy shook his head doubt
ngy.
g Light minds are guided by impulse" pursu.
ed Miss May Mr. Meroy looked more deter
mnedly and severely serious than ever, bu, made
no reply
"lmpulse," observed Miss May vith won.
derously wise look, " is a very dangerous guide
-don't you think SO, MIR. Mclroy 2"
q" The impulse Of bad heart"
4" All hearts are dopraved," continued Miss
May, meelly folding her white hands, and Turn
ing her eyes TO the carpet.
The young clergyman nodded assent 4: but il
was evident that his thoughts were elsewhere
"IfCouslu May ,Oould but be little more 50.
Der minded" pursued the cloud, after proper
pause.
Mr.. Melroy glanced at M 5ushinp. half Irem.
bling May, aud appeared Disconnected.
Z" ! kuu1g she means bafr -eIo ie el J,,,,-f.,