Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-04-16


A long silence interviewed, broken only by sobs
When they were a little composed Asahel deliv-
cred the message of Mr. Stanmore.
THANK Cod" again murmur1d the father, he
has already seen fit to answer my prayer"
Only few hours had gone by, when his family
were called around him for the last time. He spoke
to each. and then fell back completely exhausted
They feared his spirit had already assembled but
no, his lips moved. Addie bent eagerly forward 10
catch the sound, but speech fliled After one or
two efforts he family motioned to one corner of the
room-every eye was in an instant turned there
on Hattie's night dress. They understood him
the sweet child had been forgotten by all. Adelaide
fastened TO bring her, and placed her on the bed.
He attempted TO raise his hand. but il was power
less. Henry saw the motion, and gently placed it
on the curly head of the little His lips again
moved, but uttered no sound and in another mo-
ment the spark had fled.
After the lapse of few weeks, it was decided
that Asahel should return to Mr.. Stanmorc's. Hen
ry was to remain at home with his mother, and as
sist in the cultivation Of the farm, and Adelaide
was to take the situation of governess in private
family, at some distance from home. Need we
wonder that traces Of tears were on the cheek of
the fair girl, as she left behind her the home we
have described.
In few hours after the occurrence of the slight
accident to which we have alluded in the begin
ming of our tale, Adelaide Stuart had been intro
uuCGu 10 llG family Wltll WDOm Sne was Tor the
present to reside, and alters few days she felt well
acquainted with each member. Mr.. and Mrs Brag-
don were very DESTROYS that their children should
be swell educaed;" but, by this term, they meant
according to the most approved fashion of the day.
They were governed entirely by the opinion of the
world. "What will the world siyw was with them
the all-lmportant question. It may therefore be
reasonably supposed that the religious training of
their children had not been much attended to-
They were taken IN church rnunlnrlv nm tho Sah
bath day, because their associates were not from
any regard to the worship of God. They were
bright, affeclonate creatures, and Adelaide shortly
became attached to them. She found them ready
for any instruction she gave them, and willing to
profit by 1t. Their parents were well satisfied as
to her talents, and as the children were warmly at
tached to her, and were diligent at their lessons
they found no fault with her.
"Give me my doll, Willie" said little Laura
Blagdon to brother still younger.
81 haven't had your doll SIS" returned the boy,
at the same time contrving to slip the play thing
under his tire, while Laura's attention was attract
ed another way.
"Oh Willie, you telling on untruth Miss
Stuart says God will not love you if YOU do not
always speak just the truth"-then turning to her
mother, Mamma, why don't you ever talk to us,
as Miss Stuart does? l love to be good, if it is
hard, because then she looks so pleased and talks
so pretty"
1t was from such incidents as these, constantly
recurring that Mr. and Mrs. Bragdon became ac
qualnted with the real character of Adelaide
They would little rather have had their children
educated for this world yet they found their man
ners so much improved they had become so gen.
tie, so assduoue to please-that they raised no OBJ
jections to what they deemed the too strict notions
of our young friend.
Have you heard who is to preach for us to-
morrow? 2 asked Mrs Bragdon, some months after,
ena,, harh ,,-b
ming call.
"No, have not,' was the reply.
" Mrs. Green told me-" continued the lady, d" that
Henry Grey, young man of great talents, was ex-
pected here He has for the last few months
been supplying the desk of old Dr. Marsh, whose
health is very inlirm."
1.-The son Of my old friend, Henry Greym ex-
claimed Mr.. Il with animation-"l have scarcely
thought of him since his mother died. We must
have him here to dine. | should really like to be-
come acquainted with him for his fathers sake"
The whole family were punctual in their attcn-
dance at church the next morning. The young
minister paused moment, when Adelaide and her
fair charge passed TO her accustomed seat he had
certainly seen that face before, but in an instant he
recollecied himself, and resumed his reading. He
commenced his discourse in calm, clear manner,
but as he entered into the spirit of the subject he
became eloquent; forgetting every thing else he
carried the minds of all who heard him, with eve
ry thought he uttered. Perfect stiffness regned
throughout the assembly, aud at the close of the
services many heart was ready to ask that the
blessings he so iervently craved for others might
descend in rich showers on his own head.
He at once accepted the invitation of Mr.. Bag-
dom "Have not once before had the pleasure o
seeing you, Miss Stuart?' said he, after his INTRO
duction 10 AGeaide " do | not recognize in you
the young lady, who while riding with her grand
father some time since, met with something of al
accident?'
Adelaide gave an assent and Immediately rec
ognlzed, in Henry Grey, the young gentleman who
had so kindly offered his assistance at The time.
"And where may the good old man De now p
said Henry, after cOnverslng some time.
"He is gone," replied Adelaide, with deel
sigh.
"Has he gone, too? Happy old gentlemon-h hi
seemed, indeed, like already ripe for the Heav
enly world"
"Ycs," rejoined Adelaide, she had long beef
waiting the summons which should call him home
and has long since entered on his reward. Dea
grandpa love to thing that he watches DER M
now as he did when alive"
Henry remained here several days, and not re
ceiving call in the ministry exactly suited to hi
wishes, he finally decided to take the charge of
small school for short time there being one the
in want Of teacher. He was now quite frequer
visitor at the house of Mr.. Blagdon They wer
, at first much pleased with his attention. but it wa
not long before they more than suspected that tn
presence of Miss Stuart was the real inducement
,, "Are they for me ?" asked Henry, as he met lii
tie Annie b. coming from the garden with beat
u t:iul bunch Of flowers IN her hand.
. ooh, no, no" said the child, 81 can't give 70
y these, indeed | can't, Mr. Grey have gathere
T. them on purpose for Miss Adelaide she love
: flowers dearly and know she will like these, f;
= they are the very prettiest could find, and besit
0 was very good yesterday"
. "Then you are not always good, Annie Z"
"No, indeed, not what Miss Adelaide calls goo
+ sometimes l feel selfish, and unknd, and the
l. she does not love TO have my flowers"
. "lt carry her some flowers, will she love them
: asked Henry, smng"l try to be good"
"Why, Mr. Grey, do you have to Try to be good
IS and Annie opened her great blue eyes to their "
). dest eXtent-"well, you may have my flowers,
U you want to give them to Miss Adelaide, and /
IS go and get another bunch" So saying, the mer
~ child skipped away to the garden.