Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-03-13
VOL. XIX.......No. Al.

my DAYS used to be spent were the sell
condemning Thoughts Of the pure minded
wife how mucI, more time used to find
for visiting the sick and poor, and how much
more proftaby my evenings were employ
ed, in reading and rational conversation
with my beloved parents
We would ask thee, thou voiary Of plea
sure and fashion has not the still small
voice. sometimes gently whispered, that
higher destiny were thine than tho mere life
of buuerty-that there were dn'ics-no-
BILE duiss-,o perform in thy everyday
life even visiting The sick and fa,herless
ia their atlliction,' and holding myself I'm.
spotted from the world Pardon the dgres.
sion, reader we write not merely TO amuso.
Months rolled on, and Mrs. Norton had
so schoolrd her speech, that few would have
known her for quakeress; but now cares
had devoved upon her, and in the anxious
tenderness for her babe, she steadily refused
oil party invitations, and staid quietly in
her nursery, while her husband was becom-
ing the town talk for hi, open attention
to Miss Stafford. All blamed hm-,he men
for ncglecing so lovely wifc-the women
for admiring such mink as Belle Stafford.
Norton knew, that many Of them thought
his wife stad at home, that she might not be
witness TO his conduct and he determined
to use his authority in making her 60 TO tho
next ball that should be given. An OPP
portuni,y soon occurred, and his wife con-
scented to go; but when the evening arrived,
her little boy who had been ang all day,
seemed too sick to leave and the mother
begged hard for permission TO stay with her
darling. But Norton was resolu,e. 1t is
all folly there is nothing the matter with
the child but a little cold said he, and if
he gets any worse, Walters can run for DR..
- After many charges to the servants,
Mrs. Norton left with an aching heart. but
received by her friends, that for a little
while she almost forgot her anxiety. Mr..
Norton, as usual, was flirting with Miss SAT-
ford, and his wife had been watching them
with painful interest for some time, when a
kind old lady, anxious to divert her at.
tention, came up, and enquired for her little
boy. He is not WE'LL replied Mrs. Nor
ton in fact feel very uneasy at leaving
him tonight.
Indeed what are his symptomsl'
"A very hoarse cough, laboured breath
ing, and rapid pulse
why, my dear madam, am surprised
you should have left him J.; he certainly has
the Group,
!, The Group
Yes one Of the most alarming diseases
children are subject to. would advise you
to return home instantly, and procure medi.
cal advice. Dear heart to think you have
been here almost two hours
Mrs. Norton sprung from her seat, and
, running up to her husband, begged him to
J take her home at once.
why, what in all the world is the mat.
/ ter exclaimed Mr. Norton, alarmed at the
deathy paleness Of his wife.
why Mrs. Deacon says she is sure little
t Harry has the Group
5 Mrs. Deacon must be gifted with second
] sight, to Judge of disease at this distanee,'
, said Miss Stafford.
wont you take me home, dear Edward ?
, continued Mrs. Norton, without noticing her
remark indeed, am TOO anxious to stay
. moment longer
this is all nonsense, Annie Mrs. Dea-
, con is silly old woman, 10 alarm you 50
your child is doing we'll enough, doubt
: not. Besides, did not order the carriage
t ill two
e Mrs. Norton turned away with a bursting
7 heart What shall do thought she 'ask
G one Of the gentlemen to go home with me
but no will not expose my husband-l
will 90 alone, and trust to Providence for
y protection She ran into the shawl room
S and hastily throwing on her cloak and hood,
is left the house without being observed. II
is was past midnight, and the streets were do
!, serted but Mrs. Notion was too anxious -
@ feel much fear, though her heart beat with
=. moro rapid motion as her lonely steps
,, echoed along the silcn, pavement
d. She had almost gained her own house, and
IS was Just turning tho corner, when rough
r voice accosted her. Whittier SO fast, nv
% bird Of passage--and man in the garb of
a .ai.or caught her in his arms. Let me 60.
= screamed the distracted mother, my child
Is i, dyng-take my jewels, but for Gods sake
% lot mo CO. Her cries alarmed two young
mon, Just coming GU, Of an oyster cellar
is near BY. Ons caught the villain by the
;. throat, and threw him into the street, while
r. the other was Just in time to catch tho faint
ir ing form of the lady. we must lift her
into this oyster cellar, Fred-,here is no
d apolhecary OPEN They carried her gently
~ in, and laid her upon bench, but VIVA,
was their surprise, when the light fell upon
., her features, TO discover an acquaintance
,r Heavens and earth Harcour,, i, is Nor.
,e tons wife. What can this mean I But u,
re the moment Mrs, Norton opened her eye.
e, wildly, and exclaimed, My child-oh
,e take me to my child
lie MRS. Norton my dear madam, whn, i,
,r the matterl We are your friends. and will
IS take you wherever you wish TO GO Tran
at quillized by the sound Of Kind voices, she
I'd recovered snfi 'enlly 10 be led home. 'Gen-
or llemen,' said she, when they reached the
m door, | canno, fully explain my unusual
IS situation but my child is III, and left a
= ball without waiting for nay husband to ac-
n company me-. Rushing into the house, she
ss was me, on the staircase by DR.. -, and
u, could Just arliculate 'how is nay child p
IS, | AN sorry TO say ii is too late 10 do any
- good now, madam. should have been sen
es for three hours ago. So beautiful yet Sc
lie, hsartlcss,' continued the doctor, to hinse II
ne. as he closed the hall door.
L. The anguish of the young mother can b,
ed imagined but by those who have watchc,
the besides the dying pillow of an only, a be
ls- loved child-who have listened TO the gasp
on ing breath, and wiped tho drops of agon
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