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

Whelher 1t would be best to smile, or look sober.
Annie continued to talk on, in her childish way,
until finding that both she, and her flowers were
alike unnoticed, she ran in quest of Willie, who
had been vocilerating at the top of his lungs, for
her to come and "hep fly his kite"
Whether poor Henry met with the same i'll
treatment, was not informed, but be that as it
may" the faded Rose bud" was carefully preser-
we'd as treasure, and Annie said Mr. Grey look
ed so smiling when he left that Miss Adelaide
must have liked his flowers right wel"-and far
Their yet, it circulated through the village
that Miss Stuart would shortly resign the situation
Of governess to become the wife Of the young cler-
gyman.
Great was the grief of the children at this intel
lgence. Laura insisted that she could learn of
no one else, try ever so hard" and Willie resolved
"not TO love another teacher if she icos good-no
one else would be as good" 81 quite agree with
you, my boy, in thinking it loss not very easy to
be supplemented" said Mr. B., turning to his
wife, 81 doubt whether ever find one who will
take so deep an interest in our children"
They have certainly made great improvement,
replied Mrs. b. She has benefited them greatly |:
and not them only, but trust her example has not
been lost on me- and tina. in future shall be better
fitted to perform mothers part"
At the earnest entreaes of both Mr. and Mrs.
Bragdon, Adelaide consented to have the wedding
ceremony performed at their house, and also to re-
main with them few weeks previous TO their re-
rich present for her, on the day of her marriage
and Of all the congratulations which were offered
her, none gave more pleasure, and surely none
were more sincere than those which flowed from
their childish hearts.
few days after the happy event, as Adelaide
was very busy plying her needle, Henry entered,
looking unusually smiling; but, without saving a
word, seated himself on the sofa, beside her
"What important secret now, Harry 2" asked his
wife, raising her eyes to his, with a merry glance
-" something very pleasant, if | read your face
arght-it isn't very apt at conceament."
"Are you quite sure, Addie that have secret ?
Well, as you are successful SO far, I'll tax your
skill to tell what it is
"Wel let me see, have you letters from home ?"
Henry shook his head.
HAS the friend arrived whom you have been
expecting"
8" Not that either"
81 can't tell, then, what should have pleased you
so much, unless-ah! have it now-the commit
tee have been administering little hattery in re-
gard to your qualifications a teacher-isnt it so ?"
son, worse and worse, Addie, you may as well
give 1t up at once" and Henry took an unsealed
letter from his pocket, and placed 1t in her hand,
saying, "this will unravel the mystery"
1t proved to be a unanimous invitation to Mr..
Grey, to become pastor of the church lately under
the care of DR.. Marsh, now deceased"
Adelaide's eyes filled with tears tears of Joy
and sorrow-it brought back so wildly the scenes
of her childhood the little village which contain
ed that spot so dear to the wanderers --her home
the church where she had weekly listened to the
words of truth as they fell from the lips now sealed
in death. And now she would 90 back to that be-
loved home-would sit again in the village church,
and he to whom they would look for instruction
was her own loved Henry-her husband; and her
full dark eye grew proud with delight as she dwelt
on the future. Henry read her thoughts, and while
his heart swelled with emotions of grateful Joy, he
failed not TO breathe thanks for the rich treasure he
had found in such a wife.
On the following week they babe adieu to their
friends, and, followed by many kind wishes, they
in short time reached the dwelling of Mrs Stu
art 1t was happy meeting. The mother folded
her daughter to her bosom in silence-a silence far
more eloquent than words Henry welcomed her
with brothers pride, and little Hattie, now grown
to tall girl, could hardly believe it was sister Ad-
die.
In few days Asahel joined the group, bringing
with him his bride the gentle Mary Stanmore
yet one more, who claimed place in the family
circle. He had fully realized the hopes of his
adopted father who, wishing to retire from bust
ness, and his son, having chosen the law as pro-
fession, had resigned his place to Asahel, who was
now well known a merchant. His truth and
honesty were proverbial, but that for which Mr.
Stanmore loved him more than all beside, was his
open-hearted benevolence. 1t was his delight to
relieve distress, and the blessing of those who
were ready 10 perish was ms rlcn reward w n0
would have recognized in him the giver of "The
Grudged Fourpence?' Thanks to his mother, bu
for her wise counsel, seconded by the example o
his beloved father, he would now have been the sci
fish, miserable being he once babe fair to be.
And now what more shall we add? Shall We
tell of the happiness of that mother when surround
ed by her children-Such children? Did she no
deem it rich reward for her clf-dcnial-hcr I'm
firing care? All! truly she did-otten as sht
gazed on each dear face, her eye would moisten
praise trembed on her lips-an offering to Him
who had so sweetly answered her prayers.