The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-04-28

The young clergyman was still IN the par
lor; and although Miss May commenced
the usual my dear cousin, feel it my duty
to expostulate-' and although the expostu-
Iation was no pleasanter than ever TO our
Nav, she did not avail herself of the usual
sMr. Melioy-' but sat dumb, with rogue
ish!y demure expression, unparalleled by any
ting but the sometimes exceedingly wise air
Of mschevous kitten.
Il think said Mr.. Melroy, endeavoring TO
smile, after Miss May had three several
times appealed to him for his opinion. q
think Miss LOOMS, The had never called her
Miss LOOMS before) must be allowed to be
the exclusive Judge of her own actions, since
she chooses to conceal her motives from her
friends
Some people act without motive inter
rupted Miss May. The clergyman shook his
head doubtingly.
Light minds are guided by impulse con-
tinued Miss May. The clergyman looked
more determinedly and severely serious than
ever, bur made no reply.
Impulse observed the cloud, with won
drously wise look, is a very dangerous
guide-don't you think so!
The impulse OF bad heart
May, meekly folding her white hands, and
turning her eyes TO the carpet.
The young clergyman nodded assent; but
it was evident his thoughts were elsewhere.
If cousin May acould but be little more
sober minded pursued the cloud, after a
proper pause.
half-trembling May, and appeared disconcer-
ted.
Il know she means no harm-she is 50
thoushtless-but don't you really think her
exceedingly indiscreet?'
Excuse me, Miss LOOMS. said the young
clergyman, in manner of excessive EN-
ton the young lady's discretion; and if at
tempted an opinion | might speak too un-
guardedly.'
SO then you are obliged to put guard
upon your tongue lest / should learn that
dent, heartess GIRL said our May with a
| Melroy; KNEW your opinion of me long
long ago.
Then you know began the young pas
tor. and looking still more confused.
Then why not improve |? asked Miss May
in her kindest tone.
Because answered May the incorrigible,
half recovering her gaiety, because my most
excellent cousin has goodness and discretion
enough for both of us; or she added. CLAN
cling upward, with sweetly sobered ex-
preston of countenance, because my Father
gave me happy heart, and too many causes
or graIuude 10 admit OF It's learning the less
On of saduess.'
The clergyman was about 10 answer, nut
he was interrupted by loud knock at the
door: and our village physician entered with
great haste.
Il come said he to our May, from
] O'Neils-the poor woman is worse. and am
afraid she will not hold out much longer.
| advised them to send for clergyman; hut
she says no one can pray for her like the
sweet young lady who visited her int.
So, my dear, ifyou will just jump into my
carriage, YOUR face will do more good than
my medicine
Our May snaiched her bonnet without
speaking word, or CHANGING at the aston
| ished faces beside her; and she was half
way 10 O'Neils, before she knew that the
young clergyman was by her side, and still
| held the hand by which he had assisted her
into the carriage. For some reason though
a tremor crept from the heart into that pretty
prisoned hand. our May did not think proper
10 Withdraw it; and soon all thoughts were
dlssipated by the scenes of misery upon
which they had entered. Mrs. O'Neil was
already dead; and the Mllers. in whose
kind hands the physician had left her, were
endeavoring to silence the clamors o. the
children, and striving all they could TO COM
fort O'Nei, who, with true Irish eioquence,
was pouring out his lamentations over the
corpse Of his vile.
AM there's the swate leddywho spake the
kind word TO me, said one of the noisy group,
springing towards our May, my mither said
she was heavens own angel, sure
well, come to me- said our May, and
viii speak to you some more kind words
poor Thing, you need them sorely.'
The children gathered around the fair
young girl, noisiIy at first; but as she grad
ually gained their attention, their clamors
ceased; and she at last made them consent
TO accompany father Miller TO the farm
house, where it was thought hest for them
to remain until after the funeral OF the poor
mother.
And you will be very good ard quiet
said our May, as the noisy group were pre-
pairing to leave the hut
Sure an we WILL answered bright boy,
if ii be only for the sake Of yer beautiful
face, Miss
Mr.. Melroy had succeeded in administer
ing comfort 10 O'Neil, who al last consented
TO lie down and rest and our May bent like
the ministering angel that she was, over the
sick couch of the two children, smoothing
their pillows and bathing their temples.
This is wreto he'd family said the cler-
gyman, turning TO Mr.. Day.
'Ay, butt wouldlhave been more wretched
still, if it had not been for our May. She
came as willingly as the like of her would
walk into her uncle's parlor, the minute let
her know how much she was wanted; and
all these little comforts are of her ordering.
She sent too for DR.. Houghton, and left her
purse with me to-pay him but DR.. Hough
ton says he can't take money from such an
angel
is she always so?' asked the clergyman,
in low tone.
Always SOL bless your heart, don't you
know she's always so, and you the minister
Why she is doing good all the time, she's
kind TO everybody and no one can help low
ing her.
NJ