The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-01-28
From the Troy Budget.
CLARENCE BUEL,
The Gentleman.
BY KATE.


fellow had undoubtedly invested his whole
fortune in his basket and to him the loss was
great. You should not have meddlcd with
him"
Whether I should or not, l did-and
what's more, will again at my first opportunl-
ty." -,
FUDGE IF you NEEDLE with him you'll
be sorry forit Mark that"
Sorry for it I'm only sorry, l didn't
pay him off on the spot"
"Noyor mind. You paid in advance, and
that ought to satisfy you. But look! There
are the Deming girls !"
And Pm in such plight Let's cross
over to the other side, and these contounded
stains will not be SEEM
Too late now. They will think we wish
to avoid them if we do
At this moment, our heroes confronted tive
beautiful Young Ladies, whose society they had
long enjoyed and whose particular favor they
were anx ious to win.
There is an age, Gs there notD when men
boys, or boy men,-we know not which term
to apply to beardless striplings-are partcu
larly anxious to appear well in the eyes Of the
fair SEX We know not the exact period, but
in the present instance it is certain that ClaF-
encc Buel felt really anxious to render him
self agre cable to Miss Fanny Deming, She
was young, pretty, fashionable and best of all
rich. But these, had conspired in vain to
spoil her. Her heart, was full Of the kindiest
sympathies, and scorned the overlooking III
science, which sometimes characteristics the
wealthy.
She we'll knew Clarence's irrascible temper,
and often made him the butt Of her jokes, on
this very account jokes, which the intimacy
of their families fully warranted. Despite her
love of fun, she was however, too KIND heart
ed, ever to push it beyond Clarence's powers
of endurance, so that heretofore, they had
been on what the world calls, good terms
AS they met, she observed traces Of confu-
sion upon his countenance, as well as deeper
stains on his linen which he had vainly sought
to hide.
Slyly Observing to her sister that Clarence
had been in mischief, which she would make
him confess, she returned his sautatons most
cordially, and the young men passed on.
" She did not observe me very closely after
al" said Clarence, congratulatlng himself on
his good fortune,
"Don't be 50 sure Of it," said his friend
"Shell make you own up your folly yet.
"If she can you mean ?"
" Sac WILL OF I'm no judge of glances."
'Dltl SNt lOlICC lIlC )tli l'I1AIN o'i
Yes, and telegraphcd her sister; 50 look
out Clarence. Your manlness will be caliedin
question, you may depend"
Who cares for that! !" replied Clarence
~ can easily frame an excuse"
" No dou5t," sail his friend laughingly, and
walked silently along,
Ellen and Fanny Doming, walked home
continuing a plot in which they were determ-
med our young heroes should play a great
part They were perfectly aware OF Clarence
Buel's deficiencies, and rightly concluded that
he had been engaged in some street broil.-
Educated with false ideas Of his own consc-
quence, they knew he would have apologies
for whatever rudeness he might commit, and
rs an Offset they resolved he should have
taste of the same, without an opportunity for
exp anation or apology.
As circumstances would have, Jem Dally,s
mother was engaged on piece OF work tor
the Misses Demlngs' when Jem threw has bas-
ket 50 rudcly across the floor. While his
matches W scattered about a servant came in
to give some directions about the work, to
whom Jem related the whole story. The pro-
verbal kindness of Fanny Deming, had in
vested the servants with something Of the
same spirit and on her return the whole af-
fair was related With SO glowing proof Of
Clarence Buels wanton righteousness, Miss
Deming was completely disguised. If one Of
his ape, did not possess more manliness,
she was confident he was unworthy of the least
charity, and therefore resolved to show him up
without mercy.
Pursuant to plan already concocted, a COM
pany of young ladies, together with sundry
gentleman of their acquaintance, Clarence in
cluded, were invited to spend social evening
As one of the amusements Of the occasion,
different persons were called on for stories,
which were made the subject of comment,
When Fanny Deming's turn came Clarence
Buel involuntarily, turned his eyes toward
her, as ifconcious that his uulucky adventure
a few days before would have something to do
with her story. But she looked so grave when
she announced her title that he felt confident
it was already forgotten. Treasured by her
manner, he prepared to listen with attention
She said
envy story will illustrate the unnecessary
su9erings Of the poor | do not mean their
bodily suherings, bntthose which are inflicted
through their sansibities. 1t often happens,
that poor children are called on to perform
drudgery, which previous habits have totally
untitled them for. Their parents may have
been reduced by some sudden reverse, and
the poor things are compelled to resort to a
thousand shifts for bread, to satisfy the actual
cravings of hunger. A case in point occurred
but few days since, which, by your leave
will relate"
With this preliminary she related verbatim
Clarence's adventure with the match pedlal
taking pains to hide her knowledge Of the
name of the aggressor and at the same time
mag6ifying the grossness Of the insult.
As might be expected, severe comment:
were passed on the actor in the scene, as one
after another gave their opinion at last Mis-;
Fanny appealed personally to Clarence, will
n significance which he well understood
Confused as well as ashamed, he could do nc
less than agree with the company, thus ac
1-,o,-Ic1,r;,rc lie own onDInn1,1 nj th0uuI