The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-07-13

best mothers-a foe to religion. Are Won /;
disbeIieyer in the Christian faithi'
.No-ob, no. she answered, earnestly ant
quickly, as if Involuntary shrinking from
snch an imputation.
Then you believe il had ought to be en-
bracedI'
Yes, at sometime or other. But not By
YOU, rich and accomplished. and handsome,
Not by you, on whom my happiness hangs
II will do for the old. aud The sick, aud the
dying but not for me-not for the young
and beautiful, and gay, with all the roses Of
life before them to pluck-all the pleasures
OF the world TO enjoy!
They. Adelaide. who in youth, and health
and the full enjoyment Of life, embrace the
religion Of Jesus lose nothing, but gain
every thing. II is no honor TO the holy,
patient sufferer on the cross for us to offer
him the wreck of life or the ruins Of health;
to follow The world so long as we can use il,
aud then. with our decayed powers of mind,
body, and spirit, surrender the last sands of a
heartless life TO Him who counted his life
nothing for us!'
i do not wish TO hear sermon; though
il may be, you intend one day to go into the
pulpitl'
This sarcasm does not become you, my
dearest Adelaide he said kindly.
"A Christian she cried. taking turn a.
cross The room and back again to the win
dow. through which still glowed the softened
splendor of the twilight. "A Christian The
elegant. gay, travelled, rich, witty Edward
Kent a Christian How has this happen
edl'
This was SAID with bitterness and con-
tempt, in which surprise and grief were min
gled. He surveyed her dark and troubled
countenance for a moment with painful e.
motion, and then said
walk out with me, Adelaide, into the
mall. and as we walk back will tell you /;
and perhaps it may do you good to hear
III thought it would make me Chris
tian, young as am, i should trembe 10 lis
tento youi But the evening is so lovely,
vii walk with you. and will listen TO your
Defence the last four or five words were
spoken playfully for have the greatest de-
sire to know what has so wonderfully changed
YOU
As they descended together in silence the
marble steps of the manson, which was CD
mon, very lovely girl passed and bowed to
huCldiOCg uOt, IOWctcT, VIII Tie ait OIL dO
equal, but the diffidence and uncertainty Of
one who feels that she is or NAV be looked
upon as an inferior. Miss Emery responded
with hanghty aud repelling inclination of
her head, and, projecting her beautiful under
lip, she said, with sheer
i am surprised at the boldness of that
young Miss opresume to speak under her
circumstances
She is very pretty, and her smile, as she
nodded TO you, struck me as remarkably
sweet and full Of genteness of heart
'Pre,ty!-she is anything but prettyl'
Perhaps The soft twilight glow falling up
on her features enhanced their loneliness,
responded Edwarl; but she struck me as
possessing very charming face. She must
be person Of good taste: she is so neatly
and plainly dressed, yet perfectly genteel.'
Lest you should absolutely fall in love
with her, will tell you who she ISL
Il have no particular desire to know an
swered Edward playfully. Il should not
have said what have, but for your remark
denying her beauty, which seems SO striking
ly apparent. Who is she =
"A girl that se,cs for iiringn was the
contemptuous answer of the naughty and
wealthy young lady.
'Sews for a living repeated Edward.
DO you mean that she wholly supports her
self in that way!'
'Yes-a common sewing girlp answered
the fair girl, with another slight scornful
movement Of her exquisitely curved lip.
Once, knew her as girl. But they wei 9
in good society, then. But they have got to
be wre:chedly poor. She had brother who
was educated by charity
Indeed" | am then the more interested in
her.-She is certainly one of the loveliesi
and most interesting young women have
seen since returned 10 America
Il am surprised you should coudcscend 10
speak of her. said Miss Emery. with Toss
Of the head. Il assure you shall not troub-
lie mYselfto listen TO a conversation Of which
the subject is girl who takes in work
Has Christianity vulgarized your taste p
This was spoken with warmth and a certain
air OF displeasure. Her eyes sparkled too,
with the light Of irony.
christianity leads me TO look kindly upon
all, Adelaide he answered, with equanimi;y {:
to recognize no distinctions but those which
are grounded upon virtue and integrity-to
regard as arisrocraiic those only who arc
good and true-to regard with confidence
those only who revere God =
How monstrously dull you are likely to
be ! Perhaps you had best seek an iniroduc-
lion to the sewing girl You may possibly
find her one of your aristocracy
GConcluded next week.