Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-06-17

action forgot how Insignificant are the mere
rumphs of society, the applause Of the crowd
ed drawing-room, the graceful, but charmless
homage offered not to worth, but to talent, and
to fashion. 1t was for moment only. A
sweet vision of domestic life, rich beyond meas
ure in heart treasures, was before me, feared
no longer
: At the risk Of seeming intrusive, called on
the married pair, the very evening after their
return from trip to Cape May. Their house
was small od-hshioned, stone building, stand
ing far back from the road, and nesting be-
meath TALL dropping eIms, which wed with each
other is shielding it from sun and Storm The
heavy columns of the porico peeped out here
and there from among roses and honeysuckIes,
and only patches of the roof were seen at inter
walls, so close were the interviewer tendrlls.-
Small, diamond shaped glass crowded the win
dows. and heightened the agreeably antique air
of the whole; though in truth, the foliage
chung 50 thicky about them, that but small por-
tons Of them were visible As approached,
caught the notes Of favorlte song, and soon
distinguished the clear, sweet voice Of Charlotte,
and the mellow bass of her husband.
Love, music, and shrubbery,' | said to my
self, and, thinking a third party might not be
quite welcome was on the point of turning
away, when a white dress futtered in the door
way, and my friend, geeful as bird, bounded
over the nag-stone, to meet me.
i am glad you have come, she said, lit is so
quiet and home-like Besides, want you to
help us plan. Sidney declares that the place
for each article of household furniture, down to
the mop and buster, is subject for delberaon.
50 upon such weghy matters give us the ben
eft Of your experience
GLADLY! All, Mr.. Merton, your hand grasp
is right cordial one. 1t carries the heart in
it, am sure
1T does in this case, at least and with a
glow of proud pleasure, he ushered me into a
little parlor which, in my delight, | really be-
eycd the very prettiest one in the world. A
Lowell carpet, with pattern Of oak leaves and
acorns, covered the floor, the low, broad window
seats were 6IIed with geraniums, verbenas, hell
ouopes, orange trees, and cactuses and four
inches sunk in the wall, were occupied with
library Of the young couple. Upon the mantle
were two pretty pictures, the work Of Charlotte,
in rosewood frames, and between them was
large sea-shell, filled with flowers. A little eb
ony stand covered with sewing implements
stood in corner, and two small tables were
loaded with excellent engravings Upon a folio
Bible lay Sdney's flute, very fine one, as
= often acknowledged with scores of menta
thanks to the owner, in the moonlight evenings
Of the previous Summer. carefully scanned
= each article in the room, and | felt sure that thu
most fastidious could suggest nothing better, thu
circumstances considered. There was no loun
= ges or ottomans, no tauteuils, or mirrors o
chandeliers, nothing that contrased garmg|y o
) unpIea5anty, with the homllest details of a me
chanic's life. But there was a charming quiet
ness The very air seemed to brood with
nng power, over the books, and pictures an
blossoms 'Ah" | mentally exclaimed, sid
ney Merton can but love this spot Here hi
heart must gather both warmth and strength
I'VE had almost forgotten the Kitchen sal
Charlotte, after an animated account of her Wis
it to the sea-shore, which had brought to m
J. very ears the rush of the sleepess billows.-
l. DO you know that | am to boil my own kettle
and COOK my own bread, Oracle dear
'You!' and glanced at her fragile figure
! her snowy forehead, and dainty hands, whic
verify seemed made for nothing but to touch tn
piano's music-breahing keys. you, indeed wit
1t those delicate fingers, CharIotte?
II why not1 Are not white ones as good
brown ones! and ringing laugh went noatin
s. through the window, and lost itself in the thicI
p ct wait and see. Wait and see. We shall
u hive no bakers bread no French rolls, but goo
a substantial, home-baked. Survey my kingdom
lie and say if it is not worth while to reign here
l. She opened door as she spoke, and then ad,
Is ed, Sidney AYERS that the reason why adit
r. dislike their kitchen, is, because they so ohe
e. permit them to be dark and unfurnshed, an
Is crowded with the coarser implements of hous
$ hold toll
l. 4 agree with him, entirely; but the objectio
you have named, cannot be made to yours
= and looked with satisfaction upon the peasar
+ green of the walls, the floor, of cool stor
color, the muslin curtains, the hower-pots ran
es ed in the window-seats, the nice mats, the t
De BILE, covered with green cloth, and the waite
to bubbing into receiver in recess aero
II which curtain could be drawn at pleasure
eF After had completed my survey, we passt
IL on to a'nice, airy room, which was to serve
store room and buttery. Rows of maple boxe
glass jars, barrels and buckets, britannia al
40 net covers, and piles of coarse napkins, st
X more efectuay to shut out dust met n
W gaze
Is | was really ashamed of my prolonged SCI
g tiny, and inquired for the utensils we were
TO locate you will laugh, Mr. Merton, said
- but must confess that always grow enthu
IT, astic over brooms and busters learned to 10
them, years ago, when kiss from my moth
5y was the reward for their skillfu use, and my
'e lection was by no means diminished during n
:, school days. Oh, those bright morning hou,
'y when some twenty maidens worshipped, wi
J, apDrODriate ceremonies the shirt of neatne