The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-12-16

| lie at least Is HOL surviving anu WuCH IHCJ
cannot feed themselves, we can send them
such articles as are of little value to u.s."
81 think, father, they would be much hap
pier with a very few dollars. They could
then send William and Mary to school, and
would it not be fine thing for them to go r
"The school is free, and he can send them
if he chooses" said the father.
Oh! father, if you could have seen WI!l,
lam to-day, when | asked him why ne did
not 90 to school-he burst into tears, threw
his arms about my neck and sobbed bitterly.
81 could hardly keep from weeping myself,
and when | asked the matter, he SAID his
father was too poor; he and his sister had
none but ragged clothes, and if they went to
school the scholars would point their fingers
at them, and they would rather stay at home.
As he said this, it seemed as if his heart would
break. | thought, father, if you would give
them few dollars, they could get some good
clothes, 90 to school, and be as happy as we
are"
"Mr. Jennison would not have been SO
poor if he had been economical"
" His children are not to blame for that,
father"
al have no money to give away. Well
say no more about it now," returned the faith
err, grufily.
Charles retired, grieving for those with
whom he so deeply sympathizcd.
Mr.. Lambert, though sharing the frailtles
too generally prevalent, was nevertheless KIND
to his children. Like too many others, he
would give them money to squandcr upon
frivolous and enervating luXurles, while the
appeals of those compelled to forego the COM
forts of life, could not wiring picayunc from
his conyulsivc grasp. He was liberal to
Charles and his daughter Julia, and freely
discounted to each a dollar whenever they
asked, provided their demands were not too
frequent.
Charles resolved to spend no more of his
allowance for that which in reality was no
benefit, and persuaded his sister to follow his
example. This, though slow mode of OBJ
tanning money for the object in view, they
prosecuted with patience, being particularly
careful to make demands as often as the faith
err would give without asking questions.
Months passed-when Charles and his sis
ter were seen vending their way to the shat
tered residence of Mr. Jennison, like de-
scended angels on an GRAND of charity.
The creaking door opened, and to the sur.
prise of the mother, and the ancient grand
father who was already trembling on the
grave, these children Of wealth and proud
parentage entered and inquired for William
and his sister, as they had come to make
them a visit. Charles, it is true, had fire.
quently visited William, but never before
had he come as now, smiling so pleasantly,
with his sister. The young friends were called
in, and received with every expression of
kindness that can escape from hearts too
Young to dissimilate, and too honest to be
hypocrltical. ,.,,
his sister their only embarrassment but they
were made to understand that this, instead Of
being despised, increased the kind regards Of
their more fortunate friends. They at once
engaged in free conversation concerning the
day school, the Sabbath school, and other
matters in which they were interested Mrs
Jennison expressed sorrowful regret that her
children were not able to enjoy these bless
inps, and an occasional tear would be seen
coursing down the cheek of William as he
reflected upon his own and his sisters dcStl-
tuition.
"Don't mind it, William" said Charles,
/" for we know ALL and have come to give
some assistance. Here, Mrs. Jennison, are
ten dollars, which | have saved for the pur-
pose Of enabling William to go to school with
us; and here, my sister has saved ten dollars
more from her expenditures in toys, for the
purpose of enabling Mary to attend school
also take this too, Mrs. Jennison.
William sprang from his seat, and with
gushing tears Of joy grasped his benefactor
by the hand, but spoke not, for it was the
heart that thanked, and not the tongue.
Mary fell upon the neck of Julia, and kissed
her for her goodness. Mrs. Jennison, after
recovering from the surprise occasioncd by
the scene, fell upon her knees and fervently
thanked God for giving the world beings of
such disinterested kindness, and invoked a
shower of blessings on their sacred heads.
Neither did the venerable grandfather remain
unmoved by the thrilling spectacle he wit
messed. Though grown scre by the wither-
ing frosts of many winters, his feelings we're
not blighted. His countenance, though
wrinkled with age, seemed to catch new eX-
preston, and his eyes, dimmed by the mist
of years, appeared to sparkle again. He
put aside his Bible, moved his spectacles on
his brow, and like the patriarch of the Scrip
lures, laid his withercd hand upon the heads
of the young benefactors, and with uplifted
hands pronounced them blessed. He then
conversed with them long and earnestly, Civ
ing them portion of his own history. which
forcibly illustrated the mutabilty of human
fortune; and also much excellent advice which
he concluded by saying,
"Be wi and virtuous, and you will be
happy; love God and your fellow beings
and they will love you in return. l have but
few days to stay therefore take my coun,
sci as from dying man." The aged vete
ran ceased, brushing tear from his furrowec
cheek.
The day passed, and our young benefac
tors departed, assuring William and Mary O
their continued friendship, and inviting then
into their Sabbath School class. Hand il
hand they returned home, warmI y expressing
the pleasure they enjoyed in thus assisting thu
disheartened.
uOI Cb,rloe" said Julia. "this is bette