Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-08-24

more than enough, To bear up under, wnhout
the addition of my weight" Thoughtfully
she looked around. But still in doubt what
TO do, she called upon lady named Mrs. Carl
ton, who was among the few whose manner
towards her had not changed with altered for
tune, and frankly opened 10 her what was in her
mind.
"What does your uncle say'" inquired
Mrs. Carlton. " Does he approve the step!
3" lie knows nothing of my purpose, !" rs-
turned Jessie.
"Then had you not bes, consult him :"
" lie will not hear 10 it, am certain. But,
for all that, am resolved to do as propose.
lie has lost his property, and is now IN great
trouble. He is, in fact, struggling hard TO
keep his head above water. Ny weight might
sink him. But, even if there we've no danger
of this, so long as am able to sustain myself
! will not cling TO him while he is tossed Oh
the waves Of adversely"
:" cannot but highly approve your deci-
sion,' said Mrs. Carlton, her heart warm with
admiration for the righ,-minded girl. "Iho
fact that your uncle has been compelled to give
up his elegant house, and retire, with you, 10
a boarding house, shows the extremity to
which ne has been reduced l understand
that his fine business is entirely broken up,
and that, burdened with debts, he has COM
menced the world again, few hundred dollars
all his capital in trade, resolved, If health and
a sound mind be continued 10 him, 10 rise above
sl his present difficulties
/" And shall ! ;" replied Jessie. 4" sit an idle
witness of the honorable struggle, content to
burden him with my supports No Were
Of such spirit, would be unworthy the rela-
ton | bear him. Much rather would ! AID him.
were il in my power, by any sacrifice"
4" If understand you Alright" said Mrs.
Carlton, after thinking for few moments,
/" you would prefer situation as goyerness in
private family
Yes. That would suit me host"
A" How would you like to take charge Of
Mrs Freeman's younger children She men
toned to me, only yesterday, her wish 10 OBJ
tain suitable instructor for them, and said
she was willing to pay a liberal salary to a
person who gave entire satsiaciio1.'
Jcssie's face became thoughtful.
"Mrs Freeman Is not the most agreeable
person TO be found, know, Jessie, " SAID her
friend !; 4" but the step you propose Involves
sacrifices from the beginning"
at does, | know and | must not forget
this Had a choice, | certainly should not
select the family of Mrs. Freeman the one
! in which 70 begin the new life | am about en-
tcring upon. She and Fanny are among the
few who have ceased 10 notice me, except with
great coldness, since my uncle's rhisfortunes
Bat will not think of this. If they will take
me. will 90 even into their house, and assume
the humble duties of a governe5s.'
Mrs. Carlton Immediately called upon Mrs.
Freeman, and mentioned Jessie. Some OBJ
lection was made on the score of her being an
old acquaintance, who would expect more no
tce than one in her position was entitled to
receive This, however, was overruled by
Mrs. Carlton, and, after an interview with
Jessie, an engagement was entered into for
year, at a salary of four hundred dollars.
When Jessie mentioned the subject TO her
uncle. Mr.. Hartman, he become a good deal
excited, and said that she should do no such
thing But Jessie remained firm, and her
uncle was al hast compelled, though with great
reluctance, to consent to what she proposed, f,
regarding it only as temporary measure.
The first days experience of Jessie under
the roof of Mrs. Freeman, is known to the
reader " was painful experience, but she
bore II in the right spirit. After that, she was
careful To conhne herself to the part OF the
house assigned her as servant and inferior,
and never ventured upon the least familiarity
with any one. Her duty to the children who
were committed to her charge, was faithfully
performed, and she received, regularly, her
wages, according 10 contract, and there the rela'
ton between her and this family ceased. Day
after day, week after week, and month after
after month, did Jessie Hampton, uncheered
by an approving smile or friendly word,
discharge her duties. Bat she had within, to
sustain her "A consciousness that she was dong
right, and firm trust IN an all-wlse and mercl-
ful Providence
Mrs. Carlton remained her steady friend,
and Jessie spent ~ evening at her house almost
every week, and frequently met there many
of her old acqualntances. OF her treatment IN
the house of Mrs. Freeman she never spoke,
and when questioned on the subject, avoided
giving direct answer.
Mr.. Hartmans struggle proved to be ahard
one IIarasscd by claims that he could not pay
of at once. his credit almost entirely gone, and
the capital upon which he was dong business
limited to a few hundred dollars, he found II al
most impossible 10 make any hcadway. N a
wear fIom the time Jessie had relieved him from
the burden of her support, so far from beng
encouraged by the result OF his efurls, he ieIt
like abandoning all as hopeless. There are
always those who are ready togve small credits
10 a man whom they believe ~ bc honest, even
though once unfortunate IN business but for
such favors, MIR Hartman could not have kept
up thus far Now the difficulty was Ia pay
the few notes given as they ma,ured.
4 note of five hundred dollars was to fall
due on the next day, aud Mr.. Hartman found
himself with but hundred dollars 10 meet 1t.
The firm from which he had bought the goods
for which the note was given, had trusted him
when others refused credit to the amount OF a
single dollar, aud bad II IN their power to for
ward his interests very greatly If he was pune
tual IN his paymchts. Ii was the FIRST bllI
of goods they had sold him, and Hartman
could not 90 to them for assistance IN lifting the
note, for that would ollcctually cut of all hope
of further credit lie could not borrow, for
there was no one To lend him money. There
was a time when he could have borrowed
thousands on his word but now he knew that
It would be folly to ask for even hundreds.
/ ln a state of deep encouragement, he leit
his store IN the evening and went home. aner
tea, while sitting al one, jessie, who came 10
see him often, tapped at his door
| =, Are YOU not well :" she asked. with much
concern. as soon as the smile with which he
greeted her faded from his face, and she "a"
It's dropping expression.
" Yes dear" he said, trying 10 arouse HIM
self and appear cheerful bu, the effort was IN
vain.
Indeed uncle, you ar. no, well, remark.