The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-11-28

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any ofihe situations mentioned so ambigu-
eusly by her brorher-in-law, even if aitaina
BILE, were altogether precarious, depending
on the evil days, which all trusted would not
last. No-much more gladly would she
have seconded her cousins advice; and oh
how thankful she iell that her influence was
not needed, that her husbands own up
right feelings prompted the courageous
step.
She was silent; and George, after waiting
vainly few moments, at last lost all pa
thence when Frank and John Travers COM
menced discussing The details Of The proposed
plan. lnierrupting them again with strong
and indignant protest. again offering his in
terest ami his home when they should come
10 n rational mood, he took an abrupt leave,
and rode away in most discordant frame
ofmind conscious that his conduct on their
marriage deprived him of the right Of inter-
ference now, and yet full of newly-awaken-
ed sympathy and affection prompting him 10
assume il.
But poor Mrs. Dandy! What were her
feelings when Frank and Mary were acIu-
ally established behind a counter. and that
too in the very village where she had always
held her head so alphabetically within sight
Of the spot where she lived ? With delight
she heard OF Georges generous proposal.
In her own words il would have been anoih-
er feather in her cap TO have her daughter
presiding al Mount NugeDi-in fact mistress
of the house andgreat in proportion was
her Indignation al the lot they had preferred.
Ii even outravelled that of George Nugent.
and equally finding remonslrance vain, she
reireated in wrath 10 the back apartment
again, determined not 10 witness their fall.
John Travers once more-but now really
hopcful-had assisted in all arrangements :;
taken n house Tor them ia the village at
tended the auction; privately purchased Ma
ry's favorite little articles oil furniture, aI,d
placed them in her new dwelling, so as to
give it the air Of home put Franks carriers
in Irain, and his stores when they arrived: III
short sInoolhened the difficulties that would
have seemed almost insurmountable 10 those
habituated to such different pursuits.
1t surely was a hard struggle not only a.
gainst The wishes and prejudices of those
they each respected and loved, but even a
gainst lingering doubts and feelings scarce
acknow lodged by themselves. Nothing but
a strong determination 10 do RIG hi. 10 act
honestly in the eyes OF all men, and indepen
DENLY in their own, could have given them
courage: and the step was hardly taken,
when they reaped their reward. II was n
days wonder, then appreciation followed.
The worldly-minded said 'Ihey knew what
they were about = the generous-heared
sympaihiseG with them, and warmly wished
them success: but, dearest of all, they had
the blessings of the poor. Each W, elk and
each month throughoutthat calamitous year
The pressure became greaier-louder and
louder the cry for food: and what an un
speakable happiness TO our young beginners
10 feel that in their hour Of need they had
been led into way OF life that enabled them
to bear share in allevating the dis,resses Of
others
The prudent foresight of John Tfavers
had advised the purchase of cargo early
i'll the year, and his kindness insisted on
adding what was requisite to make up the
sum. Prices afterwards rose, doubled
quadrupled, in the rage for speculation.
in the necessity that parted with al to
. save existence; but to the covetous prac-
tees that disgraced the period Frank
Nugent formed bright exception he
ascertained, in the first instance, what was
really fair profit, and no after circum-
stance could tempt him TO deriate from
the scale he had laid down In this reso-
luton he was confirmed by Mary, who
would eagerly exclaim, Oh yes ! would
that we could part with il for even less
would that we were better able TO prove
our gratitude for abundance while SO
many perish for want! Yes, dear Frank
let us be not only contented, but oh how
thankful, if this year only leaves us as it
found us, still blessed with one another,
even though, like Paul and his compan-
ions, we have been brought to land with
nothing but the broken pieces of our ship
Frank smiled at her enthusiasm, but
went steadily on; soon lie had cornpan>
ions enough in his vocation; his expert
ence made him an invaluable. indispensa-
BILE member of the Relief Committee,
while his moderate demands made all ca
gerly turn to him Tor its supplies. These
facts soon became apparent TO George
Nugent, and even to Mrs. Danby's mar
rover mind Frank not only met and
associated with on equal terms as ever,
but even held in honor by all the gentry
of the neighborhood while Mary, at
tending indefatigably to her own share Of
tuC y, ICCChCu tNotiihOhl |
that her labor was not in vain auL thus
conviction gradually stole on the minds
Of their offended relatives, and with it a
truer estimation of themselves, and ofthe
vanities they had each in their own way
most highly priced. until ct length the
f1stidious George Nugent might haze
been often seen lending Mary helping
hand during Franks unavoidable aD-
:ences. =.
The year was ended, and brighter pros I,
poets opening on suffering world, when /;
Frank and Mary, with mother, brother, t
md true friend, assembled for the eve> i
lng in the quiet little parlor behind the )
shop; the former enjoying the little relax {
ltion with double zeal after day of un- !
Usual wearincss--a day of reckoning and !.
as, with John Travers' assis- :
ance, they wound up their accounts for ii
he year that had gone by. no wonder il
hpv look cd IN h.Dnv- moi alone had that