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

myths was surely an arduous task for
quiet, uuprelending little Mary; but she set
about il with all her heart and all her spirit
and il was done.
She succeeded so well, that even George,
who began by calling them fools, and indeed,
as far as Frank was concerned, by verifying
his words, was now fam to call him "a lucky
dog He would often escape from his own
irregular home to enjoy the comfort and the
quiet of their well-ordered dwelling; and
was never better pleased than when one Of
Mary's fairy notes would furnish him with
an excuse, by asking him 10 ride up Lady
Lilly and give her 10 poor Frank for one
day with the hounds; or 10 bring The grey
hounds in the morning, that lie might enjoy
days coursng after his hard work all the
week; and 10 remember all the whileit must
seem TO come from himself as Frank would
be twice as much delighted then. Yes, Frank
is lucky dog ); she is woman in thou
sand was always Georges solloquy as he
fastened TO obey her behests. But latierly
it was uttered more slowly, more sadly, then
followed by an impatient burst. s3ut where's
the good OF it all ? OF all her good sense, all
her good management, they have nothing 10
work on: have nothing 10 spare them :;
and, sooner or later, the crash must come at
| last
Ii came sooner even Than any anticipated;
it came 10 them, as we'll as many another, in
Ireland's fatal year. But though fastened
bya general calamity, it was not the less in
evilable for Frank had embarked far be-
yond his means, aud no atter-prudence could
retrieve that step. Ground imperecty cuI-
tivated; shortcoming crops; cattle INSULT
GENTLY housed and ed, dying in the hour of
need, and those even purchased at price
nearly double their value fon timc'-time
that expired without bringing anything to
satisfy its demands. AT last, as we have
said, that year came when none could afford
to be indulgeni, none could wait for money
once due debt after debt was demanded,
and paid out of the produce of the farm as
as lar as it went, in the hope that when the
next gale came round, Mr.. Jones too might
| give little Time. Vain hope All eject
ment was served; and Frank and Mary
fund al last tEatihey had only 10 depend on
each others true heart for comfort and cour-
sci under the long-impending blow.
AT least it was on that they each most re-
lied in the hour Of need. Though grateful
TO many friends who offered sympathy and
| assistance, they resolved 10 be Independent
for the future, however lowly might he their
lot ; and agreed there WAS no shame in hon.
est poverty while they could truly say, ac-
cording 10 the apostles injunction, they 'ow-
ed no man anything but love- George M
gent and John Travers we're both included in
the family council. George, really distressed
yet without the least notion oi business, could
ofIc: no better suggestion than that they
should sell all, and pay all, and take up
their quarters with him until better times.
This offer he pressed on them warmly-kind-
| ", for he made it bear The aspect oil favor
| to himself
y on will do us more good than can be
| told. dear Mary Since my poor mother
died the house is all at skies and sevens the
girls know nothing OF management, and
myself am going 10 the dogs. Do halt as
much for US as you have already done for
Frank, and we will have reason forever TO
bless the day you came amongst u.s.
There was a soft light in Mary's eyes as
she turned them on her husband; if her gen
tie heart could have felt pride, il might have
elowed at that moment TO hear the head Of
the family, amidst all their ruin, declare that
she had efectually done her part. But there
Was nothing in her look that spoke accept
ance Of the invitation: and Frank, reading
il Alright, while ne gracefully thanked his
brother, fastened TO decline the offer for
them both.
| sNo, George, il would never do for me 10
| 90 back TO our old ways. relapse is always
worse than the FIRST disease, and Mary's care
and trouble must 90 for nothing in the end.
| Besides there art the children
! oh, the more the merrier' interrupted
| George. You know how fond am OF them
| already
Yes, loo fond. dear George said Mary,
| affectionaIely. Too fond ol'ihem and oil US.
You would spoil US all {; and you know there
is moi quite so much life before US now, we
must be up and doing something 10 retrieve
the years we have already let pass
But what that something was 10 be-all
now turned their eyes on steady John: W hile
he in his Turn hesilated: and seemed diffident
of what be had 10 say. He looked at Mary
so soft and delicate, So apparently unequal
10 encounter The rough ways Of the world
at Frank, with his somewhat proud and care
less air, so unsuited TO its FOWLER paths
and again he looked reluctant 10 speak what
was in his mind but seeing that all three a
waited his opinion, he commenced by asking
Frank whether he would certainly give up
the farm, and what surplus they hoped 10 re-
tam alter dsposing OF everything.
THE farm gives me up, answered Frank, |
sadly. Il owe more than years rem, and
and can expect no allowance; so suppose
all have will not do much more Than pay.
At most, | cannot have more than hundred
pounds clear after ALL
'TheI,,' said John Travers boldly, that is
nothing TO live on, though something for
beginning. if turned 10 good account. Move
down 10 tile village and open meal store
keep your three best horses, and have them
continually on the road bringing ii out from
the ships attend yoursef-ay, and Mary
toto the sale from morning 10 night, and,
mark my words--you will be richer beft re the
year is over than you we're 10 all your lives
before
He stopped short, like one who had made
a desperate plunge without knowing the I
depth, and now hardly ventured 10 look al S
the faces around him. He nigh, have seen a
an angry flush on that Of George, as he turn A,
ed hastily TO The window and began beating =
time upon the pane; Mafy's eyes were cast
down, and her fair check little pale. Frank !
silent and thoughtful, but calmer than any
l. tbo Er- eraot and h0IdnU ont his 4