Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-02-25

II did not notice what she said, or would
have bestowed charity before il is hard TO
see humanity suffer- said he. He knew
not that had watched his couutenance,
since the first moment ! became aware she
would pass US. If he knew not what she
said, why change the expression Of his coun.
Ienancel he passed others when they were
speaking without the movement Of a mus.
Gle. lie showed the three traits Of charac-
ter, | wish my husband never TO possess
First, he told me a falsehood; second, |
discovered lack of sympathy; and then
he attempted 10 deceive me, by speaking
kind words 10 the unfortunate, which came
only from the lips No, no, such a man
can never amid all the trials of world like
this, be the companion of Harriet Lee"
"Your rebuke," replied, may have re-
formed him, try him again; be not too has
~, perhaps another time he might be oil
you could ask"
On the stone step in front Of one of our
largest and most fashionable hotels, stood a
tall, gen,eel looking young man, closely
wrapped in a cloth cloak Of finest texture,
and where the folds slightly parted on the
chest might be seen by the rays Of the
street lantern the gitiering OF gold chain,
attached TO the end was valuable watch
Of the sane metal.
The town clock in the elegant church
opposite tolled forth the hour Of nine. II
was sad night for the poor, the keen blast,
the cutting frost, the deep snow, made the
situation Of the poor still more miserable.
Yet the young man, so comfortably wrapt
in cloth and fur, as he stood upon the steps,
putting cigar, seemed 10 heed not the mis-.
cry Of others.
"Kind SIR" said misshapen, decrepid
old woman, as she limped along in front Of
where the young man was standing, and
held ont her hand, which was covered with
an old tattered WOODEN mitten, twill you
give me Dinepence to buy some medicine
for my little sick grand-child ?"
The young man continued TO whistle a
favorite air, and as the snow altered the
temperature Of his blood, his feet com.
menced TO keep time with his tune.
"Ah," said the solicitor for charity in q
faint voice, 81 was once as young as you
and there was no more prospect should
ever want. But you now see me beg"
"Begone |" said he in stern voice, 81
would not give that amount to save the
child's life or yours either" And turning
TO young man by the name Of Vennor
for whom he had been waiting. he burst in
to a loud laugh. Here" said he, sis
chance for you your purse and heart arr
always open; she wants money to buy med
icine. I'll give for nothing but Arsenic
But come, Vennor, let's off for the theatre
it is time we were there"
mo" said he, II have but fifty cents b.
me-" at the same time handing II TO ih'
beggar, "but will attend the young men,
lectures tonight, which will be free fron
cost. would rather my last cent would g
for the needy, than for amusement"
ala, ha, ha," laughed the other, "ho'
very romantic. Give me your glove, mad
am, that may have something TO remem
Der this incident"
The old woman took from her han
which rested beneath her cloak, an old gra
mitten.
+ keep that" said she, 81 doubt not 20
will remember this evening" The youn
man listened TO her voice with an attenliv
ear.
, "Speak again, beauty" said he; but sll
needed him not, for she had now turned III
corner. He pursued his way to the the
a tire, but he could not drive the thought I
. the beggar from his mind more than one
If he looked at the old gray mitien, and at a
- early hour he retired TO his lodgings.
N Mrs Greyson gave splendid party Il
following evening. The elite and beau
To- of the city were there, and among the nul
:. Der was Harriet Lee and Albert Dunro
:" The soul subduing notes Of music, and q
Of light touch of tiny feet upon the soft ca
4. pet, passed away the time merrily, IN
e. rather late hour, when they were seat
10 around in various groups; apart from 4
III rest sat Harriet Lee, Albert Dunroy, al
Charles Vennor. They were engaged
ID conversation on different topics Of the tim
IN and seasons.
= "How different" said Harriet, "are 4
, scenes of this splendidly lighted suite
is rooms, from some OF those we passed am
os the poor, on our way hlther."
ne The lip Of Albert slightly curled, but
collecting who spoke, he said, "Yes, this
IN hard winter for the poor. We must
\. all we can for the needy"
She made him no answer, but turned
ca eyes and met the full gaze Of Charles;
III sat in silence watching her countenan
ri II was not the FIRST time they had met. :
o. took from her little embroidered bag an
or wooden miiten and fifty cent piece
| former she handed to Albert "You hi
,st its fellow" said she, "the pair may be mi
re. useful to you than one" And the coin
NO handed TO Charles.
we Each looked at the other. do you
~ think my disguise completed" said She
NV know you both as you are"
,ut The faces of both young men were CT
III soned--the one from shame aud anger,
her other from happy surprise.
I'M. We have but a word more TO say. II
lief ret Lee is now the happy wife Of Cha
,rn Vennor. She went not empiy-handed v
the bestowal Of her hand-he became |
her SCISSOR OF gold, silver and lands.
FROZEN TO DEATH.-Mrs Hines, 70
married woman, was frozen to death lately
- Leyden, Lewis county, N. Y. She went
~ /; her husband five miles to church; returning
foot, he stopped at the house Of an acquainta
a