Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-05-25

Iorgeiiuiness, Wntcn makes tnec so uisCon-
tented Arouse, take the tonic for thy
mind, and be made whole Luxury nevsr
produces happiness. ldleness rarely gives
ease
But have one more diseased patient,
and will mention her case as a warning
Emma Swin was the daughter OF farmer,
in moderate circumstances, in the State of
Vermont. She grew up near the Green
Mountains, and was a perfect Hebe. She
lived much in The open air, and was a
bliihe little milkmaid. knowing nothing Of
sickness, sorrow or death. Her life had
always heen passed al home. an only daugh.
Ter, and helpful child to both her parents.
Her education had never extended beyond
that OF village school and Mr. Swift had
ofien talked over the propriety Of sending
her to boarding school. where her manners
would become more polished. and her mind
be called into higher exercise. She was
now fifteen, and her mother so inveighed
against the project Of sending her from
home. fearing contamination to her guile
less nature, that at length the father yielded,
and Emma heartily rejoiced al the result.
for she was loo bashful 10 wish intercourse
abroad.
But Mrs Swift had widowed sister who
resided in city. She had no children,
and her whole household consisted Of her
h--L."j'- "sI,l.ew anu ore domestic.
al should have no objeciionio Emmas
living with sister Charlotte" remarked Mrs
Swift to her husband, "if she would take
her in her quiet family. The influences
there would be good. am certain"
Suppose we write aud ascertain whether
or not she would receive her, before we
suggest the plan to Emma |" said Mr. Swift.
II was thought best TO do SO, and il was
done. Intelligence was received that En-
ma might go; but Mrs Charlotte Singleton
desired TO take entire superintendence Of
the young lady while in her family.
IL should have no objections 10 that" re-
marked Mrs Swift, as she read that part Of
the letter. "Sister Charlotte was always a
model Of proprieiy. We always called her
the old maid Of the family aud the man
she married was just like her, so her habits
have not changed. And how should you
like it. Emma, to live with aun, Charlotielp
"Oh. don't know, mother; suppose
nowhere will seem like home but if must
go any where, perhaps had better go there
hope" said she playfulIy, "my city agnr
will all9w ne c,,. 80 T H., S,h;,. no,ber when
she stays with u.s."
"Of course, child. there will be no pro-
hibiiion on that score"
"Aud hope she will allow me 10 walk
in the open air. You know she seldom
II should think, Emma, you were going
TO nunnery, by your fears. If you get
your lesson. have no doubt but you can
walk and rise when you please"
Thus Emma's fears were put to rest I;
and preparations were made for her 10 be
sent forthwith 10 city boarding school
The needfui preparations for her departure
did not occupy many days, and the first
thing we know Of Miss Emma, she is seat
ed in her aunt's spacious drawing. room, re.
ceiYing some lessons flied 10 her entrance
upon city life.
"You must lay aside your hoydenish hab-
its. my dear, now you are with me, and
conform to certain rules of decorum, which
il is necessary all young ladies should prac.
lice in the city. You will not 20 much
abroad your walk TO aud from the school
will give you sufficient exercise. You mus,
confne your mind TO study. OF course, il
your parents pay for your board and tuition
they will expect you to get your moneys
worth. Industry is always my motto, and
all your leisure hours desire you TO EN-
ploy in doing fancy work have a sci
Of chairs, two tabourets, and piano cloth
which wish you TO embroider."
Then she exhibited large bundle o
patterns, which completely astonished pool
Emma. The feeling Of genuine home-sick
ness began TO take possession Of her, during
the next week. We have the following ex
, tract from letter written 10 her parents
J 81 have not the privilege Of early rising
my chamber leads out Of my aunl's, and sh
says greatly disturb her nerves, If ris
4 before she does Just think Of il, dea
/. mother, ! breakfast at eight o'clock, din
at two, and take tea at seven. Il is such
e perversion Of time. know not how TO &c
along. My lessons are easy and get then
before going TO bed. In the morning az
awake so early. | take book from unde
!, my pillow and read until am allowed L
!. rise II is novel, and most beautiful
n siory--ihe first novel | ever read. al
= learning 10 drink tea and coffee, and begi
Is 10 love them both Aunt C. says il is ne
r decorous for young ladies' 10 walk hei
1. alone, so | seldom go out"
" A month aner. she again writes-I b
Of gin to feel strangely; my head aches qui
m frequently. and my aunt says am raih
ie dyspepiic. She inquired Of her physicia
ID The cause He says il is nervous irrii
IN bility. occasioned by my change in foe
I'd and manner Of living; thinks | had beti
"a, discontinue tho use Of coffee, and walk o
he much 10 the open air"
in Six months later, we hear again iro
ve Emma :--"Dear mother, have lost near
all my color and look like pale city 81
or AEui c. says she prefers the lily TO the ro'
re. My health is quite miserable, but am ha
10. py at my embroidery frame my studies a
N. light. and my school occupies but 10
he hours in the whole day. The remainder
an the time sit at the piano, or work worst.
ly or read some amusing tale TO aunt o. s
n, is dear aunt and is very mindful OF
w. comfort. am now under some medi
err treatment, which is very beneficial TO :
ste My loss ofsleep does moi trouble me as
The merly, for take an assaietida pill on
ing ing 10 bed. and tonic in the morning, I