The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-03-30

,ut of the poor, they think II is so much
,aned. But their day Of reckoning win
,omc, thank heaven!'
With this bitter spirit Fanny did not
After waiting few mo-
nents until Mrs. Green's excitement
C ould little subside, she said
The doctor told me yesterday, that II
didn't give up sewing, would not live
TX months. He positively forblds me mai
king another garment i.
'lt is easy enough for the doctor to do
all that, replied Mrs. Green, coldly.-.
Bat, how are you going to live without
workP g.
i don't expect TO do thai. -
How do you think Of earning livng!'
When Fanny had come down stairs.
there was feeling of confidence in her
heart. But this now subsidized.
Il thought said she, hesitating, shat,
perhaps, as you had no help, you would
give me my board for what could do
about the house for the next six months
until picked up litle.'
Bless yon child!' returned Mrs. Green,
looking at Fanny with unieigned surprise.
81 don't want any help in the house!
Fanny ohoked up, and slammered--
'Wel--I only thought-may be--that
you might want some help
sOh, no, indeed. l can't afford to have
help
Mrs Green bent over her work,
and her hand moved faster A 81,
lence followed that was oppressive I'd
both. Without saying word more,
Fanny withdrew, and went up again to.
her own room. As she closed the doof.
behind her, the tears came stealing over
her cheeks. Quietly she sat down, bit
without making any effort to compose.
HERSELF and SO her tears flowed for some
time unresrained. Then she grew calm
again, and tried to look up with conf
dence. !.
Perhaps had better go aud get back
the work she murmnred at length. 4
don't see any thing else that can do
But the thought of needle work made
her conacious of a dull pain in her aide,
that she knew would grow too severe I'd
be borne, If she went back to the old
employment. And SO, signing, she turned
her thoughts away /,
While the poor girl yet remained sad.
and irresolute, there came light tap at
her door. On opening it, she was sur.,
prised to find that the visitor was Miss
| Freelaud.
Her pale cheek finished, and she expe-
rieDced a momentary embarrassment; but
Anna spoke so kindly, and stepped in
with such familiar air, that she regained
at once her self>possession.
Fanny, said the Sisiter, as soon as she,
was seated, 'how would you like to travel
with Mrs. Ellis for Two three months
Oh! shouln like il very much,' repil-
ed Fanny. But, I'm afraid | am not
strong enough to do for her all that abe
might require.
She wants some one to be with hsr,
more than any thing else. All you would
have to do, would be to take charge OK
her clotees, and assist in dressing her,
You will be strong enough for that, l am
} sure. Besides, change Of air and exercise
will increase your strenGth th.'
II will suit her, will accept the place
, thankfully
i know you will. I have been to see
} her since you were at our house, and she
says if you will 60 with her, she will pay
$ you ten dollars a month";
Fanny's lips trembled, as she replied
You are very good, Miss Freeland. No,
thing could have suited me better. Oh!
8 but for this, | know not what should
, have done!
, And, in the fervor of tho moment, she
: took Auna's hand aud kissed it:
! How sweet is the reward of kindnes
and benevolence! Anna had never fel
= happier in her life. On the evening tha
= followed that day, she atte nded fashion
!. sble party. aud was the gayest hearte
. maiden in the assemblage. Mrs. Marras
was there also; and. as before, woudere
. at the thoughllessness and frivolity of tb
young girl, and kept back all true enjoy
ment from her own heart by indulging IL
ceusoriousness towards others. How lii
lie did she know OF the pure spring frou
which flowed the happy spirits Of the JOY
/, Gus girl.
: Six months afterwards she met Fanny
FANNY Is it possible!' she exclaimed
, .How well you lock! Really, thought
you were in your grave, months ago.
aud SO ! should have been, but fol
Miss Freeland.'
For Miss Freelaud! Anna Freelaud!
Yes, ma am
e why, what did she do?'
) Fanny related all the disfnterested
voluntary kindness of Anna in procuring