The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1850-10-24

ti!SF remark, SAe abruptly ielI the room.
They did not meet again ill tea-time;
soon after which an elegant Carriage drew
up TO the door, and Helen, richly attired.
was assisted in. Away whirIed the .vehi-
Gle upon the stony pavement, and as the
sounds died away in the distance, Mary
cast one half.sorrowing look in the direc-
ton II had taken--ihen drew together the
folds of the curtains TO exclude the depart
ing rays of the sun, as if wishing TO shut
out all save her own reflections.
"Now," thought she, as she surveyed
the rlchly-furnished room in which she
sat, "GOd has given me many blessings
( has surrounded me not only with COM
forts, but with Injuries He has given
me health, and many facilities for acquiring
knowledge. l am now young, with wealth
army disposal; and what | wish | may
do. If. like Helen, l should mingle in
the gaieties of the fashionable and pleas
ure-seeking, ! might appear like them
happy, for q seasOn,-but would il not be
only for q season? What would there
be left upon which reflection might feed
but the fragments Of wasted moments
spent in trifling amusemenls When /
look upon Nature, and view her perfec-
lions; when scent the fragrance of the
blown rose, and my eye is delighted
with its beauty; when nv ear catches the
music of the birds, mingled with the noise
of the water-falls-I can but see III all
these union of the joyous with the beau
tilul-the musical and harmonious with,
the useful. | am then led 10 ask-.'Wh ho
is the author of all this ?"-and an an
swer comes slowly up from my inmost
thoughts, and tells me :. 1t is God - |
inquire still iurther-''Does lie not desire
that man also should unite the beautiful
with the useful-the orderly with the
harmonious % And [ am answered,
Yes" But when | look for this arrange
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not / am compelled then 10 believe that
there is higher and better system of So
cial life, which lies hidden far off in the
future,-a system, however, which we
may all, even now, aim 10 unfold and
practice; a system which seeks TO relieve
the oppressed, to eniighten the ignorant,
and 10 reclaim the vicious.
Her reflections were here interrupted
by the clock, which chimcd ont the hour
of seven.
Now" thought she, half aloud, sis
the time for this days duties to close, and
in carrying out my design .
She hastily arose, and after filling
basket with dainties which her own hands
had prepared, and adding a supply Of
medicines and cordials, she threw on her
bonnet and shawl and sailed forth. She
walked fast. After the turn of one or two
corners, she soon found herself at the
door of a very small, rather old-looking
house. Knocking gently at the door, Il
was opened by pale, though sweet-look-
ing little girl, apparently about seven years
OF age.
Ma, the kind lady has come again,
said she, as she ran towards the window,
near which sat a lady, TOO feeble 10 rise
10 welcome her guest. But the low,
grateful tones of her voice told her thank
fulness.
Mary loved TO do. deeds worthy of graf
itude, but she cared little about the ex-
preston OF it, especially when directed to
herself. She blushed at the many enco-
miums upon her good deeds. which, though
silent and still, had nevertheless been
treasured up in many grateful heart; for
she truly had sought TO do good to many,
and these acts were to her like bright
sunbeams upon her path, which reflected
beauty and happiness upon all around.
After sitting a few moments, she emp
tied her nicely-flled basket, and quietly
resumed her seat. The little girl, almost
frantic with JOY to think that Mary was
once more with them, drew hastily to-
gether the folds Of the faded curtain, light
ed a small lamp. and then going TO the
window, took down a cage wherein sat
perched snow-white dove. She whis-
pered something iii an undertone TO her
mother, and then approaching Mary,
while smile of child-like simplicity
played around her features, begged her 10
take IT.
..Yes accept it," said the mother, sit
was once the favorite of better days; but
it gives Us sad pleasure now to give ii ]
to one who has been. SO kind 10 u.s. and
she hastily brushed a tear from her eye.
Mary thanked them tenderiy for their
gift, imprinted a kiss upon the little girls |
cheek, drew closer together the folds OF
her shawl. and amid expressions of sincere
gratitude, bade them good night
When returned. and seated in her own
apartment, she feit truly that her time
had not been mis-Sperlt.
She was awakened early the next morn
ing by q servant, who came 10 tell her
that Mr., Ellis had returned. With q +