Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-05-09

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fhiuttered the old gentleman; then turning
to Grace ffe9 said,S w H. YOU acc6mpsny me
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: sa Grace gladly assentedD and Mrs. Med
iway,s consent being ggiyens Grace became
the almost daily companion Of the old gem
! tleman, who seemed however, 10 beslow but
J little notice on her layishihg all his prefer-
ence on Matilda, who was elated with her
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A few days after, Uncle, Mea#ay brought
down closely written letter ofseveraf pa-
ges, which he asked Matilda TO copy for
hlm, as she had so often expressed the plea
sure It gave her TO do anything for her dear
! uncle. Matilda received the document with
a gracious smile, and promised it should be
done by the following morning. That eve
ning the sisters went out with their mother,
and Mr.. Midway retired early to his own
room, but having occasion to come down
again Tor his glasses, he saw Grace bending
over the table on which were spread writing
materials. She leaned her head on her
clasped hands. and sighed heavily. As he
entered the room she looked up, and hastily
drew a blank sheet over the page she had
written.
You look pale, child said the old gen.
tlemen, as he put on his spectaces. What
are you doing therer
Only writing little-but have Sc
we're headache, answered Grace.
Go to bed, then. What are you poking
your eyes out there for dare Say some
long letter to d sentimental friend, Ell p
He approached the table as he spoke
Iou shall not see it, if it is said Grace
playfully putting her hand on the paper,
aud | must finish it TO night, because
have promised she paused.
Well, WELL said the old man kindly
promises must be kept, of course. hope
Matilda has kept her promise of copying
my letter. Do you think it will be finished
by to morrow morning, GraceP And with
out waiting a reply, he left the room.
The following morning the letter and
copy were laid by Uncle Medway's plate,
and the old gentleman examining 1t with an
approving glance, took fifty dollar note
from his pocket-book, and said, al do not
wish TO offend, by offering a remuneration
for this correct ard beautiful copy; but |
know YOU ladies have always some charita-
BILE object of interest, and the fair writer of
this must have devoted many hours to its
accomplishment. 1t will CRAFTY her to have
the power OF doing good in every way-a
power which will perhaps ere long be unlim-
tied. Will you accept it, Matilda, as to
you it justly belongs, and be my almoner 2
ferred much, and as she gracefully took The
note, she thanked her uncle and promised
to dispose of it in charitable donations.
/ Alter breakfast, Uncle Midway was deep
! ly engrossed in paper which he was en-
deavoring to decipher and the sisters were
sitting together, when Sophy said,
We'll, Matilda, what charitable ins:itu-
ton do you intend TO benefit by my uncle's
donation; as you earned the money SO hon.
orably, you will Of course, disburse it with
equal honesty and Justice
Matilda colored slightly, but laughed,
saying, Il shall do myself the charity to
purchage that superb head-dress, and sew
eral costly ct ceteras that want for Mrs.
Daytons ball, and if you are good glrl
and hold vour tongue, you shall be an OBJ
ject of charity, too
Now Matilda, that is too mean even for
you,' exclaimed the other Indignantly
Shame ON YOU, as Grace really copied the
letter, she should at least have the privilege
of distributing the money here she comes
nov Grace, in what way ought unc!e's
donation to be applied-you are the proper
person to decide, and prevent Matilda from
the seltishness she contemplates, i'll bes.ow-
ing it all upon herself and me-
Her sister crimsoned with anger, but
Grace spoke
Il am sure you do Matilda injustice, So
phy she would never act SO deliberate a
fasehood as she told her uncle it should
be applied to charity, she will certainly keep
her word. And there is poor Mrs. Brown,
the laundress, it would indeed be a charity
to assist her
And begin by paying her BILL Interrupt
ted Sophy.
But her sister rising angrily exclaimed,
1 will not be dictated to by either of YOU
and hastily left the apartment.
Uncle Midway had now been domestca-
ted in the family for several weeks, and
must indeed, have been deaf, dumb, and
blind, to remain Ignorant of the by-play 60
Ing on around. Secure in his entire deaf
ness, Matilda frequently made use of her
saiety-valve aside and once when request
ed by her uncle to play, and she said to her
sister, hope to have the pleasure of play
ing the Dead March for him ere long, she
caught his eye fixed upon her with such a
severe glance, that momentary doubt of
his inability to hear made her tremble; but
again assured by his bland manner toward
her, she Piled her fulsome batteries more
assiduously than ever. Grace often wonder
ed how one so clear-headed in all other
things, should be so easily imposed upon,
while Sophy regarded her sister with undis-
guised contempt, and by way of offset be-
came more rude and impairment than ever.
The rich uncle had been great assist
ance to the household, his generous heart
prompting him to make those presents which