Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-03-26
Have sympathy for the Poor, or you may
chance TO get the Mitten.
ny cARRA,

ny cARRA,
1t is so common for writer to speak only
of the beautiful, that am in n mood to be
rather odd, and reverse the custom. ] wish
to speak of my young friend and chum at
school, Harriet Lee; and should her roguish
blue eye catch glimpse Of this sketch, and
there were dattery in it, five dollars would
not more than pay the postage on lectures |
should receive; for wo arc now separated
many, many miles, by lakes aud forests. She
is in the western wilds, attending to the du-
ties of matron; and beneath the shadow Of
the green hills of New England, scribbling
over incidents of her girlhood bays.
She was rather above the medium height,
her complexion partaking rather moro of
bronze than marble, with features not very
regular. As have previously given you to
understand che was no beauty; but when
you heard the rich silvery tones OF her voice,
and looked into her soul-speaking eyes. and
listened to the witty remark and happy burst
oflaughter, all imperfection of features was
fore often.
Many sought to make her their bride, some
for herself alone and others for her gold -
But she laughed, danced, and sung, reserving
her heart for him who now is the sole pos-
SCISSOR.
She was rich and the only and idolized
daughter of Captain Lee. Many were the
invitations | received 10 take a seat in her
fathers carriage to convey me no stormy
day when it was necessary for me to go a
broad. Often would hear of her visits of
mercy among the humble and destitute. The
contents of her purse flowed freely among
the needy and less favored of fortune.
Among those who strove to gain the affec-
tons of the agreeable Harriet, was Albeit
Dunroy. His father was a merchant, in one
of the most popular streets of our city. All
the time he had passed away from the school
room he had stood behind the counter pro-
yided with fine suit Of CLOTH free from care,
and the more laborous part of business en-
acted by his father. Thus sped his youthful
hours, relieved occasionally by attending a
ball or party given in country or city,
Where maids and lads by moonlight meet,
To lightly trip with merry feet,
And loudly laugh on village green,
Where nature in her bets is seen.
Some Of bis rosy checked customers, as
they skipped lightly over the threshold, were
often seen peeping ont from beneath their
ycI,s into his roguish black eyes, as he was
waiting upon another customer, and exclaim-
iag 10 her companion, Isn't he beautiful
such o Ueautlsd mouth, such sparkling eyes,
such wAiskcrs, and such moustaches; do you
think he is eng-.' But as no one heard
them but me, it is not fair to let the editors
know all they said, for they arc such poor
hands to keep a secret half the time you tell
them nnynhing about love matters, and the
next you will see oft, it will be ia the news
papers.
Yes he was handsome could hrt and
dance with any one who would give him the
opportunity, until like the ly in the spiders
web, he was caught in the mcshcs of love,
not don't care kind of passion, but his was
the sentiment Of deep laid plans of future
happiness with the only girl he ever cared to
wed.
Harriet said I to her, one day 'when am
to be bridesmaid to yourself and AlbertP
when, said she, when the sky and sea
have exchanged homes, then, and not till then
shall stand at the altar with Albert Dunroy.
In his walks of late, have noticed the with
ering glance he gave the poor, as he grudg-
ingly shared tho sidewalk. | leaned upon
his arm in silence until last evening, when,
as we were strolling leisurely along, we were
met by a feeble-looking woman with an in
fant in her arms. As we came opposite sho
held out her thin attenuated hand, and asked
for few cents To bny milk for her babe; he
made no answer but passed on. | turned to
look at the mother; she stood as If rivited to
the spot; her infant pressed more closely TO
her bosom, and with n faded and tattered
handkerchief she wiped the hot tears from
her care worn face
Did you hear the voice Of that mother,
when she asked for few pennies to buy
milk for her babeP inquired.
NO. said he, neither do wish 10. Those
vngrants will yet ruin the country; let them
work
There are feic in health replied, 'who
will refuse to work, especially if compelled
by hunger; but the infant, surely you would
not let that suffer because the parents refuse
to labor
He gave no answer, but continued his
walk
Go alone said 7, ff you will not return
with me to ass ist the sufferer
'He turned and traced his steps to whore
the woman was slowly vending her way,
she knew not whittier, in search Of aims -
He reached her some silver coin, pretended
to smile on the babe, and spoke consolingly
to the mother, and we again resumed our
walk
Il did not notice what she said, or would
have bestowed charity before; it is hard TO
see humanity suffer- said be. He knew not
that had watched his countenance, since
the first moment became aware she should
pass us. If he knew not what she said, why
change the complexion of bis countenancel
/ He passed others when they were speaking,
without the movement of a muscle He
/ showed me three traits of character, wish
my husband never to possess.
First, he told me falsehood; second,
/ discovered lack of sympathy; and then he
attempted to deceive me, by speaking kind
words 10 the unfortunate, which came only
/ from the lips. No, no, such man can never
amid all the trials of world like this, be the
companion of Harriet Lee
Your rebuke, | replied, may have reform
cd him, try him again, bo not too hasty, per-
haps another time he might be oil you could
wish.
On the stone step in front Of our largest
and most fashionable hotel, stood tall gen.
teel looking young man, closely wrapped in
cloth cloak of tho finest texture, and where