Worcester daily spy., 1851-01-24

together the folds of The curtains to exclude
the departing rays OF the sun, as if wishing to
shut out all save her own reflections.
NOW, thought she, us she surveyed the
Irchly-iurnished room in which she sat. God
has given me many blessings-has surroun-
ded me not only with comforts, but with lux
urles. He has given me health, and many fa-
cllltles ior acquiring knowledge. / am nov
young, with wealth at my disposal; and what
wish may do. If, like Helen, I should
mingle in the gaieties of the fashionable and
pleasure-seeking, might appear like them
happy, for season-but wond it not be onIu
TOR season? What would there be left upon
which reflection might feed, butthe fragments
of wasted moments, spent in riAinq amuse-
ments! When look upon Nature, and view
her pertections when [ scent the fragrance
OF the new blown rose, myeye is delighted
with It's beauty; when my ear catches the
music OF the birds, mingled with the noise of
the watertalls-l can but see in all of these a
union OF the joyous with the beautifu-the
musical and harmonious with the useful
am then led 10 ask-'Who is the author Of all
this !'-and an answer comes slowly up from
my inmost thoughts, and tells me 'Itis God:'
inquire still further-Does he not desire that
man also should unite the beautiful with the
nsefu-the orderly with the harmonious 2
| am answered, Yes But, when look for
this arrangement in mans social intercourse,
see 1t not. am compelled then to believe
mat there is higher and better system of So
cIal lie, which lies hidden far off in the future
"a system however, which we may all. even
now, aim TO unfold aud practise; a system
which seeks to relieve the oppressed. to en-.
Tighten the Ignorant, and to reclaim the VIC
cious'
Her reflections were here interrupted by
the clock, which chmed out the hour of sew
| en-.
Now thought she, half loud, lis the time
for this days duties TO close, and in what man
ner can it be better done than in carving out
my designp
She hastily arose, and after filing basket
with dainties which her own hands had pre-.
pared, and adding supply of medicines and
cordlals 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 very SMALL rather old
looking house. Knocking gently at the door,
1t was opened by pale, though sweet looking
little GIRL apparently about seven years of age.
Ma the kind lady has come again. said
t she, as she ran towards the window, near
v61te ford nei tndtiK itflneSs
mary loved TO do deeds worthy of gratitnde
out she cared but little about sia ., :. I
it, especially when directed 10 herself She
blushed at The many encomiums upon her
good deeds, which, though silent and still,
had neverthee Ss5been treasured up in many
grateful heart; for she truly had sought 10
do good 10 many, and these acts were to her
like bright sunbeams upon her path, which re-
t1ected beauty and happiness upon all around
After sitting few moments, she emptied
her nicely filed basket, and quietly resumed
her seat. The little girl, almost frantic with
Joy that Mary was once more with them, drew
hastily together the folds of the faded curtain.
lighted small lamp, and then going to the
window took down a cage wherein sat perch
ed sn0w-White dove. She whispered some
i Thing in an undertone TO her mother, and then
approaching Mary, while smile of child
like simplicity played around her features,
begged her TO take it.
Yes, accept it, said the mother; it was
once the favorte of better days; tit it gives
us a sad pleasure TO give il to one who has
been SO kind to u.s. and she hastily brushed q
tear from her eye.
Mary thanked them tenderly for their gift
imprinted 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
dphl'HleIt, eiiO lest Fuly that HGT tlIle nau NOT
been misspent.
She was awakened early the next morning
by servant who came to tell her that Mr.
Ellis had returned. With happy smIe as
the sun darted his bright beams through the
J curtained windows, she led Helen into the
breakfast room, where sat waiting her father
and grandfather.
God bless you, my dear childrenr said Mr.
, Ellis, as he arose and extended his hands TO
t them.
When the first greetings were over, they
all sat down and partook of their morning re-
past. After the cloth was removed, Mr. Ellis
drew forth the sane identical PEARL, and
{ holding it up that it might catch the suns
rich light, said
ALLOW me now 10 present this Gift to
the one who has spent her time the most use
fully, for only to such is given happiness' And
he looked nquiringly upon Helen; but cloud
had suddenly gathered upon her brow, and
she turned impatently TO Mary
Mr.. Ellis eyes followed hers, and caught
the calm quiet gaze OF the elder sister. just
then futering noise was heard .and the snow
white dove rested upon the shoulder of Mary
for momeEt-then, rising, nestled gently in
her bosom and Iolded its white wings upon
her heat.
'Gve the pearl TO her. cried Helen, sfor she
has truly sought to make life useful, and TO tso
good 10 all; while !, ever since your absence
have thought only Of my own selfish gratifca.
Itions.
| Mr.. Ellis placed the pearl in the hand Of
Mary, and said