The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-11-10

leu tndJ cntTlty WAS HOI du lhlnaIc
of Mrs. Lisle's heart. But there was
destined star to beam on her pathway,
whose shining she had never seen, for a
silver cloud had screened it from her
vision but the star was there. She
turned from the door, for she could not
meet Mrs. Lisle at such moment, and
strolled down the street, till she saw the
rich furs and silk of the lady floating in
an opposite direction. Then she re-
traced her steps, but the gentle voice
and loving heart of Mrs. Vane had en-
tered before her, and again was she an
unwilling listener.
After Mrs. Lisle left, Fanny burst into
flood of tears. She who had always
been the comforter in their numerous
trials was now overwhelmed, for she
knew she could not complete the work
engaged (Which was Mrs. Vane's), and
she must take the few dollars she had
by little and little reserved for w;rrmr
shawl to protect the shivering form of
her grandmother through the bleak cold
blasts Of winter, to exc out the little
she had accumulated for rent.
The aged woman tried in vain to con-
sole her, by bidding her rely on the God
Of the fatherless, as she had always done !;
till at last, feeling the poor girls trust
in Heaven had failed, she said, Dear
child, perhaps, Mrs Vane will advance
your money, she is so kind"
" | cannot ask her." exclaimed Fanny,
|" l cannot so intrudc on her generosity,
who has so blessed us, saved US from
death; no, cannot"
Mrs. Vane had heard Fanny's last
vehement words, and entered with dewy
eyes. Fanny" she said, "I grieve
that my kindness Injuries you; hoped
to be so true friend you would not fear
to repose in me all your necessities.
Tell me your wants, and they shall be
supplied"
Fanny threw herself on the bosom of
her friend, and relieved her overburd-
ened, tortured heart, in passionate tears,
while the clasped hands and moving lips
of the aged woman betokened that her
heart was communing with Him who
looked smilingly on them. Mrs. Vane
was laden with a message Of love. She
had closely observed, week after
week, and month after month, the in
dustry, virtue, and fidelity of the lovely
girl. Her integrity, her modesty, had
won her admiration, while the fading
cheek and lip, and dimming eye, touched
her heart. She came to offer a home
to her grandmother-a home without
dependence, for that, she well knew, she
could not brook. Mrs. Vane felt she
should be fully compensated in intrust-
ing her darling to her care, for she could
safely do it.
We leave that scene, for who can
picture the joy of those hearts. I'm
divided in sorrow and poverty, they
were united in the happiness and pros
perity, while Fanny felt her prayer was
answered.
God have mercy on the orphan.
Mrs. Hamilton went home wiser if
not better woman. She found that
6 all is not gold that glitters," and the
purest Jewels are often fartherest from
The surface; that the lowest is often the
sweetest.
And so Mrs. Vane's charity flowed on,
ike little rills meandering here and !
here, smooth and noiseless, marking |
heir course by their green and aowery i
,anks. Z
And who shall say but these little il
treams shall swell that river, 4" clear as r
rystal, proceeding out of the throne of o
rod aud the Lamb ;r-NatiOnaL Era. q