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

after few fattering remarks proceeded
to say
Il am to day soliciting, from the par
ticular friends of our beloved Mr.. Ham.
ilton and wife, money for the purchase
of a rare oil painting, (you know how
very fond he is of painting)-only two
hundred dollars an elegant portfolio
with gold clasps-only fifty; and ;
lovely statuette, which Mrs. Hamilton
fell in love with the other day at Bush
only thirty; and a bijoux for hel
sweet little boudoir, twenty or twenty
five more and we felt sure" said the
crafty lady, "of your assistance, knowing
your benevolehce and ample means"
81 think you mistake in attributing
so much benevolence to me-" ingenious
ly returned Mrs. Vane, Gas L rarely
give to such objects. Therefore l must
refuse you aid, cognizant as l am that
Mr.. Hamilton's study is now we'll filled
with valuable paintings and that he pos
sesses a portfolio of beauty and capacity
sufficient for all his purposes; and be-
lieving Mr. Hamilton would prefer our
bounties should flow in channels that
would serve more useful end"
"How mean !" said Milly to herself
as she passed into the street ;" and tc
talk as though she was doing so much
| should like to see good works mani.
| fest "
All, Milly, "Let not thy right hand
know what thy left hand doeth," and
"thy Father who seeth in secret, Him
self shall reward thee openly"
The elegant articles were purchased
and presented" to our Beloved Pastor
and Wife, from their affectionate !"
and Mrs Lisle's name stands first. Even
the kind minister and his gentle wife
casts looks of doubt on Mrs. Vane's
benevolence. So truly, "man seeth not
as God seeth."
One cold wintry day, Mrs Hamilton
set forth on errands Of love, for she was
truly servant of the Lord, visiting the
sick and needy, and ministering to their
wants.
After vending her way through several
dark and narrow streets, she paused at
a poor miserable, dlapiiated dwelling,
the abode of Fanny and her aged grand
mother, her only friend and relative
and Fanny supported that loved one in
her helplessness by unmitigated toll
But, alas a meagre pittance she gain
ed; and cold, cold winter was staring
her in the face, accom- panied by its
chain of terrors; and she, poor girl,
knew that by her incessant labor her
hours were shortening, and she might
soon leave her helpless friend to an un-
plying world. But she dared not to
look to the future twas dark, o how
dark Present food and shelter she
must gain, and leave the rest to God.
Mrs. Hamilton hesitated, for she
heard voice, in no pleasant tone, say
ing, They are all wrong; you must
alter them )" when Fanny meekly re-
piled, "I made them like the pattern
you gave me-"
" Well, they are wrong any way, and
must have them completed this week !"
sharply returned the lady.
" l cannot finish them this week, as l
nave work engaged which will occupy
Ill that time, for which we are to have
he money and we need it," she said
n choking voice, " for our rent is due
,ext week, and if we do not pay We shall
De turned away"
T" l must have them this week, or
will secure the services of some other
you can do as you please"
'oolly replied the lady.
Fanny was silent for a moment; then
'asting glance at the poor, lone being,
hivering at her side, she felt she must
lot lose it, though it would bring but
title.
81 will do it for you," she replied,
While she forced back the tears that
where brimming her eyes.
Mrs. Hamilton stood riveted to the
pot, for she had recognized the voice of
drs. Lisle, she was so lavish of her
miles and gifts; she was shocked and
,rieved. One bright star in her galaxy
# friends, fallen 10 rise no more; she