The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1854-07-15
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Nedd;e Naylor's journey.

A>CutN -NdN lDt "rto WI uiN'u
with the idea Of a journey in his fathers COM
pany. lie dill no: however keep thinking
about il. as have known some bows to do,
50 as to BE- untitled for his studies. lie was
not like Young Tim Toots. Ii that Young
gentleman was Going anywhere. tie thought
so filled up his mind as to exclude every
thing else: cvena school lesson could not
find room to get into his BRAIN but he would
dream about his excursion talk about it. and
scheme about it, until it made him absent
minded While in this state. he was sent.
one day. to the watcllwakcr's with his faith
rr's watch ; which he actually threw into a
pond. without knowing what he was about
My friend Ncd,lic had too much common
sense TO act like Tim Too,s. lie knew that
his wiscst and harpiest course was to give
his mind to present studies and duties. In
this way the month flew swiftly past, and the
day arrived on which lie was to start.
Early in the morning, his fathers hired
man Alec, as tlcv called him--lis name was
drove the good old mare Polly
with The car:yall up to the door. Ncdlic and
his father were all ready for start. Nctllies
mother gave him kiss, his grandmother
s,rohed his head softly and kissed him too.
saving:
"Good bye, my Ncddie. And may God
grant thee safe journey ~
Good bye. grandmother. Good bye, moth
err Good bye, all :" replied Nc,ltlic. and out
he marched happy asa good conscience &kind
friends could make him, into the street. The
next moment he was in the carriage beside
his father. Alec cracked the whip and cried.
$50 along Polly,,' and away the old marc
wnt at a smart pace down the village street
1t was Mr. MAYORS purpose to ride in his
private carriage to the nearest railroad sta
ton. where Alec was to leave them and re-
turn with The earr!all and old Polly, while
they pursued their journey. 1t was about IF
teen miles 70 The nearest station: and the
road led through yer! pleasant country, in
which Ne'!'lie saw many objects to engage
his attention and call forth numerous inuuir-
les But they met with no event worth no
ting down, except little accident which
might have proved serious, but for the rooi
qualities of Old Polly. Will tell Won what it
was.
The carria-a VS. descending a steep hill.
and The old nare de.ho,i a,on. as though Size
loved the fun OF going down hill Nc,!lr>
voice o'cAecr to Folly pralcd ont louder than
tho noise and rattle OF lie wheels, when
suddenly, part Of the harness broke. and
the carrvall ran with tremendous bump a
gan>t the Old mares hind legs Not liking
such mode of being pushed along, Polly
qulckencd her pace, al tried to escape the
unwclcomc humping. Fortunately, the hill
was Shorthand when the gentle creature reach
cd the level road below, guided by the gen
tic voice of Alec, she gradually slackcncd her
pace, and finally stool still until the party
got out and repaired the break in the harness
Had the old mare allowed herself to be fright
cned, it is likely that some, if not all, of the
party would have been very much hurt
When the carriage first struck old Polly
Ned,lic turned pale ana started TO leap ont Of
the carriage. His father. however. laid hi,
hand upon his arm. and said in very calm
but authoritative voice:
"Nc'lic. keep perfectly STILL
Nc'l'lIe who was accustomed to obey his faith
or in all things. yielded without hesitation tt
this order; and although he was not littl,
alarmed he sat perfectly still
When they resumed their ride, Nc,l,,i,
said TO hi. father:
"Pa Why did YOU tell ne to sit still! jus
now :"
''EcrauSc my son i: was best as it almos
Away, is, when you meet with similar acci
dent, to remain as quiet as possible. You arr
almost sure to be hurt fvou leap from a car
ra.e when the horse is running while b,
sitting still and kccpin. calm. YOU will mos
likely escape the danger wholly or in part"
Nr,i'lic was ahou! to ask another que ito,
on The subject; but. Just then, they crossed
railroad track, and close behind it bctwce,
two trees. there appeared kind of hut.
"Pa", cried Nc,!d!c. pointing towards tn
hut, do look there what sort Of a house d
YOU call that ~
THAT is an Irish slantv," replied his fail,
IAN Irish shanty, Why it looks hartll
fit for a cow house What makes the Iris
live in such huts, father"
Partly, because they were used to it il
their own country ; and partly because ma
ny OF them !on't seem to care for anythin
better but along the line Of a railroad tn
laborerS on the road live in them, bccaus
they can build them chcaply and set them OF
the Conp.nv's land. where there work lies
But time ana intercourse with the America,
people viii teach them better habits"
Their route now lay along the banks Of ;
very picturesque brook called Moose Mead
ow brook. Nedlie admired it much. ant
when they rode in sight OF stone rail
road bridge, which crossed it, Ncddie, obser
wing two men fishing from the bridge. said.
20, IA. what a fine place that is to fish
from wish we could stop long enough to
catch little lot TO send home to mother by
Alec"
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