The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-03

] hope il is all for the best said
Mrs Rentwell, wiping her eyes. You
will excuse these tears, Mr. Allen. Il
is "A solemn thing to part with dear
one out Of my household, Mr. AllcnY
The sigh which followed these words
touched Mr.. Aliens sympathics. Mrs.
Renlwell had four grown up, unmarried
daughters, all at home and he had been
so bold as 10 ask her TO part with one Of
them. 1t seemed to him that she was
making great sacrifice ; for, being a
strong minded woman, she bad never
betrayed such weakness before and he
took her hand kindly.
Mrs. Rentwcll,' said he, i Iappreciate
your feelings
20, you can't, you can't " she exclaim-
ed, relapsing into a state of deep aflic-
ton, and using her handkerchief ener-
getically,-'nobody but mother can
AT al events rejoined Mr.. Allen,
i shall never cease my efforts 10 repay
you for your confidence in me, and for
the great happiness you have conferred
upon me, in giving your consent to our
marriage. iell'--
'One thing broke in the widow, ex-
plosively, i beg and entreat of you
Only name it, dear moiherl'
III is this don't separate Sarah Jane
from ner family. Don't take her away
from us. Consider'--sobbing-'a--a-
mothers feelings, Mr.. Allen
Mr.. Allen was silent he appeared
10 be considering.
Can't we AL live together? Can't
we take a comfortable house one that
will accommodate us all !; asked Mrs
Rentwell, with a hopeful expression
How beautifully we could live under
the same roof; and what Il happy
home we could make for you and Sarah
Jane J
'Why-yes--certainly-I should think
some such arrangement wonld be adyis-
able, said jonathan, with look OF pain
ful apprehension 'but---'
%, thank you, thank you, Mr.. Allen
You are 50 good ! cried the widow,
oyerAowing with gratitude. What a
delightful home we shall have Bless
you bless you !
Mrs. Rentwell shook his hand, weep
ing profusely for joy.
Jonathan Allen went away as if lac
had the headache. There was evident
ly some uncomfortable matter in hi,
mind. lie was very happy in gcncr'
al way, but in one or two particulars he
was troubled. Meeting an intimate
friend did not serve TO clear away thc
clouds from the summer sky Of hi,
hopes.
OF all his acquaintance, Mr.. Charlci
Price was the last man he would hay,
wished to meet just at that time.
Don't say a word he hastily whis
pcred, with a shaatly, guilty look. In
afraid ~ too late now TO follow YOU
advice
'Nou don't mean TO say
'Yes, Charley the old lady expect
it, aud cant disappoint her. Saral
: Jane expects il, too and so DO her sis
ters. They all expect il, you see an'
cant be cruel to them just at tai
time
Then give you up, Jonathan sai'
. Mr.. Price, with losubrious look i
: you marry the whole family, never ,mil
more
4, 'Fiel you make the matter wors
than Il j.. shall take decided stand
and be the head Of the establishment
D. Tie girls win get married of ia liil
b whi!e, and IN The mean time We shai
make quite a happy family
Mr.. Price shook his head dubiously
2 You will be obliged 10 take deciJ
= cd stand at once, il you would has
% thing, move haunoniously yonr ow
way. said be-, Significantly. Sarah Jan
10 is sweet and amiable girl, bat she
easily Influenced, rs YOU know. liz
mother Is hraastrong, selfish, inco'
sideraie woman. Her sisters are iri'
olous, eoid-beariel creatures and n
question is, are they ihe right persoi
10 influence herr
A to that replied jonathan, snilir
. uiih brigh, idea. ~ fnj affair, iai
ins a wrong turn, ii viii be lhe easic
. thing 80 lhe vorll for me 20 eet d
voree from Toe whole family, eKrcl
. Sarah Jane. lfihe old lady asuris O,
= much authority. II The sisters rebrl,
there is any Tyranny exercised over n
j., or miue.--crark shall cut 90 all con
municaiion b,iSocn "a. viih0ai a p
m0rselal .rrup.e. I shall anmarry M
selflIom No Renieell, Mi-f RealNe
Mi,s Ehza unl Miss GeoFg'apa in