The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-11-30

his objection, and gave few lessons, al.
ways in the evening, to young man whose
peculiar circumstances prevented the re-
ception Of a master in his fathers dwelling
This youth was the second son Of Mr.. Ruth
erford, the senior partner Of Mr.. Danvers
Mr.. Rutherford was not only koen man
Of business, but SO miserly in his habits
and pursuits, ,ha, although he had but two
moiherless sons, and had already amassed
on immense fortune, he grudged them all
participation In the pleasures and luxuries
Of life, and KEEP, them chained 10 The desk
from morning I'LL night. THIS kind Of
plodding existence suited well with the dis
position and habits OF tha aldar hrnihsr,
who resembled his father in all respects
bat Herbert, tho younger brother, was Of a
higher character, and although du,iful
son, and iolerably steady and industrious
he fol, bitterly the wan, Of happy home,
AT the house Of Mr.. Danvers, their ia
lher's partner, both young men alway.
found a cordial welcome indeed, il was
the fits, wish Of Mr.. Danver's heart 10 zee
his only daughter united 10 John Rutherford,
whose talents for business and money.
making, rendered him so very desirable
partner for life. John had no objection 10
the young lady; she was much the same
10 him as young ladies in general aud he
thought i, would be good plan thus to ce-
ment the union Of the firm OF Rutherford.
Danvers & Co. -...
Laura Danvers, however, had a strong
will Of her own: and although she would
willingly have changed her name TO Ruth
erIord, il was not as e Mrs. John" but as
"Ms. Herbert" But although Herbert
Rutherford bestowed the full need Of ad.
miralion on The beautiful Laura, as gnllaniry
demanded, his hear, continued untouched,
and his fancy uncaplivaled. There was
vein Of deep feeling and romance in Her
ben's nature, concealed beneath reserved
exterior, which required 10 DO aroused bys
far different nature than that Of Laura Dam
ves. Since he had LEFT school, his taste
Tor drawing had been unc,ltivated, but on
seeing the progress made by his friend un-
der Mr.. Mordaunl's auspices, the slumber.
ing taste revived, and Herber, succeeded in
persuading Mr.. Mordaun, 10 grant him n
small portion Of lime, snaiched from the
hours OF domestic leisure. Mr.. Rutherford,
sympathizing in no intellectual culture or
accomplishment, would have secuted the
idea OF drawing.masier for "ihe grown
mp boy, Master HERBERT" and certainly
would have grudged The cost Of lessons
Hence the permission given 10 Hsrber, BY
Mr.. Mordaunt, Of weekly visit TO his
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wife and daughter was no hinderance TO
study, their silence, while Eiiy pursued her
occupation Of needle-work, remaining on
these occasions unbroken. After the frs,
slight introduction, Herbert inslinciively
felt that no approach 10 moro familiar
footing would be permitted by Mr.. Nor.
drum, or the ladies', his presence was a
check 10 social intercourse Ei,y demure.
ly composed herself 10 fulfil an appointed
task, like q girl in school.hours; and Mrs.
Mordannl was absorbed with book
Nevertheless, Etiy soon asceriaibed thai
the young strange: was good-looking. and
had very agreeable voice when address.
ing her father; nay, she learned tho colol
Of his eyes, and thought them the mos, pen.
eiraling and expressive dark eyes in ih,
; world. Herbert also, though busted from
the momen, Of his entrance with the single
! purpose for which he was there, set found
opportunity to remark The graceful outline
, OF the tall, slight form, ever bending Owe
needle-work; and 10 detect the fact, iha
! Etiyis eyes were Of the sohest, lovelies
/ violet color, shaded by siken fringes ant
, that II Euy's long golden ringle,s kind o
I sunshine seemed TO lngor, though Title o
sunshine ever penetrated the close a,mos
phere che inhaled. Herbert, being quicl
Q observer, remarked also the old harp IN III,
E corner, and The flowers taslefully dispose,
, iu baskets he saw, TOO, how ofen Mrs
/. Mordaun's glance was earnestly and anx
: iously fixed on her daughter, when sh,
seemed to be engaged with the page opel
0 before ber.
r These drawing lessons had continue,
Z without interruption for some weeks, an,
s Herbert frequently looked in a, Mr.. Dan
: vers', bu, without mentioning the progress
a he was makinglln art-and of course. The
!. name Of Mordaunt was never mentioned
, ihere-wben the drawing. masters increas
, ed weakness Of sight obliged him TO Civ,
I. up several oil his pupils, Herbert among III,
Q number. Vainly the young man sirove :,
5 find some pretexi for continuing his visit
, at more distant intervals all his irisndl,
: overiures were received so collly by Mr.
$ Mordauni, who was proud man in his way
that Herbert dared no, psrsist, fearing I,
3 wound the feelings he SO much respected
8 He thought Of The sick mother. and III,
swes, devoled Euy, both dependent on on,
whose uflliclion nigh; eventually incapaci-
t tate him from working 10 support these dea
{ and feeble beings. Bu, Herbert was ,
, stranger, and Mr.. Mordauni was no, mar
10 encourage or foster the sympathy, o
: whose outward expression only he fsl
: sure. ...
0 II seemed, indeed, as IL ia'e was adverse
!, to Hsrbert's wish 10 be on more friendly O.
! intimate terms with his former master; 70
Z. after oil interval Of time had elapsed, which
J 10 The young man appeared considerable
4 on calling al the door one day 10 iuquir,
y aher the health Of the family, he found the,
had removed, and no one could afford hin
a ~ III ~ a.. al