Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-04-02
lRASBURGH, VERMONT, FRIDAY, APRIL ?, 1853.

/, himself that Katharine, with her person
, al charms, and surrounded by powerful
influences, would remain for so many
years faithful TO tie memory ofth hus-
band of her youth, wlo she had no lon
), ger reason to believe was in the land of
the living and, with magnanimity
characteristic Of American tars, he had
resolved, although with painful effort
: to conceal his name, file found his gloo-
my anticipation .realizea, and resume the
occupation to which SO many years of his
life had been devoted. He felt that his
sands were nearly run, aud, if he could
: not add to the happiness Of her he loved,
, resolved not to be the means of making
! her miserable But his mother He
: wished to know her fate.
: g Did your father leave no parents 2"
7 asked he of his son.
"Only mother" answered the youth,
= "and she died about six years ago, and
! lies buried in the church yard, by the
r side of her husband. I ofen visit her
: grave; for 1 dearly loved my grand
4 mother"
/ You are noble boy said Jack ;
: "and your mother, you say. still feels an
- 81 ,,,Ho fo1ioEua
: life?"
: EYES," replied the lad. 8" 1 have Of
: ten heard her say that sailor in distress
! should always find friend il her. You
appear to be tired the snow falls thick,
: er and faster. 1t is yet some distance tc
t the tavern; you cannot do better than to
y go with me. My father and mother both
n will be glad to entertain you for the
il night"
e Jack followed his son into the dwell
/. ling house of Simeon Elwell.
+ There was an air of comfort and pros
j. perity about the establishment which il
IS often witnessed among our New England
a farmers. A fire burnt briskly on th'
$ hearth Simeon Elwell, a good looking
d intelligent farmer, hardly past the meri
V dian of life, was seated in the midst of hi
e family, with two of his youngest chill
At dren on his knee and Katharine,
q comely,motherly-looking dame, was brisk
d. ly engaged III making preparations 70
S, the evening repast.
lie Father" said the lad, as he ushere
ii the woe-worn stranger into the roor
is where the family were assembled, " 0
I'd my way from Colonel Veasey's, over
took a seafaring man. He appears
IN have been unfortunate, and is almo
ge perishing with the cold. l told him tn;
ck you and mother would give him kin
Is reception, and he has very wisely accep
re ed my invitation
ng "You have acted quite right, my son
tie, said Mr.. Elwell. "My friend,'' CO.
ry tinued he addressing Jack, "I am gla
ed to see you. Take seat near the fir
gs and make yourself comfortable
he eyes" said Mrs. Elwell, "we are E
of ways glad TO extend our hospitalities
he those adventurous men who expose ther
ID selves to all the perils of ocean, to fu
KS nish US with the necessaries and luxuri
ras of life. They meet with hardships enout
in on the seas, and have claim upon t
ow kindness oflandsmen, which should nev
be disallowed."
:" Supper was soon ready, and Jack to
md seat at the table. Every thing "
conducted with the utmost propriety.
all was evident that Simeon Elwell lov
Ied and respected his wife and Katharil
md united to a worthy man, who could ;
my preciate her excellence, and surrour
to ed by group of cherubs, could har'
be otherwise than happy.
k. "Oh," said Jack to himself, as he {
lad, zed once more upon the lovely featu
any of the woman to whom he had pligh
his marriage vows, what treasur'
'A' have lost / cannot bear to witness e'
l.. - her happiness with another"
lish He had eaten nothing since the {
yer before but he hadno appetite. He
sick at heart, and tear started in
'red eye.
the Katharine saw, with the keenness 0
asp woman's perception, the sorrow of
erly guest. She addressed him in the n
Ter kind and gentle manner, and endeavo
say to discover the cause of his distress.
listened to her few moments with ca
sur attention-for her voice and manner
lion, minded him of the blissful days, wi
IA had long since passed away, never to
hus- turn. But when she ceased, and Sim
Ihite Elwell spoke, the charm was dissolve
ome Jack Wilson abruptly arose,-"I
.r on long Journey" said he, to go--a'
may not tarry by the way-I must
ex- you good night"
ner; He seized Katharine by the han
| the q Farewell" i" said be, in tremulous v