Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-04-09

Oh, what a wonderful morning that was to
Lawrence seeing Jenny go about, like an
angel among the sick the maimod and the
blind. Every ono blessing her, every one
gloddonod at the sound Of her gentle voice,
consoling, strengthening He deplored more
than ever his utter unworthiness.
"What is IL you read so much Of even
ings" he said to her, after tea, finding her
alone by a window, reading She handed
him the neatly bound volume, quietly 1t
was her Bible. Ho took it, and she. having
something to look after, left him. SO he be-
came absorbed in those beautiful truths, which
he blushed TO confess, even TO himself he had
never read before. lie found much of COM
fort, much Of encouragement therein.
at is not too late, then, for me to do good,
he murmored "Ah, Jenny, Jenny, blessed
one. with this Book for my guide, and you,
dear one, beside me, what might not have
been, what might not bel She will marry
John, and he-ho will wear an angel in
his bosom, while T. In my patience
possess my soul Courage / will at least
be worthy Of her esteem. her friendship
He kissed her little Bible then finding her
handkerchief upon the floor he pressed that
to his lips and heart.
Going into the parlor to seek her, he found
Uncle Jack alone, reading his paper. "John
and Jenny are out in the moonlight he said.
"Children will be children"
"And lovers, lovers" sighed Lawrence He
went to his room, and leaned out Of his win
dow. Yes, there they were. under the lilacs
walking hand in hand, and talking very earn
estly. They were out late, and when they
stepped upon the porch, he heard John call
her darling" and distinctly saw him kiss
her hand.
CHAPTER ",
The next morning, Lawrence appeared rest
less, nervous, and perhaps little moody. It
was natural, considering he had to stand by
calmly and see his ono great hopc-the best
and truest he ever had in his lifo-reft from
him.
As soon as breakfast was over he rushed
out into the field, and worked for two hours,
digging tree holes, until he was completely
worn out Then he came back, heated and
out Of sorts He threw himself into an arm
chair. near by where Jenny sat sewing.
Working has made you very tired, she
said kindly, seeing his languid attitude.
"And ill-natured,' he returned rather
curdy."
"Ah. you have exhausted yourself ] can
make you some delicious lemonade Shall
/ = rising.
mo, thank you, am not in need of it,
said Lawrence. coldly.
Jenny looked at him with distressed air.
"What has happened, Cousin Lawrence has
any one hurt you in any way y
"No-yes-I don't know, / believe | have
outdone my strength, that is all.
She came to him. and laid her cool. white
hand upon his forehead; the touch of it
thrilled through his frame electrically. He
dare not let it rest there, lest he should pour
out his feelings, and be rejected like fool
So, with hurried movement, he shook it off.
Jenny !'
His tone was peculiar he looked up at
her suddenly. Her face was suiiused with
color, she turned to 60 away.
"Oh, stay r. he cried vehementy, seizing
her hand. II want you to help me--you
dirays do ! have never done any good in
my life | want to do something, now. Can
you put me in the way Of doing anything p
What, lohat can | do = He spoke fast and
agitatedly; Jenny was silent for moment,
trying to disengage her hand but he held
her fast
There is one thing you might do, but
-, shc aNcrted her face.
"Oh, let us have no butts, Jenny, / pray
you If there is anything, however great,
however small, let me--let me have the sat
isfacton Of doing it.
She essayed to speak once or twice, but
seemed struggling with some feeling unknown
to him.
"You might help John" she said at last
timidly. Lawrence changed color, and drop
ped her hand instinctiyoly.
"Well, he said at length This time Jen-
ny gathered courage, for her voice steadied
itself.
"John has been engaged, Cousin Lawrence
never mind TO whom-for two whole years.
Perhaps you we're not aware of this He has
been striving to gain little to lay by, to he
able to marry. If he had capital enough to
make payment on little place, he might,
that is, he could marry the one he loves, and
take her home, You understand :"
'les go on, go on
"John and have often talked of it 4; poor
fellow he gets down-hearted and miserable
oftentimes, although do my best to comfort
him"
"Yes, yes" murmurod Lawrence impati-
emily.
And now, Cousin Lawrence, here is
chance for you to do good. John is poor
you are well to do. Make John happy out
of your abundance, and l shall be thankful
and happy, too"
She turned her face toward him for the first
timo. 1t was bathed in tears. Lawrence
rose from his chair, gravely and quietly.
Trust me to do this for him, for YOU" he
said softly. "Jonny, you are an angel :" with
a sudden impulse he drew her towards him
quickly, and kissed her pure forehead, then
turning away, left her standing in the middle
of the room, breathless, surprised and trem-
bling like leaf
He ran up stairs, two, three steps at time ;
reached his own room and locked the door ;
walked rapidly up and down the floor then
threw himself into chair, with low. hys-
terical laugh. Got up again, walked the
floor twice, then throwing himself across his
bed-as he bad done many time, when a
child, if grievod or angry-sobbed upon tho
pillow.
CHAPTER VI,
John was sitting on the porch, his arms
folded upon the window-sill, his head bent
upon them.
"Johnr
Lawrence's CHEEKY voice did not affect his
mood he remained motionlcss.
"John, my dear fellow, something is the