Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-05-25

them-exhorted those who had recently |
Joined themselves to the people of the |
Lord to fight the good fight, and hold
fast TO the faith; ard gliding rapidly |
over the conclusion, dismissed them with
a fervent, but commonplace prayer, for
their temporal and spiritual welfare
Mr.. Liston's feeling at that moment, was
one of extreme disappointment. He had
listened, but in vain, for anything new
or inspiring-anything which could en-
title him to the high character for elo-
quence he appeared to sustain. But he
eonsoled himself with the idea that this
sermon was inferior to the generality
8 The young man, said he, mentally,
has doubtless spoken under some disad-
vantages. will not judge him hastily
But he was soon obliged to change this
opinion, by the audible encomiums from
many fair lips, which reached his won-
dering ears as he threaded the aisle
Beautiful GLORIOUS diyinep were
echoed on all sides, and the old Deacon's
wife's hearty He out-did himself to-
dayP induced the Yankee Mr.. Liston to
shrewdly suspect the amiable divine
owed his popularity to something else
than his preaching.
Mrs. Davenport was a widow lady in
rather slender circumstances, inhabiting,
with six marriageable daughters, in a
small house in the outskirts of the vii
lage of N. Notwithstanding her
income, however, she had always man.
aged to keep up appearances and as
five of her daughters, it was supposed,
had been hopefully converted under the
ministry of the new Preacher, Mr.. Sor-
ley, and as they were devoted to works
of charity, and employed a great portion
of their time in relieving the poor, and
attending church, they happened, at this
time, to be great favorites among the
good people of N.
Let US now take peep into their lit
tie parlor on warm July afternoon
; some weeks after the commencement OF
our story. Mrs. Davenport herself, was
seated at a table in the centre of the
room, busily engaged in cutting ou
some coarse work, and talking very ra
pidly upon some subject apparently alto
gether foreign to her employment. Tht
young ladies were grouped around, eacl
> engaged in some work of charity ant
self-denial, with the exception of one
who was idly stationed at the venetian
blind though for what purpose does no
at present appear.
Ma, do stop talking one moment
e said the elder, Miss Susan, for wis
{ to speak about something important, an
e that is just this: when I finish this jack
j. ct, the idiot may do without clothes fo
e me; and | verify believe it is useles
for me to try any longer, for the la:
u time Mr.. Sorley was here, he was vastl
more attentive to Alice than to any on
Ie of u.s.
d well, child 7 said the old lady, carr
at estly, and with surprise, would it Mt
re be sufficient matter of rejoicing,
Up we could succeed in getting him for he.
I'd Now Alice was next to the younges
ir and by far the prettiest of the family
th She was regular attendant at church.
I'd had professed to experience change
= heart-and, to do her justice, had new
of harbored the idea of making conque
e. of the young Minister there were
of many candidates in the field, she hi
re never dreamed of being able to NAL
to an impression therefore her sisters 7
as mark took her quite by surprise; al
es the blush which mounted to her We
he temples, had scarcely time to subside, b
'ly fore the lady who was stationed at t
ID window, called out There, he has j.
ng come out of Liston's and is crossing t
by street he is coming here as sure as t
IN world ?
t a Now, girls, said Mrs. Davenport,
we she moved to the door to admit him,
very much engaged at your work, and
led you know you cannot all have him, wi
ely endeavor TO set your sister Alice off
ro the best possible advantage
ad Agreeably to this command, the be
- of each young lady was immediat
ent bent to the work upon her lap, and ]
wv Sorley was in the midst of them bef
his they were at all aware Of his approa
his when he was recognized by unanim
len cry of delighted surprise.
ely As pleasantly and proftably empl
ing ed as ever, my dear young ladies, | s
100, said he, with a smile of animated pie
t of ure, as he entered.
for We can do but little, sir said \
nee Susan, as she eagerly offered hin
M. ha:r hrt that l;ttla Il done varv oh.