Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-04-04

sell ana hlS mother to her tine estate IN L0ulsi-
ana for she lad been visiting in the vicinity
where Rupert tarried when she became acquaint
ed with him
Much Pleased was his mother at first, with
her new home, for as yet she had not felt any
real remorse at her cruelty towards Euloeen
and it was only guilty pain and fear Of what
might be the consequences unless she did do so
that had led her to humble herself at Mr. Mcr-
lyns feet, and coniessing all, sue FOX mercy
But she soon found that her daughteriu law
was one who would not yield an atom Of au.
thority to any one, not even her husbands
mother and as it was NIrs Mcrlyna sole am.
bidon, happiness and all, to feel that she had
power to rule and reign she soon found that
there were thorns springing up in her contem-
( plated Eden. Mrs. Finland had been her own
mistress for years, having been left to the care
Of guardian BY The carly death Of her parents
and the constant annoyance Of her mother-n-
laws attempts to direct and control, not only
the whole house but her pleasure even, at last
aroused her lempcr-neyer very amiable--to
such hight, that with strong hand and high
words, She made Mrs. Mcrlyn understand that
unless she desisted her attempts to become the
head Of the house, she must seek another home.
This MIS-. Merlyn could not do for want Ct
means to support herself elsewhere. and then
she could not think Of being separated from
Rupert SO at last she settled down to the IN
iisputable fact that at last she lad found mis-.
fress. But this was not all, for she had gained
the hatred Of her daughter, which instead oi
diminishing as time wore on incrrased, and she
soon eaw that Rupert also gradually ceased to
care for o. respect her.
Her position was anything but agreeable be
fore her grandchildren were large enough to
tyranza over her, bat after that it became u.
most uubearable. Added to this, the knowlejg,
.ha. Rupart's affection for her had entirely diet
out, with her constant complaints to HIM OF hi
VIZ 3 treatment. sha scnn ,cen " realia, ~
heF ccnafticn wrsno eettor tnan rnas sB
slavery into which, She had cold Euloeen Ana
eonsciencc-tho ayenger, though 60 long silent
at last laid tie iron finger Of remorsa at her
heart. and uul9ved and uncarod Tor her lie
dragged wrcichedly ON every hour making her
NOR, conscious OF the truth tha; the sinner can.
not escape punishment for crime i, its own
rotrbut5r," and inevitable sorrow will BE- the
fruit Of the seeds Of sin
Rupert also suffered for the reytngofal Iari
lie had acted towards Euloean, for his life wac
far from being a happy one. Aud reader. |
think you will acknowledge with me, that only
righ tiopgif, and rtgtt actions will gain peace
and happiness; for God has placed within til,
hearts Of all bis children, moral law whicl
cannot he violated without eventually bringip;
punishment
One more visit to Merlyn Hall and then
few words concerning the welfare of those whom
| have brought to your notice in these pages IL,
| will draw this to q close.
Some years have passed since Las, We crosse.
It's ,hrcshhod Mr. Croydon still occupies he
former position as hocsekeepcr, and ,hougl
time has sprinkled her dark hair with many
thread of silver, ye; .sshe the sane kinA-hearte,
woman. Aunt Judy has pass-d from earth t
5 n home whore slavery is not known. Jom ha
I long since had the dear privilege Of calling
g Mlly bis wife, bat they dwell no longer at th
Hall, for Mhlly was permitted 10 share tie hon
l Of her dear Miss EUlie. and other servants now
: ill their old places. Mr. Merlyn and his Lowell
Spanish vile are pleasantly gliding down tn
path of life 10 a " serene old age, blessed an,
/ loved by all who know them.
e The old Hall shows some marks OF decay, ye
i il always wears It's sunniesi look when Euloee
r makes her two annual visits, ona at Christmas
S and again flw weeks in the Summer, aud che
: her father renews his age by joining the spor
of HE roguish grand chdrrn.
/ Gortic Raymond that ,ras now graeCs the "a
? city home of Mr. CLYDE, an hooorod matroi
e whilo Zelle our laughing Zylle, has TAX,
Geriio's place in her old home and Fred, wi
e is now the worthy pastor Of the town, has b.
g no reason to repent the hour when she oonsent
u to become q clersymaa's brdc,
C There san elegant villa near the banks Of Il
d Potomac, surrounded by al that affection oou
= suggest or art command, and this fairy III
r home is the homo Of Gerald Earle and his ST
1 lovely and peerless Ealoeon. Happiness dwel
If in their hearts not perfect bliss, for that Is n
If for many moments ever allowed to mortals, b.
n calm abiding scuse of peace. Sorrow h
& visited them again, for one child Of their 10
r thouEhhas passed 10 the spirit home. B