The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-04-19
Guide them Gently.

, at that ureSs-cOSt uoliar yaTu, aHo yO
have Just ruined it. You might as we'll G
, dressed in six-penny ca'ica, for l can't kee
you dressed genteely.' Mira. Pearly hei'
the garment in her hand, and viewed it will
angry eyes, The rent was large one ant
would be difficult to mend. NelIie's lip quiv
cred, and shc softly answered Mother
did not think that [ should do it, am very
sorry but JENNIE Dean was frightened y,
Mr.. Wilson'S dog and cried ran to her
and my dress caught upon tho fence. Indeed
mother [ am very sorry.
VERY sorry, are you D.. We'll, you ought
to be- | wonder if you tank money grows
on bushes. that you think nothing Of running
to quiet foolish cuid at the sacrifice Of your
dress Nellie PearIy, | have no patience
with you Go to your room aud remain
there until tea tine
The tears that dimmed the brown eyes of
Nellie gave place TO angry Chances, and she
left the room with proud step. Her heart
had caused her mother trouble but receiving
harsh words in return Tor her mid excuse,
rebelljous passions took possession Of her. At
tea time she was called to the dining.roon.
Good evening, daughter Nellie, said Mr..
Pearly, what is the matter, my ch;!d You
look like an icicle. Has your teacher given
you long lesson, or has Mimic Brown got :.
prettier bonnet than yours, en-, Nellie p and
the kind father looked up gleetully.
She is in one Of her hateful frets Don't
mind her. | hope she will soften her temper
Or we will not be repaid for all our care, aud
Mira. Pcarly passed the bread to Nellie, with
{. cold Want some 2
A cloud settled upon the brow OF tie father
and he said, | am very sorry nv daughter
cannot contro! her temper better. 1t grieves
me much to come home and find a rigid face
to greet me. Nellie, you must try to im-
prove, Or you will make very disagracablo
woman.
Nellie spoke not, but her cheek became
more deeply flushed, and her eye more angry.
Each Gay the youthful heart of Nellie was
becoming harder, and her gentle disposition s.
mere shadow Of itseif
Five years have passed away, and the girl
OF sixteen has grown nto woman. Let us
look at Nellie and see if she has improved
She is the vile of wealthy gentleman, and
the possessor Of much worldly goods but is
her heart warm, her mind easy, her Lille bright ?
Let us see
Il was e7ening. The dusky shadows of
twilight we're growing deeper and men hast
encd homo to enjoy home lie. Mr.. EdmuDds
had Sc bnay that he did not notice the late.
ness Of the day until the Silly darkness had
gllded into his Office lie was aware that
tho lime he usually took tea was far passed,
and nc sped houeward
Good evening, Nellie, said he, as he en-
tered the room where his wife sat. Il am
late tonight, but bushes was very pressing,
ANA l. did not think of the time until the
darkness warned me that / had ought to be
al home
A very good excuse Mr.. Edmonds. |
dare Say you think more OF your chums and
law papers than Of me. Well, well vour /
taste has changed considerably since we wero
married but never mini, you enjoy your.
self, hope
Anger flashed from the eyes of Mr.. Ed.
nonds. lie was OF pleasant disposition,
out tired as be was, he was rritated Ly the
words OF his wife, and ne sharply retortcd
1t you would speak OF change, Mrs. Ed.
nonds, | shall be happy to converse with YOU.
ny the way, your temper has changed most
ylorlously. 1t has grown remarkably sweet
can endure neglect, sir, but tauDts
never We will have tea if you please
The delicate china, the glittcring silver.
he luxurious food, were mockeries but too
proud to appear agtatcd, each essayed to eat.
Soon Nellie said : Have you tickets for the
concert tonight p
l have
Are We to attend 2
shall not, but the carriage will be here
It seven for you
Indeed thought you enjoyed music
90, 1I! happiness more. The carriage
WI be here at the door for you at seyep.G
rood evening madam.
Very well, sir. Good evening"
AT seven Nellie entered the carriage and
Gated herself upon the softly cushioned seat
'i;h sigh. They call me happy she said
but they know not the pain | suffer each
ay' All can create envy, but Joy is lost
ost to me. | wonder where my husband isl
echo answered Whcre9' Reality sighted
Is sue caught the sound
softly the snow fell upon the earth. The
altering stars bespoke happiness, and the
cen frosty air lie and vi, i;t ~