The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-10-09

far above their natural position. Lettys
mother had been bought and sold, and so
should she. mentioned how hard it would
be to part them, the girl SO young, and the
woman having no other child but Mrs.
Fosbrook was clear on keeping Elva, she
was such charming worker. Who would
do her sleeves and collars properly, if Elva
were gone? Besides the woman was not at
all attached to her daughter. No doubt that
Was Letty's fault, though she had not observ-
ed it before. Elva was uncommonly v sensible
for person of color, and would know it was
all for the best.
You'll be sorry to part with Letty?' said
| to Miss Lettia, who at that moment came
in from her evening walk.
'Yes,no; that is if mamma thinks it right >
and the young heress admired her rew Paris
bonnet in the chimney glass. The bringing
out and the jealousy had done their work
there was no hope from that quarter; and
l could only 60 back to my office with an
earnest wish that the ladies might change
their minds. had heard nothing from the
hall, and kept well out Of it for three weeks,
when Mr.. Fosbrook once more called. I'll
90 him the justice to say he looked more
worried than ever, and throwing himself into
chair, said It's of no use, Clarkson; that
business must be done. l have no peace at
home day or night, and I'll stand it no longer.
No doubt Mis-. Fosbrook knows better than
| do all about girls, black or white. Lefty
must 90; l know it is the best thing for her
too, Clarkson. They wouldn't be kind to her
If held out; and her mother don't care
about the girl. She Cares for nobody, as far
as see, but Mrs. Fosbrook, though it was
she that made me part Eva from her hus-
band. That always went against my mind,
vet YOU see it has turned out we'll, and so
NAV this She is very observant woman.
You'll do the best you can. Clarkson. |
don't care about the price-lt may 60 10 buy
the girl ciothes-but find some good, honest,
kindly home for her, where she will be taken
care Of, ard get into no mischief or hard
work. After bringing her up So with my
own girl, AMI she 50 pretty and good t.m
pered, whatever they may say of her now. l
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well provided for but You'll 10 the best YOU
can
Ipramosed to 60 50. being by this time
aware Of the necessity. SIEce Lefty had
become c1uss of family disquet, hrr mi
mediate removal was the hes, thing tor al.
parties; but had some difficulty in findi g
the sort of purchaser which Mr.. Fosbfook 5
Instructions and my iutl.nations urged me to
seek. At length, however, as price was no
object, hit upon member OF the before
mentioned land-compary, whom lis business
had brought to Charleston from the borders
of the Dismal Swamp in y. G., where he had
reclaimed and brought into cultivation an
extensive farm, which, with the .lsIp of three
maiden sisters, he was making small Mount
1I, o;,,;s r W,.,n.r ,ha, or.
! DunkerS, Shakers, or Nvw JerusalemitieS,
never ascerained but he and his manaS i'm
sisters knew TO be just, conscientious, and
kindly. Lefty would be safe and well amorg
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hs,,ar maid and he always happy: hut did
not think von voulJ see NE sod and sen,
away, On beo,;,u ,ha, The be;rssS b.oan
TO crv v;olentlv and It last went into hyster-
ics for which Mrs Fosbrook scolded Lefty
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