The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1866-05-16
MISCELLANY.
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THE YOUNG CLERK.

but was quite quiet, only getting ui
every half hour to look at that eastern
window for the first tint of the morning
light. 1t seemed to him it never would
come; it was the longest night in the
year, and yet it was the very shortest.
The golden sun hardly faded from the
west, before his beams re-appeared in Il
soft line of light, which irradiated the
neutral tint of the horizon, and then
flushed into vivid crimson, veincd with
purple and gold-a gorgeous raising AMI
glorious preparation for his days work.
a good omen for me- said Frank
Baker, as he sprung from his bed anl
began TO dress himself To-day l be-
gin TO do Something lie thought
working on the Farm was nothing I've
done my share Of that for young
man cf my inches; but now, no more
gcd hands, no more scorchcd face and
tired feet. no more tossing hay or holding
plough but everything new and pleasant
| suppose | shall miss home a little
though. ! can't find mother everywhere
His toilet troubled him more than
ever before. llls hair would not stay
parted; he could not polish his teeth,
for TO tell the truth he had sadly nccec-
ted them till this prospect of a city life
had dawnel upon him; his collar did
not turn over just like Mr.. IIomar's, and
ncck-tie was too stiff so he tried tying
and untying, CHEEKY voice sounded
from the foot Of thc.stairs:
breakfasts ready, Frank the stage
will soon be here, and we would like our
boy to take his last one at home with
| us
Ycs mother. 4 can't cat a morscl,
he thought; but it will trouble the folks
if don't; so | will try
Down he went. I'athcr' stood there
in shirt-slcevcs waiting for him. Mother
was seated at the table. Sister Mary
was putting up nice lunch in basket,
brushing away every moment or two the
tears that would come at the thought
losing the very delight Of her eyes-her
handsome, good brother Frank. little
Nell, the pet of the HOUSEHOLD, all covered
up in large bib, leaving only the win
some chubby face and dimpl,d hands
TO be seen, was putting into the little
mouth huge spoonful Of bread and milk,
and, in the intervals, pointing to seat
next her, she lisped, 'Tum, 'anky, cat
bcckus wish 'ittle me.
Obcdicnt TO her call, Frank sat by
her, putting his arms round her neck,
and nesting his head among her wealth
Of curls. The sad thoughts came now,
chasing away the rainbowtinted ones of
the morning. no more little Nell.'
Eat 'anky, eat, she said' putting
some of her bread and milk into his
mouth.
Yes, Frank, take your breakfast but
first pray for His blessing on you and
US
Few words they were, but so earnest
that one almost felt the wings of the
Holy spirit descending with its rich blcs-
sings upon that home so consccrated by
love and worship. The plate before him
was heaped with the simple luxurics he
most liked; but every mouihfu! chokcd
Frank, for he saw the tears yelling up
into those clear brown eyes, out of which
had shone only a mothers full love since
his earliest remembrance. She smiled
whenever she caught his eyes stealing a
look at her, so rs TO hide sadness.
Its new thing to you, this city life,
Frank a great trial every way; but,
my boy, always be honest, manly, faith
full; do ever as you would if your mother
were standing by your side, You would
not love TO grieve her, and the thought OF
her may often keep you from wrong
And never forget each opening day TO
pray, with the heart, not with the lips,
Frank, for strength to resist any tempta-
tion that may come to you; and pause
every night to think what you have done
through the day.
The mother gave n quick glance at her
husband she was afraid lie was giving
too much Of a sermon. She did net want
TO have the last few moments clouded
with advice. She felt that they had
always strived TO implant the right prin-
ciples in his young heart, and she trusted
TO those to come to his aid in the new
life he was TO lead.
The distant sound of wheels Frank
sprang up stairs to bring his small trunk
down; he looked around his neat little
room, bidding a silent farewell TO the sim
pie furniture, then stopped moment at
Mary's Ioom A small vase he had
given her for a Christmas-gift, had one
fragrant rose and bud in it. lie snatchcd
them out, hid them in his bosom, and
hurried down The coach was near
enough TO hear the snap of the whip.
lie had only time for the loving embrace
OF mother and sister; little Nell clung to
his knees.
'Tiss, tiss, 'anky, little me ty;' and
she rubbed her eyes and squeezed out
tear, though the excitement of the coming
coach divided her feelings.
'Toach and 'orses for 'anky; little me,
ish little me 'ide'
God bless you, my boy, and the faith.
er laid his hand upon his sons head.
Write and tell US everything, Frank
and every Saturday night you shall have
a letter from mother and sister,
Up went the trunk, and TO the drivers
scat sprang Frank Baker; for he could
not bear TO be shut up inside, where ev-
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