The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1869-06-10
ence oil her thoughts and actions, and
color her future destiny.

J. ence oil her thoughts and actions, an
: color her future destiny.
The forehead broad and hieh-tt
eyes dark, clear and penetrating-tt
features regular and we'll de6ned-tt
! expression frank and intelligent.
He stood q short time in the doc
way, with his arms folded, and bl
manly form in an attitude Of ,graceft
repose. The genial smile that ANNA,
} ed bis face while talking to Mr.. Perez
val faded into thoughttulness lines O
care gathered round the firm mouth
the eyes fixed on vacancy, became sa
and weary.
Charlotte watched the expressly
eountenance till she found herself ion
agining the cause of this reverie-ho,
different form the reality.
Later in the evening she was in:,o
duccd to Mr.. Reichelm, and shor
conversation confirmed her favorabl,
impression.
As acquaintance progressed, sb.
wished him little less ehy or reserved
(which was it ?-and noticed 1T: time.
slight hesitation in his manner, which
she attributed to studious habits, o,
pecul'arity of disposition. She found
him we'll versed in all topics Of the day
able to suggest something new and
interesting on each subject-a man
whose conversational talent had the
power to render the most trivial discus
slon Instructive or amusing.
Her woman's weakness for admira-
ton betrayed itself, even here, where
she imagined herself supremely su-
perior to those around.
She liked the attention of the onlv
agreeable young gentleman in the room
to the exclusion of others and the
peculiar glances in passing were as
crlbed to envy-she never supposed
Milwood had another feeling regarding
Miss Hildreth.
The evening passed quickly, and
Charlotte regretted when Mr.. Percival
assembled the company for shor, ser
vice before separating.
All joined in singing "Blest is the
tie that binds"-then followed prayer,
the contributions, u pleasant goodnight
from all-and Mr.. Percivaps first mite
society ended.
1t was perfect success! Mrs. Per-
cival thought so as she related her
share Of the incidents to her husband
before retiring. Every one seemed to
enjoy it, even Miss Hildrcth and the
sum collected for Willie Rirst was be-
yond their expectations. Mrs. Perival
counted it with pleasure.
"And these two heavy gold pieces,"
said she, jingliog them in her hand,
'who could have given then 2"
''The Hildreths, my dear! 1t wa.
ostentation, not charity, that prompted
the gift. Neither Mis-. Hildreth nor
her son would give the unfortunate lad
one thought of pity or sympathy,
though he was injured in their mill,
and they knew his poverty. Perhaps
Miss Charlotte would, but she has never
been taught the meaning Of the word
charity.
aNot that which we G:ve, but that which We share.
For tho gift without the giver is bare"
II fear you are not ch aritable tc.
wards the only rich family in the con-
remarked Mrs. Percival.
'You particularly censure these people
for sel6shness-ouly too common fail
ing of humanity"
III do not wish to be unjust" replied
he; "but in my daily walks thr ,ush
this small town I sec SO much poverty
a little money would relieve, so much
sorrow few kind words would tighten,
that l become indignant at the apathy
Of those who are able to assist the uu-
fortunates, and will not. This family,
wealthy, proud and arrogant, utterly
oblivious of duties and responsibilities,
I condemn more than the rest, because
"whero much is given, much is reouir-
ed"
81 was surprised to see Miss Hildreth
at ALL" said Mrs. Percival; "still more.
when she conversed so long and pleas
antly with Mr.. Reichelm. Many in the
room where Of my opinion, for 1 over
heard remarks-some rather ill-natured
ones -on her sudden atfability. Do
you think she is aware OF his position 2"
"1t is scarcely possible she could be
Ignorant Of it, yet sho accepted an intro.
duction t" him with evident pleasure.
She seemed excluded from the rrst by
her reputation fer pride; and as We
could not pay her more attention than
the other visitors, it was quite a relief
to see her interested in Mr. Reichelm's
conversation. Whether Mr.. HiId,eth"
[Mr. Perciv al smiled at the idea ''would
feel honored by his sisters acquaintance
with Paul -Reicnelm, or otherwise, l
cannot say. Yet whatever the Hildreths
may consider him-whatever place in
society they may assign him-Paul
Reichelm is their superior in every re-
speot, save weslth-though, doubtless,
by the want Of it <they judge him
Whenever think of Mr.. Re,chelm's 8