Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-08-19

ertheless, her son hoped to sec hor rest
before long.
So some years passed away. whilst he
continued patiently toiling through his
duties as usher, but devoting, ,unremitting-
ly, his private hours to sedulous study.
with view to qualify himself for the
function of clergyman. Mr.. Fenton
would fain have dissuaded him from the
last step, as he saw little prospect OF ad-
vancement for him; but in this one in
stance Multon's wishes were too power
iul to be persuaded away. Ordination at
that time, and in that district, was easily
obtained, without those fitting and de-
cent preimnaries which are now indis-
pensible; bnt being fortunate, through
Mr.. Fenton's influence, TO obtain n nomi-
nation to small adjoining curacy, with
stipend oil f25 per annum, the duties
of which would not interfere with those
Of the school. he Was ordained deacon
by the bishop of The diocese. And this
great point being achieved, our errand-
boy. now tho Rev. Thomas Mutton, ask
ell and obtained Mr.. Fenton's consent to
n union with Rose. so soon rs he should
have obtained the means to support her
in responsibility and comfort.
These came suddenly, rs good fortune
generally does, and from an unlocked Tor
quarter. On entering the little parlor one
day at tea-time. a few months after his
ordination, Mr. Mutton was surprised to
find an elderly gentleman whom he did
not know, and dashing looking young
man in military un1rcss, whom he was
some time in recognizing rs Edward
Courtney, the youth to whose library and
wardrobe he had himself been half.yearly
indebted for several consecutive years.
The gentleman had been making tour
i'm the northern counties, and mt the earn
est desire of the younger one, had turned
aside to visit his young schoolfellow. His
greeting to Mr.. Mutton was frank and
cordial. that OF tho old gentleman was
kind and even respectful. for Mr.. Fenton
had been preparing the way for his prote-
ge's appearance.
No allusiou whatever was made to his
circumstances that night; but few
weeks afterwards, letter arrived from
the elder Mr.. Courtney TO Mr.. Mutton.
presenting him the rcctory OF Northerton
in-shire, worth goo a-ycar, with a
commodious parsonage house.
a few years ago, friend paid me q
morning visit. bringing with her young
lady of most prcpossessing appearance,
and OF gentle manners and speech. did
not learn her name, however; but on n
subsequent opportunity. asked il, for my
admiration was excited, both by the
personal beauty and the winning gentle
ness of the young lady.
Il thought you knew her. said my
friend: 1t is Rose Mutton, the daughter
OF the rector of Northcrton,'
she is sweet looking girl
Not so pretty rs her eldest sister,
though. In fact, do not know hand
somcr family
Are there many OF thcm?'
A round half dozen. boys and girls (;
and they are Us good as they are hand
some, which is saying much they are
united and afrcc,ionate, and appear likely
to be as much respected hereafter rs their
father and mother are now
And old Susan!' inquired ]. 'as her an
cient acquaintance here still call her. Qor
reader, you must understand have no,
been telling you fictitious history.)
Odd Mrs. Mutton replied my friend,
Lives happily in small cottage near her
son, which. partly from he own former
savings, and partly from his libcrality,
she Is able TO keep IN very con'ortaoie
order. hear OF but one dissatisfaction
in the family
What is thai?
1T is the rector himself, who com.
plains that his children have quite super
seded him in his mothers good graces,
and that he really often fancies that she
does not think half so much OF him now
rs she did when he was an ERRAND-BoY.