Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-19

AWNlf WHOSE SOUL 1taFutu tOWtfu htT ueau
sisters boy. As he sat down to the table,
not covered with silver, certainly, but bounded
by honest, loving hearts and smiles and gen.
tic words" Yes, this was certainly glori-
Gus" he said again.
Well, John" exclaimed his uncle--he
had been there q month" I've been think
ing about what you told me, and believe
there's lirst rate chance for you; at any
rate beginning
All" Johns heart Huttered and sank
" Yes, first rate chance you've got
pretty good educaion nephew--been through
college and all that2'
d" have, SIR" said John.
Aud you would make pretty fair teach
or."
a teacher, sir; teacher2r
Very responsible and respectable position,
and stepping stone, you know, to something
better. Many Of our best lawyers, doctors,
diyinos, commenced ia that way" he added,
pretending not to notice Johns look Of con-
sternation Now there's an institution over
ia llopoyille, not Eve miles from here, carried
on by Miss Bessy Maryin--a woman of splen-
did attainmenis wonder, a prodigy She is
in want Of teacher, aud | can get you the
place
accept situation under woman---a
spinster principal " exclaimed John, his
CONSERVATION visible in his face.
take it there are some women could
teach YOU more than you could learn, nephew
John, said the old man, with twinkle in
his eyes. " Now you know that you are well
come as flowers in May-that this house is
your home you are too well assured of that,
| trust, to require a repetition of the fact.
But, John, all my boys and girls pOrk they
are proud Of their independence, and not
ashamed of honest labor. If you were my
own son, | should beg you to accept this situ-
alton, until you can lind another. There is
good in you-taent, if you will, and am
anxious to see it brought out. As for Miss
Bessy she is not quite old enough to be your
mother nor perhaps so much averse to matri-
mony that she would decline an offer Of mar
riage, Of the right sort. The school is worth
a fortune TO her, now-in fact she's fortune
in herself. ! don't wish you to 20 wife,
hunting, but | do want you to learn that
life OF honorable labor, other things being
equal, combines with toll the rarest pleasures
and most acceptable privileges. Shall l write
TO Miss Bessy ?"
BY all means write to Miss Bessy, uncle"
said John, with bitterness in his voice. "As
you say, it will do, till something better Of.
iers--and, as | must apply myself for time
IN brushing up some Of my knowledge, beg
you will excuse me-
lIopeville Academy" read John, with
great sneer, when his trunk was set down at
the door Of handsome building. 4" Well,
here | am he added, as he was shown into
the cool, elegant parlor. am teach the
young idea how to shoot with vengeance, and
when I've earned money enough to pay my
way back to the city, I'll shoot off to the
ears, and take French leave"
At that moment he heard rustling and
whisper;
"Oh, isn't he handsome y and then a bevy
of girls, with futtering ribbons, scampered
off.
Not bad beginning thought the blush.
ing John.
Presently stately lady, tall, thin and
ancient, made her appearance. John looked
at her hands, which presented the appearance
Of small carpet-bags, in their square black
mits, and then he looked at her face, and in
wardly groaued.
Miss Marvin ?" he said family.
The lady bowed with the precision Of
rule
Shall show you to your room, sir r. she
asked. You are expected tomorrow you
will take charge of Department b. This
way, SIR
Pleasant thought John, in spirits fall
ing below zero. I" If wait for her to make
a match, the preceptorship of Hopeville
Academy Is beyond my lifetime"
" wonder who arranges things here2' he
added as he was left alone; roses, lilies
and not in pitchers either, but regular vases
white dimity, lace curtains, straw carpet, .
whole looking-glass-everything as pure as
snow, and delicate as frost-work. Miss
Bessy has good taste, in spite of vinegar and
ierues.n
Department b was the next point of OBJ
'cryation. The girls were waiting for him
'ly, pretty witches, some Of them charming,
md sixteen. A buzz followed his entrance
blue eyes and black were busy at their books.
That ancient preceptress must be splen-
lid disciplinarian," thought John.
The duties passed off pleasantly. John
.ormed neutrality-suspicious. ones.
Does your principal never come in this
department. ?" asked John of one Of these.
Oh, yes but she's been away, you know.
She will come this afternoon. Have you seen
lcr? Isn't she just loyely2 We girls all
worship her; there never was such woman.
Il you could only hear her lecture She can
10 anything she can preach, upon my word
she can. On rainy days she takes text and
ioos much better than Dr. Fossil. Oh, you
needn't laugh"
John pressed his lips together, as he cried,
'otto roce, " o YOUTH great is thy capacity p
Does she believe in mans rights 2" he
,sked family.
presume so, or you wouldn't be here"
Sas the saucy answer. She believes in all
lorts of rights, and everything that is right
inds an advocate in her.
Brayow cried John. " Recess is over"
1t was four in the afternoon. John had
loen hard at work, for his pupils kept him
ip to the mark, and he was only fearful that
hoy might ask him one question too many,
iud he not be ready for IT, As the clock
flANhf NhIio was HutttI tnIOuBu inc IOOm
an eyes turned to the door. Then-was it
t angel that enteredf John mentally
issed, looking dazed, as the white-draped
imre, with floating curls and liquid brown
'yos came in. Her rosy lips parted in so
sweet a smile, that it made her quite enchant-
los. Sho started as she met the grave, as
ouishod face of John Dent; then moving
0ward him, she bowed and with selfpoised,
qomanly air, she took her stand at the board,
while the pupils were all attention.
Whew" (" whispered John under his
'rcath "who is she2 Well, she is gor-
.eous!
lie watched her with new aud strange
motions, as she stood there-those beautiful
yes alight with the fire OF genius, her white
I'm raised, the cloud of delicate muslin fall
ng gracefully away from it. What power
here was in every movement Of the wand
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