Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1870-01-12
Old Heads and Young Hearts.

The sun was shining coyly down upon a
little brown house, situated on the outskirts
of New England village, that appeared to
be battling for place and position among
the grand old mountains by which it was sur
rounded
In this little brown house, almost hidden
by tall ilacs and sweet brer, mother and
daughter we're conversing sadly of their
present and future.
q" 1t is no use, mother This is the third
time have been repused. | was so sure of
this situation, and now the principal sends
me word that Judge Whitcomb has recon-
mended an old and experienced teacher, aud
the place is secured for her. He seems to
have had something to do with every failure
| have had as yet cannot understand it,"
" | am afraid do, Lucy. Judge Whit
comb is wealthy and purse-proud, and, know
ing the attachment between you and Morton,
he wishes to keep yoi from place as teach
er in the village, thinking, perhaps, it will
force you to ind employment farther away -
The rich color flushed into the beautiful
girls cheeks and a bright lustre to her dark
eyes.
And you think that, too, is the reason
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81 do and furthermore, that he will con-
tinue to place every obstacle in your path
that he possibly eau. 1t is his boast that he
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was arrested py conversation between MOT
Ton ana one oi nus sisters anu III "nlcn tl
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