Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-10-02


found sumber. A portion Of the gold piece
yet remaincd. and Clarence rendered to the
doctor the usual fee A smile stole over the
face Of the wealthy Dr. s., (for it so
happened that one Of the first physicians OF
the city bad, by chance. been summoned, J
but there was tear 10 his eye, as he looked
at him earnestly.
"God bless you my neble little fellow, -
and he laid his hand upon his head. " No
keep your money for other good deeds. But
tell me, who are you"
Clarence looked up at him and smiled, at-
ter moments pause, "Only my fathers
son, sir"
Well, well you choose to do your good
deeds under veil, see any father should
be proud OF such sou. | never saw you
before but think that we shall meet again.
You have heart, my boy, too large for that
manly little frame" lie laid his band kindly
upon his head shook him warmly by the
haBd, and disappeared.
Clarence weot also, but returned in an
hour, bringing with him pair Of new shoes
for each of the two eldest children. These ex-
bausted the money be then had with thin; but
his charity was at home, and on that
fund he determined to draw, in behalf Of the
sufferers. While delberaiing on what they
needed most. bis good iHtrutious were fore
stalled b. the appearance Of the doctors car
rit,e al the door and the doctor himself,
y, " ~ out hastily. took from i numerous
Ms kcs Of clotbitg, provisions. etc. an am
pie supply for their present wants.
" Here said he to the eldest girl, child
Of six years. " dress your brothers and sis
ters in these clothes aud see if your little
hands cannot make the room comfortable
The child's eyes frightened, for food had
strengthened, and his cheerful tone encour-
aged her. She was at once busily employed.
Tie smiled cordially as he discovered Clar.
ence. aud said " told you that We should
meet again"
He has,ened away to other engagements ;
but a supply of fuel came by his orders i'm
mediately after, and Clarence remained to
aid the helpless children nor did he leave
them, until he saw them warmed and COM
Portable.
The doctor visited the family daily, until
the poor and grateful widow was perfectly
restored, and able again to take care Of her
little ones then his wife provided employ
ment for her, aud she required no farther
assistance. One more visit revealed all this
to Carance but he and the doctor never met
/ gain.
-Four weeks had passed. Clarences good
deed was still his own secret, when his father
encountered DR.. s..
Mr. Mitchell, what a noble specimen Of
humanity you have in that young son Of
yours. congratulate you on being his
father"
Which one, doctor?"
Why the dark hair, and the dark eyes
He does not tell his name"
What do you mean. doctor hope
that he is not ashamed to own it,"
Then he has not told you Of his recent
encounter with me ?"
Not a word"
Is it possible Let me tell you, you
have reason to be proud of that boy he is =
noble little fellow, aud God will place him
shere be ought to be, in the ranks Of true
greatness" Then be related TO Mr.. Mitchell
every circumstance Of that day, connected
with Clarence, deicately Withholding his own
Sart in the proceedings, which did not, how
eger, remain long secret.
| With a full heart overfowing with thank
ILLNESS to God for such son, Mr.. Mitchell
nturnod to his home that night, and related
II TO his wife. As soon as Clarence came
b., be took him by the hand. My son,
= 3aow the history of the- twenty y-shilliuQ
fleece" Clarenee looked up in wonder "Dr
Il tk.--A---is Is an old friend, though we do not
y aet often. He would not rest till he had
.saoed you out ard now, my boy, receive
our fathers blessing" He bent down and
u ssed his forehead ; then he led him to his
. lfnother. sThere," said he take to your
heart the noblest sou that God ever gave to Q
ino,her; take him, and say, God bless him 2
She did fold him to her heart in silence
abe ao,hcr's feelings were too deep for words
10 {srd came in. My son, you have don't
We b the purchase Of your Bible; youi
lbfdSer has done well in the practice Of it
lprectpis. Emulate his noble example.
sm psoud of both"
Mr Mitchell withdrew with Edward into
tie lprary, and there Related to him the sto
lry Scarcely had she concluded it, when h,
~ .he9 back, and threw himself in tears, upoI
BIZ bfother's neck. "Oh, Clarence | mus
b. rded, like you"
II JArepce wept. Why it is but little tina
. IL hafe done' he said; /" | had everything
4 that ! required it was no sacrifice"
hut you lost the skating party, Clarence
! know that you wanted a new riding
lVlR you said so, when father was giving u
ssscns on Poney, in the vacation"
Il "Nomatfer for that" said Clarence.
pl My boy" said his father, "why did yol
/ b. ii 80 secret? Did you not suppose tina
10 would all approve aud commend it?
. Yes, father, but | remembered what yol
re- o us that morning in the lesson for tn
i da Take heed that ye do not your aim
Z bel men, to be seen of them; otherwise
/ ye 70 no reward of your Father which j
in gen." ."-Netc Yorh O6seruer.