Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-24

small brOoklet trickles ieebly among tanglinp
grasses, over stony barriers and through mar.
row openings sometimes almost hidden, yei
always ccasecssly Aowing-sye, and singing
CHEEKY song as it goes, for away up some.
where among the everlasting hills is an un
failing fountain Of supply. And so it is thai
many a frail life, linked by subtle bond t.
Omnipotence, becomes mighty to endure ano
to achieve. "My strength is sufficient fo
you has meaning for this life as well A.
for that which is to come.
IL was to this sure source Of comfort that
Mrs Clare brought her WEAKNESS 10 tn,
present and her fear for the future. Perhaps
It was by accident, but, as it seemed to her
proydentially, the little Bible opened at the
last chapter Of Hebrews, and Immediately
following the first short verse she saw and
read BE not forgetful to entertain stran.
gers for thereby some have entertained angel,
unawares" Surely it was message sent to
herself; she, whose heart was fainting at the
thought Of her coming task. She took the
full consolation it conveyed, went to her resi-
cheered aud encouraged, aud when, the mex
morning, stylish young lady, 10 jaunty
brigand hat aud fashionable travelling suit
alighied at the door, those Divine words vert
as tlisman exercising the demons OF Jeal.
ousy and innospiality, and giving her strength
to utter from her heart cordial welcome.
The FIRST day, Miss Clare's clear, blue eyes
we're only calmly observant but on the see.
ond morning, when the thermometer stood Al
eighty DEGREES Fahrenheif, aud when poor,
weary MrS' Clare, exhausted ny the carry
~. a. -
work. was almost iainung at the thoueht ol
iuncn ana ulnner' her sister suddenly ap-
peared IN the Kitchen wearing a loose robe oi
COOL gray linen
Cousin Mary she SAID placing her soi'.
"hi'e hauds upon 'he shoulder ol tne urea
woman' " We been sweeping ana darkening
up the sitting'room- IL Is shady and qule'
there aud baby Is waiting Tor you to rock
him to sleep. When he goes lie down upon
tue lounge yourset ana get nap. II take
your place here.
lhere was quiet resolution IN her tome ou'
mary, overcome oy surprise, noticed only th'
strangeness oil the proposal You J. sue
exclaimed, IN uniegned astonishment'
Gertrude laughed--a clear, ringing laugh
which reminded her companion OF the past.
" 10 be sure she salf. "Why shouldn't :
You are tired and | am not. Or with II
queer little grlmaee-" is 1t because you
DOUBT my aollltyf Don't you be OIL
alarmed about that. WHAT'S the use OF at
tending whole course OF Mons. Blots lee
lures, or w. throwing back her magnificent
shoulders and stretching out the arms, which
under their rounded smoothness concealed
finely cultivated muscles" learning gymnas-
tics, not to speak OF studying practical chem
istry, if | amt equal to cooking one farm
diuner2 Come, now, let Inc try it-thats a
dear. 1t viii be only fun to me-
Poor Mrs. Clare thought Of the old fable
OF the boys aud the frogs, with another appli
cation. But though the vision OF rest wa
tempting she still demurred. 1t wouldn'
be using you well, Gertie,' she said, adupt
ing, half unconsciously, the familiar name o
that earlier visit.
lt would be using me beautifully to le
me have my own way" answered the coaxinl
voice. Now that you call me Gertle onc'
more | know you will consent" And per
suasive arms were drawing her from th'
kitchen.
-" But the pies, suggested Mary, in on
faint, final effort at objection.
Again Miss Clare's merry laugh burs
forth. Dear Cousin Mary, are the pies iu
evltableG Wei, even my commlseratlon 10
the poor mems digestive organs shall not IN
tertere. The plea shall be Forthcoming
Listen she added, " there IS baby callinl
you, aud 1 Will call you when want yo'
here again. Now = aud, with KISS whlci
somehow fell upon her brow Ike pity'nl
oenedletion, Mrs. Olare was larry oanlsheo
from the scene oil her unceaslng laoor'
Without at all understanding why, Mr.
Glare aud his men enjoyed that day dinner
with peculiar relish. from some unexplained
cause the potatoes we're mealier, the oeei,
steak Juicier. ana the ple'crust crlsper ahu
hakier than usual, while for the second table
around which gathered inc more delicate
mother aud children. was trliie oil pudding
so light aud nutritious yet so cool ana re-
treshing, that the daintlest appetite must have
been tempted thereby. Most as good as lc'
cream was the approving comment OF llttl'
Frank, whose knowledge OF the city luxury
gained year before at Fourth oil Ju'J
celebratlon-had served ever since as mode
OF toothsome excellence.
lhls day proved to DC only in'tlatory
Once having obtained toothold IN the kl'ch
en- Gertrude held to her advantage. Dally
upon one pretext or other, she managed IL
send the weary housewife to lighter tasks, OF
showed er wiser mode of performing hei
duties. On the plea OF sending for samples
a large order bearing her name went to th'
city for delicate iarlna, sparkling geatln'
and such light and nourlshlng preparations