Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1875-11-13


\ 'oark from her aunt thar, "Bessi'
T. Dearborn could not stand in :h
4, way Of her daughters" Bessie pon
. lered well the various hints an,
! heartily dismissed the thought frOu
+ her mind AZ she had not in her 0wl
heart tried to usurp tho slightest
| power Of right from her unwOrth,
cousins. Not until she met her aunt,
, cold gray eyes fastened upon heI
did she fully determine that this Ills
Agreeable state of affairs must quick
" terminate. After thoroughly con
aidering the matter she decided to
hnd . home elsewhere, which sh.
'll,l in the family Of William Hunt.
With few regrets, she gave notice
that she had obtained another stu
alton and wished 10 leave in one
week. They expressed no small dc.
gree Of surprise and regrets as she
wOnid M so much missed in the
kitchen, but urOn farther Thought.
these objections were more III II.
Overhal mcel AZ she would be far
distant from their village. u few
minutes OF calm reflection and the
sa'l.ieming influence of the act Of
packing up and leaving the only
home She had known for many years
almost subdlued Bessie's spirits.
Alas she found in her new home u
far different trial awaiting her. 1t
was while under a cloud OF severe
illness that she found a kind friend
and mother in Mrs. Hunt, and great.
er than all, she learned to love and
trust in the Saviour, the Father Of
the fatherless. Indeed, she found q
friend who does not for a moment
fOrsake us when we call in faith for
His assistance. Mrs. Hunt had
lOng been 4 christian, and proved
herself u true friend and a great
help to Bessie in her long weeks Of
convalescence. During these many
weeks she never hearti.a word from
her relations, and therefore, they
were not apprised of her sickness.
She thought herself entirely forgot.
ten by all in the much loved village
Of her youth. At times she did not
repress the strong desire she had
frr Mira. Hunts sympathy. ant: 40
related the story of her trials and
received pleasing. soothing words
of comfort and advice from her true
friend. Bessie sat one day in
thoughtful silence, when she sud.
denly remarked, SHOW fortunate
for me that am here, for when my
mind wan .ers into the vortex of the
past, my vexatious feelings would
be unbearable, had l no strength
other than my own"
d" Yes, my dear Bessie, we all need
the great Comforter in our daily |
walks. He alone CAN heal our many
SORROWS and make our path bright"
"YOur remark is true," said Bes
sic, sand greatly fea', my dear
Mrs. Hunt, that l allow myself to
dwell too much upon my past un.
plcasan' life"
Here the conversation was inter.
rupted hy u sudden summon,ls To
the door to which Mrs. Hunt readily
She presently returue /
saying ''Bessie there is IL gentleman
in the parlor who wishes to see yOu.'
"To see me Indeed who Can it
Le!"
"Mr. Charles Clinton" replied
Mrs. Hunt.
"Iu,possibIe! What can his husi-
ness be with me I Can it be that
Aunt has made AL agent Of him to
persuade me to return to her ser.
vice."
Her surmise was not true as we
shall see. Bessie met him politely
as her superior, and made friendly
enquiries for her Relatives.
"They were very WE'LL" said Mr..
Clinton "wheu | last saw them
which was some time since."
Bessie was somewhat surprised
for they we're seemingly on the best
Of terms when she left them. She
became more and more mystlfied as
he ceased altogether OF speaking OF
them and she could not devise the
nature of his call tor size could not
for a moment attribute his past at.
Ientions 10 any thing more than re-. I
spect. knowing the relationship.
She speculated thus for few mo.
ments, but was not kept in suspence
|ong however; but was bewildered. /;
even deeply moved At the
mex Lnowlptlppmpnt Of hiS love and I