Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-12-12

received a copy of the beautiful Autograph
c portrait of Pansy Mrs. e r. Alden
and it seems only proper in this connec-
ton to give few interesting points of
the history of this widely known author,
whose books have a larger sale than those
of any other living American writer.
Personal Information respecting popu-
lar authors has peculiar interest for
readers of all classes. How they look;
what they say; the circumstances under
which their book are written; and the
history OF their various literary expe'
fences, all are topics of lively and never
.nding interest. An editor spending an
vening in the society of Mrs. Alden, thus
pleasantly describes it:
"Not long since we spent very pleas
ant evening with Mrs G r. Alden, who
is better known by her nom de ptun1e of
"Pansy.' A little gathering was held in
her honor at the house of DR.. Gray of the
Interior. A basket of beautiful pansles
was sent, and adorned the centre table,
and nearly every invited guest brought in
"A n tribute IA small bouquet of the same
modest flowers
Mrs. Alden's pseudonym. with its
SUGGESTION of unoblrusive beauty, is very
appropriate both as to her writings and to
herself. She is self possessed, charming
in conversation, but quiet and uuassuming
Her adoption of the title by which she is
known, is an interesting bit of history.
In her young girl days. the Old clock IN
ner fathers house stopped-a thlnS so
unusual that it made an impression on the
whole household, and especially on her.
She wrote an essay in regard to That
faithful household monitor, which pleased
her father very much. He said it must be
published in the paper conducted by
ner brother. But said he, I'VE don't
wish any one to know that you wrote
it. and so we will sign it Pansy, for pansy
means tender and pleasant thoughts, and
you have given me some thoughts that
are lender and pleasant
ut is no wonder when she came tc
write for the public. that she adopted Tor
a non de plume the name which had foi
her such tender association. Her iather
died during the writing of the closing
chauters of ester Reid-a book in which
he took great interest, and in regard &c
which he prayed that it might be II bless
inc to some young life. That prayer has
been answered over and over again
Mrs. Alden writes us: 1T was While the
tears were gathering thick in my eyes as
looked upon his grave, that L wrote the
last chapter of the book, feeling that my
closest, strongest friend and critic and
wisest helper had gone from me- And
now that these facts are made known
we feel sure that her pseudonym Will be
o many, more fragrant and beautiful
than ever"
"Pansy" possesses Il magnetic iorct
that touches all hearts, and keen pencl
O strike into life tho salient points II
human nature that make us all akin. II
impossible to describe the effect of hel
books. They particularly impress them
selves on young girls and those leaving
early womanhood, giving n stimuli;
oward mental and moral development
not easily forgotten.
Pansy's first book, "Bernie's White
Chicken,,' was written when she was
sixteen years old, and won the price
fftred to competing authors. "E'tc'
Red" and -Four Girls at Chautauqua,
ave made her known and loved in every
own and hamlet OF our land. n ne"
oook, Ester Bed ye' Speaking" Is IL
press for early publication
Her hooks for older readers number
thirty six volumes; while the ittl'
ulks have about AS many from her pen.
Mrs. Alden finds time in her busy lif'
10 fiji the editorial chair OF the Ransy, Tho
popular pictorial magazine (weekly) fol
young people which is published at Z,
'ents year, by D. Lothrop & Co
Boston.
We learn that any one desivin@ ,h
| beautiful portrait can obtain it free b,
| hiding 81 so Tor two new subscriptions
to the PanSy, TO d. Lothlop d Co, Boston
Mass
We would like to call attention to tn
undreds of delightful new books Mrssrs
y Lolhrop & Co, are issuing for lh'
| oldays. The older as well rs the young
| folks will tiLd rich treats in them. a
| ii esenl we can only advise purchasers II
sk THAR booksellers for these publication
| and to send TO D. Lo! hrop & Do, Boston
Tor full catalogue of their books AM
magazines They will send any book o
magazine postpaid, On receipt of price.