Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1893-11-27

Difference to your maturer Judgment, but
even while it forced itself upon me as a
correct idea my heart did not recognize
it as a danger that could really befa1l
us. The United States at war with each
otheri 1t truly seemed absurd and inn
possible But the last few weeks have
brought the idea before me with fear
that seems like certainty And, father,
should war come upon us. Granville is
a southerner, though educated at the
north. and this is what fills me with ap-
prehension for my sister. Hehas not been
frank with u.s. His feelings are with the
south"
"Why have you never told us this be-
fore?' said Mr.. Newton. with deep emo
ton
Because, although it is some weeks
since this suspicion has haunted me,
had not been sure beyond a doubt till
within two days. Why, it is only last
Sabbath evening we were all expressing
the most decided Union sentiment. Rose,
the darling, you will remember, was the
most earnest and enthusiastic among us,
and Grenville listened and replied to her
with an interest apparently SO true, with
no shadow of dissent, that | reproached
myself for cherishing uncharitable fears.
But the deceiver,' cried the young man,
while the veins on his flushed brow stood
out like knotted cords; ''let Rose know
with certainty but half what | have
learned, even since l parted from her but
a few hours since. that he is linked with
the south and will strike hands with her
in case of war-she will cast him from
her at once"
eyes, my son. and break her heart in
doing it.
s.No, mother. [ hardly think that she
will be broken in spirit upon a question
that divides the affections of so many.
She is extremely enthusiastic in her
views upon this matter, but her true
heart was given to what she believed to
be real solid worth. When she finds it
was but phantom, she may suffer for q
time, but fear not-she will bear it
bravely and come out of the fiery fur
mace unframed"
''This grieves me cruelty" said Mr..
Newton. 'sHow insignificant are all
other troubles compared with this.
Anxiety for your parents and bearing
with you this grievous knowledge of
your sisters coming trial was heavy
burden for your young heart to carry,
my son.
''Did | not tell you. Edward. that
through Gods blessings our boys were
growing up towers of strength for our
later years? And shall we not trust our
girl in our Fathers hands?"
eve will, my dear wife. But before
our daughters return let us each under
stand that this fear for Rose must lie I'M
spoken for the present. We will not an
ticipate the trial. Grenville will doubt
less be with US this evening and must be
present at our deliberations. I much
prefer that his own words Or acts should
reveal him to our child. Let us drop
this painful subject or we shall have no
power to control our fears when we
meet them. The certain and known
trouble should have our attention just
now, and as you wisely counsel, dear
wife, we will try to leave our children
and their future in our Makers hands"
They sat silent few moments, when
George, turning to his father, said:
"Have you yet been able to form any
plans for our future?'
Nothing definite of course. For the
last three months the probable termlna-
ton of our affairs has been constantly on
my mind, and naturally schemes for our
coming efforts have frequently arisen and
as often been rejected When all is COM
pletely settled, if | am not greatly mis-
taken. we may hope there will be a sur
plus left us for Il comfortable beginning.
bat how we must descend in a pecuniary
sense we cannot yet foresee.
Legally we might leave this good
mother great abundance for the con-
tinuance of her present style, or some
thing very nearly like it, and she would
doubtless allow US to have a home with
her while we were building up new
foundation But she has some curious,
old fashioned notions about cleaving to
husband and children and sharing all
with them, and cannot say
that feel in the mood to resist her low
ing Judgment But when we are all to-
gether this evening we must have full
and free consultation. Whatever ar
can be matured that will best
employ your different tastes and at the
same time be most conducive to the gen
eral good of Ill will, know, be your gov
erning motive rather than any selfish
qualification.
Thanks, father; I think you do not
judge me incorrectly. | am conscious of
no wish but permission to aid in making
this change as little harassing and pain
Jul to my parents, brothers and sisters
rs possible. For myself, as long as no
lishonor can rest upon our name. feel
no uneasiness there is the carriage"
CHAPTER Ill.
AS the young ladies entered the par
OrS the parents hearts Shrank from the