Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-06-16

tions; their way-side habitations of
rest and reflection through the still
waters of the blue of heaven; their
fullness of life, increasing powers of
usefulness, and entire conservation
to the thirstings of painting world.
How eloquently she speaks to us
with the tongues of trees, exhorting
us to steadfastness, uprightness, en-
durance, perseverance and conquest.
How jubilantly she sings to us morn
and eve through the musical threats
of her countless song birds, rejoic-
ing and praising."
Proceeding on they arrived at
length to where they could see
through the woods the little clear
ing of Hopewelldale, luxuriant in
clover and ripening grain and tas-
selling corn. What a delightful
spot! A perfect little fairy land!"
exclaimed Mrs. hardwood.
Nearing the house the children
came to meet them in high glee,
while the mother stood at the door
in glad welcome.
How friendly of you" said she
to Mrs. hardwood, taking her warm
ly by the hand as she dismounted;
what could put it into your hearts
to be so kind as to come away back
here over this mountain to see u.s."
"Oh, it was such a pleasure to
come" said Mrs. hardwood.
Yes" said Mr.. hardwood, my
wife has been counting on this visit
every minute since | told her about
YOU"
Just then Mr.. Lovejoy and his
brother came in from the field from
their harvesting and gave the Wis
itors hearty welcome. The little
girls gathered about Mrs. Bard
wood and chung to her affectionate
J. ~. They showed her their home
made dolls and led her out to theil
flower garden and named over thu
different flowers to her. Among
them were a cluster of the lady.
slipper, which they found there anc
let remain. Mrs. hardwood OBJ
served the neatness of the children
dress, plain but tidy, and their hail
neatly brushed, waving in ripple.
over their shoulders. Soon a nice
supper was spread on a spotless
white,linen cloth, and the company
were seated at the table.
After supper Hunter John pro
posed building campfire for the
amusement of Mrs. hardwood. 81
he and Maurice Lovejoy, the
brother, gathered large pile of dry
balsam boughs near the edge of the
wood, and then poured several pail
of water on the ground around the
pile of boughs so it wouldn't spread
Mr.. hardwood accompanied Mr.
Lovejoy to the barn-yard anC
watched him milking his three cow
while talking with him in regard tt
the timber prospects for their mil
which they were soon to have under
way.
Mrs. hardwood assisted Mrs
Lovejoy with the children, doing VI
the dishes. Said she, How much
comfort you must take in thi
charming little dell adorned will
5 such precious jewels of children
t. just little love-haven."
Yes, we are all very happ,
here" said Mrs. Lovejoy; ant
since we have named our hom
l 'Hopewelldole' after that good Doc
tor Hopewell, it seems all the deare
! to us because he made it so by be
ing instrumental in Gods hand, a
! we believe, of saving our darlin,
4 Ethel from the hand of death, an
e also by his other acts of kindness t
i u.s."
r 1t began to grow dusk when tn
household gathered around tn
d campfire; chairs were brought GU
j. and they sat engaged in happy dis
OF course till late evening. This is
J. little taste of wildwood life to you,
N cold Mrc oyato,, 30 M. D.