" Mr.
Talbot seemed sorry he had wounded her feelings, and replied: "We shall
both live our appointed time, and it is not for us to decide which of us
will be first removed." The last time I saw Mrs. Talbot she was
indulging in her anticipation of some coming calamity. I have learned
from various sources, that since I last saw her she has met with _real_
afflictions of a very trying nature, even to the most hopeful; and it
may be that the presence of real troubles, has put to flight many which
were only imaginary; and she may by this time have learned to be
thankful for whatever of blessings may yet be left her in her path
through life.
EDWARD BARTON.
My schoolmate Edward Barton, or 'Ned' as he was usually called
by the boys, was such an odd character in his way, that I trust my
readers will pardon me for introducing him to their notice. His father
was a physician in a distant village, and was justly esteemed among the
residents of the place. He had an extensive practice both in the village
and surrounding country, and his time was very much occupied; and as Ned
grew up he proved a source of constant anxiety to his father, who, being
unable to keep him under his own eye, at length decided to send him to
reside with some relatives in a farming district some twenty miles
distant from his home.
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