Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-12-02
THE DISAPPOINTED BRIDEGROOM.

The Sugar LOAF mountain had already
hidden the sun from the goodly inhabitants
of the village of S. ....., and its parting
rays were only visible lingering on the
green foliage that covered Mount Toby at
the east. There was mirth, and Joy, and
tIptoe expectation, in that village, for Sa-
rah Baker, the boast and pride of the plain,
was to become bride that night. All
was hurry and preparation, and the travel
Ter who had passed through the place, in
its usual quietness, would discover a
change in almost every thing, save the slow
and sulfen waters Of the Connecticut, that
rolled along, regardless Of the notes OF
preparation" on It's banks.
The parents Of Sarah we're wealthy, but
possessed none Of that haughtiness which
would despise their interiors, and Of course
nearly all that little community were "invi-
ted guests" Groups Of smiling faces were
already vending their way towards the an
tiquc but tidy mansion, that stood at the
head Of the green, annoyed only by the
"quick hurrying to and fro'' Of q few gal
lants, who showed, at the same time, their
skill in driving, and kind-heartcdnes by
putting all the chalses the place afforded in
requisItiOn, to transport the more distant
part of the company to the long anticipated
wedding.
Sarah Baker had now blushed into wo-
manhood, and the returning suns OF twenty
two summers had seen her IN her quiet
abode When little more than sixteen, she
had been betrothed to Andrew Ramsay,
youthful playmate, with whom in childhood
she had often sported. But Andrew was
of an unsteady temperament, and several
years had now elapsed, since ne lett the
lovely retirement OF his home, and embark
ed for foreign coast. Intelligence OF his
safe arrival in due time reached his trends,
but hardly had year elapsed since he bid
his parents farewell, before they were seen
in the village Church, clothed In the sornbrc
habiliments OF mourning, and asking Tor the
sanctifcaton to their hearts Of the death OF
this darling son in distant land. The
grief Of Sarah was deep, and tor time,
you might read in her saddened counte-
nance the disappointment that day and
night was present to her recollection. but
time what does 1t not impair had again
renewed the smiles that erewhlie mauIled
on her cheek, Tor she was hot one VI those
beings who pine under misfortune from the
effects Of high wrought senslbllity. BY
degrees, you might see her mlngiing IN the
little social parties and innocent amuse-
ments of her companions, and SO much
loveliness could not but be beloved by them
all But it was not among her own sex
alone she was admired. Happy was that
swain who could engage her IN CONVERSE
ton, and happier still, II any sally OF his wit
could draw smile from the lovely Sarah.
Among the most worthy OF these, was Da-
vid Graves and whether 1t was Tho sober
truth, or the chickering's ofenvy, we cannot
tell, but it was currently reported In the
village that David was hOnored with more
smiles OF graciousness from the tar one,
than any competitor. We need not follow
him through all the windIngs, by which he
gained the consent OF Sarah, nor tell the
alternate hopes and fears winch agtated
him for season let 1t suffice to say that
young Graves was to perform the conspicu-
Gus part of bridegroom on the eventiul
evening at which our story comme"ces
With bounding heart, and iond felicity
in his expectations, he ushered the blush
ing bride into the room, which was literally
filled to Overlooking by ali the hnery the
village could boast The older part look
ed with smile OF benlgnant appreciation
on the young couple, as they advanced, and
if the younger part could not but envy the
splendor Of their appearance, still not one
of them would wish to mar the universal
happiness throughout the circle But how
uncertain are all human expectations -
How often are the tondest antIcipations de-
stroyed The pious DIVINE had already Ill
voked the best of heavens blessings Oh the
happy couple, and was commencing the
holy ceremony, when bustle was heard at
the door, and voice eXclalmIng, "For-
bear the bride is mlne." All eyes were
directed on a miserable figure, that stood
looking in on the astonlsned group, and
their feelings were shocked, when al elder
ly matron, who stood near the door, ex-
claimed, L" Bless my heart, if here ant An
drew Ramsay, that we all thought dead so
long ago"
Those readers who have already antici-
pated the conclusion, need peruse no lar
ther, for they see at once, that David must
resign his fair one to her first betrothed,
who will undoubtedly stay very contented-
Iy at home now, and make one Of the kind
est of husbands But for the benefit of
onch nc hava natiepce we will add n few