Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-08-06

one professec what Edward had, and she
began to reflect q little sorrowfully on
the unkind treatment she had given him
He was DOW in easy circumstances, and
might sometimes be seen riding in his
carriage with his wife and two blooming
little cherubs. Three years more passed
away, and Susan began to think In good
earnest, that she should be under the sad
necessity Of living life Of "single bles-
sedness, ;" when new parsonage came
to pass a few months in the village. He
wore a gold watch, rode in an elegant
gilt ch haiso, aud what was more than all,
he came directly from the city. The
villagers looked upon him almost as
superior being, and no one spoke higher
in his praise than Susan Willis, for he
passed her window every day, and al
ways took particular pains to make her
a fashionable bow. She once met him
at a ball, and what was her ecstacy Of
delight, when after having shown her
much attention during the evening, he
very politely offered to escort her home.
This was indeed moment Of triumph
TO the neglected Susan. She had caught
tho city beau, and the disdainful looks
she cast on those around her as he con-
Quoted her through the crowded room,
were such as could not be easily misun-
dsrstood; the fine gilt chaise was wait
ing at the door, and when she found
herself seated in it, and heard the wheels
running merriIy round, she almost
thought she was in another world and
fancied herself an ungel. From this
evening the stranger was an almost con-
slant visitor at the house Of MIR. Willis,
and Susan was often heard to draw COM
parsons between the manners and equip
age of the city beau and those OF the
rustic youth of her own village. She was
frequently seen riding in the gilt chaise.
and then she loved TO pass the neat white
mansion OF Edward Lttleton, who was
now a widower, and dwell on the splcn-
doris which her new lover promised when
no should take her to the city. She
thought much on the difference between
her first and second offer, and very gravely
said she always believed it best for girls
TO wait until they had some sense before
they chose a companion for life.
Splendid preparations were now
making at tho house Of MIR. Willis for
the accomm odation of a large party
Susan's lover had sent to the city to pur-
chase her suit Of apparel which he de-
| clared would outrival the sun himself /,
he also gave orders to have maid ac-
companying it, whs should be capable
Of waiting on his soon-tO-be new bride
in fashionable style. The young peo-
ple began to say among themselves,
Miss Willis is about leaving us and why
should we part with uniriendly feelings?
IT'S true she has some faults, and who
among ,,s has not? yet must confess l
always thought her fine girl on the
whole, and il is downright shame that
we have so long neglected her; it is no
moro than just for us now to make amends
for our past neglect 1t was therefore
unanimously agreed upon among the
young villagers to go on particular
da, and make Miss Willis formal visit,
the ladies in the afternoon and the gen.
tIemen in the evening. The custom Of
sending cards, compliments, &c. had not
vet reached this rural hamlet, and so all
of a sudden full! fifteen or twenty bellies
stood at the door of Mr.. Willis, knocking
for admission; after waiting some time
for the usual saIutation of "come in" )"
the door was suddenly opened, and the
CITY beau stood before them. After
many ceremonies, he introduced them
in.o the parlor where Mr.. Willis was sit
ting, and Immediately retired. AT the
expiration of half an hour he returned
with Susan leaning on his arm, who
when she had courteseycd very cere-
moniously to the ladies', informed them
that she was going to take an airing, and
should not return until late in the even
ing, but her father would entertain them
They all instantly arose without replying
and hurried from the house, each secret
ly promising herself never again to be-
stow her attentions on one whom she
knew to be unworthy Of them.
Mr.. Willis was a plain, honest man
and did not altogether like the proceed
ings of the day, but his daughter was
old enough to act for herself, as she usee
to tell him when he essayed to give he
J advice.
About this time covered carriage ar
rived in the village, and three stranger
alighted from it. They were seen con
versing with some Of the inhabitants
when they all proceeded to the house o
/ Mr.. Willis, and returned, having the cit.
, beau in close custody; they conveye,
! him to tho jail for safe keeping unit
they should depart. 1t appeared that h
+; was not only married man and bank
, rupt, but had "put his hands or other
, goods" for which crime he was now al
{ rested. This was mighty blow to Mis-
|, Susan. The village girls, of course
laughed little about the wedding part