Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-21
sThe Mon,agues!' said Catharine, col.

M ,ntague, who has SO long secluded her.
self from society 10 educate her chill
dren!'
The same, said Catharine, but she
again mingles in society for the sake OF
those children. The son, who is a cler-
gyman, has lately returned from Europe,
the daughter is exceedingly lovely and
Intelligent
sAnd so affable and unpretending in
her manners that one cannot but be
charmed with her. said Ellen. She ex-
pressed much disappointment at not
meeting you last evening, Catharine; and
Mrs Williams said something very COM
plimentary about Miss Montagues IN
ducing you to leave your seclusion and
deceiving your friends with your brllan-
cy;-in her usual style
ooh! can imagine it, said Catharlne,
mimicking Mrs. Williams manner. miss
Montague will confer an additional pleas
urc on the inhabitants Of our villnge, II
she will induce Miss Catharine Talbort
to emerge from her seclusion, and cheer,
with the bright beams Of science and lit
eraturc, the dull night of their stupidity?
sWell done, Catharine,' said Ellen,
laughing, sas like Mrs. Williams as pos
sible-her very SELF
mot, ueH done, Miss Ellen said her
aunt gravely, it is never areH tor
young lady to mimic the peculiarities OF
her acquaintance; it is uniemlnlne and
unlady-like, Miss Catharine; l think 1t
unchristian.'
Il acknowledge my error, aunt, and
will endcavour to subdue this wicked
propensity said Catharine.
l cannot say that Catharine's toilet
was made with more than usual care the
next morning, but she certainly was very
neatly and becomingly attired and look
ed very lovely. So did Ellen-but hers
were charms that dress could neither
heighten or disguise, she was
Aglaneing, living human smile
On nature, face that playa
l Arm in arm they pursued their way
to Mrs. Montague's. ElIen's slight hex-
ible form, rather below the middle size,
her delicate rose complexion and frank
aninaated blue eye, formed beautiful
contrast to the full proportions Of Gath
arine's tall figure, and the peculiar bril-
liancy of her dark eyes and complexion.
The ladies' welcome d the fair cousins
: with much cordiality-Charles Mohla-
que was pleased with the quiet dignity
: and simplicity of Catharine's manners,
and with the total absence OF all ahecta-
:, tion-a peculiarity, which is becoming
I exceedingly rare in pretty girl.
D A summer passed in the village, and
an almost daily enjoyment of each 9TH
er's society, increased the admiration
, md esteem of Charles to a serious al
tachment.
Catharine at this time appeared to
S much advantage. She thought Charles
r decidedly superiour to all the gentleman
Of her acquaintance in talents aud at.
tainments, and in purity Of mind anc
: principle. She attached much value to
! his opinions, and her almost uncon
e scious desire and doubt ofpleasing, gave
J. TO her hitherto decided and fearles.
: manner, a modesty and diffidence Pc
culiarly interesting.
: But Mary Montague saw with sur
i prise, that Catharine was generally be-
d loved. She did not regard the hal
uttered innucndoes Of her young com
e panions. She knew the clashing inter
IS ests--thc quick sensi bilities-and Jeal
y Gus rivalries Of those of equal preten
,, sions too well, to deem them unprel
d udiced in their opinions. And the more
}, open attacks OF such ladies as had Sis
le ters and daughters to dispose Of, sh'
also disregardcd, for she thought Cath
!, arine might have been an undesigain'
k yet dangerous rival but she hear
those whom she deemed impartial !!
ID their Judgment speak of Miss Talbort'
Y. rocant manners, severe remarks, an
IS careless disregard to others feelings
:. Mary heard this with pain, for she wa
= warmly attached to Catharine, an
i, could not sufficiently account for tn
charges against her.
!. Why is it, Mamma said she tn;
y with so many attractions, Catharine
y y not more general iavorite!'
Id "Her great independence of ch harat
~ ter said her MOTHER prevents her VI
20 ing any endeavors to conciliate the n
IN gard Of those she thinks ignorant;
illiberal in their views, or OF such as sh
10. does not highly value; these form
ke large portion of society-then she is in
a. prudent in frequently expressing opinion
;or which, though not erroneous, are col
as tiuually wounding their self-love. b
~ others she is doomed intellectually sc
n. fish in devoting her time and talents tt
I exclusively to self, without considerin
as has been justly said, that I'VE owe
in society tithe of every thing we poses
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