The Northern star, and farmers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1830-1834, 1830-05-15

her home. This was indeed . moment
|of triumph to the neglected Susan. She
had caught theACay bsau, and the disdain-
|ful looks she cast on those around her az
no conducted her through the crowded
room, were such as could not be easily
misunderstood; the fine gin chaise was
waiting at the door, and when she found
herself seated in il, and heard the wheels
running naer1ily round, she almost thought
she was in another world, and fancied her
self an angel. From this evening, the
stranger was an almost constant visitor
(he having had very polite invitation)
at the house ofMr. Willis, and Susan was
often heard TO draw comparisons between
the manners and equipage ofthe 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
Littleton, who was now widower, and
dwell on the splendors which her ae.t .oy-
er promised her when he should take her
tcthe city. She thought much on the DIFF
ference between her first and second offer,
and ue'y s7areiy said, she always believed
il best for girls 70 wait until they haG some
sense before they chose companion for
life!
Splendid preparations were now ma
king at the house Of Mr.. Willis for the
accommodation Of large party. Susan's
lover had sent to the city to purchase her
. suit Of apparel which he declared would
outrival the very sun itself; he also gave
orders TO have maid accompanying it,
who should be capable Of waiting on his
soon to be. new bride in fashionable style.
The young people began TO say among
themselves, "A1iss Willis is about leaving
Us, and why should we part with unfriend-
y feelings J lis true she has some faults,
and who among us has not? yet, / must
confess always thought her fine girl on
the whole, and It is a down right shame
that we have 50 long neglected her, it is
no more than just for US now to make a.
mends for our past conduct" 1t was
therefore unanimously agreed upon among
the young villagers TO go on a particular
day and make Miss Willis formal visit,
the ladies ia the afternoon and the gentle
men in the evening. The custom. Of SEN
ding cards, compliments, SC. had not
yet reached this rural hamlet, and 30 all |
of q sudden, full fifteen or twenty bellies
stood at the door OF Mr.. Willis knocking
for admission, after waiting for the usual |
salutation Of "come in" the door was sud-
denly opened, and the city beau stood be-
fore them. After many ceremonies, he
them into the paslar where
Mr.. Willis was sitting, and Immediately
retired. At the expiration Of half an hour
he returned with Susan leaning on his arm
who, when she had courteseyed very cere-
TO the ladies', informed them
she was going to take an AIRING, and
should not return until late in the evening,
but her father would entertain them.
Tacy all instantly arose without replying
and hurried from the house, each secretly
herself never again to bestow
her attentions on one whom she knew to
be unworthy of them,
Mr.. Willis was plain honest man, and
did not altogether like the proceedings of
the day, but his daughter was old enough
to act for herself, as she used to tell him
when he essaycd to give her advice.
About this time covered carriage err
rived in the village, and three strangers
alighted from it. They were seen con-
versing with some the inhabitants, when
they all proceeded to the house Of Mr..
Willis, and returned having the City beau
n close custody, they conveyed him to
he gaol for safe keeping, until they Il
'hould depart. 1t appeared that he was
lot only married man and bankrupt,
,ut had "put his hands on others goods"
or which crime he was now arrested.
This was mighty blow to Miss Susan.
The village girls Of course laughed little |
lbout the wedding party which was to
.omc from the city, and they also hinted
bout the wuiting Maid, and the dress
ike the sun; but all this did not harm
,oor Susan; she had other and heavier
6
Many weeks passed away and she was
een by no one except her kindred, and
hey spoke doubtfully Of her recovery
rom the dreadful shock she had receiyedI
1t length, however, she appeared again;
'ut it was with such a look Of humble !;
ride, that not even her direst enemy felt
disposition to upbraid her, or laugh at her
misfortune. Now she remembered with
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