Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-08-15

without having had second offer. 1t
is true that narrow faced bachelor,
turned of fifty, once asked her fathers
consent to address her, and she lrettcd
a whole week and would not 60 to meet
ing, because her prudent parent gave
him q negative answer without consulting
her. There was also occasionally some
stranger in the village who would per-
chance bow politely if not significantly
to her as he passed her window, and ev-
en- sometimes ask her to take morning
ride in his carriagc-but what of all this?
No ono had professed what Edward had,
and she began to reflect little SORROW
fully on the unkind treatment she had
given him. lie was now i'm easy cir
cumstances, and was sometimes seen
riding in his carriage with his wfo and
two blooming little cherubs. Three
years more had passed away, and Susan
began to think in good earnest, that she
should be under the sad necessity Of liv-
ing life of single blessedness, when a
new parsonage came to pass few months
In the village.-He wore gold watch,
rode in an elegant gilt chaise, and what
was more than all, he came directly from
the city. The villagers looked upon him
almost as superior being, and no ono
spoke higher in his praise than Susan
Willis; for he passed her window every
day, and always took particular pains to
make her fashionable bow She once
met him at ball, and what was her cx-
stacy Of delight, when after having
shown her much attention during the
evening, he very politely offered to es-
cort her home. This was indeed mo-
ment of triumph to the neglected Susan.
She had caught the city beau, and the
disdainful looks she cast around her as
he conducted her through the crowded
room, were such as could not be easily
misunderstood; the fine gilt chaise, and
then she loved to pass the neat white
mansion Of Edward Littleton, who was
now a widower, and dwell on the splcn-
dors which her new lover promised when
he 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 companion fol
life.
| Splendid preparations were now max
ing at the house Of Mr.. Willis for the
accommodation Of large party. Su-
sans lover had sent to the city to pur-
chace her a suit Of apparel which he de-
clared would outrival the sun himself, hc
also gave orders to have maid accom-
| pany it, who should be capable Of wait
| L. 4 l. -. L, l. 4. 4.
ionablo style. The young people began
to say among themselves, Miss Willis
is about to leave US, and why should we
part with unfricndly tcclings' 'Tis true
she has some faults, and who among US
has not' yet l must confess | always.
thought her fine girl on the whole, and
it is u downright shame that We have SO
long neglected her; it is no more than,
Just for US now to make amends for our
past neglect 1t was therefore unani-
mously agreed upon among the young
villagers to go on particular day and
make Miss Willis formal visit, the la
dies in the afternoon, and the gentlemen
in the evening. The custom of Sc nding
cards, compliments, sc had not yet reach
ed this rural hamlet, and so all of a
sudden full fifteen or twenty rural bellies
stood at the door Of Mr.. Willis knocking
for admission; AFTER waiting some time
for the usual salutation of 'comc in the
door was suddenly opened, and the city
beau stood before them. Aiier many
| ceremonies he introduced them into the
parlor where Mr.. Willis was sitting, and
Immediately retired. In about half an
hour he returned with Susan leaning OH
his arm, who, when she had courtesied
very tremendously to the ladies, inior-
med them that she was going to take all
airing and should not return until late in
the evening, but that her father would
entertain them. They all instantly arose
without replying and hurried from the
house, each secretely promised herself
never again TO bostow her attentions on
one whom she k"ow to be unworthy Of
them.
MIR. 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 used to
tell him when he essayed to give her ad-
vice.
About this time a covered carriage
arrived in the village, and three stran-
gers aliphted from it. They were seen
conversing with some of the inhabitants,
when they all proceeded to the house of
Mr. Willis, and returned, having the city
beau in close custody; they conveyed
him to the Jail for safe keeping until they
should depart. 1t appeared that he was
not only married man and a bankrupt,
but had "put his hands on others goods"