Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-10-01
HERALD OF II III E II MI E s.

skeleton like, surmounted by broad, huge
shoulders. presenting an appearance which
rendered it doubtful whether he was not de-
formed, and the lads (saucy felows) who had
Just opened their Shakspeares, were wont to
whisper king Dick as he passed. He had
no neck, but near the top OF his shoulders,
inclining forward, was situated head, quite
large, and of strange developement; Won
der in the science of 'bumpology,' and puz-
zle II doubt not )or learned disciple ofSpurz-
! helm. In his face there was nothing re-
markable save its utter vacuity; whether the
fires of genius sparkcd in his eyes, none
knew. for they were almost entirely conceal
ed by dropping and shaggy brows. Ills mind
never roamed beyond the precincts oi the VII
llage-never scared above the height OF It's
church spire; the idea Of fame and glory had
never entered his head; dealing IN slxpences
was his appropriate sphere. lie had no Ia
miar acquantances or friends; never asso-
ciated with the young gentlemen, never spoke
to the young ladies', and never looked at them
in church. Strange hero, you say, but he
was the hero of Sanderville: all talking about
him. The old ladies' gave sly wink as they
told their daughters that whoever was SO lucky
as to win Anthony Sanders, would win fort
une: the old gentlemen would response 'Yes,
| Mr.. Sanders will die rich man. The young
bcaux laughed at the old beau (or he was on
| thc shady side of fiity) and wished for his
| money to make dash; the girls wondered
! why lie did not get married, and why he neV-
| er noticed them. -,
| 1t was Saturday in Summer. The old
stage coach wheeled into the village OF San
| dervlle, and halted at Mrs Aliens door
! Soon was the news spread from one END OF
| the village to the other, and echolng from
! mouth to mouth was heard, Miss Dutay IS IN
town. 'Mrs Aliens niece has arrlved;' and
the responses, 'iIave you seen her: ! wonder
how she ooksn is she pretty" soon followed.
To satisfy their curiosity and answer their
questions, all repaired to church at an early
hour on the following morning; and eagerly
were all eyes turned towards the entrance
doors, to see when Miss Dufay should enter
with her aunt At length Mrs Allen enter
ed, followed by young lady apparently elgh-
teen, of slight though rather tail figure,
neatly dressed in white; small glpsey care
Iessly tied, displayed to good advantage rosy
I cheeks, laughing eyes of blue and playful
:. curls of light brown hair. This was Lucy
Dufay; and as she took her seat, the uneasy
and jealous glances of the young ladies, and
the prolonged gaze of the young gentlemen
told that they thought her las the young la
: thony Sanders pew was next to Mrs Aliens,
and he was observed to cast two sdeway
gancss at Miss Dufay during the morning
, service.
Two weeks after Miss Dufay's arrival saw
: Mr.. Sanders at Mrs Aliens door. lie was
: ushered into the parlor where the ladies were
I, present. Miss Dutay was introduced. lie
talked to Mrs Allen upon village affairs; ant
the eXpediency of the projected application
to the next legislature for bank. lie ask
ed Miss Dufay how she liked the village, how
long she intended staying with her aunt, ant
few other questions of minor Importance
|! then, with wonderful flourish of hands ant
: head, he bade them good night and depart
/ led.
: Once in two weeks regularly, Sir Antho
II ny was at Mrs Aliens door, and in her par
II lor; he had always some excuse to offer, an'
o thus answer the questions, and slencelf pos
It sble) the suspicious of the village. Some
s times it was altogether matter OF chance
3 'he was just passing saw the parlors lighted
q and thought he would just step in Some
h times he called to see Mrs Allen on seeming
d business. Yet it was very strange that NJ
o should so regularly pass Mrs Aliens, and b.
attracted by her parlor lamps, while herpret
IS ty niece had no attractions; very strange tina
he should take so deep an interest in an aun
= whom he had never before visited, while he
a pretty niece was wholly Indifferent to him.
II Mrs Allen and Lucy Dufay understood tn
II purport of Mr.. Sanders visit.
1t Mr. Sanders called, Miss Lucy receive
him, her aunt was not in the parlor, and h
81 made no enquiries for her. Lucy remarke
Q it and was pleased. Now, thought she, I'M
l. aunt is not here to scold me for coquetry.-
e will have my own fun with the old bachelo
). III get his heart tonight. lie don't ask &c
II my aunt, he's come to see Inc; perhaps he
been here once fortnight enough, and is no.
z going to make proposals. lfhe does, won
&c refuse him. Lucy talked and laughed, an
u tried to make Mr.. Sanders laugh, but all
l. no purpose, his mind was absent-where, sh
e knew not; perhaps, behind his counter, mai
d ing the change of a shilling or calcuatln
g the price of ribband: he was all abstraction
>, and Lucy gave up all hopes OF fun with sue
III genius. The evening was almost gone
: He looked at his watch, (t was silver con
P pared it with the clock upon the mantel-piec
u thought the clock rather fast, drew his cha
., a little higher to Miss Lucy's, passed his flr
y gers through his hair, gave long hem.
ot Then you like our village very much, Mi:
~ Dufay'?
~ ~ 'Yes, think it very pleasant
40 'Do you like it better than the city,?
- Il think that in time should become quit
as much attached to it.,
allow long do you intend to stay in towr
Will you spend the winter with your aunt:
Il have not yet decided upon the cxa'
length of my visit
DO you think you could pass your Iii
of herei'
,r 20 yes sir, think could