Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-09-20
MISCELLAN EOUS.
From Tie kniekerb0ektr.
THE VICTIM OF CONSUMPTION.

THE toNSUMPIION.
7, WAS in the early part Of June. IS. that ]
vas crossing the Chesapeake Bay, on visit 10 the
eastern section of Maryland. The boat as usual
stopped at the ancient city Of 4 to land and
receive passengers. While was busily watching
the changes Of passing cloud Is they were re-
fee'ed or the siil waters, my attention was rous-
ed by sslycry laugh from young creature, and
by the gay voices Of her compsuions,ss they were
stepping fom the shore 10 the deck Of the siesm-
boat. Her mother and brother were 10 acc ompany
her but there was some female friends, aud some
gentleman, who had come with her. to defer their
leave tskings. until the warning bell had toed for
the last time. While she was leaning against the
railing and gaily talking with the group another
and smother gallant youth came on board 20 puy
his parting compliments. some with boquets of
flowers. others with a volume of poems, or The last
new novel; For each, she had sweet smile and
pleasant witty reply. Her attentions were
equally divided and with all she seemed faYorile.
soon discovered tia, this lovely girl was the wit,
the beauty and belle Of -; n seldom was
such distinction more justly mcried.
She was jus, that age when the child is merging
into the woman that interesting age whea the
youthful heart IL as yet unsalicd by the worlds
teaching or The worlds batteries. She was bright
snd besatifu, creature. Her dark eye sparkled
silh animation, and the bloom ct her check varied
with the quiet or the excl cDent Of her feelings
from the delicate tint Of the maiden-b blush rose to
the richest hues Of the Province. Her dimple
mouth, with IFS psstiy teeth, seemed made for
smiles. snd nothing could exceed the light heart
edness the music Other joyous laugh. II was like
The Wild carol of a bird, and thrilled through me,
making my very heart feel cad,as If had mot Win
some unexpected pleasure.
Mr. tal ba, ofI Al 4.
tost Was sgsis ploughlng ts aay through the wa
tiers. The gentlemen stood shore and waved
their hats TIL she lost sight Of them She then sat
down. and opened one OF two of the volumes, but
soon threw them aside and took her brothers arm
Her attention was excited by some aquatic birds
whose active pursuit Of their prey seemed TO her
tuore like aniusemeat than employment. Look
brothsr, overheard her cxcism at thai sea
bird one moment 1t darts towards the wafer then
II flies far UP into the blue sky, and swiftly return
ing sga:n. II rcsts upon the bosom of tue waves as
II :, loved the refreshing GOODNESS. wiAh could
be sea-titd. for little while. at least"
"iou are too much Of ono already, Kate" said
her brother 'for the peace Of the fnny tribe yoa
len essping on the shore Of our own fair river"
brother" said she. while the tears started in
her beautiful eyes. you do not mean that am
eoque,e. do youl Oh Il thought that nv
kcsny had made &C, like that cold, heartless
thing. ] would desplse myself, and never be p.y
sgsin."
mo. my sister" ssid the brother, foadly eneir.
eng her waist, "you have too much soul about
you, believe, ever TO be a coQuei.c. did not
think you would take my testing so seriously"
When this lit,le cloud passed by ,,ae same snort
iseness animated her fine counienance. and gave
'ef .isp and her every seiion buoysncy 60 lich,
and graceful. that che seemed the embodied spfit
Of heslih aud eheerfulncss.
The sicsmbost stopped opposite the place where
they were To land little skit shot out from the
bank towards 1t, and 10 few moments the iair g,r
With her mother and brother, were seated within
H. and were Psssing rapidly 10 zee shore Tie
SIGHT boat ross With the hosyipg waters. and
the dipping oars moved like the wings of ay
ing sea bud. IA s..ded onward, her brother
spofi'eiy rocked u from EIDE to side AMI aer Ugh,
hugh cane rlsgins over lie waves, as son a. The
soohd OF eis,snt bells. Oh that silyery laugh
ean remember ye,
II IVES about tie middle q Nay, that 1 Maid nv
seat annual val 10 ny s,ster AZ the bo,t d,e,.
Hesr A.. ikoDght q the beautiful p,,l I had
seen The yeas before. and wondered ubs,h., .hs
Vas stu ts'gning belle. or bad settled into IN.
happy ~fe-ihe sober married woman. Nv
thosgss continued 10 d~ell upon Ser. until We
stopped at the ~hsr A coach was prepared on
Geek. and carnage drew up. from shch siek
person ~ss carefully hhed BY family servant. and
sefns 90 Ssek IN hls srus. 4 middle ,gee lady
ieileSse' eN's dass val ptsstpless ,iev Ct her