Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-07-08
From the Ladies Companion.
THE CONFLA G RATION

An, Granger, my good fellow, how are
vou!" exclaimcd George Rutsen 10 his
friend. as they met one fine December day
in Wall street. Every thing is settled
have spoken to The clergyman. and this
evening you call the lovely Caroline yours.
What lucky fellow you are every thing
prospers with you--'
why. yes replied his friend, cotpla.
Gently; / have nothing ), complain of-my
sffsirs are every thing could wish.
Your store is filled with hundreds Of
thousands worth Of goods-your new house
is completely finished in the most costly
manner, and Tonight you will choose the
chosen one Of your heart
Yes, it is true, and wish all my friends
were as we'll off as myself
George sighed--'Oh. that l were as
lucky as you, but am one Of the most IN
fortunate fellows alive. Every thing goes
against mel have been unlucky in bust
ness and in love. The sordld mother of my
Julia not only refuses her sanction to my
attachment 10 her daughter, but ia using
every endeavor TO force her into marriage
with that old Seford. because he is rich!'
We'll, well keep up your spirits. my
poor George. They say fortunes wheel is
always turning, and If you are at the bot
tom, you are sure when II moves to GO TO
the lop--while at every change must be
plsnged the DEEPER
Perhaps so--but good morning. The
church will be lighted at seven latter the
ceremony we shall repair to your house,
where the supper have ordered | hope
will suit you.
Thank you-you are a very efficient
Eroomsman. Good morning-we meet at
seven
At the hour appointed, the bridal party
entered the church, and as Augustus Gran
ger led his lovely bride up the aisle, the
friends assembled around the altar thought
they had seldom looked on a finer couple.
Young Rutsen came next but he had hot the
felicity of walking with his Julia, as she
was forced 10 enter by the side of her rict
hut disagreeable lover. The ceremony
over, the whole drove to the elegant man
sion of the bridegroom. As he led hi
Young wife into the brilliantly lighted room
and placed her on sofa. he gazed anxious
= " into her face, 10 mark the first impress
eions O! her new house. With a smile o
pleasure Caroline glanced around her;
Augustus, you have displayed nue.
taste 10 your furniture
DO you like it''
Indeed | do. Had | selected it mysel
l could not have been better suitedi an
see, Julia. there is a darling French wor
table in the next room, on purpose for me
oh, we shall be so happy here'
Julia enjoyed her cousins happiness bu
sighed that her own loved one had not sue
home to Offer her. and then she would no
be sacrificed to the ambitious views OF he
mother. Julia possessed yielding, TIM
disposition, and had not courage to with
stand her mothers arbitrary will, bu
accepted the attentions Of the rich Seltort
although devo,edly attached to youn
Ru:sen.
At nine. the company began to assembl
and soon the rooms were graced with ID
select few Of the fashion and beauty OF IN
city. The supper was pronounced con
plete and hilarity and happiness reigned
the hearts Of all. During temporary lu
in the conversation at the table. the ALARM
ing toll Of the FIRE bell was heard, and
the same time the windows were shaken
q violent gust of wind.
What a terrible night for fire. sa