Litchfield enquirer., 1837-12-28

Judge was astonished, but as Helen could not or would not explain he never got any clue to the affair." but when she laughed about her SOon beau, he shook his head at her suspiciously.
 The Catskl's annual Aux of visitors failed not to bring this mountain nymph, as her Parnassan lovers termed her. her full share of wo0ers and many hear left C.. feeling those sublime and lofty mountains were not natures most beautiful and splendid works Her mother died when she was young, and she was the sore-house of her fathers affections. He had no son to bear his name, and determined she should CT lose 1t for one less noble. Various were her fathers attempts to have her marry some one he could greet as son, but willy she foiled them al without dis closing the true to but one poor soul This was Kathune, lawyer of some distinction from Albany, and son of one of Judge Ills friends. Helen thought him, mer to James, the finest fellow she had ever seen He was one of the "noblest works of God" man with sou and Helen saw he sought her, not for f thy ucres sake, but for what he thought she was of herself and such an one she would not trifle with- Ere his heart wholly hers, she bade him beware threw herself on his generosity and disclosed the long cherished secret of her heart.
 Four years, long as they may to the lover and school-boy, will soon pass away; and Helen's heart began to futter whenever she deserted boat com ing up the river and every day her hair was parted and dress arranged with than it's wonted precis- ion, as she sad and her father feared for the sake of certain young merchant, who frequently passed there, just then particular object her fvor and of her fathers aversion. Three weeks had elapsed since she had heard word from her cousin George in New York; and she found herself quite nervous The ring ing of the bell would throw her into fit of trembling, and with difficulty she could appear with her accus. toned composure and gaiety At length one day, precisely at l2 o'clock, the bell announced company, and the servant brought her card with the curious name B. Cool, inscribed on it, in we'll know hand. writing. As the servant immediately withdrew, we do not know how she acted before she left her cham Der, but when she entered the parlor it was evident she had taken the advice the card as she was per- fectly cool and selEcomposed-and James P-, and Helen H. met as commonplace acquan.ance.- Judge H., who entered the room just before Helen, marked them both, and was more than ever convin. ced what she said was true that their love accounts were al adjusted and settled forever. Whether as he surveyed his fine and manly form watched his al- most speaking countenance, and listened to his con- versation, which unaffectedly disclosed deep and welstored mind, and promised future greatness, he repented he had strenuously forbidden Helen hav- ing any intercourse with him, we do not know, but do know, as he was about to leave he condescen- ded to ask him to call whenever he visited Catskill- James assured him he would, but it was not probable he should have that pleasure again very soon-then he was on visit to his childhood home-that he was calling all his old fends-and, on the score of for. mer acquaintance, he had taken the liberty to call or Miss Helmotte He farther stated that his uncle had rented him an office in York, engaged to intro- duce him into society, and bestow on him $l00O per year for three years, while he tried his fortune and excepting this he entirely dependant on his own exertions for his veal through the world As soon as he was fairly out of the door, Helen exclaimed "What pedantc biped James is! l must confess old folks can farther than young ones, and without wait ing her fathers reply, she to her chamber to catch last glimpse of him she so hated.
 After this time seemed to fly on leaden wings ;'' and though many smiling, happy girl almost envied her her lot she thought she had had more than her share of thorns and briers. Tedious grew the mask she wore, and though she often, through her cousin George, heard of the of all she wished for yet longer seemed each passing week than months pre- ceding. She was now entering her wenty-third year, had acquired the of a coqnete, and her father was beginning to think, with all her perfectons, she was most too obstinate, and he should never marry her to suit him. It was about this time tDec list, ls35) that he received letter from his brother requi- ring his immediate presence in the city on business, with the following postscript :-
 "P. s. The girls say, tell Uncle to bring cousin Helen down to spend the holidays as there is certain young doctor here. whose heart half the girls in the to know whetherit is perfectly invincbe, and will sist what moral mans never yet hath done. By the way brother if you still stick to your favorite hobby here is as fine fellow as you could wish for :, Although there was but one doctor in the world Helen cared fig for she was rejoiced to go to New York to spend few weeks, and with more than her usual activity she made herselfready. The next eve ming found her in the city, receiving the welcome of her cousins congratulations on her blooming looks, and predictions of success in conquering the hitherto unconquerable.
 "Uncle," said Jane, if we had the beautifyng in- huence of your mountain breezes. we would not have sent for Helen just now, indeed would not have let her come but as it is, we will wish her good luck.'
 "Yes, coz" exclaimed Lucinda, taking glass of water the servant just then brought her, there's suc cess you in giving this doctor, distinguished in the healing art, an incurable heart.wound."
 But girls" said Judge H., after seeing these choice white lilies. "do you imagine simple mountain wild flower will charm him1"
 wen see," said Jane, [" I like wild flowers the best.''
 "Bu. Helen is so obstinate she Fl not like him if any body else does" replied he.
 "I am not of that" said George, in such pe- cular manner that Helen for the first time needed the conversation, and emphaticaly replied that master u,;nds ike hers and her fthers were not euided in