Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1837-06-13


and zee u yeu do not meet a rich reward
Wei viii th,nk Of ~ said Ms Cunninrh sm
aud perhaps shall Do NJ you ud,se Tor really
nm very wtctched now. Oh dcat do wish the
men were not 80 obstinate 40 oyctbcsrinr go
scfsh =
+ Fcf some time things went on very calmly with
( julia Though ihcto was nothing tender nor Q.
ven afieeonaic in The manner Of her husband there
was gradual alteration suficieu, 10 Keep hope
alive, and stimulate her 60 cSctiion. lie spent
more and more OF he leisure time at home, aud
vas at least becoming reconciled to her society.
Julihs system of ,isnng had been partially Rdop.
/ ted, ana Mr. Wesihufy enjoyed II highly. Mr. and
Mrs Evc'cih, mud few other friends of congcni.
al minds, had been invited To drop in occasionally
without ceremony the invitation had been COM
Piled with, aud Mr. Wesibuty and Julia had rctur.
ned few visits Of this kind. Thus many even.
lnes had beet proftably spent. Another great
comfort to Julia was that her husba ma had cheer
fully permitted her decline several invitations to
attend large parties aud had sometimes remained
at home with her himself and even when he had
thought best, or hts own part, 10 accept tho inv-
isuon, he had been absent but q short time, and
had then returned to pass the remainder of,h eve
ming with his wife.
But after awhile, this faint CLEAN Of sunshine
began 10 fade AWAY. cloud OF care seemed set
lied on Mr. Westbury's brow no passed lees and
less OF his time at home I'LL at length Julia scarce
ly saw him, except at meal time. What is tho
matter 2 thought julia. Am the causer is
Miss Eldunl or is il some pcrplexi'y in his az
fairs . Sho longed to inquire. II she had dis
pleased him she wished to correct whatever had
given dis2lcasure. Ifhs badness was IN any way
connected with Miss Eldon of she could
not IN any way interfere but fit originated in o
ny foreign to either che erdently desired TO
offer her sympathy, mud share his sorows. Day
after day passed, without producing any favorable
change, and Julia's feelings wrought up TO a.
gony. She resolved, ut oil hazards to inquire IN
/ TO tho OF Iis depression.
/ He came in late one evening, aud taking scat
near the table, beside which Julia sitting, lean
ed his head on his hand. Half mn hour passed
without II word being uttered. Now 10 my time
thought Julia. 'Ye, how can do it What can
| say a favored wife would seat herself on his
knee cn,wine his neck with her ntms. and penc-
traie his very heart--but J. alas. should only dis
gust by such freedom = She drew a sigh, and
summo0ng all her courage, said, in timid voice
i fear have unwittingly offended YOU
Mr. Westbury looked up in some surprise on
assured her she had not
'You have absenied yourself from home much
Of late raid Julia, that feared your ft side
was becoming less agreeable to you thon ever
Duhlncss oI HHpOUhncci bhln MI Vestbufy,
| has u late demanded all my time, and Tomorrow
| ! must slurt for New York.
For New York said Julia. TO be abseu, how
longr
That said Mr. Wostbury must depend on cir
cumsioncos. ! may be absent some time
! My not hope TO hear from you occasionally 7
Julia assumed courage 10 ask.
'Yes-I will certainly write, from lima to time p
lie does no, ask me to wrte,' thought JuIs.
with sigh. lie is quite Indifferent how shc fsrcs
| whom be calls wife
The following morning witnessed the departure
of Mr. Wcstbury. and Julia left to painful
lecture as 10 the cause Of his detection. Three
weeks passed away, in each Of which she received
| n letter from him, crmpoftDg exactly with his
manner toward her-lnendy and respectful, but
neither tender confdiug.
At the close Of that period Julia was one day -
lormed by the nncere mopious entrance Of shcr.
ifs officer. lie the bearer Of wri' Of attach
ment, with orders TO seize all the furniture.
AT whose SUI, do you come ? Julia asked the
| officer.
AT Mr. Eldon's madam. lie boldss note Of
some thousands against Mr. Westbury. and thinks
no time is to be lost in making 1t secure. You
| have jewels of value madam, which WA ordered
to include ia the attachment
win you allow me few minutes for reHeetronP
( suddenness Of the blow.
Gerlsiuy. madam, certainly -any occommods-
1 ton 10 my pos CT ! shall be happy 10 grant,
lat eau dpl what ought to col. tbo't
Jnha. o. that Mr. Weslbufy were OF home Mr.
Egeeth-yes-l will send for him he can advise
me, u he officer will only wait
VIII you suspend your operation for half On
Lour ..rl asked Jolis. that | may send fofa
friend 70 advise aud assist me ?
why, my time Is very precious. madam, and
ny orders 10 attend were pefenptory neysrhe-
less. Isif az hour will make 10 great difference
to obige you, will ssh.'
The psle aud trembling Julis instantly cespsieh-
ga a servant for Mr. Eyeleib snd in twenty minutes
that gentleman sn,ed. lie wss immediately
made acquainted with the business IN bend. aud
without hesitation foceipisd for tho furniture, and
Z disms.ed the officer. Johs felt relieved Of an O.
nnftnaus burden. when tho officer left the house
though IN her ePidsuon sbe scarcely compehen-
ded buw he vas induced ia go. aud leave every
7 iinug a. q was. A. soon abe saflelsnily
composed ana collected 10 lake Gp pen. she wrote
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