Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-05-19
THE nRIpE--A sketch.


Among the crowds who were hastily prom
enading the streets on christmas eve, was
Charles West; and IL his step dcgenerated intot
stride, aud then run, he might be pardoned,
for Charles West was new bridegroom. The |
transition from the dirty, cold streets, TO a warm
parlss, was in itself pleasurable; and added to
that, to be welcomed home by bright eyed
girl-all smiles and bushes, (for the honey
moon was barely passed) was absolutely some
thing too paradisal for earth. Emma had
wheeled the sofa in front of the fire, and as
Charles seated himself beside her, he was GER
tainly very happy fellow. Alas he had as
yet only drank the bubbles on the cup. Emma
looked lovely, for the glow of the warm coal
fire had given bloom to her usually pale
cheek, which heightened the lusture of her dark
eyes. But there came a shade of thought over
Emma's brow, aud her husband instantly re-
marked it. II is strange how soon husbands
see clouds on their liege lady's brows. II was
the first Charles ever saw there, and il excited
his tenderest inquiries. Was she unwell1 did
she wish for any thingl Emma hesitated, she
blushed and looked down. Charles pressed to
know what had cast such shadow over her
spirits. al fear you will think me very silly
but Mary French has been sitting with me this
afternoon" "Not for that certainly" said
Charles smiling. "Ohl did not mean that,
but you know we began to keep house nearly
the same time, only they sent by Brent to Mem
York for Competing. Mary would have me walk
down TO Brent's store this evening, with her,
and he has brought two, and they are such
loves. CHARLES bit his lip. "Mary," she con-
tinued, ''said you were doing first rate bust
ness, and she was sure you would never let
that odous wilton lay on the parlor, ifyou once
saw that splendid brussels; so rich and so cheap
only seventy FIVE dollars"
Now the "odious wilton" had been selected
by Charles's mother and presented TO them,
and the color deepened on his cheek, rs his an
mated bride continued, "Suppose we.walk
down to Brent's and look at it-there are only
two, and it seems a pity not To secure it,"
emma" said Charles gravely, "you are mis-
taken, If you suppose my business will justify
extravaganza. Ii will be useless to look al the
carpet, as we have one which will answer very
well, and is perfectly new" Emma's vivacity
fled, and she sat nwkwardly picking her nails
Charles felt embarrassed-he drew out his
watch and put il back, -whistled, and finally
spying periodical on Emma's table began e
read aloud some beautiful vcrses.--His voice
was well toned, and he soon entered into tn,
spirit of the writer, and forgot his embarrass
ment; when looking into Emma's eyes how b,
was surprised, instead Of the glow of sympa
thetic feeling he expected to meet, to see he
head bent on her hand evident displeasure oi
her brow and tear stole trinkling down he
cheek. Charles was sensible young man
wish there were more Of them-and he reflect
ed a minute before he said, emma, my love
get your bonnet and cloak and walk with me
If you please" Emma looked as il she wou,
like to pout little longer, but Charles sal,
Come" with such serious gravity on hi
counienance, that Emma thought proper to nc
cede, and nothing doubling but that il was L
IA a..
of triumph. They crossed several streets, no
in the direction of Brent's, until they at las
: stood before the door of miserable tenemen
in back street. "Where in the world are 20
taking me!" inquired Emma, shrinking back
Charles quietly led her forward, and lifting
latch, they stood in little room, around tn
; CRATE of which, three small children were hoy
ering, closer and closer, as the cold wind sweI
) through the crevices in the decayed walls. A
, emaciated being whose shrunk features, sparl
{ ling eve, and flushed cheek spoke of deadly cor
E sumption, lay on a wretched, low bed, the co,
ering of which, barely sufiiced to keep her lrol
freezing, while n spectral babe, whose blac
eyes looked unnaturally large from its EXTERN
: thinncss, was vainly endeavoring to draw SUI
: tenance from the dying mother.
Chow are you, Mrs. Wright!" quietly il
e quired Charles. The woman fcebly raised he
: self on her arms. sis that you, Mr.. West!
!, Oh how glad am you are come--your mot
s err" "Has not been at home for a month, al
: the lady who promised her to look after you
h her absence, only informed me to-day of yo'
= increased illness. 81 have been very ill.," 81
+ family replied, sinking back on her straw be
: Emma drew near, she arranged the pillow al
= he'd clothes over the feeble sufferer, but h
e heart was TOO full To speak-Charles observ,
RI il and felt satisfied. SIS that beautiful G
d your bride? | heard you were married
d ''Yes, and in my mothers absence she win s
5, you do not suffer-" "Bless you Char
!. West-bless you for good mother: may yo
d young wife deserve you-and that is wishing
great deal for her. You are very good to th
ID Of me-" she said. looking at Emma, sand "
" are Just married." Charles saw Emma cou
r. not speak, and he hurried her home, promis
ID to send the poor woman coal that night I
, moment they reached home, Emma burst in
?. tears. "My dear Emma, said Charles, SCOT
IN ingly, hope have not given you too severe
Pc shock. IL is sometimes salutary to look on
n miseries of others, that we may properly app
K. ciate our own happiness. Here is purse co
). tanning seventy-fve dollars, you may spend
IN as you piease.'
rs II is necessary to say the ''odious wilto
m kept its place, but the shiverng children
4. want, were taught TO bless the name of Emf
he West, and that il formed the last articul,
he murmur on the lips Of the dying sufferer.
i'd ExrRAoRDINARY SuIcIpE.-The body of
d. man was, on Saturday, found on the banks
of the Seine at Rouen.--In one of his pockets "