The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-07-24
MISCELLANEOUS.
From the Poughkeepsie Telegraph
THE UNREASONABLE YOUNG LADY


"These are strange looking people, Clara" said
Ellen Marshall, as they returned from their hrst
visit 20 the village church; "every thing SO plain !:
we shall have dull life, fancy"
81 expected that before we left the city; how
ever, as pa is determined, we must make the best
OF il, suppose"
Iy; our hars-every thing about us, so different
from these country girls. Heigho y sighed FL
len, why can't one live without money? but it's
40 use fretting."
The quiet little village of Winthrop lies on the
banks of one of the most numerous streamets
which beautfy New England. Its neat white
houses, each in the bosom of its own little gar
den, stretch along u very spacious street, adorned
with fine old trees The slender spre in the
centre marked the venerable church, and ad-
joningit, stood the comfortable parsonage, winch
sheltered the aged minister and his family. Mr..
Miller had settled here when young, and most OF
the inhabitants had been presented to him in in
fancy, for the solemn seal of baptism, and had
grown up under his care, regarding him with
that tender reverence once so common, bnt now,
alas! so seldom seen. d. ..
Little Of the noise and hustle of the world in
truding upon this quiet valley, but recently, a
large manufacturing establishment had been
formed, and Mr. Marshall, who had failed as an
extensive merchant, had obtained the situation
oc superintendent. His family was large, and
had been accustomed to the gai,ies of a city life
Clara and Ellen were young, accomplished
girls and exceedingly chagrined at the change
in their fortune and residence. During the
week. they were much surprised to find that tho
the young ladies ofWnthrop knew but little OF
the tquette of fashionable life, yet they visited
them with so much kindness, and welcomed
them with such unaffected good nature, they be-
gan to think their situation quite tolerable. But
Clara's pride was sometimes wounded, when she
found on inquring, that these interesting girls
were, mostly, daughters Of honest mechanics,
whom she had always considered quite differ
ent class of beings from lawyers, physicians,
merchants, sc. Among others, they were pleas
ed with bright healthy looking young girl who
introduced herself as Miss Morris. There was
such an INDISPENSABLE attraction in her sweet
smiles, cheerful voice, and cordial invitations,
that the instant they perceived their father re-
turning, they flew to inquire who she was.
"Morris," said Mr.. Marshall, "Judge Morris is
the wealthiest man in this village; he lives in That
beautiful building on the hill
The young ladies were much, pleased and as
soon as civlity would allow, haslened to return
the call of Miss Morris They were shown into
neatly furnished parlor the windows ot;whlch
opened upon lovely prospect, and admitted the
fragrance of thousand flowers, which clustered
about them. They were left to wair almost as
long as at n fashionable call in the city, when
the door opened, and Miss Morris came in, her
face rodent with smiles.
"Excuse me, my dear Young ladies, for detain-
ing you so long" said she "tor was just putting
my cookery into the oven"
The sisters exchanged looks of surprise, and
then said ''you find difficulty in getting servants,
too"
ooh no, we nave no difficulty, for" said she,
laughing and slightly colorlng, our establishment
is not very large.--We are so many ourselves,
that mother thinks we are quite able to take care
of the house,
Sand have you no servants?" inquired Ellen
with great surprise.
We have nurse, who has lived with us very
long time; but fancy all the young ones would
stare to hear mamma calling servant, q we have
in the family an orphan child, who was given to
my father by her dying mother"
"We," said Clara L don't know how You get
along. for we have always kept four or five, yet
ma says nothing is done to please her,"
"Oh," said Miss Morris, 1--WE do nearly all that
is done, ourselves. Father thinks every thing is
so much nicer, he says, when he knows and loves
the hand that made it,"
Your constitution must be very strong sighed
Miss Ellen; "as for me / am so delicate, that sim
ply walking up here has brought on quite pal
pitation."
81 am very well, indeed l have never been i'll, J"
said Miss Morris, and her beautiful glowing
cheeks and clear sunny eyes, confirmed the dec
laration; "but,,' added she, ''you not imag-
inc, interested in my family details; excuse me
tor alludiDg TO them. Are you iona OF MOWERS!
These roses are very sweet, and rare; permit me
to make you bouquet"
% "But am Interested said Clara, ''your views
are new" rt.I
81 cannot claim credit for them, for here comes
my dear mother from whom they originated; s.
Miss Morris Introduced her mother with that
fiIia pride which is so beautiful to the beholder;
so thrilling to the heart of parent. Mrs. nj.
met the young ladies with warmth and cheer.
fulness which they could not but contrast with
the languid, formal salutation of the circle, to
which their mother had belonged.
81 have been enjoying most agreeable ram
BILE, young ladies'" said she. 81 hope you have
already discovered some ofthe delightful walks,
which abound in our village"
Miss Morris now begged to be excused for
few moments, that she might complete her ope-
rations in the kitchen. the visitors found no rea-
son to regret her absence in the cheerful con
versation.of her mother. Mrs. Morris smiled
This is Lucy's baking morning, said she.
"Yes, ma'ma," said Ellen eve were much en-