Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-11-02

iconslSing oil Old Fell ana bis groomsman.
Having thus taken the lead of the train by
the application Of the whipio our horses, we
found ourselves at the Park some twenty
minutes before the rest Of the party arrived.
On entering the parlor, we found Mrs.
Winthrop Eliza IN her bridal dress, and her
cousin, Mary Winthrop as bridesmaid and
also Mr.. Strong the clergyman, TO the latter
Of whom, Mrs Winthrop introduced Tim as
the bridegroom, and myself as his grooms-
man. 1t was arranged that as soon MS the
party arrived, and had properly assembled
the bride and bridesmaid and Tim and N.Y.
self should take our stations at the upper end
of the parloy, when the clergyman should
perform the ceremony.
The whole party arrived soon after, and
were arranging themselves for their appear
ance in the paror. Benson, on his arrival,
asked Mrs. Winthrop for Eliza. and was an
swercd that she chose not 10 appear ill the
hoDr for the ceremony began, when she
would enter the room from the wing adjoin-
/ ing the parlor. with her bridesmaid. In less
than an hour. every thing was in readiness
for the ceremony to commence. Pell had
seated himself near the upper end OF the
room and Mrs. Winthrop was stationed near
him. Eliza and her bridesmaid, made their
appearance from an adjoining room, Eliza
led 10 by Tim and had the honor Of con-
Quoting her cousin to the place where we
were TO stand. We had just arranged our
selves when Benson with his groomsman
came up-and here considerable confusion
ensued Benson offered his hand to Eliza.
who did not extend hers, but waving II and
cuuesying, requested him to be seated. as
there was an unoccupied seat near her uncle
Pell. Tim could hardly contain himself
from laughing outright, while Benson was
so staggered with surprise, modification and
disappointment, that he only moved few
PAGES back, and looked the very picture of
despair.
The lovers now joined hands, and the
minister commenced repeating the ceremo-
ny. when old Pell. who had cast his eyes
towards that end of the room. discovered
what was going on and screamed out"
forbid the bannsr
The minister stopped 81 forbid the
banns ~ repeated old Pell. his teeth gnasb-
ing with rage. :" have never given my con-
sent"
/ You have no consent to give" replied
Mrs Winthrop Will you please proceed
with the ceremony. Mr. Strong, Mr. Pell,
this is my ncice's wedding, and in my own
house. therefore hope you will take the
hin, and let US have no more of your inter
f" say" replied Pell. "'.is written in her
iaiher's will, that she cannot marry wilhou,
my consent"
I Forgery p cried the same supernatural
voice, which Pel well recolecled |, came
IN smothered tone--no one heard it but
Pei and Mrs. Winthrop; old Pell grew
pale-and said no more. The ceremony
was now finished without interruption, and
nm and Eliza mere pronounced " man and
VILE. Then there was a iilleripg and
laughing all over the house. The students
OF the college, particularly. enjoyed il much.
The idea that Tim had so outgeneralled
Benson in this hymenial campaign was 100
good, and they laughed together for an
hour. Benson only waited for the pronun-
citation OF the sentence that Tim and Eliza
were man and wiie--he then rushed out of
he door, followed by his groomsman and
old Pell, and called for his hack AS he
came rushing out, The students Kissed and
hailed him with Benson how ungallanl
you are, in running away from yoar bride"
His carriage was soon got ready. aud in
mounted Benson. groomsman, and old Pell,
driving off at the rate of ten miles an hour.
Alter their departure. the evening passed
off merriy, the good fortune of Tim, and the
discontinue of Benson and old Pell fur
nishing matter of conversation and laughter
for the whole party. The assembly broke
up at late hour and departed for their res
pcctiye homes.
The next morning the servant announced
the arrival Of Mr.. Pell at FarmingdeIl Park,
accompanied by his lawyer, Mr. Ridgeey
tell directed the servant 10 summon Mrs
Winthrop, Tim and Eliza to the parlor-
The servant departed for that purpose, and
in a few minutes, they entered the parlor
where Pell and Ridgeley had seated them
selves
Eliza broke the silence. You have
come early, uncle, 10 pay your respects to
the bride. You can't tell how much feel
gratihed and honored by this mark OF your
friendship, and soiieituae for my happiness.
AS she said this, she bent an eye fuiI of 70.
gsh meaning on Mrs. Winthrop and her
husband |
Old Pelps wrath was up. I've come to |
tell you, madam" said he. addressing Eliza,
that you and your husband are beggars
BY your disobedience 10 me, you have for
ieiied all claim TO your fathers estate, which,
by his will has now become my property
You and your husband will please never
show your faces at the Homestead"
Tin replied "lf you were not an old
man, my only answer to your insoence