The people's press, and Addison County Democrat. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1838-1841, 1838-09-18

! Mr.. Atkins had not often been at home when
his friend was at his house, but Mr.. Chauncey's
remark led him TO notice Miss Eustace partic-
ularly whenever he witnessed their succeeding
interviews. One evening MIR. Chauncey was
with Them and Mr.. Atkins CHANGED to be seated
apart from his wife, her cousin, and Mr.Chaun-
cey, who were, as usual, in the full tiGe of con-
versation, when Miss Eustace, on rising to
leave the room, passed near him. He, caught
her hand and drawing her towards him, said in
a low tone
rl...syyhers's your voice this.ss;.ass;eS Abhyl'
by voicep said Miss Epstace.
%, ! am glad you have not lost it-but why
have you not spoken for these two hours 2
And have not!' asked Miss Eustace.
Scarcely, answered Mr.. Atkins.
Then suppose it was because ! had nothing
TO say said the smiling girl.
But you are not usually so SILENT remarked
Dir. Atkins.
! Perhaps it would be better if were. But
| truly, though you may doubt it, there are times
when | had much rather listen than talk.
ESPECIALLY when my friend Horace is exert
ing his coIIoqual powers hey?
Just as you please, SIR said Miss Eustace,
again smiling, but with some little embarrass-
meni, and Withdrawing her hand, she left the
! room.
Mr.. Chauncey did profit by the invitation of
Mrs. Atkins, to visit her very frequently. Miss
Eussace interested him. He loved, when not
too much engrossed in conversation himself to
watch the bright, the cheerful, the intellectual,
the ever varying expression of her countenance.
| Her eyes seemed fountains of light, and love-
and happiness, and the dimpies about her mouth
and cheeks, the very abode of Joy and content.
There was something about her 10 soothe and
eXbilarate at the same time. But Miss Leigh
soon awakened in him deeper, a more en-
crossing interest. Her talents, which were
neither concealed nor displayed, commanded
his admiration, her compassionate feelings and
elevated principles won his esteem so that
scarcely three weeks had elapsed from the
commencement Of his acquaintance with her,
ere he was more sedulously aiming 10 learn how
he might render himself acceptable TO he, than !
to ascertain whether the indispensable quality
for good wife, was component part Of her
character.
One fine morning, Mr. and Mrs. Atkins. Mr..
Chadncey and the younSladies, were to go ouG
OH horseback. TIC thres fcT.,ieI~ ~z.so rss.t..y I
and waiting in the parlor when the two latter
came from their chamber.
You have very becoming riding caps. young |
ladies' said Mr. Atkins, but think neither of |
you have put them on quite right. Come Alb
by he added p!ayfully, let me adjust yours
more to my mind
20, do said Miss Eustace, holding up her
blooming face: make me look as pretty as you
possibly can
There said Mr.. Atkins, after drawing the
cape little more on the ore side; Il will leave
i; to the company if that is not great improve
ment. Now, Augusta, let ne try my hand at
yours
No, thank you, sir said Miss Leigh, ele.a.
ting her head, while her color was somewhat
heightened--.l will wear my cap according to
my own taste this morning, if you please
50, beg thousand pardons for my pre- (
said Mr.. Atkins-'your taste is GER |
tainly much more correct than mine-I really
beg your pardon
Miss Leigh made no reply, but gaze her {
hand TO Mr.. Chauncey, who was waiting to re- s
ceive it, and the little party Immediately started
Oh their excursion. Fer awhile they were all
rather silent, and seemed entirely engrossed il !
the management of their horses; but the wealth )
was charming their exercise eXhilarating; and
ere long each one was enjoying Inc flow of
Of spirits. They rode several miles, and on +
heir return home encountered company of S
Irish people, men, and children. They looked
way-worn and weary; and the faces of some of S
the children even wore an expression of anxiety S
and depression, as if they felt all the force Of
he friendlessness, the helplessness Of strangers
N strange land. Mr.. Atkins and his friends
stopped to talk to them few minutes, and be- Il
tow charity according to each ones ability or C
inclination, and then rode on.
%, Mr. Chauncey,' said Miss Leigh, in low h
one, after riding little way in silence, what a
,itiable objects those people were! AS good
~ nature, and undoubtedly. some of them, at
east, much more amable in disposition than h
nyself-why is it there is so vast difference f
n our lots? How is it that can ever be IN
grateful or perverse, while thus distinguished il
" unnumbered blessings!' Horton was that
If the deepest sympathy and humility, and her
yes were swimming in tears as she spoke.
Had Mr.. Chauncey uttered the thought Of his il
ear;, he would have told her that she was the 81
most amiable, the most lovely, the most deserv- n
ng among the whole family Of man And his
yes did utter it, so far as eyes are capable off b.
tterance, though his tongue only spoke Of the q
asst disparity that Infinite Wisdom sees best to te
make in the outward circumstances of his crea- v
ures in this word. When about TO take leave "
t Mr.. Atkins door, Mr.. Chauncey received "
ressing invitation 10 return to take tea, and al
pend the evening-en invitation ha promptly
ccepted. NJ
Al an early hour in the evening Mr. Chaun- sc
ey was seated amid his circle of friends in Mrs.
tkins' parlor. Before tea was brought in, and g
yhile at the table, conversation flowed as USUAL e
nd ~ wos oonyorcatiop-tha eyprcISa of tho s