Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-04-17


the jump, was never known; but that he
was thrown heavily, many yards over his
horses head, is quite ceriaia~ Miss M.
Cairo pulled up suddenly, aud ssuppressing
a rising laugh ut the fallen horseman. re.
turned 10 inquire ifany serious effects had
resulted from such an awkward occur
renee. lHHi
Nothing of consequence, replied Mr.
Calender. rising, very pale from the shake.
You look blanched with the tumble.
How did It huppen2' asked Miss Agnes,
now laughing heartily ut the mishap.
But he was too much chagrined 10 an
swer His lip was between his teeth and a
frown bent over his eyes. 1t may appear
TO some lrifling Circumstance but fall
in the presence Of lady makes a man feel
ridiculous, that the temporary annoyance
can hardly exceeded.-This, too, before
one whose estimation he wished TO stand
superlatively well at this time. was peculiar
" unfortunate and irritating 10 Mr. Calender.
He mounted again, and with rather an as
sumed good humor, than real. said. Pm the
unluckiest fellow living. However, let us
proceed in the gallop.'
No thank you. Since it pleased you
to stop without my consent, or indeed, your
own, we'll now proceed leisurly 10 the cliff,
which is, you see close TO u.s. rejoined Miss
Agnes, laughing So that il was impossible
for her 10 continue the gallop. il desired.
What a singular taste for position, is
that OF lying fiat upon the back continued
she chafing him more severely than she was
aware Of ooh thou Nimrod, where is thy
wonted skill2 For me TO lead. and throw
L N..ll hat fnlI nH
there And then she laughed again. ill
the tears stood in her eyes.
MIR Calender tried to join in the merri-
ment OF Miss MCaiI-, but it was an
attempt MS awkward as his fail. They pro.
ceeded slowly to the verge Of the towering
heights, bounding the lashing waves, and,
dismourting, sat down upon the turf to rest
themselves; Miss Agnes still abiding 10 the
accident with hints and jokes; MIR Calender
still vcxed and in great ill-humor.
The mist which hung gloomily upon the
bouDdless waters now began 10 roll away,
and the bright clear sun broke from his
cloudy curtain upon the earth and sea, rem.
dering dull nature in a moment brilliant
and cheerful. The gull wheeled in lofty
fight its graceful circles over the deep
blue ocean; now dipping, and then rising
with wild scream OF delight 10 shake the
salt drops from its snowy breast. The cur
lew skinned with rapid wing his restless
course lowering over swelling wave, TO
snatch, occasionally. his precarious fare.
The bleached sails Of ship were just visi-
bic in the horizon and, altogether. the at.
lraclive. magical scene riveied the atten-
lion Of Miss M'Caire from banlerng and
mirih. to thoughtful admiration. She was
sitting in leaning posture. with one arm
around the neck OF favorite hound, the
other holding the rein Of the horse, who was
cropping the short heritage for amusements.
Her large, dark eyes we've bent upon the ves-
sci fading from the view, far at sea. when
she felt her hand pressed slightly, and a few
soft words were whispered in her ears with
ALTERING tone. that sent the crimson blood
into her cheeks. 1t was triumphant mo-
ment for Frederick Calender. No answer
came from the lady; but from her counter
ance he saw that his success was certain
J that he was an accepted lover. and he con-
cluded in brief raplures. by thanking her
for the silent granting of his suit.
: Did | say concluded2 l believe after
this a waist was clasped. and upon pair Of
ruby lips first. long, clinging kiss was
! printed; yielded without reluctance or af.
fected coyness.
For many minutes not word was spo-
/ ken. AT length Miss NJ Cairo sprang upon
her feet. and said, Now, Frederick, well re-
! turn.
. How pleasing was that familiar name to
Mr.. Calender; he looked his delight, and
D said, What can do or say to prove the
+. sincerity OF my affection?'
Words are mere empty sounds. changed
Y and forgotten in a succeeding breath. This
! is not the age of chivalry; brave knights
no longer brake ances or their necks for
smiles, scarfs and roses, therefore neither
5 VOWS nor deeds are required rejoined Miss
al Agnes.
Il wish from my heart that an action
A could be done. in order TO show that my
proiesta;ion is not the too common one oil
J mere FORM replied Mr. Calender warm
i ly.
. perhaps another leap would not be OBJ
4 ieclionabe. II wished il. said Miss M Cairo
!. with sly look, as they turned their horse:
!. towards home.
d The Demop's foot-mark ifit will please
e you. replied he, with flashing eyes.
d Now THE Demons fool-mark was Q
. chasm in the cliff Ii formed a close resem
e bance 10 the mark Of a foot Of gigantic pro
/ portions. doubtlessly occasioned by the con
e tinued beating Of the sea at the base. which
e from time TO time had washed parts of til,
e chalky substance away. The top crum