Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-05-08

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dress would have seemed like an attendant
had not the old gentleman been SO particular
in dividing his attention equally between
both AS they retired 10 their rooms var.
Gus remarks were made respecting them,
aud as one or two persons present recognize
ed The gentleman, all the company were
soon in possession OF the information which
could be derived from slight acquainiances.
1t was stated that MIR Ardley was an
Eug!ishman Of large fortune, and remarka-
Die only for his love OF clOrei, and his fond
ness for prudent game of whist that one OF
the ladies was his daughter and the other,
the daughter by former marriage, of his
second vile. Such was the story set ailoal
Immediately after their first appearance.
The father was jolly, good humored
man. with a very red face, very white hair
and sly twinkle of the eye which betoken-
ed love Of the good things OF this life,
whether they came in the shape OF substan.
tial viands, pleasant beverages or sparkling
bon-mois Before his doug hers vcntured 10
exhibit themselves. he had already made &C.
quain,ance with half the gentlemen in the
house, for j, was quite impossible 10 resist
his 'ingnite humor,a especially as lie had u
habit Of thrusting his hands IN his pockets
Immediately after ultering jest. and jung
ling the small change with which he was
always abundanlly supplied, thereby giving
the company auricular demonstration that
his jokes we're uttered by man toho had
monies
Blu, the report other fathers wealth could
not Llind people 10 the fact that her drab col
urcd complexion, light blue eyes, almost
destitute OF lashes, and hair of the tint and
quality OF tow. afforded small claim TO ad-
miration on the score OF personal attractions.
! Hersisier, Miss Mountfolt wasno beauty; Pc
lite figure slightly inclining 10 en- bon point,
face beau,ing with rosy health, a dark eye
sparkling with intelligence, and teeth OF
| pearly Wilderness. redeemed her want Of reg
uiariiy Of features, and made amends for u
mouth ,oiker too wide aud forehead some.
what too low. A plain silk dress displayed
the finely rounded waist and wel-proporiion-
ed figure; her dark hair simply parted in
front, was gathered into full braid in ac-
cor,lance " ih fashion which though not
becoming 10 more than one person in fifty, is
admirably calculated 10 exhibi, 10 advantage
small and beautifully moulded head De-
void ofany ornament unless o small gold
watch. which seemed worn for use rather
than display, could be considered such, the
simplicity Of her dress soon satisfied those
who were inquiring which is the heiress p
and Anna Mounlion found herself on THIS,
as on former occasions, only the appendage
Ito her weather. sister. But she seemed
quite content 10 be left 10 the society OF ell
DERBY ladies and married gentlemen, while
the heiress was riding or walking, dancing
or talking with foreign counts, whiskered
dandies, mousached beaux. and other dis
iingves, who usually assemble alta place like
Saratoga. A temper naturally cheerful
served 10 reconcile Miss MountIort TO the su.
periority Of her sister in worldly advantages
and 10 Il careless observers she seemed al
most unconscious of the comparative neg
lecl she experienced But the few who
were sufficiently interested by her nair,
manners, to watch her more closely, couC
no, but notice the quiet smile which often
urked on her young lip, as she bche,d tn,
interested attentions which were avishel
upon her unattraciive sister.
Al their first appearance both Lindsay ant
Errington had been attracted BY the lovely
countcnance OF Anna Monntloii. Hci
: bright face seemed, like spring sunshine, to
light up everything il looked upon. Kind
~ feelings. warm affections, brilliant intel
ect beamed from every feature. and ever
her ignorance or contempt oil the formal Ell
quelte of fashionable life was an additona
charm 10 men OF taste and talent But En-
rngton could not afford TO waste his alten
tions upon the dowerless beauty, Ii wal
necessary for him TO make the best OF hi
time before the story Of his impoyerishmen
should debar him from the opportunities
which, as a man OF wealth he now enjoyed
: and he accordingly devoted himself TO thu
rich Miss Ardley, the reputed heiress Of he
, fnlhcr's large estate, with an assiduiiy tina
could scarce fail OF success,
Charles Errineton had all the requisite
for shining in fashionable society IL
was six feet high, and he employed lh
most skilful tailor in town Ibis hair wa
raven black, and by The aid OF his barber
! was taught TO fall in graceful curls after
fashion which is we'll adapted 10 conceal tn
! defects of those who, like king Midas, ar
afflicted with asses ears his whiskers an,
: imperial were as glossy as sultan Mahmoud'
:, dye could make them; and the curve @
:, his mustache was admirably calculated i
display the classical form of his mouth
while it afforded the benefit Of contrast L
/ his fine teeth. Add 10 these personal ad
(, yantages quick vita understanding, an
a ready tact in adapting himself to the char
e acief Of his associates, and it mnst be &C
q knowledged that he was by no means def