Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-01-21

but little OF her for some years. lie heard
ihatsho was as good as she was beautiful
wasa dutilul and aficcuonate daughter. and
faithful 'riend-and. whispered he TO himself.
such girl would surely make an cxcellen,
wilc- But said his sister, smiling and with
a shakc OF the finger as she left the room,
4 tax re, James, don't fall in love with lIar-
lIietE illeFe'are io$ many sui,ors for her hand
It's caution, however came too late Gu.
pid's bolts had already flown. James could
not contend against Harriei's laughing black
eyes, musical voice and captivating sunless
tie had already made up his mind 10 surrender
at discretion, but he hoped she would be pre-
vailed upon TO grant quarter He had been
so bne accustomed to the ungamly forms,
Of rsngh language, and rugged features Of his
sllimnates, on the previous voyage, that a wo-
man young and blooming, with a cultivated
mind like Harriet Williams, seemed to him
like a superior being sent, by bcngnan,
Providence to wait him to happiness
James was induced to change his determi. ,
nation 10y bis sisters remarks. He surrender.
ed at DISSECTION, but humbly sued for quarter
and Harfiet's looks correspondent with her
chprac.er-she was not cruelty disposed
One evening after he had been at home a.
bout tendays or fortnight, as the family were
seated around the supper table, his father tur-
ned towards his son, and said abruptly
James how should you like to get married.
James started as ii a bullet had been lodg.
ed m his thorax-'Married sir repeated he
YES, married. But il is too late now
Too late married Father do not I'M
dcrstand YOU
why replied the old gentleman, 'to-mor-
row is Christmas day, and for twenty success
i've years there has been a wedding in the
Campbell family on that day, which seemed
to give "A zeal to our rejoicings, and aid us in
celebrating the happy day which gave TO the
world the Savior OF mankind. These maria
ges have always prospered. Last year your
cousin James was married; the year before
that, your sister Elizabeth; and this year "a
mong all your uncles and aunts, not one is
ready to be married on Christmas day Ihope
your sister Maria will be ready by next Christ
mas day--and did at one time hope that that
slow mouldered mortal, Zenas Blackwood
u sould have arranged matters with your covs-
II HELEN, so as to be married tomorrow. l
can't conceive what the numbskul has been
about. According to the present prospects,
they won't be married these three months, at
least, feel quite provoked with him. IT'S
too bad to have no wedding on Christmas
day.
Father said James, and a roguish smile
played around Marla's mouth, as he spoke, Il
would dc! anything to give you pleasure; |
wish | had known this before. As you say,
fear it is too late now-for am told il is a Sc
rious and sometimes difficult thing to get
married TO ones liking. But who knows what
may turn up. Perhaps there may be a we'd
ding in the family yet, before tomorrow
night
/ The old gentleman laughed heartily at the
conceit and went out to take walk
In half an hour after this James was costly
seated by the side of the blushing Harriet
Williams. and urging many arguments il favor
of his startling proposition that she should be-
come bride on the morrow.
James said she laughing, but somewhat
flusered, this is the most ridiculous thing |
eve heard. You surely cannot be Serious
Besides am altogether too Young to be mar
RED
IF you rcaliy think So said James with
sly look, there's no more to say about it,.
i have not thought Of it, added Harriet,
indeed am not sure that | am willing TO mar
nv YOU al all. What will the world sayl'
Il neither know nor care replied James,
4 suppose the old married folks will say we ac-
ted wisely-the young women will censure
your taste in the choice of husband-and the
young men will, one and all, envy my happ-
ness
What will our parents say
''rhey viii be much surprised--but you know
they viii not object. They will be glad 10
cement in this way the friendship between the
families
But you are going TO sea soon y said Har-
riet in plaintlve voice.
u shall be back the qnickor-and while ]
am away ] shall foil happy in the thought that
! have a wife who takes deep inerestin the
fortunes Of the poor weather beaten mariner.
But even if the idea OF being married to-
morrow was not altogether absurd-l am not
prepared have no bridal garments
That's no excuse said James. It's non
sense for young ladies to employ hosts ofmil-
iners and mautua-makers for weeks, or per-
haps months, before they can get married. 1t
looks rs if clothes were only necessary for a
wife. You have youth, beauty and ln'elli-
gence, and the most costly costume could not
add 10 your charms
'Butthere is no time 10 be PuJiIShed,' added
the Welding Harriet.
Never mind said the pcrsevering lover.
i am well acquainted with Col. Sanford, the
Town Clerk, and he will do me favor at a
pinch Come, Harriet, cease these tn1ng
oheclions--ihey are unworthy Of YOU. Ny
Father already loves you as daDghier-and
he has set his heau upon having somebody
+ married tomorrow lie knows nothing Of our
engagement but know tia, if our wedding
can be arranged 20 take place Tomorrow, he
viii be excessively pleased--anG your parents
YOU are aware, will not throw any obstacles
in the way All this parade and ceremony a.
bout being married Is an ahsuIdiiy. When all
the parties have chosen wisely. and are attach
ed 10 each oiheI--ihe sooner they are united
by hymen's chain, the better
The perseyering sailor carried hs point -