Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-09-28
POPU Ar READINGS.
from the G,fi for, isi2
ISiaiEI'S BRIDAL.

cionty restored to permit 10 mngle in society again
ne,ry year had elapsed. To my surprise found
Isabel Athes,an sgain absorbed in the conquos, OF
new loyct Colonel Morton had been introduced to
her by some casual acquaintance, and he was too al
;rsc,ive prize to be easily dropped lie was one Of
those men sometimes met with IN society whom time
forge, else spare ~. their pre-emineni
day. Tall and finely propottioncd, with figure sufi
cently nclinng crJonpoirt 10 denote that he had
passed the clrlies, prime Of manhood but with cheek
4. unfurtowed, brow as smooth, and locks raven
black boyhood wore, il quite impossible TO
conjecture his real age
Whether he too well prac,ised in female wes
TO be gained by such lures Isabel spresd, wheh
er he Of too cold Temperament, be excited by
womans charms, | know not hut perceived /
Ma, ne W, likely 10 be easily cnsnared His in
difference towards her approached contempt, and
the sarcastic remarks which occasionally dropped /
from his lips he watched the frivolous beings who
fuuered around her well calculated to arouse
her pride Resentment became powerful aux
Hilary vani ~, and Isabel determined that what
it would Colonel Morton should vet be made TO feel
her power. But for she had met with an equal
match Colonel Morton understood the arts of CO.
quetry well rs herself and il amusing TO an
unconcerned spectator to watch the movements of the
opposing parties.
The Colonel, il was said, had been educated in Pa
s and If so, he had doubtless early learned the les
sons which he practising. lie was certain
Iy extremely well fitted TO create sensation in socie
lv His conversation was that Of who had seen
much of lite in all its varied shapes adventures by
sea and land but household themes to him he
drew carcaturss with infinite humor; his voice
one of unrivalled richness and sweetness add 10
these advantages that of noble person and reserv
ed, almost my serous bearing and you will easily un-
dersian nd the interest which he excited. There was
careless grace in his manner OF touching few simple
chords on the guitar, as an accompaniment TO his
French and Spanish songs which could not fail of at
tracing the notice Of all who beheld him. and the In
difference with which he seemed TO display his accom-
plishments, IL led 10 exhibit them by accident, was
a most consummate piece OF acting
Isabel's arts at length recoiled upon herself The
nteres, she had often egncd, she at length really
felt and while attempting entange the affections of
the impra ccable Colonel Morton, involved herself in
an nexrcabe maze. Soitened, it should seem, by
the unaffected tenderness of Isabel he, at last seemed
10 throw aside the GOODNESS in which he had enwrapt
himself and it became evident that the game Of
coauetry would probably end in serious attachment
between the two players. Naughty TO fault and en-
tirely regardless OF censure, Isabel did not hesitate
10 eynce her partially for the stranger by every pos
sble METHOD while his growing regard for her APP
i paren,ly repressed, and he seemed constantly srug
Cling to overcome it, This the master stroke OF
his policy, for his fine person and attractive manners
scarcely winning to sabcls heart, than his
- mysterious bearnC his unconqucrable coldness and
IS lis reluctant .ubmss the irresistible power OF a
re lection In vain Isabers friends pointed on, to heI
the folly Of thus yielding her love to one who seem
Is ed careless Of her acquison,-a man whom nobody
hnew,-a foreigner who had never offered any esmo
IN mails Of his rank and standing in his native county,,
al nay, whose very country was unknown. The long
OIL sumberiug passions OF lsabeIs nature were now full
I'll awakened and they seemed to have gained redouhle'
ne strength from their long tcpose She loved Coone
en- Norton and she proud TO exhibit her affection
Id evety mode which her ingenuity could devise In hi
n, presence her woned camness exchanged for
W, restless and eYersh excitement she watched his ev
re, cry look and listened the accents Of his voice a.
her very existence depended them. AT length
us learned that Colonel Morton had offered himself 10 Is
IN abel and had been accepted. No inquiry had bee
MS made respecting his character his rank or his fortune
he lsar,sck with hope deferred, Isabel had Joyiuly m
he tened 10 his suit and he had hall urged his car
he 10 her hand, had gladly yielded IT, She made no IL
ed uunes because she would not heed any thing exec
her passion. She feared lest obstacle mig
start up between them, and she resolved 10 trust for II
y best, without asking questions whose answer mig
VS.: mar her happiness Tor ever Isabel wa. ofph,
M and the widowed aunt with whom she had always
an. sided had no power 20 control her Maynard will.
the Preparations were Immediately commenced for &c
IN ebrating Tie n1puals N style OF unwonied masm
ere cence Invitations 10 very large number OF iHen
,ed were issued uee weeks before the evening appoints
ap- io the wedding and all tina, money could procure
ga, rch snd rare put IN reqaiston Tor the oeeAso
was seiscted as Of the bridesmaids, and lsae
4; II presented IS with our dresses which were OF Viii
zee, brocsde, embroidered with silver roses. During
lgh shor, lime which elapsed previous 10 the marriage
eat abel exhibited an almost chd-ke Joy, which call
forth ihe censge % those wo considered such etu
ers alton as uuwomanly and ndeieae. Boz the conid
ia Of Colonel Morton perfectly iaeHPlcaois j.
hes moody and restless manner was -s.led 10 tii-
Enc groom add once or twice causrl Do, eve fixed uP
ard Isa5e. wl.a an expression Of su-h dark mahguy
made ne sloacer.
Doe evening We were gathered round cheerful f.
last and Colonel Morton Isaoe request had iaken
MY suar .hen ne STOPPED over TIE lnslfumen' "a
h'H a., Of tuning IT, hs TEL. paIlly OPEN sal as.enc
eni, bach cAain wheh he sO0u, hs neck, tecai
En- ,,.,I H, the screws Not pereeiVing IT, he raj,
himself ss5Jealy, and - i.as mJ'es'eni de LoG