The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1841-11-02
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which crossed the Atlantic, fell into CONVERSE
zion with passenger whose demeanor had created
a lively interest in my mind. This interest was
first excited by an incident that occurred in the
early part of our voyage On the evening of the
day we sailed, as the faint outline of home, which
had for some time hung trembling on the vision,
faded behind the waters, 1 saw him leaning over
the stern with his eye fixed steadily upon the re-
treating shore. i also noticed, when he was arous-
ed from his ievery by the giving way ola rope, as
he turned and the moon fell upon his face, traces
of fresh tears. l felt a sympathy with him from
that moment, and longed TO win his confidence
and learn his history. was persuaded there was
in his heart fountain Of gentle feeling.
We conversed walked the deck arm in
arm, until we approached the subject of our own
personal history. And had in a frank manner
rotated some OF the more singular incidents of my
own life, and expressed desire listen to his his
tory, he freely told me his story; and it was no
less touching than strange.
"You are the only human being he commenc.
ed, 81 have seen in long years to whom 1 would
say what am now gong to reveal; and after
have told you my story, you will be the only one
earth who knows it.
sFifteon years ago this spring, was passing
with my fathers family, through one of the most
beautiful districts of Massachusetts. Just as we
were entering the quiet village of -, our hors-
took fright from kite which fell suddenly in
the road before them. They with great vo
lonce, and threw Us all from the cal riaee. My
sister was so seriously injured that we could not
proceed on our journey for several days We all
took lodgings at neat and quiet hotel in the vii
Iage, expecting TO be detained a considerable time
"The day after the accident my sister requested
me to make inquiry for female friend whom she
had known in Boston years before whose
parents lived in the village She said they had
been very intimate and she would be glad to meet
her once more. After some inquiry ] found her
residence. Mary too i'll TO write, and told me
it would he sufficient introduction for me to say
that was her brother. But said she payfully,
Edward, take of your heart for she is lopeiy
girl
"Niary had often spoken of her friend to me with
the deepest enthusiasm. and my fancy had already
Invested her with all the charms dreamed of one
day finding in some fair creature who would yet
cross my path. had just left tho halls Of Har-
ward College, and my heart free as the
breath OF that evening AS | opened The gate, |
saw very beautiful girl in Of the door
yard, training a honey sucklo The arbor that
led into the garden Her head was unce vered and
the rich auburn hair falling in Iuxuriant curls
over her shoulders. She did not observe until
play full little dog out from the arbor TO dis
pute my entrance. She called sBlanch" back
with a sweet voice, and approached her. She
was in the freshness and beauty of YOUTH that fer
vid season when the young female heart begins 10
Envelope its pure affections; when the first thrill
of love either has will waken rapture from
every chord OF the soul
inquired ifthis was the residence of judge
~ es sir, she answered, do you wish 10 see nv
father?'
sNot if have the pleasure of addressing his
daughter The rich blood mounted TO her cheek
while | nnfoded the object of my visit
'You may have heard of the accident the travel.
ers met with in entering the village last evening
1t was my fathers carriage, and the lady who was
injured was your old friend Mary -, of Boston.
ooh is it possible How much is she hurt ? II
wish could see her. This was said with deep
earnestness, and certainly she came nearer TO
me while related the circumstances of the miss
fortune, she appeared more lovely than any being
| had ever seen.
My sister requested me to call with her love for
YOURSELF and request that you would visit her, if
possible, this evening""
Il shall be glad TO go, sir-shall find her at the
house by the large elm ?
Il will show you if you will give mo the pleas
ure Of your society 9 lr5 'sq.21T .t
'Thank you, sir, if you will wait a few nts.
The blood, which had left her face pale as marble
at the Intelligence communicated in regard to my
sister, spread its rich freshness her cheeks
gain as she led the way into the house, and left
me, to prepare for the walk A gronp of family
pictures hung around the room into which | was
lshered, and there there which knew Mt
glance was hers. l stood before it in rapt en-
husiasm. almost unconscious where was, until I
heard slight noise in the hall. turned and saw
1er standing by the door. She had me gazing
On her picture, and we both felt painful embar-
assment as we left the house. Neither of us spoke
word. cannot describe my own feelings, ext