Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-06-08

even refused to carry the Indispensable cane, alleging
that since such sudden ameness had fallen upon the
spindle shanked men Of fashion. Il, was the dutv OF
those who could still boas, of some sodlty OF under
standing 10 depend on themselves for support The
ladies pronounced him very handsome, but shocking
ly Questionable; while the gentlemen, who found that
his rentroll was not likely TO be diminished either at
the billiard table course discussed his chltac.
ter they picked their teeth the steps OF the Broad
way hotels, and wondered how he conirivcd TO spend
his money.
This simple story Of Jessie Murray had deeply ar
fected Carleton and the remembrance of her sweet
counienance did not tend To decrease his interest
How much self minges in the best feelings of human
ny' Had Jessie been freokled, red haired, snub
nosed girl, Fred would probably have forgotten
her sisierly devotion, but she too pretty to vanish
quickly from his mind. Some how other, il hap
pened almost every morning that be found il necessa
~ TO see his sisters at early hour, when he was
sure Of finding them in the sewing room. His pres
ence became at length quite unheeded by Jessie as
well as by his sisters, and while lac amused himself
in romping with his little nephew, quzzing the chan
ges of fashion which usually occupied his sisters
thoughts, he had constant opportunity OF studying tho
character Of 'our Jessier He noticed her quiet good
sense her fine taste, her cheerful manners, her unaf
fec'ed humility, the patience with which she bore the
caprces Of his sstes,an he repeated 10 himself again
and again, what pity she should be obliged TO lead
such life
One winter evening, as he was hurrying TO an APP
pointment he JESSIE who, with her bonnie, drawn
her face, and her cloak wrapped closely around
her, was Fastening in opposite direction. To turn
| and join her his first impulse.
Where are you going SO late an hour, Miss Muir
ray ? he said
Home she replied, still hurrying onward.
AT least allow accompany you, said he.
'Oh, no, sir, said she, 1t is not necessary. go
home alone every evening"
But you liable insult, and should not venture
| out without protector.
we poor girls are obliged be our protectors,
Mr. Carleton, said Jessie. When my mother is well
she usually comes 10 meet me, but in such cold wealth
er do not wish her to risk her health
And your brother =
He is a, New Haven college, sir. Mr. Carleton,
let me beg you not to go out of your way for me-
| Fred only answered by drawing her ann through
his Jessie at first seemed alarmed; but, re-assured,
by his respectful Manner she consented to accept his
escort, and they reached her mothers door The
light of cheerful fire cleaned through the half open
shutters, and as Fred looked into the room he could
not avoid noticing the perfect Of its arrenge
ment But Jessie did not invite him to enter and he
unwngly babe her good night, though he had strong
desire to take seat beside that humble hearth. When
next he met his sisters he told them of his adventure
and asked them why they did no, send a servant with
the little seamstress.
! Lord, brother what an idear exclaimed Lizzy, 4
| am sure she can take of herself
Should you feel quite safe, Izzy, if you were sent
out TO walk mile at eight o'clock winters nightt
/ No; but have always been accustomed to a pro.
tector. Such poor girls Jessie early learn take
care Of themselves and do not feel the same fears
that ladies do
For shame" exclaimed Frederick, do you suppose
that poverty blunis perception, and destroys every del
icate feeling Faith, believe the poor girl is more
favored than the rich in such respects for don't know
one of your fashionable friends, Lizzy, who would
shrink from taking my arm, modes,ly as our Jessie
} did last night
! Did you really give Jessie your arm and escort he
home =
/ did; and when saw the quiet pleasant little par
or which she called home, had grea, mind " ofIe
my hand as well my arm
Frederick, you loosng your senses' If di,
not know you jesiing. | should think you hac
! been drinking too much wine =
b i never was 10 a sonnder state Of mind my dea
sisters, and yet declare you have great mind t
make little Jessie your sister n-law-that is if sh
T will accsp, me-
Come, come, Fred in,erpoSed Mrs DE Grey, 'yo,
: are carrying the farce too far Lizzy is ready ~ or
n with vexaon.'
s Ii is no farce, Julia, ! am in earnest
+ For Heavens sake do no, be such fool; pret,
business It would be 10 introduce OF my hreng
as my sister. No. no, Fred, thai won't do
You need no, be introduced her II you are assme,
G Of her dare say should find society without you
d aid
II 1T would be runous to all Lizfy's prospects,
# How soi'
e why, do you suppose her rich admirer, Chlrle
J. I1bbs would marry the sister OF a man whose wifi
$ had once been a sesms,fessr
S Frederick laughed heartily as he replied
\ True, had forgotten; Charles Tibbs is the pTand
Of old 1oney libbs, who used TO peddle essence
abou, the streets and Of course now good society
d Well, will not interfere wi'h Lizzy's mlinmoui4
v speculations, so Danish al fears
J. oh, have IN fears about H. for with all your &c
y cenircilies am You would DO any thing
o degrading
Notwithstanding her boasied confidence however
Mrs dc Grey felt considerable anxiety about the maj
and she determined send Jessie out Of ihe Va
until her brother should have forgotten h. transfer
p, fancy. Convinced that Jessie uiiery unconsciou
e Of Frsderieks sdmiraiion and unwilling 70 lose he
a services ptfmanenliy, the thought of a pisn viii