Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1841-07-13
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From the Farmers Mon,l " Visitor
TIE STRIPED FROCK.

There, Lucinda, you cannot help admitting tina, we
have had hne walk this afternoon, exclaimed Caro-
line Hale 10 her sstet they entered their chamber
after rural excursion. 1t was a sulty Angus, day.
and Lucinda instead Of answering her sister, threw
of her bonnet and fastened back the blnd from the
open window. NOW you not willing to own that
we have had pleasant walk continued Caroline, be
cause you went 80 reluctantly
You know, sister, that my reluctance was owing to
the extreme heat and rifng indispostion But
feel better for the rambe, and must say that liked
our company aud Interested IN tie conversation.
That's good gin said the laughing Carollne Il
supposed you would have said that the Rus>els were
osentaous, ulillng, or superficial, something OF
that sort
You know do not intend TO be ccnsorous, Caro-
line, and as 10 your gallant to-day, could express
my opinion. lie devoted his attention entirely to
you, that had no opportunity of becoming critic with
regard to him. His sister is pretty girl, and seems
to enjoy her visi; little extremely | love
our scenery well that cannot help feeling in
,etesied IN every one who admres it.
Lucinda, believe like home well enough, bu, |
can think you do about rough hills They
do well enough for farmers who sheep pastures,
bu, what there about them so very beautiful, never
could imagine. | always wondered wha, induced faith
er to settle here lie might have established himself
!
society, and lived in very different style from what he
does now, even if he owned no more property
Very likely he might, Caroline but you know father
is not very ambitious about making a show. We have
often heard him speak of change 10 his opinions and
feelings since his youth. lie says he thought thai
wealth could make him happy, bu: he feels now that
contened spirit and domestic affection better thar
gold. | think we both ought TO profit by his expen
ence.
Probably you will, Lucinda, for as mother says. 20,
are father to the very core. For my part, dislike
quite much cant about republican habits. If eve
marry, mean 10 have man who is not afraid Of be
ing too fashionable and stylish. | hav
mother afflicted much by fathers odd notions
that think we ought to profit by her experience.
Lucinda, for lew minutes, did not answer. Sh
knew there were weak points in her mothers charac
ter, but she hesitled about making them subject
conversation, even with her sister. But she re1ecte
that Caroline younger than herself, and had eve
been her mothers pet She felt panied to percev
daily the influence eXerted over her young mind b
her mothers vanity and iudiscreon.
After some consideration, she replied Our mothe
is good, aniabe woman, Caroline, and we are DO,
deeply indebted TO her care and kindness. shoul
be sorry TO say a word that would diminish your r,
spect for her, but you know, sister, that she is
much influenced 10y aunt KImball Now aunt Kin
bail does not consider that what is perfectly proper f
y herself and daughters in such place Boston wou
be almost ridiculous for Their dress and custom
are In accordance with their station, and with II
d ess aud customs of their associates. So are our
y We dress better than young ladies in
: Gle. True calico and gingham dresses
home, instead of expensive silks and muslins, aud fail
er requires US assist in household duties. belize
!, we are happier for ii. Your understanding Carohn
! If you consult it, would teach you the oollshness
our wearing fifty dollar shawls and thirty dollar DO
nets in such place as s.. Our exiravagan
would be censured by our bes, friends. How shou
we look after walking out we have this aternoo
through bush and brar, dressed like ladies' promena
~ ing in Cornhll Even sensible city acquaintanc
= would laugh at rs. Probably Franklin Russell, wi
whom YOU have challed 80 much to-day, will not
spect you the less for having your dress adapted TO
. occasion, and something like that worn by our count
-, companions ! am sure mother wishes 10 do eve
y thing for our good, bot think she does consd
= what best and most becoming in our present circu
Stances
Il do believe, Individuality you were settled amo
the Choclaws, YOU would think best to paint ike
squaw. / know, after all, what makes you talk
much about fitness and propueiy. 1t Is because y
son Newhall a striped irock, and you think II
"A well adapted 20 a m5n who holds plough, and 'dny
, his team a-held.' A. for myself never in 10
with a striped irock, and never intend 10 be-
THIS, as Caroline anticipated, was touching Lucu
100 en- extremely sensitive point, and She did not
tempt to reply. She Immediately found her sefyit
required below aud hastily ran down 10 make arranl
meats for the evening meal.
Nehaye nov introduced the reader to the two daul
tiers Of squire Hale, gentleman Of considerable PR
ery and Influence ia pieasan, county town IN the
terof OF Massachusetts lie was a self educated II
@, unbendlng good principles, aud without being g
u.. was possessed Of an uncommon share Of What
" deaOmlualed common sense.
l}eueslh az exterior not reml rkab.y poshed,h he G.
ceaed heart and tem. or that ~oIid bear the str
e.l ,cruuuy lie settled 10 Massachusetts, Ia his you
o., and had never changed nor wished 10 change
Place Why should he lie possessed the COZ
deuce of the community was happy among his iren
aud has family ranked among the first 10 the county
Some twenty-five year before the commencement
, our tale, be bsrams accidentally acquainted with
-- Caroline Osgool, young lady from Bosion
~ vas extremely pretty, ana her bright smile and IA
Il, mating banners made hasy conquest Of hrs hear
lie vas DOT lice mon 20 marry, however, without
, ine 20 rolsl.i bis Judgment lie Knew she vas