The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-12-06
st. JohnsburA Vt, December 6, l849

"A young lady should never attempt TO influence
her father Uncle Joseph said. She should trust to
his judgment in all matters, and be willing to deny
herself any pensure to which he objected. If your
ather will not listen your proposition to go to Lon
don, he sure that he has good reason for it.
well, don't know that he has such very good
easons, beyond his reluctance to go nwry ON bust
ness Emily replied, tossing hex head.
'And should you, as his daughter, consider this
n most conclusive reason? Ought not your fathers
wishes and feelings to be considered fist''
'You may see il so, Unclet But cannot say that
| do
Emily and Uucle Joseph spoke in excited tone
of voice, IF you hold these sentments,you I'M
worthy ofsuch man your fathern
Brother, you must not speak to the girls in that
way Mrs. Ludlow said.
Il shall always speak my thoughts in your house,
Margaret, was the reply; sat least to you and the girls
AS far as Mr. Ludlow is concerned, have rarely
casion to differ with him.
long silence followed, broken at last by allu-
sion to some other subject; when better under
standing among all parties ensued.
On that evening Mr. Ludlow seemed graver than
usual when he in. After tea Emily said ,b eaIx
ing in upon conversation that had become somewhat
interesting to Mr. Ludlow
T'm not going to let you have moments peace,
Pa until you consent to 60 to England with us this
season.
Il am afarid that it will be long time before
shall have any peace then, Emily the father replied,
with effort to smile, but evidently worried by the
remark. This Florence, who was sitting by him,
perceived instantly and she said
well, I can tell you for one, Pa, that don't wish
to go. I'd rather stay at home hundred times
'It's particular difference, presume, what you
like Emily remarked, ill-naturedy 'lf you don't
wish to go, Isuppose will quarrel with you
! for staying at home.'
sYou are wrong to talk so, Emily said Mr. Lud
low calmly but firmly, 'and cannot permit such re-
marks in my presence
| Emily looked rcbuked, and Mr. Ludlow proceeded
sAs to going to London, that is altogether out oil
the question. The why it is so, are various,
and cannot now make you acquainted with all OF
Them One is, that cannot leave my business as
long as such journey would require. Another is, that
do not think arogctAer Fight In to indulge you
in such views and feelings you and Adeline are
beginning to entertain. You wish to go to London
because you don't want go to Saratoga, or to any
other of our watering places; and you don't want t.
below you in rank can afford to enjoy themselves
and recruit their health at the places of public
resort All this do not approve land cannot encou
age
you certainly cannot wish to associate with ev
cry one, Emily said, IN a tone less arrogant,
cor course not, Emily Mr.. Ludlow replied but
do most decidedly condemn the spirit from hch yo
are now actisg II would exclude all others, man.
of whom, in mora iaalacter, are superior to your
SELF from enjoy ing She pleasant health impartlng re
creation ola visit to the Springs because it hurts you
selfmportance to be brought into brief contact witt
them ,
Il can't understand what you mean by speaking o
these kind of people as superior in moral character
u.s. Mrs. Ludlow remarked
Il said, some of them. And, in this, mean whn
I say. Wealth and station in society do not give mo
al tone. They are altogether extraneous, and to
frequently exercise a deterioating influence upo
the character. There is Thomas, the porter in m
store--a plain, poor man, of limited education yt
possessing high moral resolutions, that would CIV
much to call my own. That mans character es
TEEN far above the character Of many men in society
, TO whom no one thinks of objecting There are hu
. dreds and thousands of humble and unassuming pc
sons like him, far superior in the high moral qual
of mind to the mass Of self-esteeming excusves,w
think the very air around them tainted 10y their brea
Do YOU suppose that would enjoy less the pleasure
of few weeks, because Thomas was there
would rather, be gratifed to see him enjoying bri
relaxation if his duties the store could be renitte
in my absense'
e There was so much the appearance OF truth IN VIII
g Mr. Ludlow said, combined with decided tone al
manner that neither his wife or daughters venture
= to reply But they had no affection for the truth
uttered, and Of course it made no sautary impress
n on their minds
sWhat shall we do Map Adeine asked as tn
d sat together the next afternoon '"s must
somcwhere this summer, and Pa seems in earnest
bout not letting us visit London
J. 81 don't know, am sure, child was the reply.
Il can't think of going to Saratoga, Emily sald'ln
positive Tone
er The Emersons are going, Adeine remarked
slow do YOU know. asked Emily, in tone OF f
- prise