Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-10-07


front--whch was adorned with the jessamine,
the lilly, and great variety of other fragrant
flowers. A large row Of trees, was next OBJ
served, just beyond the garden, whose lofty
heads seemed almost in contact with the
clouds-around whose trunks the evergreen
and ivy wove fantastic gsrlands. lta
AT a short distance from the cottage,
stood the ancient castle of Count de Tything-
ton, the convent of ST. Felorintna, the pal
ace Of Lord Wentworth, and several other
elegant buildings which showed the rank,
aud wealth of their occupants.
Il think, said lsidore, after they were a.
gain seated in their own humble dwelling,
Il think we shall live quite retired, in this
little village, or at least shall not have any as
sociates'
4 am sure,' replied Elvira, there are peo-
pie enough here TO associate with c
But you forget yourself, dear sister, said
Elwin, you forget we are poor, and live in
cottage; while our neighbors are to APP
pearance-wealthy. r rs
Il do not forget our poverty, dear BROTH
err but we were taught to respect those
who were worthy Of our esteem, even if they
acre poor-why then shall ,re be dispsed?
Because said Isidore, 'all parents are
not like ours, ifso, perhaps we might find
friends in this little village
You Will find friends, my dear children,
continued Col. Harson, if you always con-
duct yourselves with propriety, and never
try to assume character you do not possess.
Let modesfy and rirfue be your ruling prin-
ciples and believe me, you may perhaps
find friends, and even associates among your
wealthy neighbors.'
Here their conversation ended, and Col.
Harson went in pursuit of employment. He
returned with a cheerful countenance, which
glowed with animation as he informed his
family of his good success. A merchant in
the village wished TO employ him, and would
give him great wages for his services. Isl
dore aud Elvira could have the privilege Of
drawing, painting, and doing nice needle
work for his family and shop, for which
they should receive liberal reward. Edwin
had long expressed desire to follow the
seas, thinking he should prefer that to any
other employment, which induced his pa
rents to give their consent. s
Count de Tythngton's castle was situated
short distance from the cottage, as we oh
served before, and it will be necessary il
this place to introduce his family to our rea
ders. 1t consisted of himself, his wife, ant
a lovely daughter.
Lady Angela possessed thousand per
sonal attractions besides superior mind
which education had been the means of en-
riching and expanding. Atthis time Prime,
4 I ,,tlt7 90, 1
was visiting at the castle; who after walk
iug one elcuiug alone returned, apparent.
with DIS spirits much depressed. Lady An
.H .....eJ the parlor where her cousin sat
SID deeply absorbed IN thought, that she di,
NOT perceive him until she was seated besid
him on the sofa.
Why melancholy tonight, cousin Hen
ry,' said Lady Angela, surely something sa,
must have taken place, to alter your counte
nance, for / never saw cloud upon you
brow before eAH HfM4i
The Prince smiled as he took the hand Q
his lovely cousin, which she had uncon
sciously extended towards him, and replied
4 wish my dear Angela, you could hav
walked with me this evening you wou
then have guessed the cause of my deiec
ton. HaitH Uaa ~
| Explain yourself, cousin, continued An
gela, 4 do not comprehend your meaning
! while walking this evening upon the Sc
} shore, contemplating the beauties of crea
J ton, the sound of heavenly music caught m
ear. stopped listened with breathles
attention; feared to move lest should il
terrupt the sweet songstress. The choru
fell in strains SO deep and solemn on my eal
: lancied myself enjoying little heaven bt
low. The music ceased, and / almost col
j cluded it was visionary, for ] saw no one
: all nature seemed TO seek repose, ! ventu
! ed to walk towards the place from whenc
: the sound proceeded, but began to fear m
: search would be frutless, when passed b
5 small white cottage situated in yon gree
E lane. j heard once more those souno
' which enraptured my soul, and brought ne
$ feelings to my heart. | looked around I
f catch glimpse of being whom fancy viii
: pered was celestial, and beheld, seated net
: one of its little windows, female of exqui
: lite beauty, turning over the leaves of an Of
r music book. My eyes were rivitcd upon III
: fair young being, when she withdrew fro
e the window, closed the shutter, and again
was leit III uaIkness. w mic WuihlHg NOM
e have endeayored to forget that melodiol
y voice, that charming countenance, but
still sounds in my ears, -and wish to kno
r who that beautiful creature can be-
e Il do not know, dear cousin, but very lit
/ about them--the family are strangers
& the place, have indeed seen one gentems
and two ladies pass, whom observed wei
if exceedingly beautiful. But do not give
way your heart yet, cousin Henry; wait Il
d we learn something more of them.
l. Thus saying, Lady Angela wished h
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