The Yazoo Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1840-1842, 1842-06-03

in the village, who would, perchance, bow
politely, if not significantly, to her as ne
passed her window, and even sometimes
ask her TO take morning ride in his car
riage-but what Of this2 No one professed
what Edward had, and she began to reflect
little sorrowfully on the unkind treatment
she had given him. He was now in easy
circumstances, and might sometimes be
seen riding in his own carriage, with his
wife and two blooming children. Three OF
four years passed away, and Susan began TO
think in good earnest that she would be I'M
der the sad necessity Of living life Of 'sin
gle blessedness.' when a new parsonage
came to pass few months in the village
He wore a gold watch, rode in an elegantly
gilt chaise, and what was more than all, he
came directly from the city. The villagers
looked upon him as almost superior being,
and no one spoke higher in his praise than
Susan Willis, for he passed her window eV-
cry day, and always took particular pains TO
make her a fashionable bow. She once met
him at ball-and what was her ecstacy of
delight, when, after having shown her much
attention during the evening he very politely
offered TO escort her home. This was indeed
a moment Of triumph to the neglected Su-
san. She had caught the city beau; and
the disdainful looks she cast on those around
her, as he conducted her through the crowd
ed room, were such as could not easily be
misunderstood; the fine gilt chaise was then
waiting at the door, and when she found
herself seated within it, and the wheels run
ming merrily around, she almost thought she
was in another world, and fancied herself
an angel. From this evening, the stranger
was an almost constant Visiter at the house
Of Mr.. withstand Susan was often heard
to draw comparisons between the manners
aud equipage of the city beau and those of
the rustic youth Of her own village. She
was seen frequently riding in the fine gilt
chaise, and then she loved to pass the neat
white mansion of Edward Littleton, who
was now widower, and dwell on the splen-
doris which her new lover promised her when
he should take her to the city. She thought
much ON the difference between her first
and second offer, and very graVely said she
had always believed it best for girls to wait
until they had some sense, before choosing
companion for life.
Splendid preparations were now making
at the house Of Mr.. Willis for the accommo-
dation Of large party. Susan's lover had
sent to the city to purchase suit of appa-
rel, which he declared would outrival the
very sun itself; he also gave orders to have
a maid accompany it, who should be capa-
BILE of waiting on his soon-tO-be new made
bride, in fashionable style. The young PEG
pie began to say among themselves" Miss
Willis is about leaving US, and why should
we part with unfriendly feelings? 'Tis true
she has some faults, and who amongst US has
not2 Yet must confess always thought
her a fine girl on the whole, and it is down
right shame that we have so long neglected
her; it is no more than just for US now to
make amends for our past conduct" Ii was
therefore unanimously agreed among the
! young villagers, to 90, on a particular day,
and make Miss Willis formal visit,-the
ladies in the afternoon and the gentlemen
in the evening. Tie custom Of sending
compliments, cards, &c, had not reached
this rural hamlet-and so, all Of sudden
| full fifteen or twenty bellies stood at the door
of Mr.. Willis, knocking for admission After
waiting for the usual salutation Of come in,
the door was suddenly opened and the city
beau stood before them. After many cere.
monies, he introduced them into the parloI
where Mr.. Willis was sitting, aud immedi'
ately retired. At the expiration Of half an
hour, ne returned with Susan leaning on his
arm, who, when she had cOurtesied very &C.
tremendously to the ladies', informed them
that she was going to take an airing, and
would not return until late in the evening
but that her father would entertain them
They all instantly rose without replying, and
hurried from the house, each secretly promi
/ sing herself never again to bestow her at
tention on one whom she knew to be un
worthy of them.
Mr.. Willis was plain honest man, anC
did not altogether like the proceedings o
the Gay; but his daughter was old enough
to act for herself-as she used to tell hin
J when he essayed to give her advice.
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