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

granting my request have long had the
promise of splendid ball, when should ar
rive at the age Of eighteen, which is next
week, as you are we'll aware $50 4r
Certainly, my daughter, | am ready 20 per-
form my promise, and have already given out
several cards; but what is the secret you
wish to reveal why afraid to consult your
father about any thing which is consistent
But apprehend you will think me very
inconsistent but you will certainly overlook
my weakness, if you do therefore will
tell you. Iwish you, sir, TO permit me TO
invite young Mr.. Harson, with his two sis
tiers, who have recently come to reside in
the white cottage, situated in the green lane.
They have certainly an interesting appear
ance their digni6ed yet graceful mein, COM
I mauds respect, as well as esteem. have
seen them in the chapel several times, and
their extreme loveliness has given rise to the
sincere wish Of becoming acquainted with
them-for you taught me never 10 dispise
czceHence, if poverty p0s her companion
Il shall not refuse you, dear Angela, pro-
yiding your mother gives her appreciation
She has already, dear sir, unless you re-
fused to grant my request; and yet have
another to make, which is, that cousin Lee
we're be not informed Of my intentions
'All shall be as you wish,' replied the
Count, and Lady Angela left the library,
with a grateful heart, and smiling counie-
nance, TO give orders concerning her APP
preaching festival At length the day arriv-
ed Ia numerous company had assembled,
when our cottagers entered the spacious hail.
Among the rest who were present, was Lord
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Lord Wentworth had long sought the hand
of Lady Angela and Lady Isabella had long
been selected by Prince Leveres father for
his future bride. Never did Ewin or his
fair sisters appear to better advantage than
on that memorable evening. Never did FL
vira look more beautiful, than when Lady
f Angela presented her to Prince Leycre, who
solicited her hand for the first dance. Eyi-
ra, bushing like a full blown rose, took the
hand which he extended, and in moment
J she was seen whirling in the winding dance
tho oveliest Of them ALL Lady Isabella
had long considered herself the belle Of the
village, and her envy was not little excited
when she beheld her rivals-not in wealth,
but beauty aud accomplishments. She be-
: gan to grow jealous as she saw Levere seat
, himself by the side Of Elyira, and enter into
conversation with her upon various subjects.
! Il WONDER said Lord Wentworth, 'what
could have induced Lady Angela to bring
these poor cottagers here, TO associate with
persons so much above their rank and for
tune
e Sure enough = replied Lady Isabella, Il
e. do not know. unless She wanted to amuse
p the company wth their uncouth appear
ance.
: i perceive that Prince Leyere appears to
, feel quite interested, while conversing with
! Elvira; were she an heiress, | should think
e there was some danger Of your never obtain
ing the name Of Leyere, sister Isabella
j. And / should some doubt whether you
d ever wed the Lady Angela, il Elwin was a
! Prince for she has scarcely spoken to any
+ one else since he offered her his hand
for the first dance, which she immediateI,
# accepted. "a aHi eat g 91ifa1f tH
: In the course Of the evening, Lady Ange
|. Ia seated herself by the side of Leyere, ant
e desired TO know il an introduction TO thai
d beautiful lady, did not have a tendency e
: draw his mind from the sweet songstress ht
so much admired the other evening I?
i Il should think replied the Prince, as h,
fixed his eyes upon the mischievous counte
a nance of his cousin; i should think this Ia
l. dy is the same--she certainly affects my
v heart the same-her countenance is the sam,
IS and when by her side, fancy / hear III,
l. same celestial music which so enraptures
is my SOUL Aei
r, 4 meant to have carried my plan it'll,
= further said Lady Angela, while an arcl
l. smile played around her rosy lips but yo,
: have guessed right, cousin Henry, Miss III
r vira is the heavenly musician you so mucl
e admire, and if you think she will not charm
" you out of your senses, when the compan
y are tired of dancing, she shall favor us will
N a song
Is Agreed said the Prince, and in a few
" moments all were seated in an elegant mu
% sic room where a piano was waiting for iai
s. ry fingers to touch the keys
ar After few modest refusals, Elvira tool
s. her seat at the instrument, and accompany
ID ing it with her sweet voice, sang favorit
is Scotch ballad Isidore joined in the chorus
m which seemed 10 give new life to all VIII
/ heard. All expressed their delight-all re
e, turned thanks to the young ladies, save Lor
IS and Lady Wentworth, who continued to rid
il cule the cottagers, in the most shamefu
W manner, making sport Of their singing
critcising upon their dresses, sc. Atlengt
lie the time arrived for the company to sepa
in rate, when Leycre kindly offered to escor
III Miss Elvira home, which gave rise to tn
re most bitter feelings Of jealousy and anger
a. in the bosom of Lady Isabella, who expect
i'll ed that favor would be reserved for herself
When Levere found himself alone wit
err EIyira, his heart beat violently-his fran
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