, 1842-03-26

NUMBER Zl.J
No one protested what Edward had, and she
tegan to reflect a little sorrowfnlly on the
unkind treatment she had given hm. He
was now in easy circumstances, and might
sometimes be seen riding in his own carriage,
with his wife and two blooming children
Three years passed away, and Susan began
to think in good earnest that she would be
under the sad necessity of living Q life of
asing blessedness," when a new parsonage
came to pass a 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 siIagsts
looked upon bin almost a. sspsnsf bang
and ne one spoke higher in his praise than
Susan Willis, for he passed her window eve
ry 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 po.
litely offered to escort her home. This was
indeed a moment of triumph to the neglec-
ted Susan. She had caught the city beau;
and the disdainful looks she cast on
those around her as he conducted her through
the crowded room, were such as could not
easily be misunderstood: the fine gilt chaise
was waiting at the door, and when she found
herself seated within it, and the wheels rum
ing merily 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 betweent the manner and equip
age of the city beau and those Of the rustic
youth Of her own village. She was seen
frequently riding in the gilt chaise, and then
she loved to pass the neat white mansion OF
Edward Littleton who was now a widower,
and dwell on the splendor which her new low
er promished her when he should take her
to the city. She thought much On the DIFF
ference between her first and second offer,
and very gravely said she had always believ-
ed it best for girls to wait until they had some
sense, before they should choose a compan-
for life.
Splendid preparations were now making
at the house of Mr.. Willis for the accommo-
dation of a large party. Susan's lover had
sent to the city to purchase a suit of apparel,
whichhe declared would out rival the very sun
tseIf; he also gave orders to have a maid &C.
company it, who should be capable of wait
ing on his soon-to-be new bride, in fashiona-
bic style. The young people began to say
among themselves" Miss Willis is about
leaving us, and why should we part with
unfriendly feelings? IT'S true she has some
faults, and who among US has not' Yet J
must confess l always thought her a fine
girl on the whole, and it is a downright
shame that we have so long neglected her; it
is no more than just for us now to make
amends for our past conduct" It was, there
fore, unanimously agreed upon among the
young villagers to co. on a particular day, and
make Miss Willis a formal visit-the ladies'
in the afternoon and the gentleman in the
evening. The custom of sending compli-
ments, cards, &C., ahd not reached this rural
hamlet-and so, all of a sudden full fifteen
or twenty bellies stood AZ The door Of Mr..
Willis, knocking for admission. After wait
ing for the usual salutation Of come in," the
door was suddenly opened and the city beau
stood before them. After many ceremonies
he introduced them into the parlor whers Mr.
Willis was sitting, and Immediately retired.
At the expiration Of a half an hour he re-
turned, with Susan leaning on his arm, who,
when she had courtesied very tremendously
to the ladies, informed them that she was 60
ing to take an airing and would not return
until late in the evening, but her father would
entertain them. They all instantly rose
without replying, and hurried from the house.
each secretly promising herself never again
to bestow her attentions on one whom she
knew to be unworthy Of them.
Mr.. Willis was a plain honest man, and
did not altogether like the proceeding Of the