The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-12-06

Saratoga, especially the Lesters and Milfords,and
Luptons going
Are they all going p Emily asked in renewed sur
prise.
$50 Victorine said.'
'We declare! there is no kind Of dependence
to be placed in people nowadays. They all told
that they could not think Of going to such vul-
gar place Saratoga again
Then, after pause, Emily resumed
'As it will never do TO stay at home, we will have
to go some where. What do you think of the Vr-
gia Springs, Map
q think that not going there, to be jolted half
to death in stage coach by the way
'Where, then, shall we go?'
Il don't know, unless 10 Saratoga.
'Vctorine said, remarked Adeline, shat q larger
number of distinguished visers to be there, and
that it was thought the season would be the gayest
spent FOR time
Il sappose we shall have to Co. Them, Emily said.
Il nm ready responded Adcline.
And so am L. said Florence. %
That evening Mr. Ludlow was graver, and more ST.
lent than usu.l After tea, as he felt no inclination
to join in the general conversation about the sayings
and doings Of distinguished and fashionable ndivdu-
ais he took paper, and end Favored to become
interested in its contents But he tried in vain.-
There that upon his mind that absorbed his at
tention, Mt the time that oppressed his feel
ngs. From deep revcre he at length reused
by Emily, who said
so, Pa, you are determined not to let go out
in the next Steamer?'
Don't talk to any more on that subject if you
please Mr. Ludlow replied evidently worried by the
remark.
well, that's all given up now, Emily continued,
'and we've made up minds to go to Sarato3a.-
How soon will you be able to go with us:'
sNot Just now,' was the brief evasive reply.
sWe don't want to go until next week.
Il am not that can 60 even them
90, but must go, Pa
sYou cannot go without me- Mr. Ludlow said in a
grave tone.
sOf course not replied Emily and Adeline at tho
same moment.
Suppose, then cannot leave the city next week?'
'But you surely can.
Il am afraid not. Business matters press upon me,
and will, fear engage my exclusive attention for
several weeks to come
20, but indeed you must lay aside business Mrs
Ludlow sud- 1T will do for us to stay nj
home, you know, during the season when every
body is away
Il shall be very sorry if circumstances arise to pre-
vent your having your regular summer recreation ne
replied, in a serious, sad tone. 'But trust my
wife andidaughters will acquiesce with cheeriuness
Indeed, indeed, Pa. we never can stay at home,
Emily said with distressed look. How would l
appear9 What would people say if we were to re
main in the city during all the SUMMER
81 don't know, Emily, that you should consider thai
! as having any thing TO do with the matter What
have other people to do with what concerns US a
| Ione.'
.You talk very strangely of late, Mr. Ludlow his
wife said.
perhaps have reason for so doing, he responded
a shadow fitting over his face.
An embarrassing silence ensued, which was bro
ken at last by Mr. Ludlow.
Perhaps he began, 'there may occur bette
time than the present, to apprise You all of mates
that must, sooner later become known to YOU
will have to make effort TO reduce our expenses
and it seems to that the matter of going to the
Springs which will cost some three or four hundred
dollars might be dispensed with. Business is in
| worse condition than have ever known it, and an
sustainng almost daily, losses that are becoming
farming. Within the last six weeks have lost be
yond hope, at least one hundred thousand dollars
How much more will so am unable to say Dr
there are large sums due to that may follow tn
course of that already gone. Uuder these crcumsta
ces, 7 am drveo to the necessity of prudence IN a
my expenditures
sBut three or four hundred are not much, Pa, En-
ly urged, in a husky tone, and dlmmed eyes re
the fear of not being able to go somewhere, was ter
be TO her. None but vulgar people staid at HON
during the summer season.
ct is too lar . a sum to throw away now. go
/, think YOU had better all conclude at once not to
from home this SUMNER, Mr. Ludlow urged, at II
same time that he felt deeply wounded, at the indii
ercncc manifested by his wife and children to the Oh
cul,ics that were pressing him down.
gush of tears from Emily and Ade!ine follow'
this annuncation, accompanied by look OF decide
disapprobation from the mother. MIR. Ludlow it
sorely tried and for some moments his resolution w
vered Int reason came to his aid >, and he REMAND
r firm. He was accounted very rich merchant.
rood times he had entered into business and prosec