Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1842-06-11
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the fountains Of learning, and explored new re
gioos OF knowledge opened 10 her cager thoughts
with Francis BuN eriv. her faithful Mentor, eve,
by her side. IL month fem tho time that she
took her hfzt lesson, she wrote t. her brother " III
her on II hand, aud much DAD ii resemble iha
IA winch tsanis had written, initiating as nc had
PaTposejy, woman 5 small H. Af chIfoEfaphy tha
tie d-ittteEco was not known. Tho caifcsron-
dene' between them HOW became exceedingly III.
tcrosuag. IL was, Il Appeared, lawytr Of stand
ing aud intelligence, III Chareslon, South Caro-
una, engaged IN an extensive Practice. lmpOr
tant business, hc sad, would keep him i way from
her at least six months, bat he urged ter 10 como
10 him at once. B1t she wrote 10 HIM that sho
would prefer remaining with the htud friends,
though poor and humble IN llfo who had been 10
her father and mother when there Ia
take her III, until he could come to her lilo then
sent her considerable sum OF money, aud kept
AZ with her frequent correspon 3once, IL which
he seemed DESTROYS of learning much Of her
cast 81 rntad and abiis OF thinking possible
All these letters. III The simplicity OF her heart,
she submitted TO Frank, and also her answer; and
any suggestions ot his were promptly adopted by
the maiden.
The frequent visits Of the young man 10 Mrs.
Gfand's soon became village tak, greatly TO tho
annoyance Of his stately sister Isabella, who let
opportunity pass of demonstrating with him
upon the sabiect. This ho took a Il very kindly,
and still continued to pursue hts course
One evening as they sat together, she said 10 him
in tone OF concern
IL wish would give Up YOUR foolish visits 10
that Fanny Lincoln
"Nhy So, sisteff'
"Becausc, every BODY is talking about YOU"
"Ho and what DO they say 2" inquired Frank,
quito composeay.
"Whv, they say of course. that Won going
to marry that glri,'' Isabella replied IN nu inlg
nant tone.
do they, indeed. Wen, really, 1T is strange
how things ii this kind will get out''
"Bfolheri what ID you meau?' exclaimed Isa.
bella, spfngng to hor teot suddenly ii pis
toI had been fred by Der
''Why, mean To marty Fanny Lincoln"
Piled the young man, III calm tone OF voice.
For a few moments the sister was 50 be"'des
cd and COMPOUNDED that she could not speak. 1t
length she said
You but trlfle with mo- brother"
"ndeod. DO not" Frank said, IN serious
tone. Il have spent four months now, in tho da
ly study of Fanny I.incoln's character, and am
prepared to pronounce her far superior 10 any
young lady that it has been thus far my lot TO
meet"
r.. iy.l,oIi,. r.s f., - ei,,,,, ,u,t. win sur
prise.
Surely" sho at length said, "ny brother IL
not going to disgrace himself and his sister thus,"
"liow can 1t be disgrace 10 marry Fanny Lin
coln?' he asked.
"Who is she. what is she, but the servant of
dairyman's wlfe?' Isabella replied with warmth.
the adopted daughter Of Mrs. Grand, who has
raised her with all the care her condition would
allow her to bestow. She is pure, ard gentle aud
innocent-9'
"And ignorant, and vulgar, and forward, and
mot by any MEANS Frank said nterruptng
his sister, ''For foar months she has been apply
ing herself 10 books with eagerness md asst
duty that has produced what must call onder-
ful results Few young ladies Of my acquaint
ance, in this village, except indeed my sister,
have mastered moro substantial volumes than she
And what she reads she understands and retains
As to vulgarty, Isabella, you are again mistaken
Nature formed her q lady, in mind and action
Few, let me assure you, have more easc Of man
ner or more true maideniy dignity Of character
And forward she is not. but Is rather inclined TO
shrink and this shrinking disposition seems 10 In,
crease more and more every day.
Bat nothing that Frank could say had any etIec,
in roconcIltng his sister She would not consent
to see her, and solcmnIy declared, that II he mar.
RED her, and brought her to The house, she would
eave it,
1t soon became known through all tie village
or Frank took no pans tn co8csai Il, tina he
,oln@ 10 marry Fanny Lincoln. All wondered
oni the Young ladies' III the hugh he Of the place.
With their mothers, were indignant that the Young
nan should disgrace himself. Poor Isabella
vas Pitcd, and synpathized "lfh, and young
ady actually volunteered 10 try and charm the
over of, all for tho sake Of her dear Isabella,
1ut 10 no purpose. Frank was inpenetrabie-
amy was talked about, aud snecred at aud
made the subject Of all kinds OF i-nafIred re
marks; but she was happy IN the !oYo Of hn hon.
81 and generous heart, and knew nothing Of the
Indignation she exciting
siie media. think 10 Introduce The low crea-
ure here said Miss Eivira Co'nstocs to the CIR
lie Of young ladIes who were passing afief-
oon with her.
sindeed he needn't" responded her sister
'houasne. "If he chooses 70 lower himself in
lat way let him, but such Fanny Lincoln new
r darkens our door,
s'What a strange preferonco.' rema rked one.
@That proves what he H. said another.
'tIfow mnch have been deceived in my esti-
lation Of him." added another
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