Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-08-11
From the Olive Branch.
JU LA NJ E R TON,
OR THE COQUETTE PUNISHED

OR THE COQUETTE PUNISHED.
did you not receive letter billed from
me on Wednesday 2 said Charles Graham
to Julia Merton one winters day.
Il did, replied Julia, but Charles l was
unfortunately engaged
That was unfortunate indeed said
Charles sorrowfuly, but why did you not
send me an answer to that purporl2
well, really, forgot it in season TO send
it by Ann when she went to school, and you
know that is the only way have to send 10
you; but will not forget it again.
This conversation occurred between
Charles Graham and his cousin, Julia Mer-
ton.
Charles Graham was about twenty years
Of age, smart, active young man, and
Yankee withal Being born in our own hap
ny New England, and also of poor parent
age, he inherited much of that quality
which constituted thorough Yankee
Charles knew all that he could possess in
this world he must get by his own industry,
and, like a man of true spirit, he began to
buffe, the pillows which rose against him and
already had got above water. He had the
advantage of an excellent school, which he
attended for twelve winters, constantly, and
go before him in the elementary branches Of
learning. But cloud passed over his pros
pcct, and threatened to engulf him in an aw-
full catastrophe.
Charles Graham fell in love. Being from
infancy constant companion Of Julia Mer-
ton, he had unconsciously fallen into the mire,
and ere he was aware, lie sank almost be-
yond the reach Of hope.
Julia Merton was a bright eyed, rosy
checked girl ofeighteen, and was just what
some folks call coquetle.
You may smile, dear reader to think of a
schoolgirl being a coquette, it is so.
have attended school great many winters
myself and such mincing, such partially,
such scorning some young men and shyness
for others, l never saw in any place. But to
return to my story.
| say Julia Merton was coquette. Yes.
she was called so, and she must have been
one of course. Formed by nature with a
pretty face and rosy cheeks, together will,
"a lively look and agreeable disposition, she
made sad havoc with the hearts of the young
men of her acquaintance. 1t was just such
a girl that Graham fell IN love with, and it
was reported in the village, that if Charles
Graham could not win Julia Merton, nobody
could But alas no one can forsee future
events.
Charles had been partial to Julia about q
year, and i, was on the eve Of a grand ball il
the village, that he sent her billet to attend
her there but Julia seized with fit of co.
quclshness. did not even deign to answer it
1t was on this occasion that the above con.
versa,ion took place.
Charles returned home that afternoon will
some slight msgivngs of heart, but they wer.
soon banshed. That evening he waited OF
his sister to the ball.
Julia was there, and was the merriest o
the party. A genteel young stranger wa
her partner, which gave Graham no slight un
easness. A proud smile of scorn was upo
her brow as she now and then glanced a
poor Charles. He returned home that eve
ming a sadder, if not wiser man, inly deter
mined that he would make but one more et
fort for Julia's hand, and, if unsuccessful, h
would think no more about her for, though
he she is too proud for Charles Graham
ever to become his wife,
1t was at the close of the school one da
the same winter, that one of the scholar
handed Julia Merton note. She openc
j, and read, Charles Graham's compliment
10 Miss Julia Merton, and requests the fave
of atte ending her 10 the sleigh-ride on Thurs
day eve.'
well, l shan't co. said Julia.
sWhy not T. replied her sister Ann, 'yo
know that Charles is as likely young ma
as there is in the village.
well, I don't care if he is; l shan't &c
Il suppose you will answer his billie
then ? ..
Il shall do as please about that reptile
Julia angrily.
The sleigh.ride came and passed, b
Charles did not carry July Merton; al
again he was seen vending his way over
her fathers. He found Julia alone, and S
ting down by tho side Of her, in sad tone
said Julia, l have come to bid you farewe
Tomorrow | leave the village
Indeed, Charles it is quite sudd
start is it not7' returned Julia, slightly CT
oring. -, ,
III is said Charles; Il did not think
going until yesterday
.Oh! | understand you now; you
going on account of my not going with y
last evening" returned julia laughing.
Charles hesitated moment, and then sa
.Well Julia, to confess the truth, that
something to do with it. Julia, did thi
,ha, Won loved me once, but have had
opinion altered in regard TO it,
Have you, indeed; Charles, and
hammered few words in reply, then
her farewell.
when will you come again = said Ju
laughing, as he left the room.
sNever = was the reply.
As Charles slowly proceeded towards
home, he thought he would mover think
Julia Merton again. He knew ful WE'LL u