Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-05-12

wrapped in wadded robe de chambre ofsl-
yer grey, lined with scarlet, turban of yell
low silk, white fur moccasns, and gloves Of
similar materials lie nodded Familiarity to
ALL as he sunk down into his cushions IN
true oriental style, winked at Miss Phillis,
chucked Leila under the chin, and slapped
Charles on the shoulder, whose gravity gave
place to i'll suppressed mirth at his Uncles
extraordinary figure.
4 hope you rested well last night said
Miss Phillis; that you found your room
comfortable
Rested like king replied he; warm as
toast chilled at first by damp sheets; soon
got over it all right at last How are you,
brother look rather pale. Sleep well,
heyP
Il did not rest well, answered Mr. Glenn
eGts; Il have difficulty ofbreathing, which
often compels me to walk during the night
feared should disturb the household by
so doing
oh, Uncle y exclaimed Lela-'and were
you obliged to do so last night ?
did not mean to distress you. my child
said he taking her hand in his; but walk
ed my room the greater part Of the night,
and as know it must be unpleasant to those
who may be contiguous to me and as per-
ceve it is not convenient TO remain longer,
| am sorry to say | must leave you this eve
ming.
oh, Uncle 7 again ejuculated Leila, Civ
ing her father a look that spoke volumes
Must not think Of such thing, stam-
mered Mr. Manners perfectly convenient
very happy to see you-lear you havn't
been as comfortable as you should.
Whats that you are talking of going a
way interrupted Mr. Banks Shan't do
any such thing-Not convenient Saw
room fit for prince, close to mine, not
soul in it. Sleep there tonight Walk till
mornng-won't wake one. Go away -
nothing but pride. Hate to be outshone,
hey Empty pockets ache near full ones.
Here he put his hands in his pockets,
and jingling some gold and silver, began one
of his nterminable laughs
Miss PhiIis saw that it was necessary to
redeem her reputation in the eyes of Mr.
Banks, to treat his brother with more civil
ity. She condescended to make some apol-
ogy for the mistake of the preceding night,
and promised to prepare the apartment
which Mr. Banks desired for him, if he
would remain.
Thus authorized, Mr.. Manners became
quite eloquent, and Lela's eyes pleaded more
eloquently than all their words. Mr.. Glenn
ents could not resist their mute appeal, and
declared his willingness to remain.
Cheerlulness was restored, and even Miss
Philis appeared amiabe for the convic-
ton that she Mad acted right, though forced
into the path of duty, gave sweetened ex-
preston to her face, which elected the evil
dent admiration of Mr.. Banks, and added,
in consequence, to her own solicitation.
A week passed away, during which time
the two Uncles and their sons became com
petely domesticated in the family of Mr..
Manners Mr. Banks continued to assume
the most assuming airs ofsuperior grandeur,
sported most magnificent wardrobe, 6irted
with Aunt Phillis, and pinched and kissed
her nieces-while Mr.. Clements, mild, dig
nified and intellectual, wore the same thread
bare coat, and the same nap-worn hat
Aunt Phillis, before whose eyes visions Of
welded pomp and splendor, bright as if
called up by the wand of the geni, were
constantly floating, scarcely noticed his pres
ence, as, according to her Interpretation, he
seemed too conscious of his own insigni-
canoe, to force himself upon the observation
of any one. Cousin Joe was still reserved,
but as Elmira according to her Aunt's in-
structons, paid him the most marked atten-
ton, he attached himself more and more to
her society, and it seemed more than prob
able that a double wedding might take place.
Leila, who, in her pure sngleness of heart,
thought not of conquests or weddings, felt
delight in the companionship of her Cous-
in Charles, that, succeeding the dearth of
congenial feeling, had the power Of enchant-
ment. The books which she had read alone,
and which had enthraled her with the mas
ter spell of genius, acquired double fas-
cination, since they had discoursed of their
excelencies, He had fnely-modulated
voice, and when he read aloud, she discov-
cred that the dullest author had charms un-
known before. Leila was very fond ofdraw-
ing, and she now took unwonted pleasure
in the exercise of his accomplishment for
Charles had the painters eye, as well as the
poets tongue. And, in their hours Of clo-
ser intimacy, when withdrawn from the bus
Ting circle too much occupied with their
own interests to interfere with them, they
sat near Mr.. Clements side, who led them
on to themes of high and holy import, and
thought and feeling came up from the in
nermost depths the soul, and frightened
or darkened in the speaking eye,-it was
then that Leila learned that, while music,
painting and poetry gave grace and beauty
to his mind, rich vein of philosophy, and
a still richer vein of religion, ran like gol-
den ore through the whole texture of her
Cousins character. She had never been
so happy in her life. Though it was win
ter, and the trees were eaAess, and the
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