The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-12-12
Vol. 7. No. 20. Whole No. 1872.

for this
Il afraid lh,a was the CASE said Mr. Rhodes,
'and therefore thought ii delicate TO make the
offer in person.
You very considerable, Mr. Rhodes
'Am then 10 understand, Miss Morgan that my
proposition il agreeable to you' In other Words, that
ii is acccp,ed''
SIR Rhodes said the lady, with much hesilancy,
Il must claim little time to think of it
u Twill call, then on my return from the village be-
yond.
Let me ask little time said she; SAY next
week.
Miss Morgan said Mr. Rhodes, the matter requires
immediate answer; the attachment Is of an old date
and time IS now everything. My feelings are deeply
interested; and may not hope that while you are
using so short time to consider subject which you
pleased to view OF such great delicacy with re-
gard to yourself, you will allow my wishes and nv
feelings to weigh with you in deciding in favor of my
proposition which, assure you is made after due de
liberation upon my ability 10 perform my part of the
contract
Mr. Rhodes then took his leave, astonished ut his
own unwonted vouhility, which, indeed, nothing
could have induced but his desire relieve one SO
much esteemed as Miss Morgan from present embar-
rassmeni
Dir Rhodes drove TO neighbOriag place, deep
ly occupied with his good purposes towards Miss
Morgan, satisfying himself that the pecunary sac
rifce he had proposed was due to his untold and
unknown affection for her, and not beyond his
means.
Miss Morgan felt renewal of all those feelings
which had rather been dormant than quenched in
her bosom, and desired the advice of her married
sister, who was unfortunately absent. That Mr.
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could not doubt; that he had continued TO cherish,
as she had done, the reciprocal feelings she had not
yenIured to hope. But as it was evident that the
proposition Of Mr. Rhodes was not from any sudden
impulse, Miss Morgan resolved to signify her assent
TO proposition worthy of consideration on all ac-
counts.
In less than two hours, Mr Rhodes drove upto
the door again. fas tened lis horse, and was read
mitted to the Ic back parlOr. which be had occu.
pied in an carly part Of The day.
Miss Morgan said MIR Rhodes, before receiving
your answer, which trust YOU are prepared TO give
IN favor o? accepting my proposals, wish to state TO
you that have reconsdered all the circumstances Of
my situation and yours and find myself better able
from previously unconsidered matters, 10 keen
my part Of the arrangement, than thought myself
when ven,ured to make the offer; so that the kind
all on your side
'Under present circumsances-I mean those OF our
long acquaintance, and family intercourse though
of late rather interrupted, said alls Morgan .and my
right by years, (she added, casting glance ala
looking glass that showed only matured wouanhood)
to speak for myself, have concluded 10 consider
your proposal iavorably.''
Consider Miss Morgan, consider favorabIy may
I ma Ip-, a.
Miss Morgan gave answer.
'Nuy, then, it is accepted said Mr. Rhodes, with
Sivacny thst Miss Morgan thought would have brought
him TO her liPs-her hand at least.
How happy You have made me- said MFR Rhodes;
having now disposed of this mn.ter there are ten
days allowed
Tina, is very Short said Miss Morgan, only ten
days, You seem 10 be in haste unusual 10 yodat
least
1t is the attachment, and no, l. that is imperative
you speak rather abstractedly, Mr. Rhodes
but truly, very truly, Mss Morgan
'Hut why limit Is ten days.
The attachment requires it
! thought said she, smiling, 'the attachment
would be for life
Mr. Rhodes looked exceedingly confused. A,
length he started suddenly towards the lady.
'i "edI Mss HofSdI, Is " possible That, Tor once
in my life, | have bluudered into the right path!
Can have been so fortunately miscouceved?'
iiiherc is any mistake said Miss Morgan, hope
II will he cleared up Immediately. l scarcely
think that Mr. Rhodes would Intentionally offend
unprotected orphan, the daughter and sister of his
former friends
Mr. Rhodes hastily pulled from his pocket his writ
OF attachment, and showed it TO Miss Morgan
This is certainly our name. and this property,
SIS the disputed possessions said Miss Morgan,
my sister-n-lnw Of the same name, Mrs Susan
Morgan
Mr. Rhodes stood COMPOUNDED. lie was afraid Of
the course which The matter was likely to take
So MIR Rhodes you the attachment was for this
property. Now it is not mine and as, indeed, I
have little OF my own, you, Of course, have claim
upon my person.
beg your pardon, my dear Miss Morgan, beg
your pardon You have no, the property, indeed for
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