The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-08-22

OF inc happy cnilu whom sne Ieghneu WIN uecP ~
lection.
All this indeed was very common place; there was
nothing in il TO excite my curiosity, and knew not
what charm kept fixed to the spot. regarded the
young girl with attention; she was so pale, so deli
cate, aud her sweet face reflected TINT long and deep
suffering which imprinis youthful brow its fatal
seal.
Involuntary ] began 10 be interested in, almost 10
love, that young girl.
Doctor Coinde, came to me in the morning and
in 10 his professional question as to my health,
l asked him, "Who are the people that live oppo-
site to me :" conducting him to the window.
"There' There is a woman who is dying Of
grief" answered he quickly.
ooh my God--hcr father must be in despair
s'Iler father? il is her husband. He docs not
think her i'll. She passing away without uuering
one complaint, the poor chid.''
These words pronounced with an expression
that astonshed me. had wrongly judged this man.
| had thought him severe, insensibe, like all whose
profession stcels them against human suffering; and
found that his heart compassionate under rough
exterior.
s'You are good" said extending my hand to him
by an involuntary movement
''And you are astonished then, arc you-bccause
do not practise for the vupors or hys,ercs said he,
Struggling uphs shoulders; sand because do not
choose to lore my time in taking of those who
are wel''
"Doctor," said l, "you appear 10 take lively in
terest in this young woman; have you known her
ong'"
81 was present at Clara's birth. Her father
my college classmnte; he died two years ago.
''Who is the little boy ?"
at is the brother of Clara
GLOW is it that she married her old armed hus
band?''
''Ah! YOU are n true woman! You will leave me
neither truce rcpose until you have drawn from
me, by means Of HOW and WHY, all that you wish
10 know. Your imagination has raised an edice,
where there exists only Of those well-known pa
ges of every day life, which are met with a, every
step, without turning out Of way, for fear tina! we
should blush the The story 81 this family is
comprised in Two words-A LOVE MATCH. But as
to the have not time to day to satisfy your
rosty."
cit is not curiosity, | declare TO you; this poor
Young woman interests me. l would know her, tn II
may DO useful to her, it only comfort her"
The DOCTOR who was already at the door, stopped,
ceives new idea; "pcrhaps," said he-"Come,
come with me, am going TO see them"
took his arm and led him along.
"WelI," said he, in truvcrsng the distance that
separated me from my neighbors,- "You do not OK
pect to find there the brilliant of Paris Ray
mond is an old trooper, Napoleon mad; Clara is
simple-very simple flower Of our mountains, tell
you beforehand
.'Well well, understand all that" said !, cross
ing the threshold Of the door.
| shall never forget my presentation at the chalet,
Cla,a sitting on grassy bank which surrounded
n Towering acacia in bloom. AT sight of us she u
rose with that slow grace which bespoaks lassitude
and i'll health; her husband was occupied in garden
ing her; no carried his hand to his cap, without
paying much attention to me. The little boy, with
arms around the neck of the large dog, held him to
keep him from flying at us, and regarded me atten-
liyey delighted to see q new face.
"This lady has lived opposite to you for some
time," said the Doctor. 'She desires to know you,
my friends; she is French woman added he with
an emphasis, the intention of which revealed TO
by the rapid movement OF the invalid soldier, who
uncovered himself bowed low to me, AROSE and placed
himself in the position of ''carry arms Clara rails
ed her fine black eyes towards me with affection
ate expression "Aiadamc is very kind,'' said she,
to come 10 US"
ga French woman shall always be welcome under
the roof of Andrew Raymond" added her husband
''You have no longer any need Of NE, that
YOU are acquainted. Adeu'-and tho smiling Doc
tor left
Closely viewed, Clara charming She had in
her glance, shaded by long eyoashes, an indcinable
expression of candor and resolutions her fine and
regular features, her slender form, her attitude so
full of grace, the purity of her anguage gave to her
whole person natural distinction, which rendered
more striking the simplicity of her dress and the plain
ness of all that surrounded her. Every thing about
this frail and delicate creature inspired irressa
BILE interest.
Eight days afterwards I was like one of the family
When was later than usual in going over, little
Joseph ran to seek me, followed by Moses, the good
dog, who no longer wishes to fly ut me, and gam
boiled before me, announcing me with smiles OF joy
But oh! how Clara smiled TO see me- 1t was be-
cause had become the conidant of the old sub
lieutenant of the Cuirassers Of the imperial guard.
,ho hoe in thn