Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-04-07
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quiries who had come to the city and tho't
it singular that she had not met this new
beauty. But the very day of the ball she
heard that the Hon. Mr. Worthington, and
his sistef, Lady Emily Worthington, had ar
rived in the city, and as she had heard her
brother speak of knowing this gentleman in
Europe. she concluded the sister was to be
her brothers. partner that evening. Her
suspicion was strengthened by the knowing
look her brother put on when she alluded to
the subject at the dinner table.
That night the ball room was in a buzz
for the arrival of the two distinguished stran-
gers. At length they appeared, the brother
and Alfred Melville attending the sister,
whose extraordinary beauty aud the richness
of whose dress attracted the mingled envy
and admiration of our sex. The Hon. Mr.
Worthington was introduced in form, but
what was singular, the sister was presented
by her Christian name alone. However, at
the time, this was not noticed and all strove
to make the acquaintance Of so magnificent
a creature, whose aifability equalled her
beauty. Among the foremost to pay court
to the stranger was Isabel Melville, who new
err ceased in her praises, and as her word
was the law of large set of fashionables,
the Lady Emily became, before the evening
closed, the acknowledged idol Without
exaggeration, we may say, never had so
brilliant a creature appeared in Cincinnti.
How could you deceive me so I? said En-
lily responsibility, when Alfred took his seat
by her in the carriage, after the ball was
over you know | consented to do no more
than 90 with you and dress as you pleased.
and you know did both unwillingly. But
never dreamed of this impostion-indeed,
indeed, you have gone too far, and she
burst into tears, covering her face with her
hands.
Dear Emily said Alfred, forgive me, or
at least hear my story He then related his
sisters character and the plot he had form
ed, continuing thus: 1T was only yesterday
that my friend Worthington came to Cincin-
natl. We were bosom friends in London,
and knew he would aid me in anything
1t struck me, that if could present you as
his sister, my triumph over Isabel would be
complete He entered heartily into the plot.
1t was kept secret from you, however; and
YOU see how we have succeeded. will take
ali tho hI.-.~ ...yO~If ID now will Won
not forgive me for this innocent trick?
When did lover, pleading eloquently,
plead in vain? Much as Emily disapproved
of the deception, she saw no course now but
to submit to circumstances, and award for
giveness to her lover.
What perfect beauty-what an angelic
face we're the ordinations of Isabel next
morning at the breakfast table; how sweet
the manners Of Lady Emiy-with what a
distinguished air she moves and talks-oh |!
| am in raptures with herp
and you really think her lady-likel 2
"A perfect princess
And beautiful
why how you talk beautiful as Diana
and finished in manners!
"A very paragon.
DO you think you could love her, especi-
ally as a sister-in-law
oh = of all things--but surely you jest
Not at all, my sweet ss-I am going to
marry her.
And it is true Now, do you know, in
spite of all your dwelling doctrines, said
you'd never marry any body but a lady of
rank for they only have those graces
which are Unborn and come from blood
How magnihcently she was dressed =
Are you quite sure, though, that the dress
had nothing to do with her beauty!
ooh = she would have looked the lady in
any thing. have a quick eye for high
birth
And yet,' said Alfred, with that old pro-
voking quiet smile, do you know, my good
sis, that this Lady Emily was one day seen
walking with me, aud that you called her
simply from her dress, (which | admit was
old fashioned and not very pretty,) an out
know that the Lady Emily and Miss Payne
the miiner, are one and the same person!
Isabel let fall her coffee cup, and stared
incredulousy at her brother. His quiet
smile assured her that he spoke the truth,
and, at first, she was disposed to be angry
but remembering that she had committed
herself in favor of her brothers partner, and
perceivng how very ridiculous anger would
be under the circumstances, she said,
well, Alfred, you have outwitted me for
once. Your betrothed is certainly beauti-
full, accomplished, and very lady-like-what
pity she is not really MIR Worthington's
sister,
Her birth is noble, however, if that will
quiet your scruples, sis: for her grandfather
was a baron of the realm. But now own
how great difference dress makes in per-
sona appearance, and don't say hereafter
that you have peculiarly quick eye to dis
Germ high BIRTH
Isabel, on closer acquaintance with her
new sister-for Alfred led Emily to the al
tar Immediately aiterwards-found no cause
to change the opinion she had formed on
their first interview. And through the in
huence of her brother and his lovely wife,
she soon learned to discard altogether her
ridiculous notions respecting rank.