The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-10-03


rich aunt, Mrs. Sinclair, lives
her, said Mrs. Harden.
THAT is what think replied Mrs. Howell, 'and
probably will, in my opinion, afford plausible plea
for making some advances towards cultivating
quaintance with them
But are they going to stop here long enough for
such step' inquired Mrs. Harden
oh, yes, am told they intend TO remain ten or
twelve days
Il have just hit upon nice plan,' said Melissa.
'Whai is iil' inquired her mother and Mrs. Howell
both at once.
sWhy, If they should spend the Sabbath in town,
they will Of course like to attend church, and they
undoubtedly will receive a very polite attention,
should we offer them seats in our pew
"A better plan could not have been thought Of.
said Mrs. Howell. 1T will mutually open the way
to a better acquaintance
1T would be as you say an excellent plan.' said
Mrs. Harden, 'were il not for thing
'What can that be'' inquired Mrs. Howell.
why Florence's evil genius, that is always OF her
elbow, believe, must put it into her head thai it
would be exceedingly amiable in her TO invite her
aunt Mansfield to make us visit. She accordingly
imporuned her father till she obtained his leave to
send for her.
.Her aunt Mansfield Why that must be the poor
widow heard you speak about who Obtained live
lihood by sewing.
'The very same, and would you believe il, she
lives in H, and should not be surprised if the
Evenings knew her by sight, and far as know to
the contrary, they may be among her employers
HAS she arrived yet?'
'Yes she came this afternoon in the STAGE replied
Mrs Harden. you will see at once that it will be
impossible invite the Evenings to sit in the
pew with person of her standing
But You forget that we have two pews,' said
Melissa.
$50 we have replied her mothu. 'You recoect
the pew, Mrs. Howell, where Phebe and Matty and
Patrick sit Mr.. Harden purchased it on purpose for
our hired help, and Florence and her aunt can sit
there for once. Can you any improperly in
such an arrangement, Mrs. Howel''
Not the least in the world
sNor L. said Melissa 'sIt is true the pew is ra-
ther near the door which would should imagine,
make il rather agreeable tn is weather, account OF
the air. The only difference besides, is, that it is not
earpeted and cushioned and lined with crimson velvet
like the one where Sit
(which this troublesome aunt Mansfield, not being
accustomed to, will probably not even notice., said
Mrs. Howell. 'But sometimes people who have no
Injuries at home, the most exacting and conse-
quentia Of any in the world when they abroad
Luckily this is not the case with her. She ap-
pears to be sensible Of the ineory of her station and
is very meek and accommodating
THAT will make her little more endurable then, >
said Mrs. Howell 'But have been thinking that
Florence might possibly object to sitting in the pew
with the help ,......
'No-I don't think she will. Were her father at
home she might, but now, there is no one to ap-
peal to-, think she will fall in with the arrangements
without saying word ....
Some, let say about aunt Mansfield
now,' said Melissa. 4 to inquire if this Miss
Eliza Everng is an elegant looking girl
'Very, as near as could judge by the slight OPP
portunity had of observing her; and her brother
so have been told-runks among the most graceful
and fascinating young men tho United States. /
think he would be fine match for you, Melissa
'Thant you-bnt he is probably engaged
Report says to the contrary; and really know of
young lady who would in my opinion, stand bet
ter chance to make favorable impression him
than you But it is growing late and must bid you
good night
Il believe on reflection said Mrs Harden to her
daughter, after Mrs Howell had gone, that shall
eound Mrs Mansfield Tomorrow, and ascertain IL she
has any knowledge Of the Evenings, and if she has
not perhaps she may well sit in the pew with US,
if she chooses to attend church,
According to this determination, she said to Mrs
Mansfield the next morning, at the breakfast table,
Il understand that OF the richest in the State
resides In the town where you belong.
'You alude to Mr. Everng, suppose
sYes.' .Hut -'f 500 Pr -.t..-.... .ah"t t Pep ~
DO pray tell US what you know about the family,
and whether you ever happened to see any of hcm''
said Melissa .rsi... 1882. scot .sr.1.. i....r-
Il have thcm,' was the reply, 'and they have
the reputation of being intelligent and amiable.'