Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-05-12
VOL. IX.-NO. 81.

The time drew near for the departure of
the two UncIes. Aunt Phills and Elmira
were so much occupied in arranging their
apparel for the anticipated visit, they had no
leisure to notice the evident detection of
Leila, or if they had, they would have at
tributed it TO envy at their superior good
fortune.
Sorry for Leila said Mr. Banks, paiiing
her on the head. Good girl-prety girl
wish had room in the carriage for you
why not 90 with Uncle Clements ?-Asham-
ed TO ask youl Charles going away. Be
so lonely-what say brother-hey!
! That my poor home would be transform
ed into an Eden bower, with such a gentle,
minstering spirit there. But what says my
dear niecel Would she consent to such a
sacrifice Charles has received commits
sion which will take him Immediately TO a
foreign land shall indeed be most soita-
ry.'
"Oh willingly, gladly will accompany
YOU cried Leila, If my father will consent
That consent was not easily obtained but
when he considered that Charles was TO be
absent and the danger he feared would be
thus averted, his greatest objection was re-
moved. Another very strong one remained,
the want of female companionship. This
was obviaied by Mr.. Clements description
Of his housekeeper-a most motherly and es-
Unable woman and who would prove a
sufficient guardian for his young niece
There are very few poor men, said Mr..
Clements, lin the possession of such bless
! ing, as this faithful and attached friend She
has remained with me during all my for
tunes, serving me from attachment, that
looks for no reward beyond the exercise of
its allotted duties
Mr. Manners at length consented that
Leila should accompany him, upon condition
of speedy return. The departure of the
travellers was deferred for some days, in
consequence of an unexpected movement
on the part of cousi in Joe He insisted that
he could not and would not start until his
union was consummated with Elmra, with
whom he seemed every moment more en-
amored. Elmra, Notwithstanding the chill
ing influence of aunt Phillis' worldly maxims
and example, had some feelings true to ma
ture lingering in the depth of her heart
She thought she would not feel reluctant TO
this marriage for reluctant she unaiiectcdly
was, though she had used all the arts of her
sex, TO allure him,-if Charles were not
present. Aunt Phlis thought upon the
whole that it would be the height of gentiiy
to have the wedding take place on the
morning of the Journey and then on their
return, celebrate the nuptials by large
wedding party. Mr. Manners was well
pleased with the match, and as all the
higher powers were proptious, Elmira
thought it best TO smile and be propitious
too.
Just before the wedding, Aunt PhiIIis
took Elmira aside, and after long pream-
bic about the Importance Of commencing
the married life with grace and propriety,
said, Remember, my dear, that there is
great deal in the name YOU will bear that
is, there is a fashionable and questionable
style of addressing a married woman You
must not allow any one 10 call you Mrs.
Elmra Banks, or young Mrs. Banks-but
Mrs Joseph Banks. That will be sufficient
distinction. When the senior Mr. Banks
when am married (there is no use in speak
ing in innuendoes,) intend to be called sim
| ply Mrs. Banks,-Remember, my dear,
Mrs. Joseph Banks
Poor Aunt Phllis, she was already trem-
bling at the idea of being styled old Mrs.
Banks, and seeking to avert the impending
calamity. Leila beheld, with unspeakable
agitation, the preparations for her sisters
nuptials. She knew she did not love her flu
ture bridegroom, and that the gold for which
she was about to sacrifice the truthfrlncss
of nature, and the bloom of youth-would
not fill the aching void felt by the craving
heart, too late made sensible of its capacities
for happiness.
God has no blessing for such unhallowed
VOWS she said to herself, as she stood pale
and fearful by her sisters side, during the
nuptal ceremony. When the benediction
was pronounced and the bride ready to re-
ceive the congratulations of her friends, Lee
liza could not speak-she could only lean
her head on Elmira's shoulder and weep.
Don't cry, Leila, whispered Elmira
when YOU and Charles live in your log
cabin together, in the wild woods, you'll for
get all about me-
Let me be the first to congratulate Mrs
Joseph Banks on her new name, said Aunt
Phillis, advancing and saluting the bride.
with inimitabe grace.
Mrs Joseph Banksp repeated Mr.. Banks.
Very good, young Mrs Banks BY and
by, there will be old Mrs Banks-will there
not hey 2 pnching Aunt Phlis arm, who
thought proper to resent the familiarity, by
drawing away her arm aud tossing up her
head with unexpected disdain. The next
moment, fearing she might offend him by
her too manifest resentment of the odious
cognomen, she looked back upon him, with
coquettish smile, and said something
about his being privileged wit.
The carriage rolled up to the door with
magnificent sweep. The bride and BRIDE
groom we're seated frst-then Mr. Ranks