The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-30

in the carriage for you-why not go with Uncle Glen
onts' Ashamed to ask you! Charles going away.
BE so lonely-what say brother-heyl'
That my poor home would be transformed into an
Eden Bower, with such gentle, miniscrng spirit
there. But what say my dear niece1 Would she
consent to such sacrifce' Charles has received
commission which will take him Immediately 10 for
eign land shall indeed be most solitary
'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 avered his greatest
objection was removed Another very strong one re-
NAMED, the want of female companionshp. This
was obviated by Mr. Clements description of his
housekeeper-a most mothery and estimable woman;
and who would prove sufficient guardian for his
young niece
'There are very few poor men, said MIR Clements,
Sin the possession of such blessing, this faithful
and attached friend. She has remained with me dur
ing all my fortunes serving me from attachment, that
looks for reward beyond the exercise of its allotted
duties
MIR Manners at length consented that Leila should
accompany him upon condition Of a speedy return
days, in consequence Of an unexpected movement on
the part of cousin joe lie insisted that he could not
and world not start till his union was consummatcd
with Emira, with whom he seemed every moment
cnamored. Elnira, Notwithstanding the chill
ing influence Of aunt Phlis worldly maxims and en-
ample, had feelings nature lingering in
the depth Of her hea.t She thought she would not
feel reluctant this marriage, for reluctant she un-
afcctedly was, though she had used all the arts Of
her SEX to allure him--f Charles present.
Aunt Phillis thought upon the whole that would be
the height Of gentty to have the wedding take place
on the morning of the journey, and then on their
turn, celebrate the nuptals by large wedding party.
Mr. Manners well pleased viii the match, and as
all the higher powers were proptious. Elmira thought
it best to smile and be proptous too.
Just before the wedding, Aunt Phllis took EImira
aside, and after long preamble about the importance
Of commencing the married life with grace and pro-
priety, said, Remember, my dear, that there is a
great deal in the yon will bear, that is, there is
fashionable and Questionable style Of adde ssing
married woman. You must not allow any one to call
you Mrs. Enira Banks, or Mrs Banks but Mrs. Jo-
seph Banks That will be sufficient Distinction
When the senior Mr. Banks-when ! am married
be called simply Mrs Banks, -Rcmember, my DEAR
Mrs Joseph Banks
Poor Aunt Phis, she was already trembling at
the idea of being styled old Mrs. Banks and seeking
to avert the impending calamity. Leila bcheld, with
unspeakabc agitation the preparations for her sisters
nuptals. She knew she did not love her future
bridegroom, and that the gold for which she was a.
bout to sacrifice the truhfulness Of nature and the
bloom of youth-woud MT fill the aching void felt
by the craving heart, late made sensible of its
pacities for happiness
God has no blessing for such unhaowed vows
she said to herself she stood pale and fearful by
her sisters side, during the nupii ceremony. When
the benediction was pronounced and the bride ready
10 receive tho congratulations Of her friends, Leila
could not spcal-she could only lean her head on
Elnira's shoulders and weep.
sDon1 cry, Leila, whispered Elmira; when you
and Charles live in your log cabin together in the
wild woods, you'll forget all about me-
sIet me be the first TO congratulate Mrs. Joseph
Banks on her new name,' said Aunt rhiliis, udvanc-
ing and suluting the bride, with inimi;able grace.
sNIrs Joseph Ranks' repeated Mr. Banks. very
good, young Mrs Banks! BY and by. there will be
Old Mrs. Banks-will there not, hey!' pinching Aunt
Phils' ARM who thought proper to resent the iaml-
iary, by drawing away her and tossing up her
head with unexpected disdain. The next moment,
fearing she might offend him by her too manifest re-
sentiment of the odious cognomen, she looked back
upon him. with coguetti>h smile. and said something
about his being privileged wit.
The carriage rolled up to the door with a m"gn''
cent sweep. The bridge and bridegroom were seated
first-then Mr. Banks, who seemed to be completely
cured Of the gout helped Aunt Phiis to ascend, who
sprung up the steps, light as Eawn, threw back
her veil and kissed her hand to those she was leaving
behind 1t was long time before Mr. Banks was
arrang ed to his own satisfaction, and was not till
Aunt Phillis had squeezed herself into the smallest
possible compass, he declared himself comfortably
seated. d..
.Fne horses these BROTHER said no putting his
be,d out of the window; sweep like the wind
Ride like u king! Poor Lelia don't cry-wiSh there
was room-Take you next tlme-bye,bye
The noble horses which had been paving the
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