The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-23
Miscellaneous.
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BY MRS. CAROLINE LEE HENTz.

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her neces with decided air of vexation and anger
'How provokng' she exclaimed, show unfortu-
nate! The most Notifying circumstance in the
world
what is it, Aunt Phillis?' asked Leila, sympa-
thizingly
'Aunt Phillis again!' repeated the lady. Will you
never learn to call me Cousin PhiIIiss have told
YOU hundred times, dislike that formal, old FASH
toned title
Forgive me dear aunt. Well, cannot help adj
dressing you sol have always called things by their
right names, and as you my aunt not my cousin,
can't see the sin of giving out the title nature de-
ssnates. You know havn't been with you long
Il shall become accustomed to your peculiarities
and endeavor to conform to them. Pray tell us what
sprovoking''
your father has just received letter from your
Uucle Clements. He is coming here tomorrow, the
very day expect your Uncle Banks. Was ever
anything provoking?'
Provoking indeed?' cried EImira, rejecting
as mirror, the mortified expression of her Aunt's
face.
Dear Uncle Cements!' exclaimed Leila, casping
her hands joyfuly together q am so glad he is com
ing-Aunt Lydia told me much of his goodness
spcy and talents, my heart yearns towards him. Our
mother, too loved him very early
Miss Manners cast whitening look on the glowing
counenance of Leila
'You forget his poverty and low society he must
keep, in comparison hth his brother Mr. Banks is
come into possession of splendid fortune and will
visit in style suited to his rank. There will be
succession Of parties and entertainments, while he
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weath-but the poverty of your Uncle Clements will
weigh as much against in the opposite scale. new
'er was SO vexed in my lite.'
q did not know that poverty, produced by misfor-
tune, was crime and degradation, BEFORE SAID
Leila, warmly. 'For my pa TT, feel inclined to pay
him thousand times more respect, in his present
reduced circumstances, than if he rolling in
EHuence'
Whatever your nclinations may be- said Miss
Manners, with dignity, you will be careful not to Of
fend your Uncle Banks, by showing preference to
Mr. Clements. lie is only half brother to your moth
err, and don't the necessity Of calling him Uncle
at ALL
ing
Il suppose you will honor his precious son Charles,
who is to accompany him. with that title,' replied
her Aunt. But warn you against familiarity with
him. Your Uncle Banks has a son, with whom you
may be proud to claim kindred, and though he is
your Cousin, it does prevent the possibility of
nearer connection. II would be well to have the
property kept in the family. Young ladies', great
deal may depend upon this visit your Uncles. The
stay the last shall be very short, if it depends
my influence
Surely aunt-Cousin-you will not treat him with
incivty?' said Lelia-looking respectfully at her
silent sister,
Il shall not be dictated to in my ofconduct,
Miss Leila: but whatever it is, shall expect you
will initiate it. Your sister, I am confident, will do
so, without any exercise Of authority on my part.
Your father leaves all household regulations to me,
and shall allow no Interference in my arrange
ments'
She left the room as she spoke with raised head,
or rather raised turban, for her head unusually
small, was enveoped in such vouminous folds of
muslin and lace, it required discrimination to
notice the face, surmounted by such tremendous
trret The sisters were left alone, and looked into
EACH others faces for moment without speaking
Lelia's cheek burned with unusual color, and her
eyes sparkled with excitement
THANK heaven!' cried she, sthat said nothing
really disrespectful to Aunt Phis-but from you
Elmira, cannot withhold the expression of indignant
feeling. Speak to me sister and say you scorn such
sordid views and know how to appreciate virtue
ITSELF Say that you will unite with me, in paying
both Uncles the respect and affection that is due
to them-that you will make distinction in favor OF
wealth of circumstances. Think if our dear mother
were alive, what she would wish us to do, and
you will never wound the feelings of one so dear to
her.
you are the strangest girl ever saw in my life,
Leila said Elmira, coldly. 'You make as much
fuss about this old Uace, if he were made Of
gold don't know what we shall do with him-for
Uncle Banks must have the handsomest chamber,and
we must keep the next handsomest Tor company.
There is Cousin Phs' room and ours. The other
chambers very decent, but they have no fire.
Places He will have to be satisfied with ofthem.
Cousin Phillis will never allow bed 10 be put in one
OIL the lower apartments
'Has our father no authority in his own houshold,