Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-11-17

There had been but few arrivals of not,
within the last day or two, aud this, perhaps
may have given additional interest to tn,
skirmishing operations we have spoken Of
At length, however, there came party, DIES
tined to become of consequence, late a
night, and in very plain equipage, perhaps
the most unpretending of the season.
Next day, there appeared in the parIor o.
Congress Hall an elderly lady and gentle.
man, accompanied by one of the most be.
witching creatures eyes ever beheld--at al
events, so SAID the gentlemen but we can
not say the ladies were half so liberal in
their opinions. There was no ostentation
in their manners or apparel and yet there
was that quiet, unassuming air of geniiIhy
in their looks and department, which be-
spoke the gentleman and lady at once 10
all. The eyes of all were upon them when
they entered, and in short time inquiries
were flying from mouth to mouth as to who
and what they were. For a long time curl
osity was held completely in suspense
There were not many gentlemen in the
room it being about the time they generally
strolled out, or rode, or took their afternoon
siesta. At length, however, they began to
drop in pretty fast, and the spacious room
soon began to fill, and the most distinguished
of the visitors Immediately advanced towards
the old gentleman and paid him their most
cordial salutations. 1t was now soon known
who the new corners were The reader
need scarcely be told that they were our old
friends of Linden Hail. Every one was
eager TO get an introduction to such a
wealthy family as they were now known to
be, and among the most anxious were Mrs
Marston and her daughter, notwithstanding
she seemed to disrelsh the beauty of the
young lady, fearing perhaps, she might spoil
her plans in regard to Mr. Hartley. 1t was
observed that Miss Liston started and
seemed somewhat agitated when Mrs Mars
ton was presented, but whether it was the
easy, nonchaent manner, of that lady, or
the announcement of name so distinguished
in the fashionable world, was not known.
Several days passed away, during which
the Colonel applied himself to such means
as his physician had instructed him to pur-
sue. Mrs Liston and Kate were the daily
companions of his rides and rambles, and
when the old lady could not accompany
him, X ate alone was his devoted companion.
AfS Wuo All IiSCI, dS NGTC TIE rest oil
his family, and they had often taken long
walk before the inmates Of the hotel thought
of getting out of bed Kate was fond of
these early strolls, because she loved to lis
ten TO the morning song of the birds or
watch the sun come up from his rosy bed.
and because, perhaps, Il say perhaps, gentle
reader,) they were sure to meet a certain
young aud handsome gentleman, who look.
ed admiringly at her, and at whom she
blushed so bewItchingy that the young man
invariably looked again. Still it was not
with the lmpudent gaze of the conceited
coxcomb who bethinks himself privileged to
stare out of countenance every woman he
meets. There was always modest droop-
ing ofthe eye-lids, respectful expression in
the clear sparkling eye, that bespoke feel
ings sensitive and refined. An emotion of
pleasure-though why she knew not-seem-
ed TO pervade her bosom, as morning after
morning they met in their early walks, al
though no words of salutation ever passed
their lips, for by an inexplicable fatality an
introduction had never taken place, notwith-
standing they had met SO often in the fash
ionable circle of the place. And with no
one she would have more readily or willing
ly become acquainted Thus said her heart,
though she would have blushed to confess it
with her lips. Alas, poor Kate
At length the old gentleman passed him
not by as usual, but as they met cordially ex-
tended his hand, aud warmly greeting him,
presented MIR Hartley to his dear Kate, as
he always called her. Tho young man po-
litely saluted her, and Kate, with a maiden
blush mantling on her cheeks, returned it
with graceful inclination The Colonel
had become acquainted with him the prece-
ding day, and discovered in him the son of
a valued friend. They proceeded on their
walk, and soon fell into conversation. Need
it be said to whom the walk that morning
was pleasant one land to whom it SEEM
ed shorter than usual
CHAPTER VI.
1t was the last ball of the season at Sara
toga, and the brilliantly lighted Saloon Of
Congress Hall was crowded TO excess
What words can paint how light the hearts,
or how bright the eyes of those assembled
tell of the fair and lovely forms, or num-
Der half the witcheries that bound the heart
unto that scene. Our sweet, enchanting
they shine where'er they
move; at home or abroad-in cot or in hal
within the bathrooms exciting precincts,
or the quiet peacefulness of the domestic
circle. There are perhaps some exceptions
some Mrs. Marstons among them but
glad are we to say their number is not le-
gion. Right charmingly they looked on
The present occasion whether moving in
The giddy maizes of the dance, promenad~
ing the Saloon, or joining in the gay and
witty conversation of the little knots gather
ed about, awaiting the next cotillon. But
here was one in that assemblage that outr-
vailed all others it was Kate Liston. She