The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-23
Vol. 6. No. 43. Whole No. 1903.

ed. She feared, however, scene of disgraceful Vi
oence which might reach her unce's ears, and tho
almost despsng herself for the act, she condescended
to plead and reason. She went back to where her
| Aunt stood.
'You do not reflect, Aunt, what d strange appear
ance il will have-sueh marked distinction between
two brothers. The very will talk of il, and
report it to our neighbors. We shall be condemned
| by all as mcrcenary and unkind.'
| don't care if we are, Miss, retoned she. 'it's
none of their business. yours either. AS to the
chamber I've allotted to him, I've no doubt it's a
palace to what he ever slept in before. What's he,
should like to know-a poor, penny-strpped fell
low, hanger-on of rich relations, codger worth
nothing but the coat his back, and that almost out
at the elbows, that he should be served so dantiIy
He had business to stick his nose where he's not
may go away, and the the BETTER
Aunt Phis paused to take breath, as person
drinking glass of soda, sometimes stops from the
rapdity of the eervescence-b the angry fluid con-
tinued to flow from her eyes.
Il will appeal to my father and thank heaven.
here he comes.'
Mr. Manners at this moment opened the street door,
and looked with trepidaon the theatrical figure Of
his sister, standing erect upon the stairs, the
her left ear trembling and tossing if instinct it'll
life, symptom with which he very familiar;
for, like certain animals, when excited by passion she
had vbratory motion of the Leila to her
father and putting hw in his, drew him towards
his sister, in spite of his evident reluctance.
'Dear father, said she, 'Aunt Phis is not willing
that Uncle Clements should have comfortable room
to sleep in Uncle Banks has the green chamber with
blazing fire, and poor Uncle Clements to be put
in the northeast ofthe house, without parti-
Gle Of fire, curtains to his bed Is it right,
father? is it knd?'
Poor Mr. Manners unaccusomed to exer-
else any decision Of his own affairs, and feared SO
much the keen edge Of his sisters tongue-he found
himself in most unpleasant dilemma. He hated
sc eneshe wanted to get along with little trouble
possible.
Brother, said Miss Phis we' We livcd very peace
ably till this girl came back to give me her imper
hence from morning till night will not bear tiff
she's to be mistress, I'll quit the house. will Aara
you TO decIde.'
She uttered this in low tone, and kind Of bitter
smile, thousand times more fearful than her frown.
'Psho Phis-dont talk in that way stammered
Mr. Manners, 'she don't mean any disrespect to you,
there's some misunderstanding dare say. Leila,
leave such to her, and it is proper that you
should do so-there's plenty froom in the house
no difficulty
Ashamed of his want Of moral resolution, he
fastened into the parlor, whittier his sister followed
him, with magiterical step, leaving Leila alone the
STAIRS So completely overwhelmed she with
disappointment shame, and, it must be confessed,
with indignation too that she down. and leaning a
,o;n tba ham bar c,caa ito
child.
What will they think of us? said she to herself,
swhat will they think of me? 1t was who told them
would order room to be prepared. They will think
is my selection and despise in their hearts
and there is Uncle Banks, with his great ruddy face
and vigorous frame in his sumptuous apartment, issu
ing his orders with the authority the Grand Lama,
Oh! the omnpotence of gold'
Absorbed In these bitter reflections, and hearing
only the sound Of her stihed sobs, she not
aware app oaching footsteps till they were close
beside her, when, looking up she bebeld her Uncle
ascending the stairs leaning the Of his land
preceded by Peggy, tho chambermaid, who looked
ashamed of the office she performing. Her I'M
clio paused az he passed, and laying his hand tender
" on her head claimed, God bless thee, my child
Her cousin Charles too caught her hand, and press
ing it warmly, said, sGood night, my dear Cousin
The words nothing in themselves, but there was
something in the of his penetrating eye,that seem
ed to say, sthou hast part or lot in the NATTER
Could they have overheard the conversation res.
pecting them? twas possible that the door might
have been left ajar, and Aunt Phllis voice was shr
in her anger She knew not that she ought to derive
comfort from this supposon, since it exposed her
Aunt and her Father TO such opprobrum, but she
could not help encouraging the idea, and retired TO
her chamber, soothed by the remembrance of her
Uncles blessing, and her Cousins affectionate good
night.
She was permitted to remain alone for sometime
for Elmra closeted with her Aunt, probably lis
tenng to her wrathfu account of the events OF tho
evening Leila rejoced at this circumstance as she
could in stiffness and solitude commune with her own
excited spirit. Upon reflection. she was not pleased
with her own conduct. Principle had guided her ae-
lions, but passion had mixed its base alloy with the
,,nrobt inteutions- She trembled TO