The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-05-30
Miscellaneous.
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BY MRS. CAROLINE LEE HENTz.
Autkoress of The MOT Cap, ETC Etc.


cushions and made every one move from their places,
to give him tho best seat by the FIRE, and the most
Injurious chair. He presented a most imposing
suecace, in his morning costume, wrapped in a wad-
ded robe de chambrc ofsilver grey, lined with
LET turban of yellow silk, white fur moccasns, and
gloves of similar materials. He nodded Familiarity to
oll as he sank down into his cushions in a true orien
,al STYLE, wnked at Miss Phis, chucked Leila under
the chin and slapped Charles the shoulder, whose
gravity gave place to i'll suppressed mrth at his In
sles extraordinary figure.
Il hope you rested well last night said Miss Phil
lis; Tint you found your comfortable
Rested IKE king replied he; warm a toast;
chilled first by damp sheets; soon got over it; all
right at last. How are you, brother ?-look rather
pale Sleep well, hey!'
4 did not rest we,' answered Mr. Clements; q
have difficulty of breathing, which often compels
me TO walk during the night. feared l should dis
turb tho household by so DONG
sOh Unclep exclaimed Lea-'and were you obi
CAD TO do so last night
Il did not mean to distress you, my child, taking
her hand in his; but walked my room The greater
part Of the night, and know it must be unpleasant
TO those who may be contiguous TO me; and as
perceive it is not convenient to remain longer, l am
sorry to say must leave you this evening
oh, Uncle' calculated Leila, giving her father a
look that spoke volumes.
Must not think of such thing stammered Mr.
Manners; perfectly convenent-very happy to see
yon--fear you havn't been comfortable as you
should
whats that you are talking Of going away inter
rapted Mr. Banks, Shan't do any such tbipg-Not
convenient! Saw room fit FOR prince, close to
mine, not a soul in it. Sleep there o-night. Walk
till morning-won't wake Go away!-nothlng
bu, pride Hate to be outshone, hey? Empty PoclS-
cts ache full ones
Here no put his hands in his pockets, and jingled
gold and silver, began one of his interm'nable
Aughs.
Miss Phllis that it was necessary TO redeem
her reputation in the eyes of Mr. Banks, TO treat his
brother with more cvility. She condescendcd 20
make some apology for the mistake of the prece-
ding night, and promised prepare the apartment
which Mr. Banks desired for him, if he would remain.
Thus authorized, Mr. Manners becume quite clo-
quent and Lea's eyes pleaded more eloquently than
all his words MI Clements could not resist their
mutual appeal, and declared his willingness to re.
main. ~
Cheerfuness was restored and even Miss PhilIis
appeared amable; for the conviction that she had
acted right though forced into the path of duty, gave
asweetened expression to her face, which elected
The evident admiration Of Mr. Banks land added in con-
sequence to her sef-eation
A week passed away, during which time the two
unces and their sons became completely domestlca-
ted in the family Of Mr. Manners Mr. Banks continued
assume the most assuming airs of superior gran
lrnhn
with Aunt Phillis, and pnched and kissed her ne'ces
while Mr. Clements, mid, dignlhHd and inteilec'
iua wore the same thread bare coat, and the same
napworn hat. Aunt Phllis, before whose eyes VS.
ions of welded pomp and spendo, bright as II call
ed up by the wand Of the gen, were constantly Hoat-
ing, scarcely noticed his presence, as, accordnsto
her interpretation he seemed too conscious Of MS
insignifcance, force himself upon the "hseF
Saon of any one Cousin Joe was still reserved'out
sEImira according TO her Aunts instructions, PAID
him the most marked attention, he attached himself
more and more to her society, and it seemed more
&n probable that a double wedding might take place
Leila WHO in her pure singIeness Of heart, thought
90, of conquests or weddings, felt delight in the
conoanionshp of her Cousin Charles, thut, succeed
ing the dearth of congenaI foeliug had the power OF
snchantment The books which she had read alone,
and which had CENTRALIZED her with the master spell Of
genius acquired double fascination. since he had dis
cOursed of they excellencies. He had finely mod
uated voice, and when he read aloud she discovered
that the duIIest author had charms unknown before
Leila very fond Of drawing and she now took I'M
wonted pleasure in the exercise Of This accomplish
men for Charles had the painters eye las well as the
Poets tongue And in their hours of closer intlmn-
Y, when drawn from the bustng circle loo much &C
Cnped with their own interest to interfere with Them
they near Mr. Clements side, who led them on 10
themes Of holy and high import. and thought and iee'
ing came up from the nnermos depth OF the SOUL lana
frightened or darkened in the speaking eye,-h was
'hen that Leila learned that, while music, painting
Poc,ry gave grace and beauty to his mnda rich VEN
philosophy, and still richer vein OF religion ran
IKE golden through the whole texture OF hef
rousm'd character. She had never been SO happy III