Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-02-23
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any effect in reconciing his sister She
would not consent TO see her, and solsmnly
declared, that il he married her, and brought
her 10 the house, she would leave il.
II soon became known through all the
village, for Frank took no pains TO conceal
II, that be was going TO marry Fanny Lin
con. All wondered, but the young ladies'
in the high life of the place, with their
mothers, were indignant that the young man
should so disgrace himself Poor isabella
was pitied, and sympathized with, and one
young lady actually volunteered 10 try and
charm the lover off, all for the sake Of her
dear Isabela but TO no purpose Frank
was impenetrable. Fanny was talked about
and sneered at, and made the subject of all
kinds Of ill-natured remarks; but she was
happy in the love Of an honest and generous
heart, and knew nothing of the indignation
she was exciting.
"IIe needn't think to introduce tho
low creature here" said Miss Elvira Com
stock to The circle Of young ladies who we're
passing an afternoon with her.
Indeed he needn't" responded her sister
Thomasne. "If he chooses to lower him
self in that way let him, but such as Fanny
Lincoln never darkens our door"
what strange preference p remarked
one
THAT proves what he is" said another
"How much have been deceived in my
estimation of him !" added another
"Well, girls, we have all made happy
escape" said Elvira Comstock "for there
are some Of us, am thinking, who would
not have said mo- to Frank Beverly"
Indeed, then, you are mistaken if you
think i would" broke in one.
IL never liked him" said another
81 always thought him low minded" adj
ded third
at is all just as expected" remarked a
fourth. And then all joined in abusing
Frank Beverly and Fanny Lincoln with
might aud main.
But, time wore on, and the period was
fixed for Franks marriage one week be-
fore it took place stage brought to the
town two strangers, gentleman and lady,
whose appearance at once drew the attention
of the gossiping villagers.
Scarcely half an hour elapsed after their
arrival before the man walked out before
the inn at which they had stopped, and took
bis way towards Mrs. Grand's cottage
His knock at the door was answered by
Fanny.
Fanny Lincoln p said he in an inqur-
ing tone.
That is my name, sir" replied the mai
den, her heart leaping in her. bosom with
sudden bound
"And mine is Henry Lincoln" he said,
and instantly the happy creature was cling
ing to him aud sobbing like child, in the
ecstacy of a new delight.
The wedding was celebrated at the old
family mansion of the Beverleys. where
Frank and his sister resided Among the
guests were Elvira Comstock, her sister, and
indeed the whole circle Of the village ex-
clusives, each of whom sied in attentions to
the lovely bride. whose beauty and excel
lence were all suddenly discovered and ap-
preciated Among the most conspicuous
of the company were Henry Lincoln, the
distinguished and ,oeolthy member Of the
southern bar, and his young and beautiful
wife, to whom he had been married only a
few months
All but Fanny, from this time, forgot her
humble origin, but she remained as aifec-
tionate and as attentive as ever to the friends
who had loved her and cherished her from
childhood. Isabella soon learned TO appre-
ciate her and to love her tendcrly, and
Frank Beverly ever after blessed the day
that brought Fanny Lincoln to the Village
Amanuensis.