The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-05-06

OF life, and upon labor as degradation Let us not
then Judge him too hastily, if he did not appear TO
recognise Henry as he passed him at eleven o'clock
the next day. The latter, true 10 his resolution had
been hard at work since SUNRISE and was now resting
under tree by the roadside, his labor, and but
short distance from the house. Henry felt the no.
gect, but with pure heart and strong soon re-
sumed his work. The piece he was now reaping
lay directly in front of the window which looked from
the little parlor where Anna and her visitor sat. Now
and then his ear caught the music Of some song play
ed by the same hand and sung by the same sweet
voice which had SO often accompanied his own.
We have said that Stratton, with much evil in his
nature, had some redeemng traits.
The marked Difference and respect with which he
treated the old soldier was recompense for the
naughty bearing he bore toward almost all others.
In his case it was not SO much to win the daugh-
ters favor through the father interest; he had been
much accustomed TO be caressed and attered even
by the genter sex, that the apparent Indifference and
Independence of Anna rather surprised than dspleas-
cd him. She frequently differed in opinion in such
firm and decided manner that he said to himself &C.
must certain 60 again and this rare singing bird"
On returning to his lodgings he received the follow
ing le tier from his father:
" | am very glad my dear that you are resting
awhile in quiet village 1t is not necessary that
you should make of pleasure one of fatigue or
that you should hasten onward 10 save expense I
have just invested large amount in the United States
Bank, "good the world ovcr' you know and enclose
you draft which you may possibly need have
been urged 10 take stock in the new rail road about to
be commenced in this State, but am not much Of
advocate for what they internal Improvements.
When ride prefer my own comfortable carriage,
and fleet Arabians with black Jack as driver to
all the steam cars in the country, and to the public
and common people they must manage they
II is not necessary because have property that
should it for their qualification. had letter too
from the agent of the Lowell Mills proposing to me
an investment in factories there | did
not even answer the letter for have little faith in
such Yankee speculations But this reminds me of
what had almost forgotten to tell you, that have
purchased thousands Of acres Of land in Mchi-
gan and Illinois, and township in Iowa which in
tend TO name "Stratton." How is Lady Gray's foot?
Tell Jim to nurse her we'll There is not a finer
span than yours warrant in Yankee land; but |
intend year import some more for your special
use
Your mother is quite anxious about YOU she fears
you will find hard fare among the natives of that bar
barous region, she calls it,"
Hard fare thought Stratton, he sat down by
particular invitation to Annals tea table. No bakers
loaf could compare in whiteness and sweetness that
before him, while the fresh honey, the golden butter,
and rich cheese were luxures to young cpl
That evening the faults in STATIONS character
were into the shade, and the brighter parts alone
visible.
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strength of her intellect aud her thorough knowledge
and ability to upon the topics of the day
tonished him. True, he had read the ephemera lit
erature Of the day, had Anna sufficiently to
sure correctly, and condemn with judgment He
her beauty without vanity, true happiness, with
out wealth, and learning without ostentaton So
thoroughly happy was he that when Henry entered
he extended his hand and even ventured warm Yer
mont shake of the same. And when he heard the
hearty thanks of the old gentleman for Henrys kind
ness, nnd it accompanied with the bright beaming
glance of Anna, he felt ashamed Of his conduct
in despising the generous laborer
In music and conversation the time passed rapidly.
Poor Henry! He sung, and tried to be happy, but
there was a worm knawing at his peace
He had never told his love. 1t had lain from child
hood in the inner temple, sacred thing. He had
worsbipped in spirit the IDOL and had never before
dreamed of a rival at the shrine. True, he had fear
ed that he coud obtain the cherished prize, but
he had never before realized what would be his feel
ngs to see that prize the possession of another He
did not dream that any could be in Annals socie-
ty and think of her only one who would make the
passing hour pleasant, and forget her or think of her
as pleasant scene in transient journey. Such was
the intention o Sraton, but deeper feeling, some
thing akin to warm esteem had been this evening a
walked. He had intended to leave the next morning.
but he now gave contrary orders to black jim, whose
great white eyes became suddenly larger, when he
understood that he to stay longer in that dull
place.
lie was sure Lady Grey's foot was quite well, but
his master doubted it. So passed number Of days
--Stratton more charmed with his mountain wild
flower. Anna evidently more interested in descrip-
tons of city life. Henry tried to forget in busy la
Dor the secret fears that oppressed him. In the mean
while sailing party was proposed, and there is no
preer stream than the little Noire, above the falls
for suoh an excursion. The banks are sloping, and
It'll, nd nt this of