Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-03-29
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noain met. This time in small company.
Among those present, was Mrs. Lndorf,
who had been for many years intimate in
Mr.. Littleton's family. Knowing this fact,
Wentworth managed to draw her out in
conversation before his friend, and Mrs.
Lndorf, who understood Henry Aliens true
character very well, and was likewise aware,
that for some months past he had been pretty
constant in his attentions to Anne, soon be-
gan TO speak of that young lady with view
TO forwarding her interests. The following
recommendatory notice was made among
others of kindred import
"Recently, circumstance occurred, run
on Mrs. Lindorf, ''that has raised Anne still
higher in my good opinion. Her fathers
business has not been very good for the past
year or two, and of late, it has declined to
an extent that made it necessary for him to
reduce expenses. To enable him to do this,
Anne cheerfully agreed TO let the chamber
maid be dismissed, volunteering to take
charge of one or two chambers and the par
lors, and keep them in order with her own
hands. This required no little seli-denial
on her part for she has been raised delicate
ly, and has never, in her life, been put to
any kind of work"
''What do you think of that Harry p
Wentworth said, about ten minutes after
wards joining his friend in a corner, where
he had seated himself alone, in thoughtful
silence, on escaping from the company Of
Mrs. Lindorf.
Think of it? Why it vexes me beyond
measure to think so good an action should
have been spoiled by falsehood What
need had she to say any thing at all about it,
if she did not wish to give, from feeling
Of delicacy, the true reason why surprised
her at work did not question her on the
subject"
at is plain enough"
explain then"
"She esteems it disgraceful to work. more
especially if required to from necessity, but
thinks lightly of fasehood."
"Always severe in your judgement of
her."
81 am not severe, Henry. 1t is the truth
that condemns her"
"But may have misunderstood her,
am willing to give her the benefit of
doubt"
"And continue your attentions as if moth
ing had happened ?"
"No That | will not do. But | will
not condemn her, finally, until | fully satisfy
myself that she is guilty of having uttered,
or insinuated, falsehood."
Glow will you proceed to satisfy your
selfr'
"By abiding to the subject, in the pres
ence of others, or, when alone with her,
just as it may happen and note its effect.
should like to be by, just to enjoy the
scene"
"You are little malicious, l am afraid,
Charles"
''Perhaps am. But can't help it, in
deed My whole soul rises up against such
an exhibition of false pride and want of
moral principle"
1t was, perhaps, a week after that Anne
was dressing to attend an evening party, at
which she expected to meet Mr.. Allen,
whom she had not seen since the day upon
which she had been so extremely mortified
by his unexpected visit Mrs Lindorff had
dropped IN, and was assisting her in the ar
rangement of her dress.
"You really look beautiful tonight, An
me-" was that lady's partial and hattering re-
mark. And with good humored smile,
she added
"For Mr.. Aliens sake look as interesting
as possible"
Pm afraid it IS all over in that quarter"
Anne replied, with something of morti6ca-
ton in her tones.
"Oh no."
'But think of the plight in which he
found me the other morning"
'That's in your favor"
Chow in the world can you make that
out z"
81 spoke good word for you the other
evening, and, in doing so, took good care to
make you appear in that very thing to the
best possible advantage. And what is more,
succeeded fully to my satisfaction"
"You were kind indeed, twas the maiden's
pleased reply, while her heart iuttered with
livelier hope than she had felt since the
day upon which she had found herself so
suddenly placed in so awkward position.
Henry Allen sat conversng with Lucy
Herbert, much palmer girl than Anne
Lttleton, when the latter came in.
"Ah! there comes our friend Miss Little
ton" she said in light cheerful tone as
Anne entered.
"Yes," was the brief response.
"You don't know what futter you
threw her into the other day, Mr.. Allen"
Lucy continued, in voice of pleasant IA
miliarity.
"Did /, indeed / was not aware of
that"
"Oh, yes. She says she was in such
trim, with her head all tied up"
81 did not observe but what she looked
very interesting. didn't expect to see her
while sweeping out the parlors, dressed as