The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-04-29
Vol. T. No. 40. Whole No. 35g. 557


of factories. About this time the party to which 1
have referred took place at the house of Mrs Watson.
1t was mostly composed of the young people Of the
village, who were enjoying themselves with the hear
ty simplicity Of such country gatherings Young Ath-
eron was there, fine specimen of noble hearted
enterprising young man. lie was tall but robust
with fresh and animated countennnce, and firm
and decided step His dark auburn hair of which he
had snporabundarce, carelessly brushed up
on one side. To be sure he looked f Injured to la
Dor; his hand had seldom be en- imprisoned in Gloves
while his face was brOnzed by exposure to sun and
wind. r...-.
Anna was requested TO play and sing, and as Hen
ry accompanied her to the piano, (for we have pi-
amos among the Green Mountains to vary the music
Of the spinning wheels.) every eye turned in ad-
miration upon the two.
And when the deep rich bass of his voice minglng
with the softer treble of hers in that beautiful song Of
Morris, The sold Oak Tree there was music in
the double harmony of words aud tones that thrilled
every heart. During the singing stranger entered
the room. lie young gentleman apparently
fresh from the city; at lenst, The ladies' present
thought from the resemblance of HE dress to the last
fashion plate Of the Monthly Magazine. He cast a
hasy glance round tho room and as if finding no.
ton caught by the figure of Anna at the piano.
With critics eye he scanned her faultless form
and classical head. Admiration followed SURPRISE
lie sought Mrs Watson, and said, spray give me
introduction 10 that beautiful girl. She is the
inirest flower have seen among your mountains;
but spare me an acquaintance with the young farmer
in the homespun dress by her side; a shake of his
hand in the Green Mountain style would disocate
my wrist' Mrs Watson, nothing 10th to display her
city relation, went forward and gave him the desired
Introduction. Anna received himself and his COM
pnent with that quiet dignity peculiar to herself,
and observing Henry turning tho leaves of the music
book, said quickly, "Mr Anterior, Mr. Stratton'
The cold formal salutation of the latter, prevented
the DIR eaded shake, but it did not serve as ready
passport ofiavor TO the young Vermonter. Oh
The conversation turned upon the comparative adj
yantages of city and country life. Anna warmly de-
Tended the latter, while Stratton in exstacies
he described life in New York. .r
But do you not admire our Falls, said Anna,-
"they generally lavorite resort of the few tray-
ellers who visit this place. ... .#.",
ayes, to be sure they somewhat picturesque,
but some Yankee speculator will put up great red
brick factory there before many years, and this
the only beauty of the place. The s''only BEAUTY
thought Anna her nlind"rever,ed to the splendid
panorama ofhlIs that surrounded them every
sde and tho fine prospect to be for the pleasur-
able toll Of mounting ..---f .. .-..
Henry, fearing the result Of the conversation went
silently away, and was soon apparently engaged in
conversation with others But his eye now and then
wandered to the place he had left with somewhat Of
an uneasy glance And leisurly survey of Stralton
did not make him Indifferent.
lie was, far as his tailor and intercourse with
society could make him SO, a polished
gentleman. .... .. ..-...... ...... .....,..
lie was versed in the mysteries OF Chesterfied,a nd
had acquired that and self possession in the So
cely Of the ladies' so much coveted by the other
lie exerted his powers of pleasing to such degree,
that Anna was not aware how rapidly time passed,
and charming in her turn by her simplicity and unaf
fecied gaety they aroused from their
only by the summons the refreshment table. Here
Stratton amply compensated for his hitherto partial
attentions, by which he ascertained and supplied the
wants of all near him. Poor Henry never felt his
more keenly. lie 'was all thumbs''as
we say in country pauver. lie made sundry mis-
takes, of which the last, not least, the spling Of
dish of sweGtments upon Annals dress. The latter
aughed heartily, she said 'No matter, Henry, it
will only swecten the soap suds. ..r.i
'Whie muslin will wash, you know While
Door Henry voxed with himself stood in ~tdoubtful
rood" not knowing how to repair the mischief, the
inen canIbric "mouchoc'' of Stratton had done the
work. 3 rt-. .... joining ar oI'. re"a
GA time for all things" thought and acted the Wis.
tors who, instead eliminating city fashions, and turn
ng night into day. take their leave the tall
,ock in the entry struck 10. '. a'i65HR a.r 8:iw
As the group left the wel-lished parlor, they
ound the moon in all her brightness waiting to light
hem home. The beuu hat in hand, with patient
expectation stood the door, waiting till the ladies'
houd put shnwls and bonnets and decide the ag-
tuting question, "Who should 90 first p" 'ar-ad'
While Henry, with one foot forward, was looking
nxiousy at the dressing room door, what was his
urprise to Anna and Satton, all equipped, issue
iom the parlor, and bid the company ''good even
ng." 3D..
lie waited a moment till they were out of sight,
nd then with step cleared the door, and with
TASTY strides made his way to his own little sleeping
Dom. . -r..tas .' hs'faaal efd OH
ro,;.oJ o., had determined droyyn in laan