Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-05-31
From the ladies National Magazine.
THE CITY bellies:
OR, SIX MONTHS IN THE COUNTRY.
BY MSS Lydia ). rlERsoN.

| tnery LOT you except a SIX months residence
in the country, which with proper care, he
says may greatly alleviate your symptoms
We consulted on the subject and have
concluded to write TO a relation of ours in
Lebanon county, to know If she can accom-
modate and nurse YOU Your pa and can
not possibly leave the city at present, but
Sarah shall accompany you, and she is care
full and affectionate'
oh ma, how can live six months in
the country-away from fashion, society
and all the elegancies of life And with
no other companions than the rude igno-
rant country girls Dear ina, had rather
stay and die here
This conversation took place between
Mrs. Heushaw and her invalid daughter, in
one of the most elegantly furnished parlors
in Philadelphia. Mrs. Henshaw was the
leader OF the fashionable circle, and her
only child Louisa had been belle from her
girlhood. But a depression of spirits and
bodily languor had for some time laid hea-
Willy over her, and her health had begun
rapidly to decline. Perhaps she could have
explained the cause of her illness, but she
did not attempt il, and her affectionate
mother determined to lay upon her country
relatives the burden of which she was so
heavily weary. 1t was to her own brother
she had resolved 10 con6de her child He
was wealthy farmer, lived on the very
lands on which she had passed her youth
Having been adopted BY a wealthy, chiIdless
aunt she had married the rich and elegant
Mr.. Henshaw, and had utterly forgotten the
home and friends of her childhood until il
became necessary TO take her Louisa to the
country, and then the utter impossibility of
leaving the city herself, awakened in her
memory the idea of brother that was once
dear to her But she spoke of him then as
relation, trusting that her daughters pride
would justify her caution. Louisa wept
bitterly at the thought of leaving her pa
rents, the city, and her acquaintances but
Mrs. Henshaw fastened the preparations,
and the INVALID lady with her maid were
sent away, with an earnest charge TO avoid
damp air and damp feet, and write if she
should grow worse.
1t was the latter part of March when
they set out, but the day was exceedingly
fine. Louisa wept until the carriage was
some miles from the CITY, and the sun was
high in the clear heaven. Then she I'm
covered her face and looked out the window
, with determination TO see something hate
ful, or at least some unpleasant object
But her eyes fell on neat, white dwellings
and fair fields with a soft shade OF green on
every swell, relieved by the brown ground
work, and orchard trees standing in slightly
rows, while the light-winged songsters were
flashing to and fro, and filling the air with
; their sweet chirping melody. How beauti-
full 7 she cried involuntary. She was al
ready in love with the country.
Mrs Henshaw received several brief let
ters, stating that she was contented and that
her health was improving.
i wonder she can be contented,' Mrs
IIensbaw would exclaim-'a girl like Louisa,
so genieel, so highly accomplished, so very
delicate and sensitive, TO be contented
amongst such ignorant, and unpublished PEG.
pie l suppose, however, she is amused al
the wonder and admiration Of the country
beaux and bellies, and enjoys kind Of
queenly triumph amongst them. How must
her fine figure, magnificent costume, and re-
y. fined language and manners contrast with
v the coarseness of the young creatures around
(, her. | should like to see her in the rustic
d church, shining amongst them like dew
d spaagIed rose in field of daisies. | won
;; der how she gets along with the young
:, Crews / warrant she keeps them all at hel
: feet, for she is oueenly girl. should be
!. amused to see their awkward attempts a
9 initiating her dress, speech and manners.
Towards the last of September, Mrs. Hen
shaw was surprised at the receipt of large
sheet of fooscap in the form of letter from
!. her daughter. She was just dressed for |
/ sailing party, so she laid il aside till the mex
morning, when with sundry explanations o
I, wonder, she broke the seal. But how die
her wonder increase as she read.
It Dear Father and Mother =
have provided myself with this mammoth
sheet for the purpose, and with the intention
of writing you history Of my six months il
!. the country.
u we shall find some amusement in th
I letter. said Mrs. Henshaw to her listening
: husband. Louisa is disposed to be face
!. tious, see, by by her commencing will
:. father and mother.
1t was Saturday evening when arrived
: at Mr.. Grey's and as you will remember,
cold rain succeeded the fine weather,
! felt chilled and miserable, and the snug OLE
). farmhouse presented most comfortable
appearance As the coach drew up, tn
house door opened and pleasant looking
postly gentleman came out, saying to SOM
III person within, no, no, / can bring her in il
b, nv arms if necessary He looked rathe
a, surprised as | sprang from the vehicle he
- however, conducted Inc very courteous
into the paror. But at the door paused
,s 1t was large apartment, destitute Of centre
! table, piano, or lounge, but there was
bripht wood fire burning on the hearth, AM