Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1844-11-29

cannon, certainty, be moving IN that sphere
for which education and taste lave fitted
her.
To this Jane made some cvasve rcplv.-
Her manner Of doing so was noticed by |
Clcveland vino did no, altogether like it,
II implied contempt for the interesting Girl, |
who, as he supposed, held, in the firmly, the
subordinate position Of an instructor IN mu-
SIC. From that moment the charm which !
had been thrown around Jane Wells, grad !
ually passed away. And as it did so,'he image
OF the quiet, intelligent, refined and delicate
stranger he had met at Mr.. Ilendce's, took
IA more distinct and permanent place in hs
mind. 'Who is she 2 'Whal is she 2 were
the questions often asked. Though he call
ed often as before upon Jane, it was really
with the hope Of again falling in with the
music teacher. But this fortunate occurrence
dId not again happen.
One evening he met Mr.. EIrndec in the
parlor, alone The arden, desire he f,lt TO
learn something certain about the individual
who had interested bin, caused him 10 say.
during pause in the conversation.
pardon me, Mr.. Ilcndrc, for the SEEMING
in'ruslveness Of the question am about TO
''W' wa IH'' 81 NOulI1 ldUN III NDuT IdllIlIN,
employed as music rracher-?'
Excuse me-, Mr.. CIevclnnd,' Mr.. Tllndro
said, intrrruping him,-'bnt YOU are under
some mistake. There is no such person in
my iamilv as you allude to-
Cleveland loohed confpunlrd.
Il certainly must be under some mistake,
them he replied. But h9ye twice net in
is, as | have understood, music teacher to
your chillrcn.'
Oh! You mean my niece Mr.. Ilendce
said with smile.
'Iour niece =
yes. Mary Wells, the sister of Jane, |
thought You knew her,
NO SIR was the grave reply. Il have
twice fallen in with her by accident. Then
as soon as any one entered the parlor she
glided away. No one introduced her to me-
'Noi even her sister 2
no.
Mr. Handee looked upon the floor thought
fully.
'Why dops she keep herself so secluded p
at length asked Young Clcvclnnd 'She is
certainly fitted to shine in any crrce'
! That she is. A loveier Girl have new
/ e' seen. DHt u - IleT own fPdi worm mat
excludes her. Sncirly, as it is now consli-
tuted, is not worthy Of SO noble minded a
creature ..,. man
said.
Il will then give yon fully her history, and
let yon Judge her by the best aud iruest
s'andard-her own life as it stands forth in
/ Doric beauty
! NJ Hand, t',,,, ,,.l -. |. :
his deep admiration of her virtues gave to
his words and manner, the noble conduct of
Mary Wells. Mr. Cleveland listened with
intense admiration.
Noble Girl = he exclaimed, as soon as the
narrative had been finished.
Yes, she is nobleness ITSELF was the car
nest response Of the Hnrla.
MAY beg to be Introduced to one for
whom now feel respect amounting al
most to reverence 2 asked the young man.
The bel. was rung, and u scryan, entered.
'Tcil Mary that wish to see her in the
parlor.'
The servant left the room, and in few
moments Mary entered, dressed in simple
but neat attire.
Come, my dear, lr, mo Introduce Won to
my excellent young friend Mr. Cleveland,'
Mr.. llendee said, taking MAryS hand, snd
leading her forward.
The color decpened on Mar,'s cheek
when she met the steady, admirlng gaze Of
the young man, but her scIi-posscssion re-
mlinrd.
My niece excludes lcrsclrto much. Size
is 'o'cr modest, wolth's peculiar fault as
Goldsmith, | believe, has it,, Mr.. Hendec
added. as Mary took a seat on the sota
At that momrnt J me entered and came
forward. Mr.. Cleveland met her in "A man-
ner much more formal than usual. She was
no longer beautiful or Interesting in his ewes.
The superior lovclincss of Mary had alto
geher cclipsed her. The surprise and dis
pleasure she felt at seeing Mar, in the parlor,
and in conversation with Mr.. Cleveland, ten
ded in no way TO give additional charms to
those already surrounding her. lie saw
clearly her state of mind and it took away
all admiration, and even warmer feelings, he
had ever felt for her.
Encouraged by her uncle, AND led on to
converse by the admiring young man, Mary
Shnne through the evening with lu,tre that
surprised, while it delighted Mr.. Ilendce.
From that lme, Cleveland hccame low
or. He would not listen to Mary's ming
any longer in srcluson, and much agains,
her will, almost compelled her to accompany
hi II to a large ball gotten mp by the ex usives
She dressed herself in pure white, IA d pres
scented "A sweet contrast with the gaudily al
tired bellies that Haunted about and sought the
admiration she unconsciously won.
| what lovely creature is that on the arm
of Cleveland 2 asked IA Young man, coming
up to his sister, who was among a beyv of
half dozen young girls.
Where Who 2
/ Look Don't You see near that Pillar
'Oh YES. That Why, as live, that is
Mary Wells my old music teacher What
IN the world is she doing and with Hardy
Cleveland? lie cannot know the company
he is Keeping
This little bit of news qnickly spread
though the company, and Cleveland soon
found both himself and Mary the subject of
obs ervaiinn and remark. And not only so