The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-07-15

aud blushmg deeply, dropped half n courtesy in to-
ken of recognition TO some one without tho group,-
Her eyes, no longer Ianguid. now sparked with an-
nation, and ms our naval friend entered the group
bout her, she laid her tiny goved hand within his,
saying,
Welcome, Ferris, we feared your sailing orders
had taken you to sea this bleak weather
'We should not have lifted anchor without first pay
ing tribute to our queen, was the gallant reply.
litter through the circle Of exclusives at his
appearance among them but when the lady approved,
there was room for complaint.
Curse his familiarity said one fellow to another,
what prctension can he have here''
And Miss Il called him by his given name
too said another; rather familiar that wonder
what the old man would say to il!
'WhOt scene does that painting representa- nquir-
ed lady friend ut this moment OF Anne Il.
Il think it is an Italian picture' replied the fair
girl.
Spanish, should say observed he who first
questioned the appearance of Ferris.
Evidently Spanish said another exquisite, tho
l regret to differ from Miss IL
'You err said Ferris, turning to the two gentle
men, the lady is right. 1t is Italian scene, rs
you will discover by closer examination of the cos
tune Of the igures.'
'Pray, do you establish yourself as umpire IN
this case, retorted of those who had pronounced
the piece to be spnnsh scene
Il contend that your wrong said the other
seeking some cause for difference, and desiring to
SHOW up the unpretending Lieutenant.
Pardon me, ladies', said Ferris, taking no notice
of the insult from the speakers Il that painting
in the studio of Isola at Genoa, few years since and
know from its author that il represents stree, scene
ofthat Italian city, otherwise should not have spo-
kon.'
'Ah, you have great advantage over us all in hav-
ing travelled SO EXTENSIVE ely, Mr. Harvard said Anne
Il, DESTROYS to restore good feeling
The gay scenes ofthe night wore on; several times
had Ferris Harvard completely put at fault the shall
low Drained tops around him, placing them in any
thing but an enviable light while the eloquent eyes
of the prncey creature he loved, told him that at
least he not indifferent to her.
Ferris Harvard was a Lieutenant in the Navy, and
depe ndent entirely upon his pay officer to sup
port widowed mother and younger sister, to both of
whom he was devotedly attached. His ather,a self
made nan. had chce beer successful merchant,
who sailed and freighed OF the heaviest tonned
vessels tia, left the port Of Bos,on-but misfortune
and sickness overlook him, and he sunk into his grave
leaving his only son to protect his mother and sister
from the and ills of life. Ferris had enjoyed
liberal education, and having entered the navy us
ndshipman, had risen in the shortest possible time to
lieuenancy by of his superior requirements
and good conduct. His profession had led him to all
parts ofthe world, and he carefully improved his nd
vantages-though constrained, by of his limit
ed means, to the practice Of the most rigid economy.
lie had met with the only daughter of Harris H
ar ciy of
Boston, at a fete given board the ship to which he
belonged, and had Immediately become enamoured Of
her, but he well knew in his hear, that the diff
ference in their fortunes formed an insurmountabe |
barrier to his wishes lie had been casual visitor
for several months subsequent to the time our story
commences, nj the house of the H family He !
had never told his love 10 Anne in words but his !
soul had constantly spoken through his eyes, and the
reader knows the response
Il must think of her more, said Ferris to himself;
sf am thus sneercd at by her friends for merely Of
fering her ordinary cvilities, with what contempt
would her parent receive proposition for her
hand, from one so poor and unknown
Harris H was indeed stern old man, and
yet he said be kind to the poor, giving freely
of his bounty for the relief of the needy. Still
he strange man; he seldom spike to those about
him, yet he cvinccd the warnest love for his only
child, and Anne, too loved her father with ardent
affection. His delight to pore his library,
living in the fellowship Of the old philoso-
pliers. On several occasions when Ferris was at his
house and engaged in conversation with Anne, he had
observed the old mans eye bent sternly upon him
when his heart would sink within him and he would
sink 10 reality of his situation.
Ferris evening in Beacon street, at then
house of Mr. Ii, where, spite of the cold re-
ception he received from those he generally met
there, he still enjoyed himself in the belief that
Anne not Indifferent to his regard lie had been
relating to her by her request his experience with DIFF
ferent national characters with whom he had met,
speaking of their peculiates, and describing the va
rious scenic effects Of different countries Anne sat
u sweet scented geranium whose leaves she was
mos, ndustrously engaged in destroying AS there
occurred pause in the conversation, Ferris bending
close TO her car, said,
'Anne, will you pluck me that roseSas token of
affection you must know how ardent is mine for
on or sioop, dearest, behind it blows the Candy