The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-08-18
Miscellaneous,
From Arhur's Ladies Magazine,
ratharine BlOOmer
OR, NEW AIMS IN LIFE,
NY MISS 3. A. HUNT.

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81 .inr her eyes from the book she was reading, !
M .,cior at her friend, who stood before the mir
W .tGsr dressing room preparing to so out
W. ytIl mt be long, Ontharine,' was the reply,
i 'o, .geet voice. Pm afraid that book don't
IA w.. YOU much, FOR yOu look at me, yawn, then
4 al lew Moments in regular rotation
mTi Well don't know what do, and what
Ir,, can't find out what want to do be-
.Ib,ye 90, that fashionable complaint, ennui; so
Isr called this afternoon to take you out walking
M p,1ray with me. That is the proper and fash
~ ,,st remedy, is it notf'
Il. Jssye it is in vogue; for its propriety,l leave
h your own Judgment.
~ a don't care for puncnous proprieties, if | can
,,o,ed BY watching thousand different counten-
"A ,.,, and thus killing time, It ID all ask
N NAV be all ycu ask, but is it all YOU ought to
H. IT..
II no moraizing, iC you please, came, that you
i1t impnr, TO me a little of your gayety. So don't
NJ obs,inate and make me feel more dolelul than |
NO at present.
I,ye YOU any real cause Cor unhuppiness, Kate =
ooia injured, turning round and scanning closely
a 4, connlenance other friend.
II No cause except what every one has, OF might
we. Every body thinks am very happy; nave
q md parents, wealth. and liberty to spend my time
4, may choose, have you, dear Louisa! yet my
4 n. asks for something more viii lis cravings ev-
\ abe satisfied ?
Louisa did not answer, but an expression OF sad
M went over her countenance. IL was the hrst
lime Catharine Boomer had ever in the slightest de-
ne given vent to her real feelings The friends had
paeay been gay and cheerful in each others socle-
Ir Now the race.of Catharine was touched with
Istancholy; her fine proud features, were soitened
lr3sabdued She was silent for awhile, then arous-
herself she rose and approached her friend, say
II IN her usual careless tone, Louisa, really be-
'tryou are little vain; wonder how long you
n stood before that glass, pulling your bonnet this
y AID that. make it set straight, and look pref
"A singular kind OF vanity Louisa rotorted, with
toing.'
you want me TO believe that speech do you, you
han little gpsey'' said Catherine, touching her chin,
With an air of playful fondness.
Yes, want you to believe 1t, and further desire
Nuto retract your words, or we will surely have
anl'
Suppose we have duel then, by way Of variety.
Hro is my gage and STOPPING down Catharine pick
dup tiny satin slipper that was peeplng from be-
,ah the bureau.
1 accept your pledge, most noble knight, replied
Louisa seizng her slipper. After finging it in cor
|nsr she throw her arms around her companions
waist, and said as she led her from the room, now
am ready to go in Broadway and fight, as becomes
gaun, lady chevalier. But, Catharine, TO be Sc
hsa. DO you think am vain?' For a moment tho
young girl closed firmly in thought Presently she
answered with frank decision.
Yes think you are. After a moments pause,
The added, you know wo entered into compact to
tell each other our faults, when we noticed them.'
Yes was the brief and somewhat cold reply
They gained the street, and walked about half q
block without speaking Louisa was slightly hurt
and the deep glow of modification was upon he'
cheek But she was an aaIectonate girl and loved
her friend too well to feel more than a momentary
cOldness towards her. She broke their unwOnted 81
encc, by pressing Catharine's hand, and saying
Thank you, you are true friend. Whenever you
think beuay any vanity, tell me Of it. am sure
desire to get rid Of all my faults
Il know it, l should be different person, per-
maps, if my desires were active as yours always
le. see my own faults quick as those OF my
neighbours Blu, in regard to myself, am ndolent-
Careless Give me enjoyment and suppose am toe
Indifferent whether my faults or virtues are called
into action. You never tell me of my faults, Louisa
except the single one orsarcasm / am sure have {
thousand moro than you.
We'll, think it is very hard to listen with patience
Ad right feelings, TO who is pointing out GU
aO's' Do you know, Kate, was almost indignant
when found you were in earnest about my vanity
us so very agreeable to have your friends think yo'
afe Just about right
DO you think so3' laughed her friend, shaking he
head little.
DON'T you7 Is praise and admiration disagagree
able you /; thought you were proud of you
s"'' lhave seen your eye flash with pleasure, whe
your mental superiority was felt, and acknowledg
Cd Catharine answered by an impatient, 'pshaw
and thus the subject was dismissed. BY this tim
'hey had reached the house Of an acquaintance
Louisa paused aud laying her hand upon Catharine
a'm' said, suppose we give Mrs. Becher call sh
would not like it, if she knew we passed her hous
"Nnout stopping in
Just as you please, returned Catharine,l am pei
'ectly Indifferent
You are in queer mood just now Louisa replied
as !ney assembled the steps, mot very complmentar
Mrs belcher must say
Itell the truth, if am not very complimentary
Inc society of Mrs. Belcher never adds one whit
NY enjoyment; why should be otherwise than ii
a"e'ent wish society was so organized that