Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-05-23

hlm lie was III some measure aware OF the oD-
stacles which his numerous and not very refined re-
latlons presented to his forming such a matrimonial
connoXlon as he wished and though he believed
it a prejudice, which a closer acquaintance with
their many estmable qualities would do much TO !
disspate, yet this knowledge had for some time &C
ted as shield against the arrows of the little god.
AT length the citadel had surrendered to the charms
of Miss Sophia Robartes and gathering hope from
the young ladys encouraging manner, and her ia |
theirs evident approbation he yentured to address
to her the letter which gave rise 10 the foregoing
conversation.
We shall not attempt to describe the feelings of
our hero on receiving Miss Sopha's letter express
sive of regret and esteem; for never having been
in the situation Of rejected lover ourselves, we
might totally fail, which would be anything but
pleasant Or, supposing that, by happy effort OF
genius, or an immense exertion of the imaginative
faculties, we succeed in porrayng the effect of
such catastrophe on mind such as his, to others
Of a more placid and resigned disposition it might
seem over-colored whilst those Of still more ar
dent temperament would pronounce it tame and
passionless. This much only we shall say, that
Charles loves feelings first reading that prop
ory wordcd epistlo were not unmiXed with indlg-
nation, for he did think that he had not been well
used. Miss Sophia Robares had certainly given
him tacit encouragement; and the more he reflect
ed on the matter, the more he felt convinced, by
many little signs which man in love well knows
how to interpret that she not Indifferent to him.
Believing that his rejection was solely owing to
Mrs Robartes, and that his difficulty might be
overcome, he made many efforts, but without sue.
cess, to bring the young lady TO some more decided
expression of her sentiments. In this manner
months dragged on until summer, bright, cheering,
glowing summer made its appearance. Now, the
Robartses were in the habit Of going from home
during the summer months to visit some tashona-
BILE watering place. This had become a practice
chiefly for amusement, and to distinguish them
Icpl ln I'M 10 oar n
eate in one spot. But this year Mrs Robares had
found herself compelled to acknowledge the hui
initiating fact, that she was afflicted with that very
common complaint, the rheumatism, and conse
qucntly Dr. Robartes issued his commands that the
summer excursion must be to Buxton According
Fly, in the brilliant month of July, thither did the
family repair, the young ladies consoling themselves
with the reflection that though Buxton was not the
place of all others they would have chosen, yet
when the 10Th of August came, numbers Of young
sportsmen would make it their head-quarter Now,
, fate had decreed that Miss lamar Lowe Should
from her youth up, have been martyr to this same
complaint and DR.. Robartes, good easy man, think
ing what was good for Mrs. Robares, might be
beneficial TO Miss lamar, and with the peversty
common to husbands, forgetting how far from agree
able it would be to his wife to acknowledge her IN
the presence of her gentcel acquaintancos, recon-
mended his old patient to Buxton too. Charles
! Lowe was most atiectionately urgent with his sis
ter to follow DIR. Robartess advice; and offered,
> would she consent, TO make such arrangements in
his business as should enable him to accompany
her; for though he certainly, had the choice been
given him, would not have selected his sister as his
companion to watering place, still, as he was sad
" in want of a preteXt tor going HIMSELF and as 10
better seemed likely to offer, he availed himself of
it. Miss Tamar quite fattered, agreed to 20,
though she knew things would be ruined at home,
for want of somebody to look after them"
, We must now transport our readers to Buxton, a
place in itself wonderful and surrounded by some
of natures most beautiful and glorious scenes. 1t
: fiercoy hot August morning too hot feT eny
: place but Buxton, where there is always a fresh
> breeze) and the fashionable hour for promenadng
Numerous gay groups were walking OH the terra
J ces, and amongst these none SO distinguished fol
Il their elegance as the Robarses. Mrs. Robares
u in graceful and becoming invalid costume, was
* leaning upon the arm of her eldest son, Mr. Percy
u Robartes young man just called to the bar, and
remarkably gentleman-like, if dress and any con-
" coivabe amount Of assumption give a claim to that
;, title. The young ladies', blooming in YOUTH and
Il radiant with gratfed vanity, were accompanied by
several of those desirable young sporsmen, whose
- company had been so anticipated. 4" Miss Sophia,
y exclaimed one Of the young men, " do look, beg
g at that extraordinary old young lady just descend
ing from that brska. Positively that is a gentle
) manipulating fellow, though, assisting the old quiz
a One would think he must have expectations in tina
= quarter" Miss Sophia looked and was disnayed
7
u his companion was Miss Tamar: and, ever u
4 nylhing more provoking, they chose that hotel TO
~ their resting place, at which she, her mamma ant
y sisters staying Mr.. Smythe, the gentleman
/, who had addressed her, wondered why Sophia mad'
d" no reply to his remark and was astonished at
though he could not but admire the beautiful colo
: which rose Indignantly as she pondered over thu
!, assurance Of Mr.. Lowe in following her to Buxton
~ Yes there they were. Miss lamar, hot though
was mindful Of her rheumatism, looking not yer
:, unlike bale of woollen goods; and pcrsisting
~ despite her brothers unwilngness, in seeing al
u her packages safely deposited i'll the hotel. A
last, satisfied that all was right, she disappeared
:. the carriage drove round to the stables; and MI
a. Lowe, after casting hasty glance round, entere
'' the house. When the ladies retired to dress 70
dinner cabinet council was held in Mrs. Rob
ut artes's room. "Well, mamma, what is to be don
:" now," exclaimed Harriet; "here is Charles Low
ia come after Sophia, and has brought Miss Tamu
I'd with him. by way of fascinating her suppose z"
Do not rattle so, Harriet" interrupted her G
q dest sister; 4" ] do not see what there is to laug
hi at for really is too provoking that they shoul
of come here now to annoy us with their vulgar way
fe when we have just become intimate with I'll
nt Churchls; and they refined and exclusive, win
must they think when they see us claimed as az
ID. quaintances by that odiously vulgar woman"
lar ayes" said Sophia, though we really know Ii
TO tie of her. she will always be so very intimate"
&c. "Wcll, my dears," replied their mother, it ce
of tainly is very unfortunate circumstance, but
is cannot be helped now. we must take the best oil
all Be ady-like, but as distant possible in yor
ar manners and if she has not the sense to see "
,be do not wish for the acquaintance surely her bro
mo will endeayor to keep his most extraordinary 81
as ter quiet"
ice "Wel hope he may succeed" exclaimed Ila
ol- RET "Out Tor my part do not think 1t possible
ent however, we shali see come, SOPHIA, never MN
nc. arm yourself for fresh conquests. Mr. Smythe
nee dazzed already. You wicked girl, do not kno
TO how it is you manage to fascinate all the gent
81 men, but conclude it is the gentle timidty Of 20
bv manners that acrs their Iordly sense of superic
Ter. iy. Oh, conlcnu 'G 10 eehle modest coq1elt
rse ana now 10 uieSS' una tieh 10 ulnher WI what
,er petite the arrival Of our evil genius in the shape
oh Miss lamar has left u.s."