Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1845-07-31

Deen welcome al the mouse, anu hau q
right, from relationship, to expect the
hospillity ofits inmates. And now, like
a fash of lightning, that suddenly burst
upon the eye, was the whole truth be-
fore her. The frequent visits Of MI
Roberts for the past three weeks, after
having been previously twice refused by
her, she became convinced where part
ola plan of her mothers, who she suspec.
ted was now lndulgng. the most selfish
views for her, and perhaps desired to
make her sacrifice 10 her idol.
Nj the feelings Of Catharine's bosom
revoled at the thought. And the purpose
ofno dcspot could have become more fix
ed than we're hers from that moment
She now arose and approached the win.
dow, at which Francis Davenport had
been standing ever since her mother had
left the room, as if contemplating the
flowers that the frost had robbed Of their
Leauly and loneliness. lie turned round
as she approached and said,
What do these tears forbode, Cath
arine' joy or sorrow for me?
Joy she replied, 'as far as | am con-
cerned. And now must apologize for
the conduct of my mother, which know
you think objectionable. You know, as
well as the rest of us, her passion for
money,-and she has lately got notion
in her head that her daughter Calharine
must ride in carriage, and glitter in d.
monds in ballroom, and, since your
absence, she has, in some way, healed
the breach that my refusal ofMr Roberts
had made. (You recolect my old suit
or Nothing else scarcely has been seen
or heard of for the past three weeks but
him. Indeed, | don't know, if she had
not witnessed the scene she did this morn.
ing, but the wedding. dress would ha, e
been bought, and the wedding cake made
without consulting me-.
Can it be possible, said Mr. Davenport
that woman possessed'ofs so many virtu-
es as your mother, can be governed by
such sordid motives?
i can account for her conduct in no
other way, replied Catharine. TO be
sure this is all guess work, but believe
never guessed straiter in my life. The
passive Catharine, as they call me-
they think believe, that | can be led to
the altar and united to an old man, with
out her knowing it. But on this point, |
am extensively sensitive, and imposition
is out Of the question: Mr. Davenport
could not refrain from smiling at her re-
mark
That's right Cathariae, be firm, said
he, 'and if you ever need knight-errant
to help you out of difficulty, Francis
Davenport, remember, is the man.
TNus, said be, as he imprinted kiss up
on her lips, 4 seal my faith to thee forev-
or
'And here, said Catherine, I promise
to be thine through real and roe
Could Mrs Flomming have known how
these youthful lovers parted, she would
have given up every effort in dispair.-
She had spent the last hour in forming
new arguments, to affect the mind of her
daughter, and so clamorous had her cred.
tors become within the past week, that
she resolved if entreaties did rot accom-
plish her purpose, force should. As she
heard Catharine ascending the stairs, she
arsose and followed her to her room.
The appearance of Mrs Flemming was
now entirely changed, Smiles had as
sumed the place of frowns: and honeyed
words oftenderness were on her lips.
'Calharine, said she, as she entered
the room, with a small casket in her hand
Il have come to spend an hour with you
your room is always SO cheerful, and
you are so pleasant yourself, that should
think you must be a stranger to the hor-
rors, as | call low spirits
Yes, said Catharine,' Il am indeed
stranger to them, and trust that | shall
never know what they are by experience
MY dear, continued Mrs Flemming,
hardly giving her time to speak, Il have
long wanted to make youa valuable pres
ent, but have lately been so cramped for
money, that | have found it utterly i'm
possible to purchase what | wished: but
here is valuable necklace, that your
father gave me soon after our marriage,
which | wish you to accept. | always
intended it for your sister, my name sake,
but believe you will value it as much as
she would, and | think it would be more
becoming to you
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