Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-07-17

better than that he requires delicate management
dainty manGuvering, and gentle spiritng. You
nave no idea how am obliged to abound in plots
ana counter plots. can never attain an object in
natural, open manner, so employ harmless cum
nlng and innocent artfce on the most trihinp oc-
casions. do not take my tea without stratapem
You look incredulous, but half this is true, / can
assure you. The truth is, there is Il vein of con-
trariness running through my dear papa which will
not brook any thing in the shape of dctation or
opposition, therefore
Charm ny accepting by submitting-sway,
And have my humor most when obcy.'
Trust to me, Mr. John Williston, I'll rack NV very
brain for plot, and in due time will there be one
forthcoming"
" You will meet me here tomorrow, will YOU
not" asked her companion, as she rose to depart.
but you and cousin Emily think these clandes-
tine interviews so abominable" returned she arch
ly; land do, too" she continued, in praver
tone 81 feel indignant and ashamed every time
steal out to meet you, and absolutely dread even
the servants eyes. Butwhat can do? My faith
or VIII not permit wooing in proper and maid
emily sort. The truth is, he cannot bear to have us
married every one of my sisters had storms, tenn
pests, violent opposition, and their lovers were
obliged to do weary ponance before they could
obtain them. | never had an admrer in my life
that my father did not treat with GOODNESS almost
amounting TO nciyility, even shared in the indig-
nation, 50 treated them coolly myself by way Of
final Encouragement, TO restore harmony. But
did not dare TO behave to you, John. Nour
southern blood would have been up and you of,
before had time even to wave my hand as all he
rones do, for your return. And | had ight re-
gard. you know, which forbade that-but rood bye"
you'll be here tomorrow ~ exclaimed her com
panion, OBTAINING her
Yes, if it is possible; but now | must indeed
co."
"Papa, can Ben drive me over TO cousin Emily's
this morning" said Miss Graham, two three
days after this interview. "She has been urging
me to spend the day with her for an age, and if
you are well enough should like to 60 to-day"
All, well! don't know but you may replied
Mr.. Graham, attempting to rise on his equity limb.
81 don't know but you may but harkee, Julia she
is great friend Of Mr. Williston's, is she not Z"
he said, bestowing searching glance on his daugh
ter.
"What! my quiet, proper, decorous cousin En-
ly friend of that wild, harum-scarum, good-lor-
nothing John Wston's why, my dear papa how
you say so Z" she returned lifting up her hands
and eyes in a wonderful astonishment.
"Then he is good-for-nohing, darling:" an
swerod her father placing his arm allectionately
around her.
"Certainy, sir, did you ever imagine | thought
him any thing else? only liked to hirt"
"Well, flirt as much you please, my child,
but never be married, Julia, my dear; these men
arc set of sad rascals, an you might great deal
better stay with your poor old father"
Alas for poor Jua's powers of deception; her
eyes filed with tears, and she came very near be-
traying every thing, and vowing herself to spin
sters-hood forever, had not the tanalizing vision
of her lovers frank, pleasant face, clouded by dis
appointment, risen before her, and as her father
leaned out Of the window to give the necessary
directions for her departure, she checked the rising
emotion and vanished to prepare herself.
If Miss Julia Graham drove over alone to her
cousin Emilys with Bcn-which, by the way, is by
no means asserted that she did-she certainly ditl
not return alone with him. No old Mr. Graham
to lis ineXpressible veXation and alarm behelo her
most CALAMITY assisted in her descent from the
rage by tall, slender youth, with profusion of
curly black hair appearing from beneath the grace
full little travelling cap which adorned his head.
Mr. Stansbury, my dear father" she said pre-
senting him, the son of the old college friend Of
whom you talk much / met him at Emiy's,
and as he was coming to see US tomorrow, gra-
ciously volunteered to bring him over tonight and
like many other kind and benignan acts it brought
with it its wnreward she added laughing, for
he has entertained me most charmngy, by the
way"
Poor old Mr.. Graham-never was man so tor
mentcd by the possession Of pretty daughter -
lie would rather she had looked like gorgon, or
had head like one of the furcs than the classical,
graceful little thing that sat with such queen-ike
air on her neck, with mild beautiful eyes cleaning
! from it. Yes, for then he could have possessed her
! in peace and quietness and sat down under their
vine and lg-tree, with no wild blades to dis.
/ tract her attention, and yield him such annoy
! Poor old Mr.. Graham, he had just "shut the gate
upon wooer, and now another knocks at the
door," And never had one been so tanta2ing.-
! Why, John Wllllston perfect angel to HIN
| for lie would look proud, hurt, indignant, and be-
come silent when Mr.. Graham said rude thing
l looked a one, and at last very obligingy
took himself off altogether when the rudeness and
II severity met and sung a diapason together. Blu
this fellow was impenetrable, shielded, protected
trpy armed and defended, against frowns, words
glances whatsoever One would have imagined
that old Mr.. Graham glowed in smiles, breathet
amiabllity, and discussed most hosptable elo
u quence, from the ease, abandonment, and severe
composure, with which Mr.. Stansbury prolonged
his visit. One would have supposed each hint al
earnest entreaty, each growing incivty, direc
command TO remain. What did the gallant care
for the testy old fathers frowns, while the pretty
daughter smiled and yielded him with her eyes
most sweet welcomes As he could not succeed
in banishing the intruder from his house, Mr.. Ora
ham endeavored to do so from his memory-shu
2 out, totally eXpel the disagreeabe theme But il
this was he equally unsuccessful. If he glanced
from his window, he would behold the white dres
, and graceful figure of his daughter vanishing il
= the distance, fianked by the tall manly form of thu
intruder He would fear their voices in cav con
y cert from the piazza, and blending continually
= with his daughters warbling, Il deep powerful
bass She would pour out his coffee, gay an
blooming from mornings scamper over the hill
on her good steed Robin, with young Mr.. Stansbu
ry for an accompaniment and be summoned to te
J. from un animated Irritation with him under the oil
5 elm tree. Mr. Graham sighed, groaned, aud fret
n ted, and at last attempted master stroke H.
II folded, directed and sealed letter, without ehe
= his daughters or Mr. Fctcher's assistance, AM
with his own hand committed it to the poslollice.
IS Two days AFTER who should drive up, and be re
cevcd with the heartlest welcome, but that good
A" for-nothing scape- grace, John Willlston Yes, oil
;, Mr. Graham met him on the steps, seized his hand
n pressed it, and exclaimed again and again, how de
If lighted he was 70 see him. Aud Mr.. Graham
d pretty daughter? Why she drew back like a trag
n edy queen in surprise and displcasure, vouchsafc,
the mere tips of her rosy fingers ard turning cool
= away, continued the conversation with her new ad