The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-04-23
CHAPTER III.

CHAPTER III.
Soon after this interview, Fidelia re-
ceived another letter from her brother,
apologizing for his long delay in visiting
them. again enclosing fifty pounds and
informing her that he should now defer
his visit until he could arrange his affairs
for permanent location in this country
He had married lady of considerable
wealth and distinction, the daughter of
his former employer, with whom he was
now in business. The firm intended to
open a house in New York, and he was to
superintend it With the assistance thus
rendered, the family of Mr.. Quimby were
amply able 10 appear in respectable style,
ana the tender anxieties of Fidelia and
her brother, in regard to their beloved pa
rent greatly relieved Suitable help was
obtained, and Fidelia so managed her af-
fairs as to spend the Summer at Saratoga.
This arrangement, however, was only
known to herself and Robert.
And when she left her father, with as
suranee that his comfort would be re-
garded by one she had left behind, it was
believed by her friends that she had gone
to visit poor relation in the far West.
The announcement of her departure,
was received with great pleasure by Rob
ert's father, who soon regained his accus-
toned sociabiity towards his son, as he
saw him apparently resigned 10 his will,
and devoting his attention to the numer-
Gus admirers (of has aoealth) whom Mr..
Videtto contrived to introduce to him.
One afternoon in July, as Robert and
his father were enjoying short ride among
the green hills of their vicinity, the old
gentleman ventured to question him on
the subject which had given him so much
uneasiness.
Il have about concluded said Robert
to seek wife in accordance with your
own views of propriety. 1t would be
griefto me to mar the happiness ofmy
father, although think you were greatly
mistaken in regard to the worth of Miss
Quimby.'
No doubt she was amiable, and would
have made you a good wife, said Mr.. ",
but could not have been reconciled TO
so unnatural an alliance. And, besides,
my son, doubt whether your own ex-
perience will not yet satisfy you ofthe
propriety of what may have appeared to
you measure of severity on my part
Il hope so indeed said Robert.
Il have been thinking for a few days
past said Nj. Videtto, 'of proposing to
you short visit to the Springs. am told
the company there this season is of the
highest order
1T is really so. l have just received
letter from an old friend of mine, whom
forms me he has lady among his fash
ionable guests, whose brother is awealthy
merchant in London. And she is now
awaiting visit from him, intending when
he returns to accompany him. She is rep
resented as great beauty-possessing
great amiabIeness, and well qualified for
the station to which your hand would ell
evate her.
4 hope my father will dismiss his hopes
in regard to this matter, said the blushing
son, and let US appear as risitorS and
not as suitors, for may not be pleased
with the fair Donna, and were it to be
otherwise it is more than probable she is
already engaged This pleasant retort
caused the old gentleman to smile, as
they drove into the beautifully ornamented
park and alighted
CHAPTER ".
A few days only had passed, when the
carriage of MIR. Videuo and bis son drove
dashingly up TO the hotel of Mir, OF
Saratoga. where they were warmly greeted
by their old friend, and every arrangement
made for their comfort within rhe power OF
mime host A splendid room was furnished,
and in short time many visitors were intro
duced. Among the rest the belle of the
season, Miss Cornell from London, the
beautiful rich lady so much admired, and
so highly recommended by the friend of old
Videtto.
She is charming lady, upon my word