Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21
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THE CITY E,
AND TIE VILLAGE GIRL.
BY MRS. ALFREE H.. REP.
CHAPTER I.
"Why writes she so to mei"

"Why writes she so to mel"
Blanche Mayfeld was young, bright and beau
tilul, She was the idolized and only child of a
doating father and fond mother, who resided in
a picturesque village about forty miles west of
New York city. At the time my story commenc-
es, the Mayfelds were in hourly expectation Of a
visit from a relative, the young and beautiful Miss
Hadaway, whose residence was in tie metropo-
lis, and as the relatives were utter strangers to
each other, we may readily suppose our village
girl was OH the qaj giUe Of expectation to behold
the city belle, who was to be their guest during
the summer months.
The sound of carriage wheels was heard APP
preaching, and Blanche, with her quick, light
step, sprang to the door to receive her guest; her
eyes darted a glance of earnest admiration on the
graceful, beautifully dressed creature who de-
scended from the carriage steps, wrapped in a
splendid cashmere, followed by a maid with a
bundle of shawls Miss Hadaway returned the
warm embrace of her aunt and cousin languidly,
complaining of intoIorable fatigue and WEAKNESS;
Blanche placed the cary chair in the pleasantest
part of the room, and begged her TO rest. Miss
Hadaway threw herself gracefully into the offered
seat, drew on her white kid gloves, took a sur
vey of the room, with its plain and solid furniture
looked for a moment at her aunt and cousin,
then %languidIy closed her eyes, in which situa-
tion she remained undisturbed until tea was an
nounced. During tea her delicate senses SEEM
ed to recoil before the substantial meal placed
before her, and she eat but sparingly. When
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had appropriated to her guest, and where every
thing was arranged for her comfort, Miss IIada-
way, after a short silence, said,
pray, cousin Blanche, what do you c%ontrive
to do with yourself here!
4 have a great many employments, cousin Is
abella, and qm always happy. If you will allow
me I will give you a brief description of one day,
which will serve for all the rest; you will think
our life monotonous, and it is, in a degree: but,
oh! it is such a charming, swee., pleasant life,
that | could never weary ofit.-I usually rise at
five, after bathing take a stroll in the garden
among the roses, feed my pet robins, and some
times even start on a butterfly chase-but you
look as though you were shocked-pray excuse
me, you know | am but a simple country girl.
Well, to go on, after breakfast I superintend a
few household matters, study some, practice on
the harp some: then follow my equestrian exer-
tcises, my dear father generally accompanies me,
and We ride until time to dress for dinner. AZ
ter which my father, who is an attentive reader
of the debates in Congress, entertains me with
an account of all the proceedings there, with a
rapturous eulogy on the last speech Of Mr.. Wal
ton who is a.
do you know Mr.. Walton7' asked Isabella,
interrupting her.
Not personally, but hear he is coming to
the neighborhood@ rejoice that it is SO, for the
pospect of becoming acquainted with one, from
whom | have derived both pleasure and instruc-
ton, gives me unbounded Joy. I may say, ]
hook forward to this visit as the pleasantest thing
that could happen
'Ah, indeed, it is fortunate that persons can be
easily pleased, who have only moderate enjoy
ments allotted them-poor thing! l pity you if
this should be your greatest pleasure
Blanche, all amazement, was silent for a mo.
.ment, then asked if there was anything she wish
ed to have,
Nothing-except my maid
Il wish l could do something for YOU
DO no tease me- beg to be alone
Blanche retired to her own apartment, where
for the first time in her life she fell into a deep
r%evcrle; her feelings were entirely new to her.
she could but fear that she would be painful
ly disappointed in the cousin from whose visit
she had anticipated so much pleasure. Blanche
was ignorant of the world.