The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-03-03

house near the boundary Of the estate. The extra
shawl was sprea upon the stump Of a tree the
sketch book opened, and with eye intenty fix cd
on the fantastic chimney Of the hen house, she listen
ed Tor every sound She moved the pencil as If
busly engaged m sketchng; but, strange say, the
figure produced by her touch, took nvo ntarliy as
II wcre) the appearance Of u very handsome young
man. for whose bright eyes and smil ing countenanco
there in the twisted bricks and oddly
shaped cans Of the original As if her drawing had
been the mystic cunlgurations Of conjursr, the spirit
came when she did call for it; and with side glance
Of her eye, she perceived at great distance from
her young man who seemed to be gazing at he
with great earnesness, and only prevented from
addressing her by the ave- that formed Of course his
body-guard Of daughter Of Sir Dillingham; Howard
There are many ways in which it is possible to show
that the said bod y-suard may ue Or uken through,
without subectug The cuprt 10 the penal ties Of high
treason short cough il preparatory to a con-
versation-a hurried look and then a scarcely per-
cerrble smle-a Of 6dgety uueasiness, Is if the
stump Of the something rather different from
air cushion-such were the methods pursued BY
Miss Artbe! Howard on the present occ. sion with
complete SUCCESS The Stranger combated with hs
respect, aud gong near where the ske,cher-agajn
tun Of vy-he took off his hat and bowed
'Ha! exclaimed Miss Anhni, in Of most
becoming surprise
4 hope do not alarm you, madam, said the
ger though my sudden presence here requires an
apology
'Ohi-I heg-I feel sure--any genteman-my
father will be most happy to- -
You very kind. I perceive you appreciate
the beauty OF this situation much | do. You
sletchlng the gable and chimney
'Yes-but pray don't look
Bet before she had time close the page and clasp
the book, he had caught view Of a ell drawn hat,
and very tastefu.ly touched whskers.
The stranger smiled.
IL is indeed beautiful little work. ne continued.
And the building 81 very picturesque. Grandpa.
pa pulled down row Of cottages that the poor peo
pie lived ia, ana built this romantic little hermitage
50 have heard
oh, have you! Grandpapa improved this place
very much. Think how the view must have been
spoiIt by row Of nasty cottages, ard crowd a
horrd poor people,
1t was very near the church for the cottagers'
oh! bat papa is going get the horrid old church
removed to the other end of the parish, and have
pleasant building instead oC the present tumbledown
old ruin
Taste seems hereditary in your family
1t Is indeed; ages ago great improvements were
made by papa's grandfather lie got quit Of all the
cottages except the row which stood here-for what
be more hOrld than the sight Of set Of dirty e
norant people in such beautiful scenery They should
all live in common, or hide themselves in dark
street IN London. Don't you think so''
a great many Of them do; but Il were a sketch
er think could make very interesting subject out
Of a poor mans cottage, with his little children play
ing about the garden
Not real poor chidren!' exclaimed Miss Arabel,
a real poor man-no. | have made sketches
myself of papa and the Misses WauIble-Sir Steph-
Warrhle's daughters-dressIng them in fancy
rags and filing the garden they played in with flow
from conservatory, and giving the cottage
French windows and treliis-work veranda. lie
stands leaning a spade, with silver hu cAes in his
shoes. aud the children playing la Grace with
the hoops covered with pink rbands. called it
The Poor Mans Joy;' and Lord Moon has begged
me TO give 1t q engraveT.'
Il hope you will comply with his Lnrdship's request.
i would if could escape the publicity Of tho thing
Papa would be 81 angry if people thought | was
nearly professional rs to be the author OF published
sketch
4 am afraid your father is too particular. No
pie Of the kind GoeTed the genius Of one Of the prln
Of France
'Ah, but She yyas one rthe new people! There
was artist in the elder brarol. Papa can't endure
Louis Philippe, and says they all very low
The gentleman was attacked with a slight cough,
and after a pause renewed the conversation.
Il think have you engaged on this subject
for some time
IT takes a long time get in all these twists and
corners replied Miss ArabeI with a smile of satisfac-
tion to find that the rocontre not Of
chance on his sdo than her
DO you devote yourself entirely 10 sketchng?'
'Oh, no paint as we'll We have a large cutlery
at home and it is excellent school. The family
portraits are, many Of them, very fine
Does il 20 far back in the English SCHOOL,
oh, YOU should see the great wings off the Chnr
leses and jack boots of the cavaliers We all
cavaliers, suppose, for don't seq single round
head among them
And the lades?'
ooh, such hoops and lurthnga"s! such pyramids
of muslin their h0ads, and pillars of red leather
upon their heels!'
And is the painting good Of tInt ancient dute?-
How do you like it compared to the modernn
We have very few modern portraits; and none Of
any ladies later thae George IL
MOI inquired the young anxiousIy. NO la
dy later thun that? All. then, have been misn- !
formedr nc added in ii disappointed tone
Had YOU heard Of our collection then?'
'Yes-uo--that isl believe, in most old tnmIy !
houses there is a regular series of portraits that may
enable the student the alterations OF the Eng
sh school from the commencement.
'Oh--a studeut--are ynu?-that is--have the |
pleasure of speaking to painter inquired Miss Ara I
bel with great dignity.
ooh no, madam; only udtnlrer OF the art
'And you are disappointed at the want of recent !
female partrni,s' said Arube, more graclousy the |
riintes possible hope sprngu+ 10 her heart that he
ed M the absence of her