Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-11-13
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Blu, Mrs Ellery did no, appear to recognize her
country acquaintance although she stared at them
rudey aud several times leyeled her eyeglass tow
ard them.
At length the play was over, and, little aware of
the attention their beauty had excited, they left the
theatre. Before parting, however, Miss Lindsey
engaged her new acquaintances TO remain in the
city another day. which they were to pass with her
But the next day. and the next, passed-not at
Bunkers but with Miss Lindsey, in - Square,
who was perfectly charmed with her young friends
She strove 10 show them every attention in her
power that they might longer dwell upon the
neglect Of their reatives-every place OF amuse-
ment was visited, and at length it agreed that
they should 90 up the river with Mrs. Van Court
land, who about 10 return home, accompanied
by Miss Lindsey and her brother.
Two new stars in the galaxy Of beautyP cried
Adolphus Ellery to Ida. by Jovei they outshine
you all; and SO told Serena
Extremely gallant replied Ida tapping with her
fan; pray who are these wonders-where may one
see theml At the museum, may-beP
NO denime, but in the train Of Venus-mean
that superb creature, Mary Lindsey. Serena thinks
she has seen them before-but must have been in
her dreams-for demme don't think they are fresh
from Paradiser
'ReaHyr pouted Ida.
why, met that hieh-headed, proud brother Of
Venus to-day. CORTLAND Lindsey, galanting one Of
them down Broadway, and could have killed him
for envy
'Indfedy' replied Ida, in a tone of pique well,
we may meet those nORpdreiLs this evening at Mrs
Hazards, for l know the Lindseys intimate
there.
THE party from - Square entered the bril-
liant rooms of Mrs Hazard, already nearly filled
with the elite of beauty and aristocracy. The
queen-like Mary Lindsey, in magnificent dress,
we'll becoming her noble figure and lofty bearing,
would have attracted all eyes and hearts, but for the
two lovely young girls at her side, who, in simple
robes Of White Tarleton-without ornament Of any
kind--iheir beautiful hair parted simply over their
foreheads, and gathered into clusters Of rich blads
behind, where one single blossom Of the snowy
Camelia seemed to emblem their purity. "
Soon after, the party from l. Place were an
nonnced consisting of Ida and Mrs. Ellery. with
train Of beaux, among whom, for his lisPing voice,
Lady-lke demeanor, and profuson Of curs and
moustache Adolphus Ellery shone conspicuous.
Look, Miss TAYLOR he cried, 'yonder are the
Hours said not right, that you were all eclps-
ed Even Venus herself is dim beside them
Asionishment for a moment deprived Ida Of
speech or motion, she recognized amid the
brilliant cotere opposite. her own despised. reject
ed country oOnsinsi
is it possblel' she exclaimed at length. 'Sere-
ma. have you eyes do you not see those girls are
my cousins Helen and Lizzie Moorel'
4 thought So replied Mrs. Ellery, with the ut
most noHehdldHee | shall make point of noticing
them at once-brother, your armf
% stop moment and will accompany you,
said Ida. But it was time she could
summon sufficient courage TO approach those des-
pissed girls. At length, however, assuming much
artlessness Of manner-calling up smiles Of aGec-
tion and surprise to her commemorative extend
ed hands she tripped across the room, exclaiming:
my dearest cousins, what joyful surprise? how
dnIUhfpi am Ia caa MI huf tphv Won uof
come 10 US, naughty girls and we thought you so
far of-and so much regretted your short visit !
The sisters felt FOR her modification, and receiv-
ed her professions with perfect good humor and am
liability.
And are you at BunkersP demanded Ida.
'The Misses Moore are my guests said Miss
Lindsey, haughtily. She would have continued
aud her keen eye expressed all the contempt she
felt-but an appealing look from the tender-heart-
ed Lizzie caused her to refrain further comment.
Coldly bowling, therefore, she passed arm through
that Of Helen, and saying
Brother, will you lead Miss Moore to the mu-
sic-room! The party turned from the group, leav-
ing Ida and Mrs Ellery overwhelmed with shame
and modification.
After making the projected visit to Mrs. Van
Courtand. Helen and Lizzie returned to their
peaceful yillage--to the Of their beloved pa
rents
The next season saw our lovely, artless Lizzie
the happy bride OF CORTLAND Lindsey courted and
admired in the highest circles; while Helen pre-
sides the neat little cottage of Herman Yves
ton, whose dream of love for the heartless Ida was
overcome
And ldal
Ida became the wife of Adolphus Ellery, who.
in less than year after their marriage sqsandered
her fortune at the gaming table, and becoming
greatly involved fled to Europe; while Ida, thus
deserted by her husband-her beauty gone--her
nerves shattered by late hours and ill-humor, was
received under the roof of her kind but ill-iudgng
parents.