The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-03-10

Papa is so unreasonable, aunt" said the young la
dy. why should he wish to leave Surbridge, just
when
'You think you have caught n lover interposed
the aunt; don't DO too sure You've been deceived
in that way before now
ooh, if you only him lie met me yesterday,
and no said he would see me again to day; and paid
such compliments, and looked 80 handsome
'But who is her Is he gentlelnnn?'
'Oi course he is replied Miss Arube; or do you
mink no would venture TO speak to met?
Odd he tell you his nanei'
mo All he Inns told me is-he is living with
old gentleman in one Of the villas Of tho neighbor--
hood
'An old gentlenan,' unused Miss susannah, Sin
vlla-r must be the snme-it must be old Roe'S
grandson. If /; is and he takes fancy to this girl
will be all we'll yet. What has he ever called you?
Did he over say you were an angelo
mo. He thought one, though and said he
had heard Of what treasure Surbrdge contained;
and yesterday he repeated it, and said he would give
the world TO be able TO call il HIS
'Ihht's something. You must get him 10 say
somelng of the kind before wrtness.'
but how' What witness can their be, when |
can never bring him TO the house?'
why notl All, now | recollect, in the back par
lor'' said Miss Susannah, her memory wandering
back 10 tho love incidents of her youth.
'Iho back Parlor? inquired Miss Arabe
'Ihe back! didn't say back parlor. | said black
pnror-tho oaken dining room in my fathers house.
And what OF it, aunt? What made you think Of
the black plrlor now?
'Oh, it was a Picture stammcred Miss Susan in
venting an excuse for her mistake; ga beautiful old
portrait-a sort of don't recollect what it was
AM that puts me in mind Of what he speaks Of
ollen-the pictures in our house. say aunt she
continued, AS il thought had struck her.
'Wel?'
Suppose were to invite him to como into the
Hall and tho portraits?'
WELL you might Your father would think
he was fond Of drawings you arc; and If he be
ha 10 Nn, faith mill hn Inlir
ed that you have made him your friend
Indeed! oh, I'm happy! III ask him to the
house this very day; and perhaps, if he says any
thing, aunt, about the treasure You can be in the
way TO hear it,
That will, and I'll bring your father, too. There
is nothing like father brother in of this kind
IL had had brother that would fght,I might have
been married myself Dear me, what an uncommon
handsome man in the ayenue | know him to be n
lord by his walk
Miss Arabel stretched he neck and nearly strained
her eyebals in the effort TO follow the direction Of
Susanuah's eyes.
That's he, she said; go now, and leave me to get
him into the house..
'Ile can't be any relation to Thomas Roe: he's TOO
handsome for that, thought Miss Susannah; but
whoever he is, she'll he lucky girl to catch him.
My Sam II foot two taller, but very like him
in every other rospect-except the limp in his left
leg
As she turned back before entering the house, she
saw the young people in full conversation in the
shrubbery walk
'Wcl, if he is old Thorn Roes grandson, and Ar
abel can hook him into marriage, there will be no
occasion to leave Surbridge Hall. Does the mon
ster wish TO ho tnllow- chambers again?'
On hurryiug to the drawing room to communicate
to her nephew the fact that Mr. Roe's heir was des-
perateIy in love with Arnbe she found Mr. Gilling-
ham Howard endenvorng 10 carry conversation
with the very individual she dreaded 10 see-
MIR Roe had walked up, accompanied by Fanny
Smith. to return the visit of the day before.
This is so kind, said Miss susannah, and SO
friendly Ia bring your pretty grnndchi'd. Our girls
will be delighted to he her friends
'Fanny's good GIRL replied the Old man; and
you mustn't spoil her. Gus was just going TO tell
me f he had made up his mind, when you in.
You've thought Of my offer Gus?'
Certainly; every thing you say shall have my best
consideration. As far as | am concerned, could set
tie in Bucks, where have small estate, with sat
isacon, but my girls are enthusiastically attached to
this place. Arabel would break her heart if we took
her away from Surbridge,'
Il warrant her heart against all brGakage and other
damages, and except the ordinary and tear
Puff says iu letting furnished house; and, il it
only depends on the Young lady, think I'H
for her being more anxious for the arrangement than
l am. But here's company coming, and must have
your answer before GO
Mr. Gillingham Howard heard the carriage stop at
the door. lie felt it impossible to present so
rough hammered Mr. Roe 10 any of his
friends without n certainty of exposure, and he
strongly tempted agree with his demand once, il
he would Immediately leave the house; but before
he had time to arrange his thoughts the door opened,
and the Rayleighs Of Borey Castle were announced,
Mr. Gillingham Howard, by great effort, receiv-
ed them with his usual courtesy.
Il have brought Alr Tinter with me- says Mrs.
Raylegh, 'and hope you will let him your fani-
portraits. We have told him so much Of them, that
he is anxious to see them himself EIe is writing
description Of the private collections in the county,
Mr. Tintcr bowed; and Mr. Gngham Howard,
with imporing look to Mr. Roe, who sat resting his
chin on his walking stick, professcd himself highly
honnred by Mrs. Raylogh's request.
q believe you have the portraits OF the Sidney
family, SIR said Mr. TIMER, 'as hear from Mrs Ray
legh-you nearly related TO them; should like
very much TO compare them with the pictures at
Penshurst'
'0h! Mr. Howard says the Penshurst pictures are
only copies of his says Mrs, Rayleigh.
did I, madam? Did I say alli,
'If not all, you said most of them; and also, that
you had originals of thnse in your distant rela
ton, the Duke Of NorGolk's gallery
Mr. Dillingham; Howard felt TINT Mr. Roe's APP
pang eye was fixed upon him. though tho did not
venture In look in the direction of where he sat
'Mr Tintor will tell you at once which are the cop
ies. You can do that Mr. Tinter?'
q can guess Mt tho age Of the picture, and the
OF the painter, if he is MASTER replied MIR rinter
"Oh but Mr. Howard has some pictures that Sir