The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-11-29

you prefer Ida will conduct you TO your own room-
Where you arrange your toilette as you wsh'--
where are your trunks!
Il thank you, aunt, said Helen, but we must de-
cline your Kindness - trunks are at the hotel
'Cah is at the door, said William
'Why, what does this meant exclaimed Mrs. Tuy
lor, In unicigned amaZement-and she looked at IDA
for an explanation.
For moment Lizzie was disposed TO make known
tho true reason but she glanced at the confused
conscience stricken countsnance OF her coGs'n hel
better feelings triumphed. She checked herseH sou
replied:
1--WE shall probably leave town in he morning. We
we're anxious TO see you, il but for moment Good
bye, hear aunt-goodb bye, ldn,' and, followed down
the stairs by the Hgituted and mortified mother, who
suspected the truth, the girls quickly sprans into the
cab where all restraint being removed, they wept in
each others arms over chilled affections, and the
worldly lessen they had received. Arrived at Bunk
er's they proceeded Immediately 10 their room.
There was a knock at the door, and the benevo-
lent cuuntenance Of Mrs Van Courtland appeared.
'May como in, my dears3 am glad TO find you
feurued for have favor to ask of YOU Them for
the first time perceiving their saddened features,
which traces of tears yet fingered, she added Excuse
rne--but what has hnppened--are your friends IL?
what is the matter
Little accustomed to dissimuation the girls knew
not how to evado, they could have wished, these
questions. The experience Of their kind friend
led her surmiso the truth, and the sisters related
their little story.
My poor girls, you did not expect this reception
said tho good Indy, kissing hem'bul comfort your
selves for be assured there arc very many who nave
suffered from tho heartlcssness. Dismiss the
subject from your min ls-such peope are unworthy
those tears. I must now make known my request
tonight Forrest plays at tho Park, and wish you TO
Join my little Party--have You ever attended The the
atte!'
. no, MY dear mqda II, thant you.' cried Lizzie,
clapping her litlo hands with delight, 'novera play!
o deiighlruI!
Then you will GO my thank you--tome to
my room when you ready
Helen looked AT Lizzie, and then blushrg said;
but our dress--wo know not what is suitable 10
wear on such OCCASION
10 YOUR dress Little pruder replied Mrs Van Court
land, laughing. 'Why, in the FIRST place. you need
not conceal that beautiful hair under any bonnet, and
for the rest your own taste will be your best guide
AT the appointed hour, with beating hearts and
happy faces, Helen aud Lizzie presented themselves
before Mrs Van Cour;and, who, with smile OF APP
probation at their neat and modest appearance, intro
duced them to her niece ana nephew, who were TO
Join the party for the theatre.
How different was this young girl from Ida! OF
true patrican brth-nccustomed only to the most re-
fined and intellectual society--a mind rlcl ly enduw
ed--a face aud form OF surprising loveliness Miss
Lindsey met the bIushing girls with true poteness
hhl graceful refinement, which at once removed all
restraint, and in a few moments both Helen and Liz.
zie wondered how they could chat thus easily with
perfect stranger
The party now drove TO the theatre, where, it is
needless TO say everything seemed like enchantment
10 the eyes of our inexperienced young friends They
had not been long seated when gay party took pos
session of the opposite box.
"There is Mrs Ellery, look IIeleu!' said Lizzie, as
she recognized that lady, surrounded by knot Of
gentlemen.
sey, at the same time returning slightly the bow Of
moi very much,' she replied. Il believe she is an
intimate friend oCmy cousin, and was with her at our
house last summer
Ru, Fliprv did her
country acquaintances- although she stared al them
rudey, and several times leYeled her glass tow
ard them.
AtIength the play was over, and, little aware Of
The attention their beauty had excited, they left the
theatre. Before parting however, Miss Lindsey en-
gagged her new acguainances to remain in the city
mother day, which they were TO pass with her But
The next day. and the next passed-not at Bunker's
but with Miss Lindsey ,in-Square, who was perfect,
ly charmed with her young friends. She sIrove TO
show them every attention within her power that
they might no longer dwell upon the neglect OF their
relatives every place OF amusement visited and
at length i, was agreed that .hey should go up the
river with Mrs Cuurtand who was about to return
home, accompanied by Miss Lindsey ane her brother.
Two new stars in the galaxy Of beauty" cried
Adolphus Elery TO Ida, by Jove! they outshinc
you all; and so told Serena
4, Extremely gallant replied Ida, tapping with her
fan; pray who these wondors-where may one
see them? At the museum, may be?'
NO Hcmac, but in the rain Of Venus mean tina,
superb creature, Mary Lindsey Serena thinks she
has seen them before-but it must hive been IN her
dreams; for dcmm,e don't think they are fresh FROM
Paradse!'
!Really!' pouted Ida
. why, met that high headed, proud brother OF
Venus to day, Coorand Lindsey, galantnG one of
them down Broadway, and could have killed him
fjr envy
'Iadeed' replied Ida, in a tone Of pifue; 'well,we
may meet those nonprreils this evening at Mrs isz
ards, for know the Lindseys aie Intimate there
sThe party from --SquRre entered the brilliant
rooms Of Mrs IIaz ard, already nearly filed with the
elite of beauty, and arstocracy. Tha queen-lke Ma
ry Lindsey, in magnificent dress, well becoming he
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 Tare,on
Without ornament orany kind; their beautiful hoi
simply parted over their orcheads, ana gathered into
clusters Of rich braids behind where one single bio
som of the snowy Camelia seemed to emblem ihei
purity.
Soon after, the party from I.--Plnco was an
nounced consisting Of Ida aud Mira EIery, with
train of beaux, among whom for his lisping voice
lady-like demeanor, and profuson Of curs aud mus
tache, Adolphus ElIery shone conspicuous.
Look Miss Taylor he cried, 'yondor are the
Houris! said not right, that you we're all ecipsed
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