Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-05-02

II have concealed nOlnlDg from heTs Out ultnough
have the consent of her estimable parents to an
immediate union, with true fenenine decacy she
refuses to be mine unless the consent Of my father
can he obtained. This may never hope for
Cara has no fortune, and that account alone he
would withhold his consent to what he would term
so &C preposterous match," even were there no
such person as Hester Lee have exerted all my
powers of persuasion to induce Cara to alter her
decision, but she remains memorable. have al
ready written to Miss Lee, and in few days T.
shall open the subject to my father. In themean
| time you will hear from me again.
Yours. SC. WALTER NEWMAN.
CHAPTER w.
Two ladies' are seated in luxurious bcudoir-
the one, ausere cold, malignant--the other, fair,
youthful, sorrowfu. The former is Mistress Mar
tina Brower-the latter, Hester Lee.
The conversation continues:--
Z" And can it be possible" said Mistress BroweK
6 that you do not intend to fulfil your engagement
with young Newman? an engagement entered in
to by your father on his death bed And is this
the way you would evnce your respect for bis
memory, by tbwarting the only wish with which
you have it in your power to comply"
" Had my dear father lived" tlmidly replied
Hester, " He would himself heve cancelled an EN-
gagement which proves unsuitable"
" And why unsuitable, Hester Lee?" interrupt
ed Mrs. Brewer; sis not Walter Newman young,
handsome, of unbemished character? and yet you
sit there raising objections to marrying the finest
young man in the city. You surely, with your
person. cannot expect to pick and choose whom
you will honor with your hand"
A flush passed over the paid features of Hester
Lee, and the tears shone in her large blue eye at
this cruel speech.
g Aunt, have no wish to marry" she at length
replied. " know too well that | am incapable of
inspiring love, and those who speak to me of that
eaakt tLo. 49, ~
cd to his unhappy daughter Ofsuch sordid views,
however, do acquit Walter. 1t is his father,
only that desires Our union. Ever most kind and
, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to promote my comfort and
q pcasul yet never has he spoken to me of love
q He loves me not-and think you Twill bind this
aniable youth with those letters which the avariCe
of his father would forge! No, aunt, it can never
be, and | request you would let Mr.. Newman
know my decision"
" Indeed, niece, | shall do no such thing. Il
you choose to die an old maid, oh do SO by all
MEANS for you to talk of toUe is ridiculous p and
with look of mingled anger and Scorn, the anna
bic Mistress Brewer fourished out of the room.
Poor Hester! when very young she had been
q thrown from a carriage and from the severe nju
! ry then sustained she had never recovered. Ii
figure she was deplorabIy deformed, but her face
was that of an angel-and her mind as pure, hel
disposition as faultess.
For some moments she gave way to the VIC
lence Of her emotions, then letting the mantle droT
from her shoulder, she raised her eyes to the OPP
: pose mirror, and eXclamed
f This is indeed no form to please the eye-tt
d inspire atfe ;tion; yet thanks to my heavenly ia
s ther my heart, trust, is right, and CLOVIS will
ferveut gratitude for the many blessings he is con
= ferring daily upon me. Never no never, will
0 be the cause of unhappness to the noble Walter
, he loves me not-eYery action speaks this avert
r ed eye, his melancholy features, too well assure
: me of the fact"
g Al this moment a servant entered and handet
5 Miss Lee letter, the contents of which seemed
v greatly to agitate her. For many minutes sh
e remained in thought-her resolution was then tax
Il en-. Ringing the bell, she ordered her carriage Il
l. be in instant readiness. Addressing few lines II
d her aunt, and exchanging her light dress for on
more suited to the season, Hester Lee entered tn
j. carriage and was driven from the door,
d CHAPTER V.
= Good morning, Fleece
" Good morning, Mr.. Newman
y ALPS right, Fleece-yes, thank you-thank 20
= you have done the business
% 'Ah-h-h-ye-s,' stammered Fleece, not exact
. knowing 1chat business he had done so cleyery.
- Cunning fellow, though, continued Mr.. New
- man. went off ont of tOwn--prelended dislike
:, ha, he wanted to surprise his old father, and nol
y :, here we are all ready for the wedding, ha ha.
y Ha, ha, laughed Fleece, now a little more al
fat.
The young gentleman was always fond of hi
n jokes
>, - Yes, yes, cunning rogue-slipped away out {
~ the city TO find parson! who would have though
it, though of my little demure Hester Lee 81
:, puss-aWay in the country to spend the hone
- moon. But read this; see what your advice ha
. brought about see how our harmless little rus
- has succeeded" So saying, the merry old gentle
- man, humming come haste to the wedding
- handed Fleece letter. who received it with tn
- air of"a man conscious of having done good az
~ ton, and slowly unfolding it, he read as follows
,s E.
a. My Dear Father: In the firm persuasion as 20
v have so often assured me, that marriage can alor
ID ensure my happiness, have the pleasure to il
10 form you that on Thursday evening your oft It
as peated wish to see yur son a married man will
A. gratifed. Miss Lee is here; and it is our unite
le request that you will favor us with your compau
~ upon this happy occasion.
70 Your son,
e WALTER NEWMAN"
st "Therc, Fleece, you see-you see what we''
n DONE" exclaimed Mr.. Newman, as the former +
of turned him the letter.
th eyes, sir, see-delightfu tidings-but-the-
AT the-thousand doll"
" "Ah! what ye-s-a thousand dollars was i'll
of we'll"
d. Good morning, Fleece"
ed "G0oh morning, MIR. NeWlnan-SHHDnM,
e, side.)
| CHAPTER VI.
IS happy man was Mr.. Newman as his carra;
TO stopped before the little inn of E., on the a
~ ternoon of Thursday, for, as he thought he hi
M reached as it were the gao of his long cherish
OF wisher--the golden guineas of the heiress aIrear
ne within his grasp, and even the clear ring of Il
ed sleigb-bells seemed merry peal in unison wi
e. the joyful throbbngs of his heart. After years
solicitation his stubbol son hadlot length yied
IN that which entreaties, nay even commands cou
ne not effect, mere simple stratagem had broug
,e- about! What happy results from so harmless
10 ruse-nothing in the world only to maryrize L
ms happiness of his to the cravings of the god Pl
ne tus!
IN There was therefore self-complacont smile u
ne on the lips of Mr.. Newman, and quiet dropp
ae of the eye lid, the sleigh glided to the door
IN the inn, and bland Picksnif voice cried sc
'as bless you my son''' as he grasped the hand
ns Walter, already on the spot to welcome his athc
ch Many sly Joke did Walter parry ere tn