Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-07-17
MISCELLANEOUS.
From the New York Mirror.
WOMAN,S WIT.


"Julia Julia, where is Miss Julia--where is your
mistress you black scoundre Y called out old Mr.
Graham Justify, first upon his daughter, and then
apostrophsing in most irelul tones, little negro,
who was peculiar pet with him at times, but now
bearing the brunt of the Indignation which his
daughters absence occlsioned. The negro bore
the wrathful salutation with the usual mperturba-
bilitv which characterzes his race; eongatlng his
mouth, and displaying his ivory in most approved
fashion. at the door of the apartment where the old
gentleman was sitting. 1t was library, and
right pleasant old-fashioncd room having cool,
shady, quiet, au CONNIE u faH for the pursuits to
which it was dedicated. Its occupant sat by an
open window, commanding an extensive and pictu-
rescue prospect, inhang the pleasant breath of a
June morning-which had, however, no soothing
influence upon him, for a severe attack of the govt
confined his neither limbs to cushioned chair be-
fore him, and innumerable letters and papers just
received awaited his daughters arsval.
"Dont know where she be-, massa," calculated
at length his little attendant with the utmost cool
ness and sang-rod
"Then 90 and find her, you imp of Satan" he
returned, and the urchn vanished.
- "James, Phoebe Maria Mrs. Whte-good gra-
cious they are all leagucd together TO drive me
mad. Do any Of you know where Miss Julia is y
"Here / am, father" calculated gay, clear
voice. before the servants had time to answer the
summons; here | am, father" she repeated, have
you wanted me long:"
Never did sunny sky beam forth more instanta-
neousy and miracuousy from heavy clouds, than
did Mr. Grahams countenancc clear up at the sight
OF his daughter. What had been but moment
since the most wrathful, cholcric, excited specimen
of humanity that could well be imagined, appeared
now pleasant smiling benignant old gentleman.
"Not very long" he replied, in an amiable in
snuating way. $50, you have been walking? !
wanted you to read me the mornings mail, my dear
She threw off her hat and shawl, and seated her
self at the table by his side.
"There is a letter from your agent in - coun-
ty,7 she exclaimed, acknowledging the receipt OF
your last declaring that he had already anticipated
your request, and signing himself yours to com
mand."
81 dare say" mutered Mr.. Graham, 81 neve
gave him direction yet, that in the plentitudc 0
his wisdom he had not foreseen and carried into ex
ecution, the smooth-tongued knave."
"There is an epistle from Peter Anderson, Civ
ing information that, with your goodwill and per
mission, he'll spend the next vacation here"
"Sha'nt do it, shant do it," exclaimed the listen
err in something Of rage; ga wild, rascally boz
he broke nearly every window in the house, AM
spoiled my best nag Write Immediately, julia
to his master; and say that holidays are dangerou
things, and no account to give master Pete
leave Of absence"
His daughter suppressed halt-smile and quiet
" and demurey went on with her task.
Aunt Williams writes that she is distressed be
yond measure at being obliged to apply to 20
again, but unforeseen expenses render 1t necessar
to trouble you for further loan"
"rll send it to her by all manner of means" rC
piled Mr.. Graham, in a warm sympathising toni
distressed III be bound she Is. The proude
woman under heaven; but with that large famil,
and no man TO look after her affairs, what can III
poor thing do "
"Alr Wood acknowledges the receipt Of the rel
flr your houses, and sends you check for IL
iui. BmpuaL'
ly coat.tnble, very comfortable" said d
Mr.. Uahsm. placing il with gratiiied chuckle
bus pocko,-booA 1T will do to buy your vanit,
and head.uelr, darling" "Who is that from"
said, observing his daughter hesitate over an cpl
lie which bore a decided contrast to most Of
predecessors. 1t was written On satin, gilt-edgC
paper, folded and directed in the most approve
fashion. "Who is that FROM" he repeated rath
hastily, as Miss Graham made no reply, but be
with flushed face and apparently quite an emba
raised silence over the sheet
"John Williston, father" she said at length.
"Eh! what what docs he want?" almost shou
ed her auditor, his face expressing all varieties
vexation and alarm, and graspng his cane invo
UNFAIRLY as if he longed to lay it over the shou
ders of the luckless proprietor Of the name. II
daughters agitation and embarrassment was by I
means allayed by these alarming symptoms.
"He writes such rascally hand, that | C,
scarcely discover what he docs want All! ha'
itnow," she said with recovered selpossession, 81
has been purchasing stock in some bank where Il
per cent Is enormous, and it IS Of course eXcee
ingly profitable, and wishes TO know whether "
would not like TO avail yourself of the same ben
fit. He writes furthermore" continued his daug
ter, that he is trout fishing in capital neighbo