The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-08-18


tie on an hour two about things in which have
no interest whatever, would rather be alone fifty
times than with such people. wish there was a
little more Independence in the world
Sois tranquilIc ma cherei'said louisa touching the
shoulder of her friend on hearing hand the knob
Of the door, They speedily ushered into the cl-
eganty furnished parors of Mrs Becher where they
were left alone for q time.
Il feel very fluent this morning. playruly remark
ed Catharne, throwing herself upon the sofa, Il pre-
sumo you have observed it friend Louisa. | could
mount this sofa at the shortest notice. and deliver an
extemporo lecture the evils Of visiting uncongenal
acquaintances.'
'iate you are too bad, retained Louisa, trying to
suppress a smile. al have good long lecture to
give YOU and you shall hav itdepend upon it. Now
promise you will be good girl during this call,
and not act as ir you perfectly unconscious Of
all that is said. BE good listener don't ask you
to talk much. You appear like different person,
when you care to please, and when you do not
Il promise any thing to please you. But then, al
forwards shall argue with you, until you come over
to my side Of tho question, and
| How interrupted Louisa. why this is my doc
trine. don't approve of spending hours in visiting
and receiving persons, who the very antpodes Of
ourselves, in tastes, dispositions, and every thing else
that makes social itercourso delightful. Why can't
we cut short such acquaintance, and nngle only with
those more congenial. II would be better for |
hate this vapid, fashionable society,"
'You know we should not regard our own hAppi-
entirely, in the company so in.
Eyes, yes, | know that. But we confer but very
little happiness, where we not happy ourseIves.'
that from heinz Glad that
we can give pleasure to any You know if you
should exert yourself, you could mpart great
deal of pleasure, to theclass of people you
speak of. Don't yield to what you consider silly
in them only so Ear yOu may, by This means, turn
them your own way, to more sensible things
Cant take the trouble, Louisa; it is out Of the
question can't stem the torrent, when i, ,is SC
little worth stemming, So fall in with it, or pass
by
The conversation was here interrupted by the en-
trance of Mrs. Belcher. 'Ah! ladies' good morning
how arG-you p she exclaimed tripping lightly into the
room. Very happy TO see you. Charming day, il
it not intend to go out shopping before this fine
weather is gone. Can't you take off your hats
young ladies', and stay to dinner p
The visitors politely excused themselves
% Stewart has got some OF the sweetest muslns,
the lady went on to say, They splendid 70
dresses. Have youseen ,hom''
No we have not' answered both the girls
well, can't find out VIII ether straw hats or sill
are going to be worn most. Do you know, Mis-
Boomer''
Il really do not the young lady replied looking in
tently in Mrs Becher's face, and speaking in slow
puzzled tone as if her Ignorance for seri
Gus and thoughtful anxiety. Louisa bit her lip, Il
keep from smiling. Mrs. Belcher then turned t
Miss Holman and said, MY mlIiner SAYS straw vii
be worn most, but don't like to the risk ofma
king purchase on her assurance alone. What d
you think 2
: Il can't tell, am snre have no, thought nue.
about it, There a short pause, which Catha
inc broke, by saying, shall you leave the city earl
this summer, Mrs. Belchor.'
shall leave in July for the Springs. I should sure
" die if were not there. I wonder who will Leaf
the ton this year, l should like 10 know
: Perhaps you will, Mrs. Becher,' suggested Cath
! arine gayely.
% no.! replied the lady with pleased smile Il sup
pose must be satisfied with having been the bell
before married.
'Ah were you ever the BELIEF questioned Cathu
rine in real establishment, for she had net imagined
tho unineresng face of the lady before her, had
err belonged to a bright. particular star.
, when such things past, young ladies, we fee
frank TO talk about them. Yes, I was the belle q
Saratoga for several summers No reply mad
to this. Each Of the visitors had intutively decide
in her own mind that Mrs BeIcher had only been tn
belle of her own fair Dreams After a little NOR
conversation the young ladies' arose to CO. 'Wel
> said Mrs. Belcher, thcy stood in the hall, 'don
: you incline to think that straw hats will be wor
u most?
lit is highly probable, they may returned Louis
II Shouldn't you think they would, Miss BloomerF
Il think they will be great deal
= Then you would advise me to get straw, nstead {
lr silk
N THAT is my advce;' the reply of Catharin
who thus hoped to bring the tantalizng discussion
,, end.
y And what do you say y the fashionable lady the
le appealed to Louisa.
- Il say be guided entirely by your own tas
>, Mrs Belcher. / would rather not advise, in sue
matters
le 90, Inever blame any body that advises me,let Il
SO consequences be what they may. So tell me yo
candid opinion
r. 81 must be excused. You will excuse wo
you? We must go now good morning
d. The damses hurried off, as if they expected eve