Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-01-31
THE cousrss--oR ATALr OF PASSION

the hOuseiesS Wanuerer, VINO IN VAN SOuBnt
a refuge from its fury; but all unheeded was
its voice to the party assembled at the man
sion of Mr.. Everett Reclining upon the
luxurious ottoman, or whiring amid the ma
yes Of the waltz to the merry guidance Of
voluptuous music. amid the reflected brill
lance Of thousand lights; young hearts beut
gaiy, and age cast off the mantle of her
years. Little thought Of suffering was there
l wean--and though many manly spirit
and many gentle breast in that fair crowd
would have responded TO the call of sympa-
thy for others woe, the intoxicating scene
of pleasure banished reflection disease and
want we're forgotten. Amid the lovely band
there congregated was one distinguished a.
bove them all. Cheerfulness sat upon her
brow. mirth sparkled in her eye; her laugh
was merriment, and her voice was melody.
Sprung from long line of ancestors; rear
ed with the kind indulgence Of parental
love, every movement of her sylph-like form
gave evidence Of native grace and cultivated
polish. The soul aud centre Of gaety, as
she stood surrounded by her youthful friends
her high and expanded forehead-the index
of thought and talent-her glossy hair, more
deeply dark than the wing Of night, simply
parted above it, complexion tinged by a
southern sun, yet clear and transparent, with
the blush of innocent excitement Just mant-
ling OH her cheek, her dark eye full of light
and Joy beaming with intelligence, and re-
flecting in its crystal depths the pure and
varied feelings Of the heart; with lips of ro-
sy hue--the very lurking place of love-
while her simple, though rich and costly
attire, not quite concealing the gentle heay-
ing other bosom, and form delicate, though
not diminutive,. seeming at once OF fairy
brightness, yet Of queenly prde-well did
she deserve the homage that was yielded to
her. While her beauty claimed the admira-
ton of the casual acquaintance, her sweet
and lively temper, her vivacity and kindness,
her feelings susceptible and ardent, together
with mind naturally powerful and assidu-
ously cultivated, yet strictly feminine in its
tone, and confined to the sphere Of woman's
accomplishments, convinced the more init
mate that the rich casket contained richer
gem. On the evening we have introduced
her to the reader, she has reached her eigh-
teenth year-and among the many who
wished the partnership of the dance might
be exchanged for more enduring one, was
the chosen of her heart. But recently he
had received the assurance of her attach
ment,. and the anxiety Of passion had merg-
ed in the devotion of sanctioned love.
Rarely falls TO the lot Of poor humanity a
fuller or purer Joy than swelled the breast
Of Henry Ormond, as when pressing to his
| lips the cheek of her who was soon to be-
come his bride, he whispered the farewell
word, as morning trod fast upon the heels oil
night Swiftly had fed the hours to all but
especially to him, who recorded time but by
the absence. of his idol. The storm had
ceased its wailing; the stars, just fading be-
fore the more powerful rays of clearer
light, still twinkled in the armament as
Though reluctant to Withdraw their soothing
influences from world so recently the spor
Of contending elements and as the balmy
breath of the gentle signing wind was heard
where the tempest had been raging in III
might, il seemed to harmonize with The
bright hopes and unwavering faith that hat
succeeded the fears and agitation of hi,
love. His life had been one Of vicissitude
marked by trial and difficulty. Every tria
had been met, and every difficulty been crap
lpled by an energy that knew butte conquer
Success had rewarded him and while pros
perity was bearing him on her waves triumph
antly, and wealth was Just showering on hin
; her fayors, his happiness seemed about 10 b
perfected in the joyous future. What won
, der then that his step was elastic as he tro'
the silent street to his own abode, or thu
when there reclining on his lonely coucl
his dreams were ofan earthly paradise mad
blessed by the presence of his bride Yet
while he wandered thus unfettered in tn
realms Of an imaginary world, and while il
his waking moments he seemed SO near tn
realization Of his happiness, while apparent
Inv the sky was cloudless and the whole pros
lpect clear, even then was danger threatenin,
+ and destruction lowering near him.
Not alone.had he lett the charms of Car
oline Everett. There was another, an
that other, one of passions as strong, of de
sire as untameable and of principles ia
weaker, who had seen and loved her.
Charles Ormond was the cousin Of Henry
Educated nnder different auspices-left a
an early age an orphan, with wealth unbound
ed, he had never restrained feeling, or dc
, MED himself qualification. Polished i
D his address and prepossesing in his appear
Q ance, with person tall and finely propol
toned, his society had been courted ever
where. His experience in fashionable Gil
Giles had weakened, ifnot absolutely destroy
ed any principles by which he might hay
5 once governed, and rendered more exactin
his native selfishness lie lived but for hin
: self. Seldom had he been defeated in hi
3 aims. Success hadrendered his desires br
!. the more imperious Dno stratagem too COZ
! temptibIe-no project too sinful. Prou
! and arrogant he had met with Caroline, an
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