Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1845-03-21

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ton in his woongY
lie is to ask papa's consent tonight answered
FIorette, somewhat sadly. lie will be very much
disappointed, ! fear; but cannot think of marry
ing him, after seeing sister Kates husband
Yes said Irene, 'and Mr.. Mortified is much
handsomer than the Count
And Frederic Augustus Dash is handso,uer
than either drawled Miss LUCIA.
But, said Lille in pleading voice, lifting her
large dark eyes TO the face of Forette, Harvey is
good
A torrent of abuse drove the unhappy child to
her fathers study, and with him she found Harvey
Lesion
'Lillic, my love- said her father, 90 call Flor
ettc.'
The child obeyed, and soon returned with her
sister, who asked very innoceutly, what do you
want Of me, papa"
Il want to congratulate you my dear child, in
your happy choice Of husband'
A husband papa, what do you mean'
The good old gentleman looked first at Harvey
then at his daughter, Florette did you not send
Harvey to me?
LA, pa, was he so foolish as to ask you real
y was only in JEST
Sin jest! said the young man rising from his
seat and turning deadly pale, and perhaps it was
IN jest that you have so many times promised to be
mine. Speak Florotte, is it SOP
The young girl trembled as she gazed upon his
pallld face, yet with smile she answered Ger
tainly, dear Harvey, | was in Jest all of the time
and thought you were ALSO
Mr. Cayland had listened in Supplied astonish
ment to Florette's heartless confession. He had
never imagined that one of his eldest daughters
could be guilty Of SO base an act, much less her
whom he believed so pure and guiltess. He spoke
not, but pointed to the door, and Florette closed
it, Harvey fell upon his knees, and the large tear
drops rolled rapidly down his cheeks.
Lille wept bitterly. She loved Harvey md
throwing her arms around his neck she whispered,
don't cry, Harvey, I'll be your wife,
These childish words instantly dried up his tears.
He pressed her to his heart and answered.
You will be my own wife, Lille: you will new
er leave nor laugh at me, as Florette has done 2
Oh, no, no, never, dear Harvey, sobbed the
child; Il will always be your own Lille
Bravo! exclaimed the old gentleman, who had
now recovered the of his tongue, you shall yet
be my son. Harvey, Florette has cruelty wrong
ed you, but don't mind 1t, will have revenge
harmless though sweet
Harvey, do you really wish me to give you my
Lille"
Yes sir, she is not beautiful, but she has heart
Right, my boy, but she will be handsome when
she is as old as Florette. At seventeen, Har-
vey, she is yours, that allows me five years to edu
cate her, and during that time you must travel
Our plan must be kept profound secret between
us three. Remember, Harvey, when you return, it
!
1t was even In one week, Harvey Lesion
had left the village, and Lille, much TO the aston.
| ishment and anger of her mother and sisters, was
sent to an excellent female seminary,
Mr.. Gayand seldom spoke Of Harvey Lesion
but when his name was mentioned jeerlngly, there
would be smile OF deep and quiet meaning playing
over his benevolent features.
| Summer came round again; and again was Mrs.
Gayland, Irene and Lucia at Saratoga but Flor
cite was not allowed 20 90. In vain her mother
coaXed Mr.. Gayland was memorable. Florette
thought it was account other youth, but as sum
mer after summer rolled away and found her still
at home, she knew it was punishment, and felt il
to be just.
Five years passed away. Mr.. Gayland had been
from home week, and his wife and daughters won
dered that he stopped so long.
Mamma said Florette, Il should think you
would know where he has gone, did he not tel
You"
NO l asked him and he refused to tell me,
said Mrs. Gayland, looking very sour.
ooh | can guess exclaimed Florette, who
seemed to be in high spirits 'he has gone to bring
his darling Lille home' Strange the mother hat
almost forgotten that she had child, and that they
had a sister,
WELL said Mrs. Guyland, coldly, Il hope he
has-for the chambermaid is going to leave me
and Lille can take her place
'La mam'm,' lisped Lucia, do you think afte
allow her to come home and make beds for MS p
Lucia's New York exquisite had deserted her, an
alas she was now twenty-five.
We shall sec' answered Mrs Gayland, with
very decided AIR, but bark ] hear a carriage-i
must be your father
Yes, said Lucia, looking out Of the window
> and there is a lady with him, but it cannot be Lii
lie for she looks very handsome.
The door opcned-Alr Gaylord entered, leadin
young and beautiful girl. Advancing toward
q his wife and daughters, he presented her, Mari;
n your daughter Lille Lucia, Florette, your sister
Lille with a sweet smile extended her hand, all
Notwithstanding an evident GOODNESS on the part
her mother and sisters, she would press her prett
6 pouting lips TO theirs.
- We'll, Maria said Mr. Gayland triumphant,
!, do yon want Llllie in the kitchen now? Or pc
-; haps you would like to exhibit her and Florette
Saratoga
= bitter smile was the only reply. Mrs. Gaylan
saw that her poor, despsed, nsulted child Wa
IS beaullul-oyen more beautiful than Florette-fc
there brightness in the dark eve Of Ii
that spoke OF lieavenborn thought; an expresso
r, Of lofty purity sat enhroned on her placid brow
\, while the soft cadence of her voice was sweet,
music than the zephyr's harp.
it Lille was divesting herself of her travellin
q dress, and Florette, instead Of assisting her. VIZ
,r gazing upon the lawn. Suddenly she excaime
while a slight blush tinged her cheek, Papa, loo
do you know this gentleman who is approaching
e. lie was introduced here by Mr.. Berwick, on Il
a day after you left and is the most agreeable
ever met with. He must have travelled over Il
IS whole world, for his knowledge is boundless al
s. then his manners so distinguished, am sure
IA has lived in the best society," At times when he
8, speaking very earnestly, his voice resembles Ha
he vey Lessons, and sometimes he fixes his eyes upt
- me just as Harry used to-"
to 'Indeed, Florette,' answered her father, som
ls what sadly 81 hope you have not lost your heart
k know that gentleman well, and he 10 engag
q TO young lady in this village