Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-07-16

ion But why that sudden start, dear Bird
getl'
Its nothing, replied the fair girl; "a sharp
pain in my head; tbs over now Caroline
have withheld one secret from you, which will
now disclose. / have told you of the marriage
of my aunt TO Mr. Allston, but l did not tell
you of my accompanying her hither l was
then poor little orphan girl There Ernest
lived, and oh, Caroline, how fondly my childish
heart chung to him. He would tell me about his
beautiful mother, and we would sit in her room,
which was never occupied-and he would tell
me about her death and his own aneulsh-and
sometimes he would get permission to take me
to her grave, to water the flowers and listen to
the birds singing in the tall trees, which waved
their branches over the grassy mounds. | child
ishly imagined the sky over that secluded spot
to be of deeper blue, and the sun seemed to
shine more brightly This was many years ago,
dear Caroline, but | shall never forget those
green spots in memory's waste At length his
father sent him to Europe and eagerly did
strive to attain knowledge that might win hi S
praise when he returned MUS, heias! his
father died. leaving him sole heir, which so In
censed my aunt that she left the house, refusing
to attend the funeral, and the next day we were
on our way to Georgia, to join wealthy but &C.
centric old lady, who was distant connection.
After short residence there, the old lady died,
leaving me all of her large fortune, with this
condition. that should change my name OF
Florence st. Clair to that Of Bridget Dubs, her
own
Can it be that you are Florence ST. Clairr
eagerly interrupted her friend Why the name
is as familiar to me as my own. Ernest Allston
has frequently spoken to me of sweet little
girl of that name, who was his companion in
youth, and whom he has tried in vain to find
since his return But proceed
| have but little to say continued Bridget;
cared but little for my money, and preferred
my own home to the well-hIled Golfer destined
to be mine, but was oyerrued y my aunt and
forced to formally renounce my name for the
euphonlous one now bear. My aunt having
had the country-house newly painted, one day
assembled a scafolding to speak to a workman-
descending, she missed her footing, fell, and
disIocatng her limbs, expired in a few weeks
from her injuries In the event of my refusing
to comply with the conditions of the will, the
property would go to a very poor, but worthy
family, residing near. Twas then, Caroline, |
became acquainted with your kind guardian,
who, taking compassion on my unprotected sit
uaton, brought me to stay with you
Where you will ever be dearly cherished
and loved, said Miss Somers, as she affection
ateIy kissed the lovely girl before her. Then
seating herself in large fauteuil, and assuming
an attitude of great dignity, she continued
Il have an idea-now do not look so impert-
nenty surprised, for assure you this is not a
common one; am resolved that this little ro-
nance shall end in love and marriage. Ernest
Allston shall fall in love with you, and with
your new souorlquet, he shall not know that his
little Florence, and the graceful bewtchng d.
vine Bridget, are one and the same person.
Having known him ever since his return, I'M
derstand his character He has many silly pc
culiarties, among which he detests an ugly
sounding name, or aught approaching TO plebe-
lanlsm He was saucy enough once to tell me
this | and my brunette face vowed vengeance
My revenge, shall be to force him to recant his
preiudices, love the name of Bridget and wor-
ship its owner
But, indeed Caroline, reloined her friend
/ should like very much to meet Ernest and let
him know that am Florence-the same affec-
Tomato Florence he knew and loved in happy
days of yore. All Caroline, must tell him
ALL
And spoil my little romance, said her gay
companion. Not so my belle; think of your
triumph in bringing to your feet one who will
be disposed to avoid you on hearing your name
but only let him gaze moment in those dark
blue eyes, admire the bushing tint OF your
cheek, peep at those pearly teeth, ENGAGED III
those coral lips, hear your sweet voice, and, il
he is not conquered, iii marry young Lewis
with the locks of gold Yes, I'll wager myself
and my fortune. So now, dear Bridget, yield
a sweet consent
Do with me as you will, Caroline, answered
Bridget, afectonately. You well know can
not Withstand your entreatles, and the coaXina
expression of those big black eyes
Well, now my dear, you must don your pref
test attire. Tonight you will attend Mr.. M
soirie, and you shall be presented to Ern
est
Twas glorious nyht-stll, calm and cold
the full moon cleaned from her cIoudless patl
through the starry heavens, and the chill nigh
wind walled and sobbed around the corners likt
some troubled spirit-sounds of music and rev
elry issued from the splendid mansion in one o
the numerous avenues leading from Broadway
as its wide doors opened to give ingress to tn
beauty and fashion Of New York The super
rooms we're we'll nigh filled, and many had join
ed in the May dance or graceful waltz ere Err
est Allston entered. He was Immediately ac
costed by manguvrng mother, who havin
five manageable daughters, seized his unwi
ing arm and carried him off in triumph to
neighborlng lounge, With protest, Mr.. All
ston, it is quite refreshing to gaze upon an ii
tellectual face, after looking at so many imam