Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-07-23

rents but that they had been unexpectedly inter-
rupted in their fond expectations by the sudden re-
lnoyal ofthe girl, who, in consequence, pretended
TO fall into a kind Of hyserical fi, and minated
determination not to outye her disappointment
But he added endeavoring to be witty, the best
cure for the youthful raptures OF the ihoughtless
girl would be mode Of treatment similar to that
which fell to the 10, Of the student at <
proud curl Of the lip. and the crimson glow
which suffnsed the fair face OF an individual pres
ent proved how deeply this last remark was felt
nor was il forgotten as the sequel will show.
What became OF them afterwardi Was the en-
gagement entirely broken of r inquired the Bish-
OPP
i do not know replied the minister from New
York Perhaps they had no opportunity to meet
aHerward, they we're so far removed from each
other
And yet, If they were soIemnly pledged 10 each
other continued the Bishop, much as dlsapprove
ofsimlar engagements without the consent or bless
ing ofparents, yet we ought to pause before we
separate persons pledged TO each other by solemn
vow.
Blu, there may be differences in rank, wealth and
station, which -
No matter, interrupted the Bishop. experience
proves that marriage contracts. regulated by consid
eratons Of wealth and distinction, graduated by
the arbitrary rules Of conventional etiquette. are
generally among the least prosperous and happy,
especially when, is often the case, the feelings
and incliuations Of the parties are not consulted
Durngthe whole ofthis conversation, Theophilus
had remained silent, and seemed absorbed in his
own reflections, occasionally exhibiting degree OF
emotion that was perceived by all. At length, the
Bishop endeavored to arouse him and cause him to
forget his sadness, by playfully inquiring whether
he could not amuse the company by relating sone
anecdote concerning the laxative minister from
New York, with whom he was probably acquainted.
Theophilus repled--T have no acquaintance
whatever with the gentleman besides the fate Of
the poor student might be renewed 10 the CASE
But. il permitted | will also relate an instance to
show the importance Of being on guard in ref
erence to what say in a company Of strangers
an incident occurring to my mind, whilst the mar.
rative OF the bishop, as freely confess made
special impression on my mind, aud excited my
warmest sympahies FOR the poor student
But let US FIRST adjourn to the parlor.' said the
Bishop, where we can hear at leisure and with
more comfort
All were now anxious 10 hear Theophlus, who,
by his known talents and eoquence contrasied with
his subsequent reserve and sadness, had awakened
an unusual interest in his behalf
| In few moments the company were again seat
| ed and the general silence that prevailed indicated
their anxiety to hear the promised incident. The.
ophius began
Several years ago, said he, "a young lawyer in
one Of our principal cities was engaged in very
he should visit distant town in the interior OF the
State, in order to consult certain documents having
a reference TO the case. After he had successfully
accomplished his object. he resolved on his return
to visit an uncle. former Governor of the State,
who lived but short distance out Of his way.
4 When he arrived al the residence Of the Govern
or he found large circle Of distinguished person.
ages, which, pursuant to an invitation, had assem-
bled there lie soon became familiar with the
strangers present. and related to them the cause of
his journey aud the importance Of the suit in which
he was engaged. He knew how to attract general
attention, by the recital Of a number Of incidents
and anecdotes which he said had occurred during
his journey. Pleased and hattered with the inter-
est which he had excited, he was induced by bis
| presumpfious vanity TO relate an anecdote which
any other person would have hesitated to mention
| in such an assembly.
i "A few days after the commencement of my jour
ney,, said the lawyer, Il arrived 10 part OF the
country where was entirely unacquainied. Late
/ in the evening, was overtakeu with one Of the
most tremendous storms Of wind, rain and hail that
| ever witnessed. Fortunately, at that moment,
4 arrived at small village, where hoped to find
shelter, Not light was, however, TO be seen in
any Of the houses, except at the upper end Of the
village, where perceived indications Of human be-
I ings. Here found large and commodious build
ing, the only one Of the kind in the village in
u quired OF servant whether could obtain accom-
modations for myself and my jaded beast for few
hours only. The answer sent me thought strange
enough il consisted in simple no! / again re-
quested the servant TO announce my name and the
circumstances which compelled me 10 make the APP
plicatou, and that solicited only few hours rest
aud shelter but second time the unwelcome no
constituted the answer. Excited by this unkind
treatment from my own countrymen, sprang from
my horse and requested personal interview with
the gentleman OF the house but was stopped by
an aged servant who muttered an apology, in con
sequence ofthe absence oftbe gentleman, and strict
orders TO suffer no one, especially no gentleman, to
enter his door during his absence.
'All this appeared 10 me exceedingly strange
but who could not al once detect in this singular
prohibition, The suspicion Of jealous husbsnd?-
The superstition was confirmed in my mind by the
answer which Ireceyed to my request to see the
lady Of the house.
} She is at home was told. but could not re-
ceiye my visit
J Here then, thought l. is an adventure Of no or.
binary character. once more siernly demanded
! to be announced TO the lady The sncen. servant
shrugged his shoulders, aud, perhaps alarmed by
my determined manner proceeded 10 his mistress
E TO bring back other answer than the monotonoul
; no!
a Have then fallen among wild sayages 7 ex
y claimed but even they would not turn travel
er out of doors such night as this
y Suddenly snatched the light from the terrified
servant, and approached the door through which tn
J. upwelcome message had come. knocked, but n,
4 answer was returned. Not without some ifepida
6 ton opened the door and entered the apartment
i but my intended apology aud the severe reproof
G had designed to inaiet died upon my tongue, 70
), such jewel deserved 10 be guarded by something
n more eiiectua than a mere prohibition. From al