Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-07-23
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moderate representation Of her surprising love-
ness. will only add that have never discovered
so many Incompatible charms combined in the per-
son Of any female. What first said to her, and
how excused my objectionable boldness. am un-
able now TO say but, that made highly ludi-
crous appearance before her, Icould distinctly per-
ceiye from her roguish smile and her obvious effort
to relieve my embarrassment. Aher was suffi-
cently collected, repeated my request to be allow
ed the privilege Of few hours rest under her roof
Once more was doomed to hear the monosyllable
which seemed to indicate the opposite Of what she
said
But madam continued |, how is il possible for
those pretty lips to pronounce sentence which
condemns to expose myself to the peltings Of
such storm; or, to tax the benevoence Of some
surly countryman for the privilege OF seeking
wretched shelter in some corner Of his barn l
only ask for few hours rest
The repetition Of simple no deprived me OF the
power 10 press my suit Already was | on the
point Of turning away with disgust from being
whose external attractions seemed so lily TO cores
pond with her unsmable disposition when, with
movement Of her hand, seconded by pleasant smile
she directed me to take seat upon the oitoman,
and pulling the bell for the servants, she gave them
certain signs, when in a moment the table was FILL
ed with protusion Of the most delicate refresh
ments. BY the same wordess pantomme she direct
ed me to partake, and with her own hands present.
ed me with cup OF the most delightful tea. Imag-
Inc my situation now, IN the presence OF TINS angel
&c creature, without any other proof Of her power
OF articulation than that hateful no. which had hith-
erto repulsed me, whilst her friendly silent invita-
ton now e,iered me TO her side attempted 10
discover the key to this mystery Had she, perhaps,
been Obliged by the suggestions oil jealous pos
SCISSOR, TO make vow winch bound ner to the use
OF tins monosyllable during ms absencel Was she
prevented from using any other term but TINS to
satisfy his suspicion! Acting upon this suggestion
inquired
But have IN no manner gwen oh.nce by pre-
Stunning to enter your dwelling contrary to your
wishes
"A friendly no was the answer, and al the same
.ime The solution Of the whole mystery
You will, then, no longer refuse me accomme-
daiion for q few hours
'Nof was the reply
have, therefore, no reason Whatever 10 lear
your displeasure at my intrusionF
No 7 with shaking Of her head, preceded by
sound which resembed prolonged o.
What more could ask continued the lawyer.
4 had nothing TO do but 10 make inquiries, and,
though received no other reply than simple no,
yet could ascertain whatever desired, If only
understand hoD to ask. accordingly asranged my
queries II f:Sfcs .:S:., FiSsiodsiy caicuatIng the
answer desired Having spent delightful
moments in a mode OF conversation which was cal
cuiated TO excite the most interesting emotions at
length expressed my highest wishes in a suitable
question, when
Please, sfP was the address by which the law
yer now found himself suddenly interrupted BY
servant Of the Governor, presenting glass Of lem
onade. He hurriedy swallowed its contents, when
he felt hard foreign substance falling upon his
tongue, which, on examination, to his utter aston
ishment, proved to be ring! All too well he
knew that ring II was once his own, which he had
! exchanged as a memento Of those few happy hours
to the last, sweetest, tenderest moments Of which
he had proceeded in the course Of his story.
Struck with utter amazement at this unexpected
discovery, the lawyer anxousy turned to his neigh
Dor, the Governor, and in allow whisper inquired,
is Mrs B, from G., present
"Why, certainly, said the latter, TO the still great
or CONSERVATION of the lawyer; there she sits at
the upper end Of the ROOM and that surly old fel-
! low opposite you, that scowling Nabob, who with
his small piercing eyes seemed deyour every word
as you uttered, il, is her husbandP
60 on-go on = cried the Governor; you yet
owe us the winding up of your interesting adven-
ture and with troubled anxiety the Nabob likewise
begged him TO proceed
The lawyer now perceived his unpleasant sitna-
non Ioproceed-out there was mat Sowing
Naooo 10 retreat with credit IN SNORT ne was
committed But he was lawyer, ana such cnar
acters are not easily disconcerleo recovering
himself IN moment, he proceeded
Suddenly, IN the happiest moment Of my lite,
violent blast Of wind, as jealous OF my enjoyment,
forced the shutter with such power against the win
dow OF my humble retreat that awoke--the dream,
the vision had vanished for Immediately on my ar
rival at the village, had taken shelter IN a small
coi'age' IN otoei 70 escape .ne ,nolsmen1y ol 'le
weather Deing no" ,efes.ea " s,eep' niineu-