The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-04-11

last, following her example, absolutely mirth-
ful, that gathered around TO bid her adieu.--
Compliments, and parting gifts, and good
wishes were not spared by these friends, and
Margaret, after replying to them all in tones
of gaiety, and receiving from her mother the
one hundredth charge accompanied by n
basket of cakes and sweetmeats, jumped into
the carriage that was to convey her TO neigh
boring town, where her father had engaged
seats for them in the stage-coach. The in
tluence ofeXample is truly astonishing
Those who had called on Margaret that
morning expecting ga scene" found themselves
at home again, almost as happy as though
nothing had occurred, and even the lonely
mother busted herselfto drive away her sad
ness, ashamed to weep what had affected
others so slightly. But Margaret Stanley
was not heartless, nor yet did she exercise on
this occasion selfcontrol; possessing no
small share ofsensiblity, she acted precisely
as she felt. She had never been even for
day separated from those she loved, and
knowing nothing of her almost dependence
upon them for happiness, she did not for
moment pause TO consider. A new life was
rising up before her imagination, ornament
ed with everything that could please her van
ity, or excite her ambition.
Ii was the most unpleasant ofall kinds OF
unpleasant weather, especially for the occu-
! pants ola stage-coach, Il rainy day. They
had none of those hard showers that come
down with n hearty good will, making the
large silvery drops rattle like hail-stones on
your window, but the atmosphere was i'll
that misty, drizzling state when no object can
be distinguished from the damp fog that en-
circles everything. True, our travellers es-
capped any serious wetting, but this state of
things was Just as bad for the fine view Mar
garet had promised herself and great deal
worse for her temper. Margaret came a lit
tie nearer getting petulent than she ever did
before in her life, especially as she had along
been expecting some nice adventures, and at
least much agreeable conversation with her
pleasant stage-coach companions. No Won
der she was Disappointed poor child!-to
find hersefshut up in little box closely cur
tained--prevented even from free intercourse
with her father, by the presence of a burly
old gentleman in green glasses, and sattinet
coat, who suored most vociterously as II
sleeping, and yet at the sound other voice e.
ven in lis lowest key, opened his eyes and
stared, certainly not very politely in her face.
At last the long, long day came TO a close.
and Margaret with sad heart, and aching
head, sought her pillow for the first time a.
mong strangers. The inn was somewhat
crowded. aud her bed was far from being as
comfortable as those she had left behind, but
soon fast asleep
"You are up early" said her father the next
morning, ms she descended 10 the parlor,
arrayed in smiles md her most becoming
dress.
eyes, papa, but it is such beautiful morn
ing, and l have 10 wish TO sleep. How
soon do we start? | hope that ugly stage
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'You are quite free from that, my child"
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eight, and shall arrive at Mrs. LIS TO morrow
about noon, so have courage, your troubles
will soon he over"
'Ikuow it, papa, but only think of the rain
yesterday-and that awful old man--no WON
der was cross"
awful, Margaret"
mo Isupposc not awfnl exactly but dread
ful-no mean ugly, queer,-I don't know
what to call him"
"Well, suppose you dou't, for you don't
know any thing about him, so you must not
form any judgment. For aught we know he
may be very good man."
Gle annoyed me excessively, though"
because you were peculiarly susceptible
to annoyauces, and those he did not give,your
Imagination readily supplied"
"Wei am sure it was very rude in him to
stare at me So"
"Perhaps it was, but your strange manner
occasioned it, Be YOURSELF dear Margaret,
to-day, and not draw the marked attention of
all by shrinking back, because some persons
happen to be old and ugly. II you wish to
escape notice, be as quiet as you please, but
at the same time endenvor to appear at ease,
and show no unnatural fear"
have frequently been amused, and pam
ed, when travelling, to observe the manners
of some young ladies among Strangers. Some
seem to look on every new face with dread,
and start and blush at every trfiing remark,
as if continually in fear of danger. Others
seem wishing to make a confidant OF every
body. and what with their borrowed wit,
their smiles and manpuvres, make them
selves perfectly ridiculous. Others, again,
are for displaying their beauty, dress, or ac-
quirements-bu it is very seldom that you
find u modest, agreeable, seif-possessed' ana
perfectly delicate young lady, one that under
stands what is due to herself and yet does
not arrogate too much.
1t was the noon the third day when Mar
garet arrived at Mrs. LIS, where she was re-
ceved with friendly politeness.
'Now the worst is over" said she to her
father, as Mrs. l.. left the room, Sand l shall
be quite happy"
"The worst? Why you have seen none OF
the young ladiesr'
"No, papa, but young ladies are not so re-
served as you think, we shall not be strangers
long," .H..
"Ihope not, but remember you are no Ion
ger Mt SomerviIle, and surrounded by those
who know you WE'LL and take pride in lmita-
ting YOU 1fyou would be happy, Margaret;
remember that you are not pattern now,and
although would not have you servile iml-
tator, you must take your turn at copying
Never be afraid to do anything right,
another does it, and never commit wrong
cots the example. our II