Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-07-23
PLOT WITHIN A PLOT.
For which aprcmium Of twenty-five dollar. wa. awarded
OR, Eide, SEQ cUI, VIDE.


For which apremum Of twenty-five dollars was awarded,
Theophilus young candidate for the Gospel
ministry, had just completed his course Of theoogi-
cal studies, and was on the eve Of leaving place,
where, in the pursuit Of knowledge, he had enjoyed
so many pleasant hours during the last three years.
but which he now regretted TO leave, on account of
certain tender associations upon which his memory
dwet with all-absorbing fondness. He had obtain
ed the highest honors at College, and in his subse-
quent theological course he had been equally sue
cessful. His limited pecuniary means, together
with an intense desire 10 attain distinction operat
ed as powerful motives to prompt him to diligence
and perseverance in his literary pursuits. He soon
became conspicuous, account Of his superior tai
ents and extraordinary attainments Naturally fond
OF poetry, he cultivated this taste with ardor and
success, and soon became extensively known
through his poeticsl illusions He was now about
to depart from the of so many interesting rec
objections, in order to enter upon the active duties
Of his profession, recommended by an unbemish-
ed character refined education, elevated senti-
ments and, in general, highly qualified for his in.
tended calling
During the last year, he had become acquainted
with and won the affections Of young lady Of SUI
peror personal and mental attractions Estelle
had also just completed her education at a ceebrat
ed boarding school in the same place, and daily ex-
pected the arrival Of her father convey her TO her
home. Notwithstanding the strict supervision ex-
ercised ever her by her tutors, the lovers found
means to concert private interview on the even
ing which preceded their mutual departure. In
the mean time, young man, near relative of
liselle, arrived IN order to take her home as her
father was prevented from coming himself, in con-
sequence OF his numerous official engagements =
On the appointed evening, Theophius aud Esiele
met according to agreement. As they walked
along the banks Of small stream, to well known
sylvan retreat, not word was uttered-muiually
occupied with the sad idea OF their anticipated
separation, and both unwilling to increase each
others sadness by an aIIusion 10 the subject Hav-
ing at length taken a seat at place where they
had frequently met before they renewed their ar
gument, and ayowed eternal fidelity to each other
They spoke with candor Of the almost insuperabe
difficulties which rendered the future gloomy
whist however Esiele conversed about these an
ueiPa'eo e'ncui.es WIN ouoyhh' nope, neo-
Pnhus was inclined 70 yleiuto gloomy iorenoding
wa, uhe'' a.uen' wsnes woui1 never DC IeanLed
na. "ope ean nave, sa'u ne, espes,s.t Mten
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le sus'a',' "'sny eousP'S"ous Posn'o" :, suee-
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Oh learn 10 think more nopiy OF my ia'ner
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outweigh all the selhsn CONSCIENTIOUS oil wealth. and
distinction
on are uaiy comforter, ana ior your sake
VIII nope one 'h'hg eneefs me, AUG una. Is ,ne
conVlc.oh oil your hdeiity' ana, on the iuea tnai
you, VINO are worthy 10 move IN the highest circles
Of the great and fashionable have consented TO cast
IN your Iot win a humble student, without anypre-
tensions and who has nothing TO otier but his love,
hills me with rapture :,
And IS not lhat love worm everything else
sad Eslelle. hest assured that those seinsn con-
slderations which are SO arden,ly sought ailer by
the world never were designed 10 render man nap
pyI
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AS their engage ment was known only to them
selves, they agreed 10 keep IL secret until prop
er season should arrive to make 1t known. Having
settled their affairs as wen as they could ana agreed
upon secret mode oil correspondence, Theophilui
placed ring upon her finger, and they both rose
TO return, when an unexpected incident terminated
their interview. The young relative, who had beer
sent for Eselle, surprised at her long and unusua
absence, resolved 10 go ~ quest oil ine iugf"e' no
without suspicion as 70 Inc cause OF her ABSENCE
Just as 'hey were ABOUT 10 separate ana "nisi h'
imprinted iareweii KISS upon he1 ruby Ups, 'h'
young relative burst upon them. Ihis sudden sur
PRISE the idea that ther dear secret was discovered
together with the previous excitement produced ol
the thought OF Their separation, so wrought uPoI
her frame that she gave piercing shrek and ialn'
ed away WIN looR Of anger and dehance' IN
young man turned 70 iheophlius, ana IN tne sever
est terms reproached MN Tor ventnrlng 70 De in'i
male WIN one SO much MS superior. "hhou, &c