The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-08-29


and that it might be dangerous to excite in
Cnthernes breast hopes, the disappointment
of which would be too great shock for her
feeble health TO bear. The old lady saw the
justice of the remarks and, however 10th, ac-
quesced in Roberts wishes. The latter
Immediately went to work with alacrity 10
put matters in train for bringing suit against
the swinder.
Catherine in the meantime, had met with n
reception from Emily Williams us gratifying |
as unexpected. The latter, as soon as she
heard the name of Catherine Brainard re-
mombered her old schooImate, and with her
natural kindness ofheart, strovo 10 make her
forget, for one day at least her poverty and
her sorrows. She made her lay aside her
sewing at five o'clock, and insisted upon her
spending the evening with her in the parlor.
Here, with her brother, she strove TO amusc
and render the poor girl cheerful, and sue
ceodcd 80 well that Catherine felt happier than
she had for many months. She did not feel
embarrassed, or OUT ofplace, in the splendid
palors ofthc wealthy merchant for she had
been reared in Just such spleudor, and was
scarce behind Emily Williams herself in ed
ucation and accomplishments. She had that
morning arrayed herscfin her best apparel,
which, plain as il was, displayed her delicate
and graceful form TO advantage; and the
! pleasurable excitement she felt, had brought
n faint tinge ofcolor to her cheek, added much
to tie beauty of her sweet ince Her man
ucrs, too, were as easy and natural, although
unussIming rs il she never moved i'll any
other sphere; and John Williams in discover
/ ing that she was 'deuced intelligent and per-
/ fecrly lovely almost entirely forgot the fact
other being n sewing girl.
Early in the evening Rcnwick canc in
His surprise in finding Catherine Brainard,
/ Emily's guest, was manifest enough in his
| looks to the former although it escaped the
observation fthe latter. He YVES culbarrnss-
cd and confused; and after sitting few min
utcs in uncomfortable restraint, pleaded an
urgent engagement aud left.
Catherine had left word Mt home for her
cousin to call for her at eight o'clock. Ac-
cordinglv at eight q, clock. Robert was usher
ed IN, surprised to find Catherine enjoying
hcrselfin the parIor, instead oftoing AT her
needle. lie was introduced TO Emily and
| her brother but the latter had met him before,
and knew him to he II tnlentcd student at
law, although his acquaintance with him was
but slight.
Emily seemed to have AN unusual flow Of
spirits lipunthis occasion. As her brother eX-
pressed it, she was 'as merry and playful as II
Kitten
She laughed aud chattcd with Robert Jor-
dan; played and sang for him, until he caught
nj home and familiar rs if he had been among
old ucquaintances.
To finish the amusement Ofthe evening she
sot her brother to playing the piano. and
waltZCd with Catherine until she was giddy
1t had been II long time since tie cousins
had passed an evening of so much delight, q
so ilcclIy did the time pass that they were
both as,onished 10 hear the clock strike elev-
en-, when they scarce thought i, nine. When
they took leave. Emily accompanied Gather
inc to the door, and bidding her good night
with kiss, slipped purse into her hand,an
glidcd hack into the room, before the CRATE
iu girl had either time to refuse the gift, or
utter her thanks
As soon rs they were out of the house,
Catherine burst into tears. Robert under
stood her emotion and did not attempt TO
check il. BY the time they had walked a
square or two, howcver,she became compos-
ed, and commenced 4 conversation with her
cousin upon the incidents ofth day, in the
course of which she remarked
Emily is n sweet girl cousin
SO have been thinking he returned.
What pity she is going to marry Renwickn
WHAT exclaimed Robert abruptly.
'Shc is to be married to RenwicIl,n April
by all that is good she shall not?' ejaculat-
cd the young man in an agitatcd tone.
why, cousin, are you demented? what
are you say;ng?' asked Catherine, astonished
ut his emotion.
I'm foosh;' reioined the cousin, recover
ing himself 'but it shocked me to hear of so
= fine a girl being sacrificed TO villain. But
I are you sure that you have been rightly in
tormed%
t 4 had it from her own lips; said Catherine,
'sho has engaged me 10 commence next week
making up some of'the wedding garments
Robert made no further remark, but walk
ed the rest of the way in thoughtful silence.
, When they arrived at their humble home
1 thoy found Mrs. Brainard uneasy on account
9 oftheir long absence. They gave the old la
: DIV an account of what had transpired, and
D Catherine upon examining her purse found i,
TO contain fifty dollars instead of fifty cents,
Q for which she had bargaIned to do the days
= sewing.
4 1t was with different feelings the little par
= ty sought their pillows that night, from those
- which had oppressed their hearts for many
: nights previous. A brighter day was dawn
h ing
i A few days after the incident above related
4 George Renwick was sitting alone in his
G counng-rooni, when his lawyer entered with
:; I'm omiuous elongation of countenancc, and
c after brief salutation said -
= have Just rot wind of an affair, Mr. Rem
$ wick that will give us some trouble
S what is thatp asked Renwick, calmly puff
: fling his cigar
;, 'rhe widow Brainard is in the field again.
$ 'Wellif she is fool enough to revive the old
> suit, she will get her fingers burned again. A
K few dollars transferred from my pocket into
yours in the way of fees, will be the amount
V of the trouble ] supposedly? squire ISM
h that the state of the case? -t
c Il rather fear the business is more serious
5 this time returned the attorney.