The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-05-11
MISCELLANEOUS.
Tbr Seronu gUtfe's Eanatter.
BY CAROLINE O9SE.
TConci,sGed.l


as well as the whole Of the upper part of his
face. He then leaned back and appeared to
compose himself for comfortable nap, As
The young gentleman sought entertainment
by looking out al the window, Rachel and
Miss Faes soon commenced conversation
between themselves.
How could you coDtent yourself by stay
ing from home SO lungp inquired Miss
Faes. I believe you told me that you had
been home only once during the four years
you we're at the seminary
4 could spend my lime much more Ileas-
antly, replied Rachel. with some Of my
school mates, and always had plenty ofin
vitations. ] could not bear The idea olgoing
home now had not The promise Of your CON-
pany few weeks, for there is no fit compan-
ion there for person of taste and refine
ment.'
L thought your siep-moIher had daugh-
ter about your age SAID Miss Fales.
so she has, but should as soon think OF
selecting a companion from among The sava-
ges. There is one thing she will 10, and
that is 10 wait OH us; though will warn you
not 10 be loo familiar with her. for gentle
man who happened 10 stay at my fathers
one night before | went 20 the academy took
a little notice Of her, and don'tyou think that
upon the strength OF it she and her mother
thought she must 20 10 learning grammar;
rhetoric, and geography
Perhaps said Miss Fales, your rustic
sister ina gined she had made conquest oil
The gentleman
Likely enough replied Rachel, ':or she
WAS full twelve, and he was probably not
more than foriy-five OF fifty
This answer so wrought upon the visibility
Of both that they found it impossible II pre-
vent laughing
What is her namer inquired Miss FuIes.
rs soon as she had so far checked her merri-
ment as 10 enable her 10 speak.
Agnes replied Rachel.
That is too bad said Miss Fales-'ii
had been in your place would have made
her change names with me-
When Rachel pronounced the name Of
agnes, the young man. who. 10 appearance,
had paid no attention 10 what they had been
saying. suddenly turned from the window
and directed keen scru inizing glance,
| first towards Rachel then her companion.
This al once repressed their ytlJbility for
20 have attracted the attention of gentle
man SO handsome and so well dressed. was
pleasanrer even than 10 throw ridiculc upon
gncs. Rachel might not I oss :ss more
This glance OF her face might impel further
regard; for though her features were not re-
MAJ kably handsome, her complexion was as
clear and lresh and her black eyes as lively
and sparkling us they were in childhood.
THIS one keen look appeared 10 Lave salts
fled him, however. and he again turned TO-
ward The window. Somewhat vexed al his
sensibity. she amused herself by utterinG
mn tho ,ronflpu,op lO still
ed 10 be sleeping soundly in the opposite cor
ner of the coach. II was not till he STOPPED
to exchange horses thai he aroused himself
raised his hat and threw open his cloak.
which The soflened Dir began to render bur
thensome. Boih he andthe young gentle
man alighted, and as Rachel who had faint
idea that she had seen him before, was try
ing 10 reeolleci when and where il could be
she heard his companion address him by the
name of Fordyce
Why Fordyce,' said she to Miss Fales.
was the name of The person have been tel
ling you about
Do You mean the gentleman Agnes took
such a fancy to-
'Yes-and l really believe This is the
same
i hope he slept so soundIy tina, he did not
hear what Sc said,
They were prevented from saying more.
as both oiihc gentleman now resumed their
seats.
Ii was about an hour after sunset when
they arrived AT the hotel, which was three
miles of Kachels home. and had been built
during her absence. This Terminated their
Journey in The stage coach; and had not Ra-
chel, il. her last letter she wrote home, inlen
iionally appeared doubtful as 10 the day she
and her friend expected 10 arrive. her father
would have been at the hotel with his horse
md wagon, ready 10 convey them 10 the
farm house. This was what his daughter
feared. for rs she knew he would not take the
trouble 10 change his dress, she felt ashamed
at the idea Of having her fellow passengers,
should there happen 10 be any she consider
ed Ofconsequence, see Ler father in his coarse
every day garb. After some delay vehicle
was obtained for the accommodation Of the
ladies, Rachel having in the intermediate
time cautioned Miss Fales not 10 say any
thing about Mr.. Fordyre in the presence oil
her father, for il he was the person she ex-
pected him TO be, she did not wish TO have
him know he was So near, When they ar
rived in front OF the farm house, Mr.. White
Iy ard very lovely looking girl came to the
door &c welcome them.
'C1n tHdt DC lililt llttlc savage WIZ WIFI w
TO wait on us ladies fresh from the seminary
said Miss Fales in Rachel's ear.
Il am as ignorant Of who she is as you
are replied Rachel, with slight degree of
petulence,
You have altered good deal since saw
you, Rachel said her father, shaking her
heartily by the hand, and for The better !
think. Agnes has beat you though. Why
| should think she is half head taller tEan
you are. Come, Agnes. you must shake
hands with Rachel. Before l sleep
tonight shall tell her all about how good |
you have been, and how you watched by
me night and day when was sick with the
fever
Agnes, in obedience to her fathers wish.
advanced 10 meet Rachel. who received her
offered hand with very ungracious air."
Miss FaIes moi being under the influence
of those feelings of envy and jealousy which |
actuated Rachel, felt delighted at what she
terned the ro,nance Of fndinu amid woods