Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-09-02

literary assumption, In her accomplishments
she was equalled by few She spoke French
with auSpcy, sung, performed on the piano and
harp with taste and skill, and the creations OF
her pencil displayed genius and art as rarely ex-
hibed in the works of an amateur. Her man
ner was queenly her conversation highly ntelll-
gent and entertaining. The only observable de-
feet in her was the lofty pride of her demeanor,
Ii seemed to be uttered in every look and action,
and she received the compliments Of her admir-
ers as a princess might receive the homage OF
her lawful subjects. The gems that sparked
among her raven hair had not colder lustre
than that which flashed in her eye The pride
which no station could humble was written
there, and the heart protected by it could never
beat with an affection unsanctioned by that
pride And yet, hers was not the GOODNESS
which would discourage admirers. 1t led them
to be more circumspect in their attentions; to
treat her as a divinity who must be worshPed
a(ar off, yet there were transient CLEANS of ten
derness which came like sunlight over her face,
and revealed spring Of genter Affections
Tho transient, these beams they were sulli-
cient to lure them on with the hope that they
might one day win the heart that was so care
fully guarded 1t was this seeming coquetery
that called forth the reproof of Henry Percy, and
had nearly esranged from her the brotherly
kindness he had felt towards her since her child
hood There was bitter pang at her heart that
night, when she left him to minge with gayer
group, but she conquered all appearances of sor-
| and G,ru>t tho cnnsotipn yVhnn slr
rounded by admiring listeners to her CONVERSE
ton.
Henry remained in silent thought till an ele-
giant looking young gentleman approached him,
and laying his hand faaIiiarly upon his arm ex-
claimed,
well met, Harry Percy. had not heard Of
your return from Europe, and little thought Of
the pleasure in store for me when arrived here
few hours ago
Warm were the mutual greetings of the two
friends The new Gomez was Victor Somer
vile, classmate of IIenry's at college, and now
a member of the bar in New York. There
were many inquiries for absent friends, and tale
Of scenes and adventures that each had passeC
through which whiled away the hours till The
evening was far spent Suddenly the sound o
music arrested their attention, and the eyes o
both were fixed upon the performer. Laura was
seated at the piano, and after graceful prelude
commenced singing popular song. The muir
mur of conversation was hushed as song succeed
ed song, and finally an air from an Italian opera
brilliantly executed charmed the lovers of music
'Who is that splendid creature! exclaimed
+ Victor, as she arose from her seat,
"A cousin of mine, adopted by my mother
, was the reply. Let me introduce you,
They pressed through the crowd who hat
: gathered around hel, and soon after Laura ret;r
ed to the window recess leaning on the arm Q
Victor SomervIIle They were glorious pal
as they stood side by side, in earnest converse
ton, while the light of one countenance SCENE
t reflected upon that Of the other. 1t was wit
: each was looking forward with pleasant antelope
= tons to the morrow. Henry Percy watche
: them, as they parted, and thought to himsel
Hers is no woman's heart if she can triAe wit
! him
They separated, but new light had broke
| upulI IuC HCdIt vi 1dul d OId1, dll lllldSC oil
i, wished not to Danish haunted her that night, an
e a voice whose every tone was music, fingered
l. her ears in tine loneliness of her room. She e,
u tinguished her lamp, lest its light should dIstur
o her aunt, who was quietly sleeping in the san
y apartment, and gave herself up to pleasant rev
:, rle. The soft light of the room shed radanc
i favorable to a dreaming mind, and she yiede
: to its gentle influence Dreams of tenderness
such as before had never entered her mind, no
g., came over her spirit, and the love which b.
e waited the touch of kindred spirit was no
1t reused to life Suddenly she started and elias
e ing her hand tightly over her forehead, murmu
J. ed
J. It is folly, nay, even madness to think of hir
e The memory of my own cherries childhoc
lie should teach me wisdom | have heard Hem
If speak of him as one whose fortune was scarce
o a competency, whose wealth must be won by h
u talents and profession; and as for myself thong
h in the possession of every luxury that veal
II can bestow | am pennyless, and utterly Deepen
IS ent on the generosity Of my relatives. Why
e it that wealth and genius must be separated
f this world! But so it is, and | must guard II
d heart against his many attractions, for W
9 never bind myself to life of poverty"
d Morning came, and as Henry and Laura wei
% walking to the spring they met Victor Some
# vile. ejoned them and the conversation urnt
d, upon the beauty of the surrounding scenery
ID They extended their walk to considerable
at lance before returning TO their hotel for the {
as was fine, and they well knew how to appreca
I'd the beauty Of Nature. In the afternoon Wet
re and Laura joined party in ride on horse-bac
ID through the varied scenery in the vicinity.
ID Victor had admired her beauty and grace in Il
crowded saloon, how much was this admiratic
i'd enhanced, when he remarked the ease and SIX
~ with which she managed her spirited horse, al
er her graceful self-command. The close-httir
riding dress displayed her elegant form to Il
S, best advantage, and her dark rngets escapir
il from beneath the small cap she wore set off h
- pure complexion. The day continued fine, a