Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-12-09

Through the bare branches of the elms |
could see the lighted windows, and es-
pecialy | noticed one candle burning
above the hall, where it had doubtless
been placed at sunset, to marshal Mr.
Jones the way that he was not going
with my permission. After some tug
gng, aroused Ben's hands to their ac-
customed Office, and Whispering Go "a
head in his drowsy ear, l jumped to the
ground.
The blood rushed to my heart with
thrill of delight, as heard the horses
hoofs clatter over the frozen ground
The prize was before me, and, consider
ing the situation OF my rivals neck, the
odds were scarcely against me. has
tened to the house, and into the room
where saw the lights. had thought
to speak quickly and TO the purpose, but
Kate, who had doubtless risen to well
come her other lover, met me at the
door, and her look changed so suddenly,
to cold, surprised anger, that my heart
fell and my hopes fled in an instant. |
could not utter word-not a stammer
came to my relief.
Through piles Of silks and laces, and
garments known and unknown | dis
cerned Mrs. Russell Her favor had
early won by a new recipe for jam, and
she bad the grace TO offer me seat and
inquire about my health. On my reply
ing that was much iatigued by my
stage ride, she asked -
Was not Mr.. Jones with you in the
stage?" We have been looking for his
arrival these two hours"
A ma,tyr to truth, answered that he
was, but had gone to Plymouth.
| glanced at Kate, who was busiy
striving to hide crimson ribbon in white
roses. could see that hand trembled,
and her cheek was thin and pale. Glad
ly would | have argued that our separa-
ton had preyed upon her health, as it
had upon mine, but that chilling look of
hers forbade. At length ventured 10
ask if she was well.
" Yes, sir, thank you"
Her pets all in good condition
"All well, sir, thank YOU"
After an awkward silence, l came
nearer to my point, by asking:
"May | hope that Miss Russell has
forgiven my petulance ?"
For moment she fixed upon me hel
brown eyes, as to measure how much
my words meant, then looked quietly
down and held her peace.
My courage, that had ebbed so quick
ly, began to flow again.
" May speak word with you il
f private, Kate" said.
Her mother rose. The good old LADY
evidently meditated ii sally through thu
, outward adornments, behind which sht
was as closely beleaguered, as garris
!. on behind Gen, Pillows entertainments
Y " Sit still, ma" said Kate, and ther
f with demure voice, but with twinkle
f of exquisite womanly malice in her eye
\ 81 have so much to think of now
s that you must excuse me. Perhaps to
. morrow or the next day, | shall be NOR
: capable Of holding council with you"
t This was too much-l was angry my
Y self now and l rose to go. AS | opene
the door, the same voice saluted m
o that bid me stop at the Colonel's.
felt the absurdity of going off so mani
testify shorn, and looking again at Kate
! | saw a tear nesting in her eye-lid
: Clearing. two dresses at jump, XII:
: sed her as Of old, and whispered, ~" low
you dearly, Kate-wlll you forgive me !?
!, For moment she hid her face upo
!, my breast then turned it towards min
i = and our spirits rushed together a
!. the meeting of the lips
S Mr. Jones, who had entered the ROOF
: in time to be spectator of this pleasin
G scene, made desperate attempt at
r look of lofty scorn-an attempt which
d would doubtless have been more sue
). cessful, had the ice been stronger, or til
water shallower, of the brook into whic
IS Ben had upset him, and then departe
}. to his ledger and his money-making.
d Frank attired me in his Broadway gar
:. ments. The wedding was not delerre,
If and Kate and have not quarrelled sine
, My tale has lis moral: man shoul
q go early to his own wedding.