Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-04-01


ribbon. Now, iflhere be any hereical repudialor
OF the past, denying the brilliancy that powder
gave fair complexion, we wish he would 60 and
look at one OF Copley's portraits, or-what is bet
ter could have seen Kate then We trow his
mouth would have wa,ered We doubt II justice
is done TO those good old times All those were
the days OF courlly danes and high bred cavaliers
when the stately minuet still held sway-when
gentlemen bowed reverenily over the hand they
scarcely dared 10 kss--and hen it was the crown.
ing felicity Of 4 whole evenings devotion 10 hand
partner the table by the tips OF the fingers
Nowadays people bounce through risky qnadrilles,
while gallants tuck the arm OF mistress under
their own cozily as an old codger docs his UNI
brclla
Preston advancing towards Kate, when
buzz Of admiration announced that Major Lindsay
was about 10 lead her forth TO the mnuet. He
accordingly only hasty curesy in reply TO his
bow. He was meanwhile subjected TO the NORTH.
cation Of hearing from dozen byslanders the rn-
NOR Of Kales engagement TO the Major; and one
or two ofiiciously applied TO him TO confirm the
rumor, knowing his intimacy with the family
When the dance continued, which attracted
general admiration, Msjor Lindsay still remained
at Hates side. Never before had Preston noticed
such meaning and delicate assiduity in his atter.
lions. Between the incidents of the morning aud
those OF evening, wonder Preston's anger con-
tinued undated. Still he made several attempts
to obtain moments hfe a fefe with Kate but the
crowd Of her admirers frustrated this. At length,
towards the close Of the bali, he approached her.
i come TO bid you farewell he said abruptly ;
tomorrow leave Charleston.
Leave Charesionr repeated dozen voices in
dismay. What shall We do without your Kate
alone betrayed neither surprise nor emotion. 'Ah!
indeed, was her unconcerned rep.y.
Preston turned pale with suppressed mortdca.
ton al this Indifference mere friendship, he said
TO himself, demanded some expression OF regret at
least. HIS feelings were not allayed by what fol.
/ lowed.
You're not going TO Join Marion, are you ? said
Major Lindsay. in tone OF triumphant banter. lii.
| tie imagining how he to the truth. Has
he frightened you by the great oath he has sworn to
/ revenge his nephew, who was shot FOR rebel
/ hear he threatens some mighty deed. Only think
Of his dong any thing with that brigade OF invnc-
ible erdemalions-Falstaf's ragged regiment
| over again 7
Take care that you are not one of those 10 paw
the penalty Of Marion's OATH retorted Preston,
stung by the nsoence Of his successful rival, and
reckless Of what he said 1T was foul deed, and
| will be terribly avenged
| Major Lindsay flushed 10 the brow, and his hand
mechanically sought his sword ht; but he con.
rolled himself Immediately, and said with sneer
That might be called sedition, only we know
4 you are man Of peace, MIR Preston. But he i.
certainly Maron.bit. is be not !! and he turned &c
Kate.
Now Kate felt piqued at this unceremonioui
leave OF her lover, as well as al his naughty con
duct in the morning. She faneied herself triHeC
with, and answered cuitingly,
Never fear Mr. Preston's joining Marion. Gu
American gentlemen. on both sides. are but carpe
! knights Of late. They resemble Saucho Panza
who, good soul, would not stir step till rich is
, land promised for his share
uI.1 -. a..
which he regarded aimed a, himself. He bowe
sarcastically to Kate, and glanced angry at Majo
Lindsay, as he replied.
One might almost be tempted to Join Mario
aier this, in order to raise the reputation Of Amer
, lean courage, since Just British bravery has
, dead hollow
oh pray said Kate. laughingy, play the Al
las for the patriots then. That's good man; b
E the ST. George TO destroy this British dragon
a Major Lindsay looked for moment as If
5 thought there was more IN this than met the ear
but he contenied himself with reorting Preston
{ DO, by al MEANS he said, and, il you take Be
$ badil's plan, you may defeat whole army yourself
You know he proposed to challenge single enem
Q and Stay him by dueo then challenge a SECOND
] aud STAY him; then third and dispose Of him a
I so; and so on until the whole army was annihil'
e ted
Kate. as well as the rest, laughed al this sally
Preston needed but this TO complete his anger an
:, disgust The field, he saw, was his rivals, and
n was glad when other persons approached and brok
up the cooquy, which, 10 tell the truth, grow
n ing too personal But Kate was pqued and Pre-
ton enraged aud as for the major, seeing thel
d was a quarrel between his rival and mistress, he hs
e striven 10 widen the breach.
u Preston hurried from the ballroom, and takin
IS only time TO change his dress, repaired TO The rel
devious where Macdonald awaited him. Withol
l. word he flung himself into the saddle and b
IS companion initiating his example. they were 500
IS without the city They had passed the outposts
e some lime, when Macdonald. pushing his hor
6 close TO Preston's, opened the conversation.
k Were clear of that COMPOUNDED town at las
e thank HeaenP he said, and l. for one, amt sorr
j. Them Englishmen are saucy as princes, al
think nobody has any courage but themselves
r But know one stout fellow that can snuff cand
y with his rife at two hundred yards, and before
a. week we'll have rap at EN- for l suppose you
n direct, sir. 10 Marion's oampP
at Preston nodded gloomy assent, for buried
j. his own thoughts he cared not TO be disturbed
y, Macdonald this, and, defeated in his attempt
ne open conversation, dropped back, but when 0
m of hearing muttered.
as see how il is Them women are always g
n ting man into trouble. For my part III be
Of bachelor. Marrying is like getting iipsy, We
rs pleasant exeep, for the after repentance
al CHAPTER II.
Sr Grave there by broad sanies,