Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-09-29
From The Boston Oiire Branch
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Or, the Effects Of Jealousy.

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81 have found her al last" exclaime
Frank Donald, as he rushed into his sii
ier's apartment, his fine face glowing wit
animation, which well bespoke the plea.
ure Of his heart.
Found who :" asked Clara, il ton
Of surprise.
THE darling incogniia of my dreams
the angel oil perfection, as you please l.
term the model have ever given you a
alone capable Of drawing forth my affec
ton. What say you now, pretty sis. Il
your bachelor brother 7"
The roguish Clara, thinking she woul,
recall him 10 his senses, graveiy rose. an,
taking his hand, said with much affecte,
warmth,
believe me, dear brother, have scare,
words to express the pleasure feel at YOU
happy alliance but where is your charm
ing bride ? am impatient to give her
sisters welcome"
Though half angry with his testing sis
ter, Frank could not forbear hearty laugh
at the picture which, in his eagerness, he
had drawn, and Clara very quietly repeated
the old adage, There is many a slip. be-
tween the cup and the lip"
Come, come, Clara, do for once be Sc.
rious and listen TO what am about TO tell
you, which assure you is not a little spic-
ed with romance"
"Most assuredly so, provided you will be
rational"
"Well, then, it is several months since
first beheld the lady. She was at a mas.
querade ball, in the dress Of peasant girl,
and was attended by gentleman in an
old fashioned suit, wig, queue, short
breeches, and buckled shoes"
81 remember his grotesque appearance
well" interrupted Clara, "but 90 on,
brother"
"Her figure was elegant, her movements
in the dance graceful, her voice unrivalled
| at last succeeded in engaging her atien.
ton, and drew her into conversation.
felt as If fate had ordained her mine, for
every word she uttered thrilled my heart.
and our sentiments were so congenial II
was vain for me to assume indifference.
and begged her to reveal herself In
playful, lady-like manner, she refused, and
hastily seeking her partner, withdrew from
the company. In vain attempted to learn
who she was, no one could give me the
least information regarding her. With feel.
ings Of uneasiness, l returned home, and,
from that moment, this fascinating I'm.
known has had entire possession Of ny
love. Sometimes was tortured with the
thought that her attendant might be a low
er, but there was something brotherly in
his attentions which seemed to forbid it,
Again, have feared that | should never
see her more, still | could not enter into
the firm opinion, that meteor like, she
would be suffered to cross my path and dis
appear forever, by one fitrul glare involving
my whole future in darkness. The being
whom l have so often described 10 you as
imaginary, was identified with my charm
ing incogniia. which did not reveal to
you, as I could not bear 10 expose 10 your
a subject which lay so near
my heart But since kind fortune has
rendered possible my dreams: you are
again my confdant. Agreeably TO your re.
quest, but confess, somewhat reluctantly,
/ went TO visit your favoriie-Ophelia.-
Her too evident pleasure at my presence
gave me pain, and soon as courtesy would
admit, l left her. Thinking il favorable
time TO call on friend Morton, | did so,
and this morning early took my departure,
with view TO return. At a little distance
from the fish.pond distinguished faint
cry, as Of some one in distress. l advance
ed unperceived, and discovered a large
Newfoundland dog dragging out of the
pond little child. On the shore was Ia.
dy, in a white morning dress, apparently
watching them eagerly. Under covert Of
the trees | drew nearer. Her bonnet had
fallen back. displaying the beautiful curls
Of her luxuriant brown hair, which foated
in the breeze. Her loose, snowy robe
shaded, but could not conceal the perfect
symmetry OF her form. AS the dog neared
her, she reached forth and seized the drip.
ping boy. She spoke my heart beat
quicker, could not mistake that heavenly
voice. Neptune, brave Neptune 7 she
said. laying little, snowy hand upon his
wet, shaggy head then, as she raised her
eyes upwards. for the first time, caught
the expression Of her face. An attempt at
description would be mockery. Her cheeks
were crimsoned with excitement, and she
murmured, "thank heaven p then pressing
her little charge to her bosom, with her
handkerchief she wiped the water from his
face and gazed pileously upon him. The
tears rolled over her face. The little boy
laid his hand tenderly on her cheek, and
said,
pretty lady. don't cry; Charley will be
a good boy. He won't cry for bread"
"Poor little unfortunate one, are you in.
deed hungryi"
'"He has had no supper" the little boy
mournfully replied.
The lady replaced her bonnet. took him
by the hand, and calling Neptune, walked
away. could not let so good an opportu-
nifty pass by, and advancing, babe her
good morning" and proceeded to make
inquiries in regard to the child. With per.
feet selfpossession she repeated what had
transpired, and closed with saying, that, if
he was, as she feared, deserted, something
must be done for him, adding. with much
sympathy, that he was far too lovely child,
to become an inmate Of a wretched aims
house. ! offered my assistance in his be-
half, which she gratefully accepted. and
then led me on the distance Of half mile
into the forest, and TO my surprise, entered
the COTTAGE of ,Honest John the Quaker