The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-11-25

IMAM on account OF us opposite Tue COlSe-
queuce was that even among the upper ten,
Amanda and Margaret were general tnvor-
ties. Their title to the place they held being |
undisputed, no one, of course, could question
for any want of the usual insignia, the TACT
that they were of the exclusives; and, there
fore, that which in others would lave been
thought exceedingly vulgar, was spon'aue-
ously acknowledged to be churnllngty simple
and attractive in them.
but these TWO strong indications of low or
gin seriously disturbed the father, who was
forever complaining about the want of style
in the dress of the daughters, aud the want
of dignity in their manners. What he could
do was ulwnys done. lie never permitted
them to go to the opera without private box
could he obtained and when he could have
a word TO say upon the toilet arrangements,
insisted upon proper use OF ornaments, es-
/ pecialy ofrich jewelry. The private box at
/ the opera was not objected TO very strongly
by tile girls it was pleasant and comfort
able to he separated from the crowd, 10 be
exempt from really vulgar contact and the
sundry annoyunces that all must suffer even
in the most fashionable audiences. still II
was setting them apart in manner not al
together agreeable to their feelings, and it
would have been less so if they had been
aware tina, they were generally known TO the
theatre going public, aud remarked upon us
sitions aud pretensons Of jeremiah CrOuk
and family.
The two sisters were not without their adj
mirers among the young men Of their own
circle, as well as some who stood on the
outside. yet dared not cast upon them aubiti-
Gus eyes. Spite ofthcir want oioslentation in
dress and the entire absence Of arisiocralc
airs, let them appear in company when they
would. they soon had n group of admirers
lat, II,
young ladies WHO were conscious of being
Tar more brilliant, aud as they imagined, more
highly attractive. But young men have II
fancy Tor looking a little deeper than the out
side when they feel at all inclined to pay seri-
Gus attention TO young ladies.
Amanda had many wooers, aud it was not
very long before her heart was won, aud by
Il lover against whom her father could bring
no manner of objection. As Il man, il is
pleasant to be able to say that he was worthy
OF her hand. But the heart Of Margaret, to
all appearances, remained unimpressed, al
though many attracted ny her fortune, her
native eXcellencies, or both, sought an alll-
Iaucc. The addresses of one young man, in
PARTICULAR, We're encouraged 10y her father,
but Margaret maintained towards him cold
but polite reserve. He never was able 10 APP
proach ncr near enough 10 usi; the uli-iinpor-
tnut question.
All 1T once, and without any apparent
cause for doing, Margaret assumed still
more simple style OF dress At home or
abroad, in public places or private assemblies
she appeared with scarcely an oruameu, on
her %prSon, Every article Of iewelry was
laid aside, and all rich and attractive coIors
avoided. Ter a,her demonstrated, bnt in vain;
he sleruy ordered Il compliance with his
/ wishes, hut with 40 better effect, and he was
4. finally constrained to let the 'wilful girl have
her own way. 70 tho eyes of most Of her
friends Margaret appeared none the less al
tractive on account Of this change, her neat
ness aud good taste making up for all def
ciencies. Instead of the number of her low
ers being diminished, they were increased,
bat her heart remained untouched.
This singular freak as it was considered
! ny her family, was continued 10y Margaret
for more Ihau year, during winch she with
drew herself from company as much pos
silIe for her to o,and appeared to take more
delight in domestic employment than in
fashionable pIeasure-talling.
Mr. Crouk was troubled: he saw in this ev-
idence off, vulgar mind, indications of per-
verted and groveling taste.
! Thus time passed on, and hmanda's we'd
ding approached. But Margaret repulsed
ali Enthusiastically refusing to see young
men who had at any time made the smallest
advances.
Mr. Crouk had a clerk in his establishment
named Judkin, whom he had raised from
DO y,and in whom lie reposed the utmost con-
fidence. Judkin possessed good abilities,
fiue person, easy manners, and that air of
confidence about him which we sometimes
see in young men who feel their own force
of character, and mean to make use of the
ability they possess to force their way in the
world against all opposition
One day, Judkn with sober face, came
up to where Mr. Croul was sitting at his
desk and asked the privilege Ola few words
with llin.
Certainly, Henry sit down. hope you
have not been getting yoursefnto any iroub-
lie ? said Mr. Crouk.
No sir not yet; but don't know how soon
may he in troubIe.' And the young mans
face became still more serious.
WHATS the matter, Henry, what's the mat
teri?
Il am about-or rather wns about to take
II very important STEP said Judkin, in reply,
but thought it would he better, perhaps, to
consult you before doing So
'Thut's rght-that's right Henry. What is
iii?
Judkin bushed, aud looked interesting and
confused. .....
'Ah, hu! see how it is,' said the old gem
tleman. 'Au affair of the heart--you are
thinking Of getting married%
The young man blushed still deeper, and
did not deny the allegation.
very well; now | understand. | hope
she's worthy ofyou, Henry, that's all ] have
to say.'
SHE'S worthy the hand of prince,' said
the young man with enthusiasm.
$50 far then. all is right. And now what
do you want should do for you" inquired
| Mr. Crouk.
Il want mainly your advice, SIR returned