Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-03-17

awaited the orphan Do not le, me make
you sad, though, dear know shall be
happy with you" M
Carries kind little heart was too full 10
20 on with the letter, and Ned broke the
moments peace with, "Well, aud when will
this paragon appeari Miss FLETCHER, | pre-
sumo, from her modest account Of herself
give me timely notice, Cor must be of.
never should survive being obliged to play
tile gallan, TO city miss for six long weeks. "
And hear this in return lor yout OK
Hemey civil observation" said lis sister,
the smile Rgain restored 10 her bright eyes.
81 know | shall not like your brother,
even though so kind to you. remember
too well the sneers at womankind in gene
r1l, which you used TO read me from his let.
tiers. imagine him very naughty, quite
unlike your father aud yourself aud fully
expecting that he will look upon me with
disdnn; intend to be the first to declare
war"
Edward Duncan was not little vain, as
most fine looking men Of his age are apt 10
be. He could not help being slightly
piqued knowing that Miss Fletcher was
very beautiful. and he quite as naughty as
she supposed him to be. SO when Carrie
begged him very humbly to be good for
once, and stay o week, al last, he consented,
solemnly declaring that lie was a martyr to
his broiherly kindness, and nothing should
induce him to stay day longer.
II was at length arranged that Mr. Dun.
can should 60 down TO meet the expected
visitor. returning with her that same eve.
ming, il she arrived in New York as expect.
ed Ned sauntefed 10 the summer house,
as the coolest place TO be found, add anus.
ed himself with the presence Of fishing. and
Carrie set about making the necessary pre-
paraliou for the arrival Of her friend. or
rather friends. there being ano,her, Of whom
the reader has not yet heard.
Are you weary Of Miss Fletcher's letter
Ifnot, let US finish it with Carrie, 10 her own
little room, and thus learn something more
Of those expected.
ut was very kind in you, Carrie, TO make
me your confident school girl promises
are not always so well kept. And so you
are really engaged TO Edward Morris, with
your fathers full CONSENT remember
your brothers description OF him when they
Wtlt tlds-ulhltS ~ aits huu iof lOul
sake, trust he is as true as his fine face
wonld indicate Once more, must envy
you. never expect TO be loved fo- myself
alone. disirust every one, aud have
almost resolved not to marry. There i.
nothing loveable in me, believe. at least,
no one but yourself ever thought different
ly; bitter reflection for one so young, bu
have felt 50 ironi my earliest recollection
To return to your own brgiht prospects =
shall rejoice TO meet your friend. liz
makes you long visit about this time. doe.
he not? And hope through your repres
entation he will think more favorabiy Of me
than do most whom meet"
This, then. was the reason whs Carrie
heaEi hest. so fa9i az she Inspected, for th'
last time, room nexs with her brothers
to be quite sure that oil was right, and VIII,
she arranged and re-a-ranged with so mucl
care the boquet intended for the dressing
table.
From ten o'clock ill three, how long TN
hours we're ii seemed as If they would nev
er pass.