Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-12-07

not for worlds dispease SO kind a father as
mine and know he expects more than usual
from me. Well l will endeavor to do my |
best"
In the course Of few days Sir Charles ar
rived; and as Anna was busiIy engaged at her
toilet in preparations to receive him, thoughts
like these fitted through her mind-"Was de-
sirous of consulting the taste of Sir CHARLES,
ignorance in these matters would prevent me, so
that | am safe in consulting my fathers, since
it is him am trying to please; who if he could
only see me, bestowng such unusual care and
attention on my morning costume, would think
me quite reformed, but though am a woman,
believe his own heart will beat more sensibly
than mine, as he presents me-
As she took the last view of her own lovely
image reflected in the mirror, blush of con-
scious pride overspread her cheek FOR what
beautiful woman can remain in ignorance of her
charms!
AT that moment she heard her fathers step in
the hall, and fastened to meet him. He en-
braced her fondiy and said with much satisfac.
ton,
"WeIl, my Anna, find you looking quite
charming and the next moment she was pre-
scented to Sir Charles.
Never had Anna appeared to better advan-
tage in the eyes of her father than during that
first interview; and the respectful potencss of
Sir Charess manners towards her were highly
hattering to his feelings, Anna could not but
admire the noble, commanding form, the lofty
brow, and the intelligent countenance of Sir
Charles; nor was she less pleased with his grace
ful elegance of manners, and elevated CONVEX
saion.
The first evening after his arrival was spent
at Mrs. Ormonds, rich widow, who had two
manageable daughters-and whose husband had
in former times been acquainted with Sir Charles
on whose account she gave a magnificent party.
As he entered the spIendidIy illuminated apart
ments, accompanied by Anna. every eye was
turned upon them, and many jealous lover
came to the hasty conclusion, that Miss More
land was "caught at last" Ladies, too, who
had envied her superior graces, beheld with re-
gret want of indifference on this occasion, an
indifference which had previously been some
thing of a cordial to their jealous feelings Al
though Sir Charles was too much Of a gentle
man to bestow uudrected attention upon any
one, yet it was evident he was pleased with Miss
Moreland, and she on her return, acknowledged
to herself, that large party after all was endu-
rable, with as sensible an attendant as Sir
Charles. Every day served to promote him in
her good opinion, while he appeared never so
we'll pleased as when at her side he studied her
character with interest, and though he was not
one to fall hastily in love, yet, he never weared
of her society. Mr.. Moreand witnessed with
pleasure the growing interest between them; and
secretly cherished the hope that the day was not
far distant when he should bestow his darling
child upon no less parsonage than Sir Charles
Morton. Could he have looked into her heart
the illusion would have vanished; for though il
was impossible for mind like hers to be uncon
scous of his superiority Of character and attain.
ments, or to listen with indifference to the rict
tones of his voice, when engaged in inielligen
conversation, yet no feeling stronger than that o
friendship or respect for him had ever dweIt ii
her bosom.
Mr.. Moreland found it no difficult task t.
prevail on his guest to prolong his stay; and a:
the time was near for their summer excursion
he agreed to accompany them. A sort of I'm
defined feeling stole to the heart of Anna as sh
learned his intention, and had she been asked
she would have found it difficult to tell whether
it was pain or pleasure
The soft blush of sweet summer morn ha
scarce faded in the east, and glluering dewdrop
fingered plenteously on natures drapery, whe
they commenced their journey. Their road Ia
through retired woodlands, aud the happy Ann
thought the birds had never sang so sweetly, o
III nature worn one half SO lovely a
ed, the whole party, as they lei
imosphere, crowded streets
busy city, and felt re
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