Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-12-21

perlal-purpOsely walked TO the center OF the
room, and after casting vacant, half scornful
gaze around, his eye suddenly lighted upon the
fated picture.
"By Jupiter friend" exclaimed he--"is she
not sweet little husSey! the very sight of those
dainty lips is refreshing"
The burning blush of indignation crimsoned
the cheek of Eugene, and he made motion to
spring forward, but suddenly checking himself,
he remained in his concealment The brainless
fop, failing in calling the attention of the other
gentleman, (who had not once moved his eyes
from the painting on which they had first faen)
slightly touched him with his tasseled whaebone,
saying as he did so,
"Well you are stupid fellow 10 prefer bar
rem rocks and grazing cattle, such as we see ev-
cry day, to a handsome woman-the handsom-
est that ever walked Broadway"
Thus arrested, the gentleman turned in the
direction pointed out by his companion, and with
his intelligent countenance radiant with admira-
ton, half murmured to himself, beautiful tram
scendently beautiful, he gazed with delight till
fairly forced away by his impatient comrade,
whose low jests, though they grated on the ear
of Eugene, failed to arrest his attention, and as
they departed, Eugene witnessed with pride the
look of wishful respect he cast behind him, and
though in that look he found a recompense for
what he had suffered from the remarks Of the
other, he proceeded to remove the picture, to
prevent repetition Of similar scenes.
The following day at the same hour, he was
surprised by the entrance of the same gentleman,
who had already made pleasant impression on
his mind. He was also gratiied to see him I'M
attended by his former vulgar companion. He
glanced directly to the spot where the painting
had hung, and Eugene, whose interest rendered
his observation keen, failed not to read dis
appointment in his open, expressive counte-
nance.
After closely viewing for sometime the various
paintings, he turned TO Eugene, and said,
"You have here, some very fine specimens of
an artists skill; may make bold to inquire if
they are your own productonsP'
"They are," modestly replied Eugene, step
ping forward with his peculiar grace and ease,
and bowling politely.
CITIZEN you may esteem yourself fortunately
endowed" replied the gentleman, in polite,
complimentary tone.
Thus introduced, they were soon busiy enga-
ged in conversation, which, from the congeniality
oftheir tastes and sentiments, was deeply inter
esting to both.
In the midst of their discussions, the gentle
manssud lenly paused and gazing intently on the
fine face of Eugene said,
excuse ME, sir, I have but Just discovered in
the resemblance of your features, your relation
ship to the most perfect specimen of human beau
ty that have ever beheld, which since Yesterday
Iperceiva has been removed from your walls.
eyes" replied Eugene, (whose confidence
was won by the pleasing manners of the strang-
cry while his eye frightened with the warm beam
ofproud affection, "that was my sister-whose
mindis not less beautiful than her face and form"
The gentleman smiled admringly at this frank
expression of brothers love, and felt his heart
drawn irresistbly towards him. He knew from
the sad thoughtfulness ofhis manner-unusual in
one so yotng-and the occasional melancholy
tone of his voice that he was not stranger to
sorrow and he longed to befriend him. From
that hour their hearts were knit in the bond of
friendship, and Eugune, who was little better &C
quainted in the city than the stranger, was de-
lighted in the acquisition of so worthy friend;
and though entirely unacquainted with his histo-
ry ne failed not to express his admiration to his
mother and sister in highterms.
"Ay," replied Eugene archly "I somewhat
fearful that i'll attempting to share, you might
pose what prize so highly to such eminen risk :"
"You do megreat injustice" smilingly replied
she, Gas selfshness is not am sure, at all char
acterstic of me-"
Eugene ahectionatey imprinted kiss on her
cheek, to which his allusion had caused the GRIM
son blush, and promised her that she should soon
be grati6ed, as he had received from the gentle
man several hints to the same effect
"What! and not heed them 2" said she reprov-
ingly; che must certainly think you rude, or at
least, singular"
POSSIBLY" said Eugene "and must without
delay make amends"
Accordingly, the next time he went to the city
he sought his friend, whom he knew by the appel
ation of Murray Stanton, and cordially invited
him to accompany him home, which invitation
was unhesitatngy accepted.
As they drew near the cottage, Eugene said,
"Stanton, you will find my home much more
humble than that to which I Judge you have been
accustomed; bus il is not without interest to
myself, and | trust in the society of my worthy
mother and sister, you will be able without wear
mess, to pass few hours"
''No apologies, Eugene; am confident
shall feel more than repaid for my trouble"
Stanton was struck with the appearance of every
thing about the cottage, but more SO with the re-
fined manners of Mrs. Sutherland, whom they
found alone, and who received them with the
air Of perfect gentlewoman. In his admiration
Of the mother, Amelia was forgotten, till his ear
caught the rich tones of her musical voice sing
ing a wild, plaintve air
"Murry, let us surprise her, said Eugene,
Selling his arm, at the same time asking to be
excused by his mother; and they hastily pro-
ceeded to the garden.
When they found her, her song had ceased
She was seated on bench, beneath shady ash,
snd diligently plying her needle with her little
fingers, in embroidering pair of slippers which
she intended as birthday gift for her mother
The work required such close attention, that she
did not perceive the stealthy intruders, and Stan
ton was glad of an opportunity to see her unno-
ticed. She was simply and tastefully attired in
pure white, her only ornament moss rosebud
which peeped out from amidst the beautiful dark
curls of her luxurant hair.
"Charming-irresistibly So" murmured Stan
ton in low voice; Eugene, even your glow
ing pencil has done her injustice"