Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-05-11

Emma Dudley, scarce twenty, with a
complexion clear as lilys. yet radiant as
a rose-eyes Of darkest halle shaded by
their long silken fringes Of jet and raven
hair banded over forehead Of brilliant pu-
rity, was being to love passienately, and
even so had Cecil Dudley lo,ed her from
the moment they had met Madly aud
wildly had he devoted every hour Of his
leisure TO the winning Of her love; aud
when in few short months they were we'd
ded, he gazed with mingled emotions Of Joy
and pride upon her beautiful face. forgetting
that her disposition, her tastes, her intel
lect, were all as sealed book to him. 10
love with the beautiful caskei, he rested
not until he called il his. Ali little dream
cd he, that beneath its iewelled lid a SER
pent lay encoiled, whose fsngs should one
day pierce his heart.
Emma possessed the elements Of a noble
nature; but they were all but oyergrown
with the weeds which pride and vanity had
fostered. Had Cecil been less exaciing--
had he made her character his study. far
different would have been the record OF this
portion Of their lives.
This morning a wrapper Of gsrne, cash,
graceful form, and lriis Of the finest lace
dropped over the small. blue-reined hands
Mrs Howell. with her Transparent, and
pure complexion-her large, blue eyes
arched eyebrows and auburn rnglets. had
by far too innocent an expression TO have.
justified Mr. Dudley in his dislike. And
Anne Howell's face was an unerring index
Of her heart. With joyous disposition,
a fondness for mirth and pleasure. were
mingled all the high feelings Of noble aud
sensitive nature. Open and pure Us the
day. she scorned deceit, and would have
been the last person 10 suspect il in her
friend.
Mrs Howell dressed well. but moi exirav-
agantly. and this morning the dark blue
velvet bonnet, and cloak Of the same. which
enveloped her person, were both graceful
and becoming. II was the last month Of
Winter. and at the suggestion Of her hus-
band, she was to commence, in few days.
course Of riding lessons. Not wishing TO
go by herself, she had requested Emma
Dudley 10 accompany her. and Emma had
wifully misrepresented her remarks 10 her
husband, and was now in the same manner
misleading her friend.
There is no use in saying anything
more 10 him." she continued, after short
pause, "he is as obstinate as he is close
only think Of his objecting to il, because it
was so expensivei bate mesnness, aud
have half mind 10 go without saying a
word TO him until the bill is sent in"
''oh,ns, E"s.-~, s..-s .-iii "a do % -it---
you ought not TO think Of such a thing Tor
a moment. presume he has some other
motive for not conserving"
"Yes, you always take his part, but II
| you knew what he said about you, you
would scarcely take the trouble 10 defend
him, think"
"Oh, know he doesn't like me. but then
we both know il is because he loves you
80 well, that he is jealous Of your love for
me I; and so don't mind what he says"
"Well, you would mind il il you knew
we had regular quarrel about you yesier.
day, and he went of without his breakfast,
leaving me to eat mine by myself"
Nov you have excited my curiosity
pray what could he sayT
"Why, he said that you were like vane,
alwaJ perched up where every one could
see you, aud that he did not want me to
take you for a guide in anything but
told him that all that he could say against
you would only make me love you the
more, and then be left me, and have new.
er spoken TO him since"
Mrs Howell's face crimsoned as Emma
Dudley repeated the misrepresenied re-
mark.
j "Why, Emma, don't see what could
make him SO unkind towards me-doesn'i
he know that our physician has ordered ex.
ercise in the open air for me every day
Do tell him this, dear Emma, and tell hin
that Willie insists upon my going, whether
feel inclined or not"
Il have told him a thousand times, bu
there is no use in talking TO man as jeal'
Gus as Turk, and twice as selfish-hs
won't listen 10 reason about any one. and
have made up my mind 10 let him TAKE
his course, and I'll take nine"
"Don't talk SO, Emma, for depend upor
it you will only widen the breach alread,
formed. Do everything in your power Il
please him. Acquiesce in every wish. an'
he will become ashamed Of his unreasona
. beness. You Gill then have your reward
/ in your own happiness, and in finding hin
more indulgeni and less selfish"
| <h"s - - "Nh N"osibt W. w" ~ f''N~~---
, but am moi going 10 praciieei il woul'
only make him more whimsical ihnn ever.
} Mrs Howell sighed--she felt more sym
paihy for her friend than she dared 10 ex
press, and when she LEFT, her last word
! we're
! "Do as wish you to. Emma. and yo
: will be all The happier for it," She lnrne
TO descend the marble steps, and met NJ
? Dudley face 10 iace--he had heard her las
( remark. He bowed coldly, aud shc az
e swered j, as coldly, as she passed on.
a "Well, and what does yonr friend wis
you 10 do now, Emmai'' said Mr. Dude,
y in pleasant tone Of voice. his arm eneil
I cling his wife's waist. Emma pushed III
4 arm from her and replied chillingly-
b "a do not know as il sot any conss
IS quence to you. Mr. Dudley"
}. IN is Of consequence. Emma--of III
long consequence. II she !. persuadIn
you to act contrary 10 my wishes, and 70
d listen to her persuasiors, you VIII hnd ih'
d il is no light thing to iriiic with my happ
y ness bui know you TOO well, Emma,
L think tina, you will---.lo ! not, darling 2