Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1849-02-16

that MIR Southmayd had observed ihe foible
Of young Howard, and had endeayored as
often as The opportunity afforded, to combat
against il. II was with unfeigned pleasure
he now heard the acknowledgment Of his
error, and begged him TO relate how the
wonderful change had been wrought.
you may remember that when I left
Philadelphia last summer, was bound for
the Springs, full Of anticipated enjoyment
But | could not forget your warning, that if
did not overcome my mistaken pride Of
birth and circumstances, l should certainly
become the prey of some designing for
tune hunter. At the Springs had pretty
fair field to test the truth OF your principles,
for those | met there were OF all classes--
To commence, ihen-for | was in earnest
u entered my name as Mr.. Smith, and
was allowed to pass in and out without Gre
ating the least sensation This was rather
Notifying at first. but was the better en-
abled TO make my observations. Among
the yisiters, | observed one young lady who
particularly interested me. She was not
handsome, bu, observed that those adj
dressing her, did so with the greatest defer
ence. ! enquired her name, and found TO
my astonishment that she was Miss Long,
Of New York, not at all famed for wealth,
but exercising her good judgment in think
ing for herself. Not being governed in her
opinion Of others by their wealth or fashion,
her independence OF character had given
her considerable consequence. soon Oh
tanned an introduction, and she helped to
rid me Of many Of my foIIies. One evening
as we sat conversing together, we overheard
conversation between two young ladies',
who did not perceive our vicinage, which
was OF considerable service TO me. Their
conversation was TO this effect.
80, Anna, the rich Mr. Howard is ex-
pecied here soon, and have made up my
mind to catch him il can"
'lf he is that piece OF pomposily, Mary,
that have heard him described. wish you
Joy Of your bargain. ! do not believe
wealth ever bought the love Of noble heart,
and that. in mg opinion, is the only true
riches, for that alone can never change
Mr. Howard may be very fine young man.
but ! could not endure. him, If he is as
proud as have heard"
II don't care straw for his pride; he
has wealth in Northumberland that is all
that want" And they passed on.
"For some time we remained silent.
then asked Miss Long il she did not believe
in the nobility Of family :. She said, ga
far as my ancestors can transmit 10 me a
name un,ain,ed by one act Of dishonor,
am proud OF my ancestry but as tru,
American, bow TO no nobility save tina
which God has planted in the soul. A
for those who marry merely for motives o
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. they rarely fail TO make
wreck Of happiness. sincerely hope M
Howard will escape Miss Mary"
''In few days Miss Long returned I,
New York, where she was shortly ate
married and | now resumed my conse
quence as the wealthy Southerner. II wa
wonderful TO watch the maneuvers o
mothers, and also Of daughters. TO cate
The fortune. Suffice it TO say. have de
termined never TO marry unless am sail.
fed that affection, and no, wealth is tn
motive"
| Il honor your resolution" said Mr. South
mayd.
"And now. Eugene, have on all your al
NOR. for am going to introduce you 10 III
fascinating Miss Woodruff" As he spok,
he threw open the folding doors and usher
ed him into the music room.