Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1850-12-27

what TO 'say-l-i-an aglatcd. You are
bold
Eyes, I know am bold but it is the bold
ness which men feel when they have made M
their minds TO An act which decides the desti
ny Of their lives. If have failed to make p
favorable impression upon your heart, failed tt
excite even your pity, then am indeed unfnr.
tunate, and it will only remain for me to bic
you FAREWELL an, loor on you, face no more
'Dosisi, sir, beg Of you. This ic painful
10 me-, replied Miss Warden, her agitation in
crcasng.
Then have failed to awaken any kindred
emotions in your bosom. Eut | thank vor
truly for all the little kindnesses have recev
ed from you since have been near you. You
gentcness and goodness shall long be remem
bered, returned our hero, sorrowfully.
Ie' me rcf'ct-let me collect my sonsos
nay do not deiain me, for we shall meet again
bui do not hope-do not-I know not v hat
would say,
With crimson blush, and a hcavng breast
Miss Warden bounded away inst in time tt
avoid meeting with Mr.. Warstaff and Rose
both of whom were approaching at that moment
'She loves me, said our hero, with plat
smile, AS he returned to his labors. Her con-
fusion and bushes have told me all more elo.
quently than words. Now for the grand s'rng.
gle between love and pride. She will not read
lily consent 20 become Mrs. Spike, for pcr-
ceive that the nar;e fills her with dread. Well
time will bring about all things; and il marry
| will wed the woman who esieems me for nv.
self alone. She who is only daZzled by wealth
rank, or condition, can never fulfil the sacred
duties Of trne and faithful wife All! here
comes DR.. Wagstail-that is to he. Ills ex-
preston is ominouS indeed what can be the
nature Of his crrand ,?
DR.. Wagstaif had left the side Of Hoso and
was approaching. D."
Look'ah here You Spike come from
the elder Miss Warden. She desires that von
will nerah again presume to address her sister
on any occasion whatever. Do you hear, feliah?'
sad Wagsaif, with an air of supreme condes
{ 'nsion.
The face and brows of our hero grew 1cd
and hot.
Stand aside !; | may injure You = he replied
with an effort to be calm.
You are an illbred tMdh;' retorted Wag.
staff
Stand aside.'
You're puppy'
Stand aside
| am temped to punish your inso!ence as il
deserves
Stand aside.'
Il shall be obliged to send for my cane; foilc
times!
Human nature could endure M more: ON
hero sprang upon his tormenior with the strong
bound of tiger about to rem! his prey. Seiz-
ing hitH b. the throat with gra sp thai parslyz-
ed a his Efforts, he choked him unit, his face
grew purple.
AT that crisis, his eve happened to rest npor
st"nt limb which he had that morning Gu
from an oppIc-'ree. Avalling himself of thi
offensive weapon, he proceeded to inilct sum
mary punishment upon the mortal frame o
Alexander WagstGr The tlnws rain ID fas
and heavy, and the victim mingled his frigh'
encd chorus with the sounds thereof The
domestcS heard the outcry, and FASTENED tt
witness The somewhat novel spectacle.
As for Rose, she was dnmb with arAarnment
and not TIL our hero had flashed his hageIa
tons, and laid Mr.. WagStaff not very CAREFUL,
into the basin where the fountain WAS playing
did she utter single cry then, and not til
t1en, she shrekcd and fain,ed.
AT this stage OF affairs Isabella fa.apnpa red
and FASTENED TO the relief of her sister, saving
in low and tremu,Ous voice as she passed ou
hero:
go, sir, what have you DONE
'Chastised an insolent puppy; he replied
and yet, may have been too hasty.'
Rose was borne into the house by the dnmcs
tics, while Alexander Wagstaf. after some
splashing in the water, freed himself from hi.
embarrassing position, and made himself inyls
ible as soon as possible.
1t would be impossible to convey any ade.
Quate idea Of the sensations produced by this
incident in the Warden family. 1t was agreed
by a Il parties, save Bella and the dnme,t cs
that 'Ilpzckian,' was a monster of wckedness
None were stronger in this belief than the stu
dent and Rose, and they so,emnly avpred : thai
they really supposed there was no crime whlcf
their hired man would not commit upon the
slightest provope,i3C.'
But our berd was not DISCHARGED as he TX
pec,ed. The doctor had engaged him for 4
given time, and month of that period vet re.
maned and he was, to tell the truth, 10th tc
part with such a steady and industrious Young
man. Besides, his good lady thought it won 4
not be policy to offend such n dangerous ant
vindciive person for VINO knew bun he might
come and set the barn On fire and burn them
all up alive 1t was very evNent tn her that
that wonld be the first thing he wonld do :,
Mr.. Spike was still retained in the service o
the doctor, which state of things was to con,
/ time until the stipulated time had elapsed.
! i was now 4 at The sutf rings of Bella com
m inced in good earnest. Her fimiliar lie trinl
toward Mr.. Spike, WAS made the subject of the
severest animadversors. .,.
well, Mrs. Spike, what do you think o
your sensible young man now said Rose
the same day on which the incident we hav,
related occurred
My opinion has not change, Rose, still
think him person of uncommon talent
Il suppose you will say that re is well sdn
Gated. next-a gentleman in Disguise, perhaps.
well educated he certainly -.
j really believe you love him, Bella. If
was sure that you did, would disown you as I
sister
Bella answred only by hc- tears.
Crying, as | livcl q, Bella You'll disprac,
us all am truly ASHAMED Of yor; aud it
was father, would keep YOU on bread and wa
ter one month, il not two! | would, | solemn
ly declare. o, that | should liz, c to see Won low,
such man as that terrible creature. | know
you love him; you needn't deny it,, tor those
Tears tell the humialing tale in language toe
plain 10 be misunderstood. I'll see nv father
and a stnP shah be put Ia this, | assure you
Mss -
But we will not dwell upon this theme. Tn,