The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1851-10-18

Now" said he, in a half playful voice, "here
is an opportunity for your first lesson In the
school Of A el6rgymanS wife"
Julia felt an underlined misgiving ~ she
tied on her bonnet and shawl tho next morn
ing,And walked over 70 Mr. Ruthyen'a, cottage,
The truth was, she dii not wish Ernest 70 be-
hold that young, innocent face again she
knew there was captivating beauty Ia her
Artless simplicity Of manners and shs feared
lest his heart was not proof against the temp
iation.
Emma was sitting IN the little porch braid
ing hat for her little brother. enGrdly Sc
eluded from the street. by the fragrant wood
bine which clustered over tho .avenue; little
ChArlie,A beautiful blue eyed boy ~ ~ wears.
twAE EirtiHg on Stool by her side, reading a
ohAptor. from the New Testament These
were all that were lcfl Of MIR Ruthven's six
children, and they were truly his idolizcd
comforts. Even Julia felt tho charm which
PervNdcd their humble domicile--shc did not
wonder that lovely being possessed Attrac-
tions for such a heart NJ Ernest Daytons;a
then bitter feeling Of remorse, arose IN her
breast, while she thought that with her own
hand, she had crushed out, perhaps the first
bright light that ever dRwned over that fair
. girls pathway.
"IIeres n note for you Miss Ruthyen, said
julia in hurried tone. 81 brought IL my
self because Il contains small present for
YOU and wished 70 see il safely delivered"
Emma thanked her in modest terms, aud
Jailia hastily departed, glad to bc released
from one whose very look was her accusor,
October oflen brings forth warm, bright
day as rcdoleut of summer beauty, as those
of her eldor sisters. II was on the evening
of such day, that Julia Mertons bridal was
20 be celebrated. The morning was ushcrcd in
amid gorgeous piles Of n-Gold,whieh joyfnlly
cleaned over the broad disk OF heaven. even
till Apollo, in his proud, prismaiic car,descen-
dcd to meet the crescent Quecir or Night
This grateful omen did not pass unheedcd by
the good old ladies of L-r--, who wcro car
nestly predicting Along life of unrfilcd bless
edness to the young couple
Mr. Merton and his excellent wife. viewcd
with proud satisfaction tho rplcndidly fur
nishcd apartments. all ilumincd in waiting
t'r0F INC expCcretf gUI7sTs, "-rnARts 10 my
own uniirng ambition, he murmurcd to him
selE ''it is who have clutchcd .fromF Fortunes
/ iron fst, all this array of wealtl,-and Julia,
my darling, my frst-born, she is 10 enjoy all
her lifetime my accumulated riches How
her heart will cling To her devoted fatheray,
and that noble being who claims her hand
tonight. how they will doat upon my memo
~ when I am laid in the grave"
Here his reveric was disturbed by the an
nounccpcnt of the good old Pastor and far
down the street, whore the tall olms mot in
perspective, Mr. Sclden's sprighty gray
might be seen, prancing in very glcc, MS il
he would participate in the exulting pleas
urc Of his mistress The quiet stars came out
ere long, and gazed merrily down through
the soft muslin drapcry where scores Outright
faces were gladly bcaming. Suddenly those
CHEEKY tones grew silent and all eyes were
turned in admiration to one spot--Erncst
Dayton was leading his blushing bride 10 the
altar. As they entered the room, Erncsts
eyes met the modest glance Of Emma Ruth
ven-her beautiful ringlets glistenod in the
soft mellow light, and clustered round the
neck of her plain white muslin dress, with no
other Rdornment, save a delicate half blown
rose, in lieu of the diamond brooch. 70 such
n chAste and refined eye as Ernest's she was
the fairrst, lovelicst object in the whole room.
For a moment his heart roented-he wo6ld
gladly have exchanged the regal beauty of
the being who leaned so fondly on his arm,
for the unaffected simplicity Of that artess
cottage girl. The stiffness was broken only
by the soft rustic Of satin robes as they grace
fully moved on and stood before the Pastor
who gazed for moment upon their youth.
ful faces, and then commenced in a solemn
tone -
= "H- Ernest Dayton and Afss Julio Merton
-"
"Stop man, stop - interrupted stentoriar
voice, at the door in distant part of the
room. The shock which this bold innovation
upon n sacred rite produced, is nof to-be de-
scribed.
"The man is crazy" said one. 'Put him
out Of the room " reiterated dozen voices
but he pressed through the crowd, deGinp
: the threats Of the amazed spectators As he
was about to be seized by a violent arm, a
} pale, trembling girl threw herself at the OH.
GERS feet, and begged for the offenders re.
lease.
"He is my father, 'she sohbed;' you know his
uprightness Of character, and that no trivial
! thing would induce him to appear here. in
this manner" Touched by the eloquent
grief Of the youRg girl, the angry crowd gave
, way, and the Pastor raised his tremulou'
voice.. -,f. s . .
"Mr Ruthven has lived with US, an honest
christian citizen, Tor more than score of
years; I have too much confidence in his in
, tegrity, tolproceed in this ceremony, till
hear what he has to say. Ipray you lei he
man sps,lk."
This appeal from one so beloved and hon
ored, silenced every imprecation, and Mr.