Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-12-18

from me-ihat you have tilted me. |
know it is not so, but tremble when !
think that your father advocates his cause
for know that with you his word is
law"
Much more in the closely written let
ter did Marie deciphcr but there were
very many words which she could not
read-many lines which were entirely
efiaced. She folded il and hid It away
in her drawer, and sat down again TO
think over the exciting scene Of the eve
ming. When she arose she was trmer
than ever in the resolution TO let no
threats induce her to become false to Her
bert.
CHATTER III.
Marie's continued obstinaey, as her
father called it, was visited by him with
the seyerest displeasure. Much against
her mothers wishes, preparation was
Immediately made Tor her departure from
home, and the last of October found her
domestcated in a boarding school in the
eastern part of the State of New York.
Her mother gIioved much at their part
ing. and Marie chung around her neck,
almost willing for her dear sake, TO yield
up her own hopes Of happiness.
But the parting was Overland home
sick, and heart-sck, for the first few
weeks, Marie moved like an automa ION
amidst the strange faces and scenes that
surrounded her. She felt to the full
extent the punishment her father had
inflicted. Deprived Of home where
she had enjoyed every comfort and lux
ury-whero mothers afectionate looks
and gentle words had met her at every
step, for the cold, dull routine Of coun-
try boarding school-it was indeed a
change In her dreams she saw that
mother souowing and grieying for her
tho pale, fearful face turned entreat-
ingly towards her; and more than once
she ialered in her resolution for that
cherished mothers sake. Try for my
sake, Marie, for all our sakes, to over
come your repugnaace to your father's
choice. We shall never be happy until
YOU do, for neither time nor persuasion
can alter HIM" These had been her
mothers last words, and she pondered
over them many time, when her com
panions though her busy with the books
her eyes were upon.
Ore afternoon, at the close OF the
school, the water came to Mare's apart
ment and told her that cousin from
New England was awaiting her in the
parlor.
Could she have been sent for: Oh
how eagerly she hoped it was so, as she
flew down the staircase. She opened
the door-the next moment found hel
weeping in Ilerber's arms.
When she became more composed
she told him all her troubles, all ben
temptations, and he enireated her TO nl
with him, but he entreated in vain.
"a will promise never to marry any
one else, Herbert" she said firmly, "bu
should never expect 10 be happy OF
prosperous if were to commit such a
wilful act Of disobedience. You surely
did not come with such a hope
! did, Marie, and thought YOU hat
received such harsh treatment from your
father, YOU would feel justified in plac
ing your happiness in other hands. O
dearest, trust it with me will pledge
myself 10 compensate you for all tho
sacrifices you may be forced TO make"
1t would be folly to say that Marie
was not tempted, but her sense of duty
gained the mastery over her inclination
and Herbert left her, disappointed anc
discouraged
AT the hail door, Mrs. Warren, the
principal teacher, met him.
We should be happy 10 have YOU
stay and take supper with your cousin,
she said.
g. thank you, must return TO the
/ Hotel, but if Marie is not engaged th
evening | will give myself the pleasure
of passing the evening with YOU"
She can omit her studies for once,
replied Mrs. Warren.
After supper Herbert returned. Ma
RES cheeks were flushed. She was il
at ease, for she knew she was deceiyins
her excellent teacher.
Herbert felt that the end justified the
means and he was by turns agreeable
To Mrs. Warren, and sociable to Mis-
Pit, an assistant teacher, while Marie
was treated with cousinly indifference
lie babe her good bye, said it was doubt
lul whether he should have time TO SEA
her again, and then, as If a sudden tho
had srack him, he added.
4" Perhaps, Marie, your teachers woulC
allow you to ride over with me TO the mex
town. lam going to see a brother of m,
father, who is settled there as minister"
WHAT" exclaimed Mrs. WaneI
and Miss Pitts in breath, A" is Parsol
Wolcoit an uncle of yours I"
" He IS replied Herbert "woul'
you object to Marie's riding over wit
me y
oh no, by no means. Parson VOL
colt IS quite fayorite Of ours, he is on
of our references"
Wen, Marie, shall call for you a
nine-willyou be ready}'
81 don't know-that is, | think not,
answered Marie, very much agitated.