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fond pride upon the sweet down-c cast face,
which was east mournfully upon the earth
"My own Cathie, you are not happy, while
feel so glorious, so that earth can scarcely con-
tain me-"
"You must not mistake me, David" said
Cathie, meeting his eyes which were bent so
tenderly upon her own--"but do not feel sure
Of acting wisely, until my dear mother approve
my choice"
"But we will go to her, Cathisl And you
will be surprised to see what a gentleman /
shall appear, when dOff the garments in which
l am truly ashamed, of having had the temerity
to win that dear little heart, and you always
look so purely beautiful, too-dressed so ex-
quisitely in those roseate robes, Of which am
so proud. Pshawl l ought to be ashamed of
myself for such Obstinacy,-We do not seem
well matched in appearance, at least, Cathie;"
and David looked with cOntrition upon his own
shabby outfit.
"But your heart and sentiments are most
noble, David, and that is Of far more conse-
quence, although l do not pretend to despise
the case, which even throws charm around
the most Apollo like FORM" Cathie possessed
too much feminine delicacy to pain the sensi-
tive feelings Of her lover; therefore, quick as
thought she turned to another subject, that Of
her own Deficiencies But you have forgotten
David, that am not fit to be farmers wife,
and you would wish me to be usefulf"
81 do not longer care for that, Cathie-pro-
mise but to stay with me, if only to polish and
embroider my rOughness little"-
81 am fit for something else," said Cathie-
her bright blue eyes fair and deep thesky above
flashing proudly as she spoke-''leave that to
higherpOwer, who has not placed you amid such
glorious scenery, and the cultivation Of yield
ing so rich an increase, without implanting
emotions which no created being hath power to
call fOrth-rather let me hope to yet learn
this lesson, that the higher gifts Of life are alone
developed by leading life Of usefulnessl''
'My noble Cathie, and you are the one, IL
deemed weak, foolish, and only fit for fashion,
able lifeI''
81 believe it has all come through your affec-
tiOn for me, David" said Cathie submissively,
-"but you may pick up my book, David, it is
too late for me now to read, and l shall go to
the house."
A bright tear fell upon the great hand that
was reaching for the book--but when the pene-
trating eye of her lover sought to know if it
came from the blue eyes SO wOrshipped by him;
the delicate scarf was suddenly drawn about,
and the face turned away.
DAVID, henceforth was led "tamely from
house to field, parlor and kitchen, as any pet
lamb could have been, moreover, his whole
appearance became so transformed, that there
after, while with Cathie in her glittering silks
and delicate merinoes, he could not have been
mistaken for laborer--for the hat, boots, and
coat were carefully brushed, and the neck cloth
faultlessly white--for Cathie had gained her
mothers consent-and very often was the same
little green chariot obliged to traverse the road
which separated her from her native home.
Cathie is still the "pet'' of Mrs. Thornton,
and her delighted sisters, Helen and SOphy.
l mistake if all were not pleased with the ar
apgement-ezcepting Alfred, who soon after
wards found necessary to travel for his health,
ere deciding upon professional career.
MoRAL-We have discovered in the foregoing
events, that fate does not always decree alone late
hours, and an aimless following after apes and
their concomitants, but sometimes kindly reaches
forth helping hand, that the realities and sober
duties of life, may be mingled with its accom-
plishments and pleasures.