The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1853-01-08

OF my unruly arm. / was sorry | had not
put 1t where it belonged at first. Lizzie was
nevertheless inclined to flirt.
| tried to talk with her without mcct;no
with much encouragement towards sociabiIitv
and was not at all sorry when William
finally returned to claim his seat.
heard him whisper to Lizzie; but she
answered him very briefly. | thought she
must be very angry with him to be so silent.
Are You cold now = he asked.
Not now
why don't You talk then? .
Il don't feel like talking answered Lizzie.
in low tone.
You are angry with me
i am not angry, William"
'Displea>ed
Lizzie made no reply.
We'll, if you are, said William between
his teeth 4 cant help it. 1t is impossible for
me to please you always. You are continu-
ally getting angry with me about triAes. When
you get over it, just let me know
! always thought William was little cruel
lie turned to Jane H, and began to con-
verse with her in the gavest tones he could
command. Still Lizzie said nothing. She
only sighed
Once more | endeavorcd to draw her into
conversation; but she scarcely answered me.
Observing my object. William put his face to
hers, and said with a light laugh
Are You pleased yet:'
She made no reply; but seated herself in
more comfortable position in the bottom,
of the sleigh.
Let her pont,' laugh William. 4 am
used to it. She'll get over it soonest if YOU
leave her alone
l must confess was partly of his opinion.
and thinking had done all NV duty demand
ed. resolved to follow his advice. did not
speak to the Lily again. She sat motionless
and silent on the bottom of the sleigh.
Meanwhile all was gavetv around her
Williams laugh was louIest. I Joined in
the general mrth. In our merriment we
sung in full chorus. the silverv voices of the
gIrl>, and the clear rich tones of their part
ners ringing ont with the ioyouSlv iincinc
bells upon the cold air beneath the twink
ling stars,
And the four black horses pranccd sailv :
and still the snow shricke ed and cracked be,
meath runners and hoofs : and as we flew on
ward, dark fences seemed Jagged lines traced
upon the white ground.
Still Lizzie. in the midst of all this mirth.
sat motionlcss and silent on the bottom of tb,.
sleigh
Thus we arrived at D. F drove
up to the hotel where the ball was TO be-. in
style. wheeling the four blacks into beauti-
ful circle, and bringing the sleigh within
half an inch of the steps Just at that time
our merry voices were pouring forth the Ca
madam boatman song. which to NV ear had
never sounded so beautiful. and grand. and
full of sonl-nspiring melody as on that winter
night. do not like to hear it now Ever
sInce' 1t brings the scene vividlv before me
and nils my soul with sadness. Oh. memory ,
how dost thou by one link drag up from the
dark gulf of the past the endless chain of iovs
and sorrows, forged in the fiery furnace of
youth Its clanking falls heavily on nv heart
like the solemn sound of Sabbath bells,
Our song ceased with the chime of the
sleigh bells Our mcrriment had protected
us against the cold, and it was no great mat
ter to overcome the numb sensation which
sitting long in one position had produced
and we rose upon our feet. Youths leaped
to the steps, and with playful complaints of
being frozen, the girls with their assistance,
did the same, with one exception. Lizzie sat
still.
Lizzie said William.
There was no reply
'She is asleep" said one of the girls. gaily
I'll risk that. in the noise we made :" ex-
claimed another
'She is making believe" said William pee
vishly. 'She is only waiting for me to get
out of the way. Well, Til humor her. Fred,
be so good as to escort her in when she i,
ready"
And William,to show himself independent.
have always supposed-walked proudly in
70 the hotel.
Come Lizzie exclaimed Ellen w.
mPatiently, we are waiting for YOU
She is actually asleep. said l. she would
not act so, am sure, if she was not. Take
lold of her.
Ellen shook her companions shoulder
The Lily dropped the more. Ellen pushed
lside the thick veil, and endcavored to raise
Ter head.
There is something wrong muttered F.
Who had given the reins to the ostler.
Il am afraid said Ellen, starting back. 4
-l-think she has Eaintedr
F bounded into the sleigh. Isaw him
ear the thick glove from his hand, and Law
us palm on Lizzie's face. A suppress
d exclamation escaped hi, lips; no more
nd lifting the Lily in his arms as if she had
een an infant, he bore her hastily into the
otel.
A vague terror had come over me. [ be- /
'eve feared the worst. Uncertainty made
orror more horrible / heard F. call
or help the moment he entered the hall, and
pinv wholly beside mvsaF NTH fo,. .L