The Rutland County herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-03


entered my head, said Jonathan, bis
spirits little dashed. But. never
mind will see Charles tomorrow and
make diilcrcn, arrangement
Ehn. Sarah and Gcorriana were
TO The proposition. They would
rather stay al home and have company
than ~ TO tbe meeting bot Laura sid-
ed with her mother, and Jonathan had
nothing more 10 say.
On thc following morning hc saw his
friend. anl gave him a partial account
Of the circumstances OF the casc.--
Charlie. laughed, reminded Mr.. Allen
Of his determination to take decided
stand "a. llc head Of the family, and
cautioned him against suffering toomuch
encroachmcnt uponh liberties
Anything for peace, murmurcd Jona-
than,
Ilol ho has I, got to this = ciacr-
lated Mr. Price Your freedom Is go-
ing to ruin faster Than had any notion
Off
The bachelor made his promised call
some two weeks later, and found all
Jonathau's family at home. lie brough,
a friend with him; and the girls, in
high spirit. prepared for a gay evening
The new piano wa. made use of to some
purpose everything went of well and
even Laura condesccnded to enjoy her
self with the rest. One little occurrence
however, towards the close of the eve
ming, marred the happiness of the cir
Gle.
Mrs. Rentwcll had some papers she
wished 10 read to the young men. They
concerned the prosperity Of the Sister
hood OF Universal Harmony to which
she belonged At their last "Wednesday
evening meeting. it was ascertnned that
the members could not much longer con-
tinue their united efforts TO harmonic
the world without an accession Of
strength. In plain terms, money was
wanted.
Mrs. Rcntwell interrupted herself in
the reading of the documents, TO make
these explanations
'Of course said she. Il shall not ask
either Of the gentlemen to give any
thing TO the cause but il after have
finished reading these papers, which
they will find exceedingly interesting,
they should feel inclined to put their
names down orany small sums. would
simply -ay ,i'at ,nrl may be the means
ef doinG un incalrulahlr nmouni of good
Don't read those old papers now mo.
ther!' cried Gcorgiana, impalienly.
I Sarah Jane saw her husbands feature;
writhc with modification and pcrplex.
/ ity and was very much distressed. The
two eldest girls seated themselves quiet
/ Is, and looked very serious and inter
csting; while Mr. Price drew dowr
one corner of his mouth with ludi
crous expression, and partly closed NJ
eye for the express edifcntion o. hi
friend Mr.. Allen. Mr.. Leslie, who ha,
been playing and had stopped to hea
Mrs. Rcntwcll, lookd very blank for tw'
or three minutes, then coughing pain
fully in his handkerchief, turned agail
upon the piano-slool. md began +
study sheet Of Music with intense ap
plication.
jonathan, pcrspiring, nervous an
very red, tried Ia say something. Iii
voice sank within him as often as Ia
raised it 10 a preparatory hem an
like the Ancient Mariner, Mrs. Rent
well had her will. Regarding Georg
ana with look Of mild repuke, she pre-
cceded with her papers.
Bot Mt length Mr. Allen could er
dure no longer the queer expression {
his friends face lie made might
effort, and broke in upon bis mother
stiff and formal style Of reading, as slI
paused to turn a leaf
i think perhaps it would be as we
10 postpone the conclusion Of the doc,
ments till another time, wouldn't it
he asked with some perturbation
On subject Of importance, ] AZ
surprised to hear you speak with sue
Indifference coldly aud cnilinely OF
served the widow
'Bu, AN afraid the gentlemen ar
not much interested said Sarah Jan
coming TO her huspand's rescue.
Mrs. Renfwcll looked up, with a yer
strong expression Of inquiry.
80. I'm very much amused ~ eS
claimed Mr. Leslie, inrniug on the sioo
~are not you, Charles Z"
why, rather so" replied Mr. Pri,
pinching ,lonaihan's arm.
Mr.. Allen WAS roasting; perhaI
Charlie. regarded him as a goose, an
wished to ascertain II be was near
done.
a. all events, said Jonathan, grow
O firm ihro' desperation. i am nedh'
interested nor amused, but eheekif
. himself conscious Of having spoken 4
hastily. i am sort Of Leaihen,
, know
d Mr.. Reniwell gave him grim 10,
! ia which shc meant 20 express gre
deal Of severe concentrated pity ~
T proceeded TO read lhe papef'. Durif
! lbe process. Mr, Priee made Jouaihal
! arm black and Liae.
Il will not go any further into a
. details of our lahore sa'i the oll la'
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