The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-05-05

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commonly attractive anu interesting
Daring the two years in which Lucy made
her home at her uncle's, Herbert Ferguson
continued to be a constant visitor there, aad
Julia often wondered that he made no decla-
ration. When thinking on the subject she
exclaimed. strange, unaccountable~ manv
times, and often during those two years
She wondered, too, that Herbert seemed to
love SO much to talk to Lucy but her self.
com2lacency was never in the least disturbed
by the thought Of Lucy as a rival.
And throughout those two years, Arthur
Holmes, who had entered in the junior class
at Yale. ranked as high in his class as bis
sister did in hers. Being a Young man Of
fine principles. as we'll as splendid intellect.
he was determined to show his uncle that no
intended to make the most OF the advantages
he had so kindly furnished: him. At the end
of two years he graduated with the highest
honors. and was immediately offered dis
tinguished proicssorship iu another college.
Who would now recocniz' N the easy and
elegant Arthur Holmes, the dfiident Young
'clod hopper who alisl,tcd from the stage
'wo years before. at his unclc's door!
Helen and Lucy had graduated. too. the
latter taking the highest prizes. and Helen
coming only second to hrr: and the next dsr
Lnrv was to leave for her trrrlont lonr.rlc,
quite early IA. the morning. at least earl. for
visitors. as it vas not vet twelve o'clock. in
looking from the window. Julia saw Herbert
Ferguson ascendin: the steps.
'Staanse" said she: he never calls 90
early, and oh dear am not dressed: hc
must have come for something special And
IN fiutte- OF excitement Julia began to ar.
range her hair. Bu, Ler hair was arranged
and her toilet com Ilc',,!. and no messenger
had come to summon her TO the ;,ror.
Falling the bell. she called to Thomas and
asked him if Mr.. Ferguson h al not called.
Yes. Miss, Thomas answered..
And why did YOU not call me. Thomas.
how can voa he 50 stupid
because. Miss, he asked for Miss r.ucv.'
Strange. n;.arc0,n.uJIc" exclaimed In
ia, as She walked up and down the room.
her cheeks flashed with agitation .wlat can
he want with Lucy Perhaps he wishes her
10 make interest for him with me. or TO ascer.
tam my sentiments towards him.
But the minutes went br. and Julia had
exclaimed strange. unaccouniable a
dozen times, and ,e, no one came to cali her.
Presently her youn: brother Harry came
rushing up s:airs, having Just returned from
school.
Just like me" he exclaimed. ALWAYS
laundering in where aint warted, What
must do lust ircw bat hu,s, into the library.
and there sat M. Ferguson on the sofa. with
L!S arm round cousin nv They tried 10
jump AWAY from each other, and loo. rs II
n-;':n- wa. :,- o., hut it was q, 20 /; saw
through ii all
julia ial now more reason to exclaim
strange. unaccountablc y than ever Ar
. thur came !or his sister, and Ilerbrr. ,..ryus-
on, too. acconi'I 80! her ,auc as her ,i.ianr-
ed lover; and tau. ended all Miss ,Jul;s's
hopes aH.l expectations
Isn't it odd, Julia : SAID Helen one tlay.
:aor 'ls later. .You were so afraid TO b,,.
Lucy come here lest it might drive Herbert
fer'-'. i:vln ti:c house. She has been the
-; = his ieser,ing ,ou, to be sure, but
not from any dislike tc her, or modification
AZ being connected with her
We'll. ] ain sure it is no less strange An.
swcred julia. that YOU are engaged to that
same awkward. shy 'rqn-cou>i,., of whom We
were both 50 ashamed two years ago.
1T only teaches u.s. said Helen, mot 10
-lnd'e TO" hastily from personal appearances.
Who would have thought we should eve,
have had so much reason TO be proud of
them both =
one of the most elegant establishments in the
city. Arthur and Helen went 10 Eurore di,
rcri'y after their marriage. Arthur having
been sent Oh business for the ,ollcpe with
which h. is connected: aid Julia lives in
single b,e>>cincs.,
Mr.. Meredith Fi'z- Henry NAV still be seen
any fine day lonnging up or dos broadway
at the hour when ladies most do cc,gregate'
there. and one Of the Ia -hes. objects of his
ambition now, is To bc able at least to saw
that he IS an III .i'ed guest at the elegant
AM! much talked of ent. :. imaents of the
orce ridiculed Vermont Cousin.
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