Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-06-16


from tho Sonth. lie became impatient; and
the lady "saddencd at the long delay" They
concluded, however, to bo married, and make
all the necessary arrangements ihoy could, SO
as to start at once for the SOUTH on the arrival
of his money.
All things were made ready, and the mar
rage In due form took place. At this we'd
ding, an unusual glow Of self satisfaction and
complaccncy was seen To light up The counien-
ance Of the bride And why might she not
feel a little exnltation upon tho occasionl For
besides being enyied by single maidens, she
had been snalched from the jaws Of fcelibacy, nj
the critical moment when hope itself had fed 7;
and without the trouble and perpcxiiies Of a
long courship, had stepped at once into malri-
mony and wealth.
Then commenced the usual congratulations
and wedding visits, among the large circle Of
her friends aud acquaiuiances. For his pres
ent use, she gave him up ali the money she had.
which he graciously received pleasantly ad-
ding, that he hoped to have the pleasure, in a
few days, of restoring !, to her ten fold.
Eight weeks had now passed away, and still
no news from the south. The gentleman be-
came disturbed and uneasy, lest the great south
ern mail might have been robbed. Not that
he valued the small amount he might have in il;
60 much as the loss would delay his return 70
the south, where he WAS so much needed. lie
was anxious TO return TO his accustomed style
ofliving and to introduce his bride to his south
ern friends. Just al this time, il so happened
that a term Of the county court was held 10 a
.-tt
and he said he had some curiosity to see .
northern court, aud contrast il with those ofihC
south. In this, his bride would hardly agree
Her judgement approved, but ,he heart dissen
ted She, at last, consented 10 his Temporary
absence for three days: aud as he preferred IL
go on foot, she took his arm and walked mil'
with him. At length the dread hour Of part
ing arrived; and as the parting scene cannot b
well described, it had better be imagined. 4
mutual saluiation closed the interview, and the
parted. She like a statue stood, and s,raine,
her eyes to catch the last view Of his form 4
it decended over the distant hill then return
ed silent and sad to her fathers dwelling.
Three days passed slowly away and tn
fourth came and the stranger did not make hi
appearance. On the fih, she heard Of
neighbor who had returned from court, and sh
flew to his house to learn some tidings of he
husband. But he had not seen him, and wa
sure he could not have been at court at all. Sh
became alarmed for his safeiy-went home Dc
ecied and forlorn, and spent the night in tear'
Ten days aner his departure, a gentleman il
formed her that he saw her husband in I'll
State Of New York, meuiy jogging on to III
West,
Twelve years have now elapsed since til
event, and no further intelligence has been II
ceived OF the welded stranger, lie went
other climes. again to try his skill in winnin
} hearts and 10 sacrifice new victims at the shrir
. Of IIymen. The bride mourned awhile, an
. -..r.-al -. 10 as.rafssriod hnt reiiecfinp ia,
/ what cannot be cured must be endured, 81
I wiped her eyes, sat down to her usual emplo
: menis, and determined never again to trust he
self to iaiihless man. She leads an exempt
ry life, attends meetings Sundays, and is som
= times seen at the village on a week day A
: though she may sometimes dream Of the soat
. of a loving husband, splendid house, elega
} carriages, fine dresses, and waiting maids y
D when she awakes in the morning, she invari
+ bly, dresses herself with her own hands; at
: after long drawn sigh, sits down resigned
her needle-work and spinning-wheel.