Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-29
For the Vermont Phoenix.
MODERN REFINEMENr-


II we cannot be too particular 10 our selec.
ton Of companions, neither eau VIC Ia our
choice Of words "From the abundance Of
the heart the mouth speakeih''--then Of how
great importance 1, is that we should be pure
in heart. Chastity Of expression, simplicity
and purity Of language, should be attained by
all who have even common advantages Of edu
cation, or society.
How often has an acquaintance, that prom.
ised 10 be an agreeable one, been entirely de.
serted, from having in thoughtless moment.
made use Of an expression, not only inelegani,
but unrcfnod.
As illustrative Of tho above | will relate the
experience Of an acquaintance Of mine lie
says swell do remember one young lady
in particular, 10 whom was once quite inter.
csied She was fair young creature, whose
sweet and innocent face had Instantly won my
attention, and her bowiiching smile chained me,
willing captive, by her side but alas too
soon the enchantment was broken. We were
at small evening party, and apples, among
other Refreshments were being passed round.
In the midst Of one Of my most pdflstic re-
marks, when was eallsnily giving uiierance
to some doubts, as TO the probability, that nv
psficdrdim would much longer retain lie deli.
cate organ, she electrified me with "Joly aini
that apple bounoer :" Be assured, the chair
al her side was soon vacated"
"We found our new cousin graceful and
ioleraby agreeable said young lady 10 her
mother, ''bat evidently person of little cult
walton, or refinement, And do hope you will
not bring her to our home, for could not long
endure the companionship Of one, however
I kind-hearied or agreeable, who continually tor
tured my ears, by assuring me her gloves were
nowheres to be found, or entertained me by tel
4 ling Of what she see instead Of saac.''
Are there none among us who torture "lhe
Kings English" in like manner who inter
sperse all remarks by many an ejaculaiory
"Oh horrors - or "Mercy on us - and are
as careless 10 manners as erpresaonsi
The unfortunate terminus Ofan engagement,
from the same cause, may be seen from the fol-
lowing interview between two gentlemen friends.
sit is true, nevertheless almost Numbered the
fasiideous Clarence Aiguie 81 tell you
George, ] would sooner be ''ined for breach Of
promise" and be subjected 10 the attendant NOR
tifcaiion, than be the satellite of a woman ~ho
rrings on the front gate in broad mid-day."-
The engagement. was Of course broken, and
with it the foolish heart Of the fair-haired girl,
who on one fatal occasion, was discovered by
the disguised lover swinging on her fathers
gate.
Well do | remember another shock expert
eneed by my nerves, which | am sure. are no
more delicate than ihuse Of people Of refine
men, usually. had met several times lady,
rather advanced 10 life, who apparently was the
personihca,ion Of refinement and native grace.
In her at leas.. ! fersently hoped not TO be dis
appointed, aud INDUCED this pleasan, delusion,
ill, one memorable eve when making call
she started suddenly up with Gracious |
must fudge now, or old mother Hastings will
fasfen me out"
1 With one more scene we will drop the cur
tain. 1t was a beautiful sighi--those two
youthful forms, and turned to gaze again on
the naughty yet loving pair. Earhs green
carpet yielded to their buoyant tread, as toeeih-
or they sought woody retreat. Seated by
the juting rocks. again they dreamed those
fairy visions, that brighten and glorify youths
glad spring time.
Bursting in blossom were the radiant feel
ings that glldden the youthful heart, and their
''aaairs de coeur" were evidently approaching
a nucleus, when the beautiful lips of the lady
parted with al snun, Adolph, I've sol so long
Tn a'most groired to the ground" The youth
started as IL stung by a scorpion. "Still free,
thank Heaven !" was his mental ejaculation ;
''three minutes more and should have been
doomed 10 lifetime of modification ~
II is needless to add, this was their last
meeting BY the murinuring waterfall. FANNY.