Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-05-30
IRASBURGH, VERMONT, FRIDAY, MAY 80. 1856.

monstrated that the padres were the vi.
lest and most unprincipled. But as his
wrath expended itself, he fell into more
charitable mood, and diseoursed on the
advantages of travelling and studying hu-
man nature, in a manner that would have
done credit to a philosopher.
Another hour had dragged slowly a
long, when a senorita, entered, and, pull
ling out the drawer began to set the ta-
ble. This done, she drew a chair up to
the FIRE, and entered into conversation.
She was younger passably SO spright-
r, like alI her country women, and rather
pretty, with a light complexion, rosy
schvrks, and bewitchingiy black eyes, un-
der whose mild influence we began to
molIify, and think that, at her hands,
even the bitter bread of unwilling hospi-
tality would be sweet.
She told us that she was the good Gu
ra's niece, and had come to live with him
in order to superintend his household,
and look after his temporal affairs. We
had not asked any questions, but she seemed
to think this explanation Of her position
necessary-for the world is too apt TO be
uncharitabTe.
The meal soon came and it was abun-
dant. There was a huge ''cdsetsla de are, .
redolent with the fumes of onions; mas
sive piece of roast beef followed, aanked
on the left by sundry bottles of red wine
the rich moSt0 of the. South. The wor-
| thy Padre perhaps, rather, the niece)
had outdone himself, and rose rapidly in
our esteem.
The young lady insisted on sitting at
the table to serve US; and, determined to
do honor to her kindness, I began by a
brimming spoonful of the savory soup.
had forgotten the prediction of the
Chilenos for, ''yi, fred peppers :; and as
| stopped to draw breath, felt my whole
throat and mouth blistered, as though
had swallowed so much melted lead
The pain was intense; and seizing the
nearest thing at band-a bottle of naosto
IL swallowed a full glass; but it was a
strong, fiery wine, and felt ike liquid
flame in my already lacerated throat.
could have screamed in agony; the tears
hung trembling in my eyes, and 1 gazed
wildly around, in hopes of finding some
thing with which to allay the burning
pain.
The senorita. perceiving that wanted
something, said, with an angelic smile.
"What do you wish, sir? Perhap:
lyou would Ike little more gji2" and
suiting the action to the word, she depos
Iited alongside my plate 6ot0I of red pep
Ipers!
elutched the thing convulsively; anc
had this aggravation of my misery come
from man, l should have dashed 1t at hi:
head. But ii was done in such good
natured way, and with such a sweet
smile! She, doubtless, thought red pep
pers the most delightful vegetable in the
world. So, choking down my feelings
land endeavoring to look pleasant, as
Esured her that the soup really could no
be improved by the addition of any con
diment, and that ~it would not have beer
better, even if prepared by her own fai
hands "a perfectly Spanish compliment
land, unlike most compliments, literally
true.
During this scene, I felt afraid to IooI
at B, knowing that his turn 70.
laughing had at last arrived. But l too
a stealthy glance at him; and there h
sat, his face red with endeavors to pre-
serve sober department. He had bee
Ecautious, and was picking out little bits c
chicken very gingerly-carefully avoid
ling the extras. For the moment, wishe
I him and his friend, introduction, adre
: peppers and all Except the senorita,) i
the very bottom OF Tophet.
1 All further attempts to eat were US,
}. less The senorita was all sympath,
fearing that had lost my appetite, or wa
sick; and for several days after my swo
= len lips and blistered mouth reminded a
continually of the good Cura and h
e casuela.
: The next morning as We were prePa
ing for an early start, the Cura insiste
: upon our staying for breakfast, and wOul
! have persuaded US foreman another da
e promising to make the remainder of Of
visit pleasant; but we declined his hosp
y lality, and determined to push on, prom
, Using to call and see him, if possible, c
:. our return.
o Just as We were about to leave, ii
whole secret Of our singular reeeptic
+ leaked out; number of the village
a came 10 the house, and inquired for O