The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1857-06-12

as there was bat little travelling done at ina
day through this retired village. And ID
advent OF u stranger was always u subject
curiosity and interest TO the good town folks
as it is always SO in the secluded village
and inns, in the outol-the-way places 9
America"
"To this little inn gaily dressed, ye
weary-worn traveller picked his way on
evening in the autumn of IS. The buI
ON hostess, and her tidy daughter were al
life and frisked about bestirring the SAVIOR!
viands, delicious cakes and eggs, much t'
the satisfaction of our hungry traveller wh'
appeared to be young man Of some twent.
summers, tall, commanding, OF fine appear
ancc and pleasing manners. He soon, By
dint of frankncss and suavity of manners
insinuated himself into the good graces o
the hostess and her daughter-with the lat
ter of whom he appeared to be much struck
for she was as lovely as she was neat ane
graceful"
Possessing charms not unlike one whom
| adore ~ exclaimed the young traveller
admiringly, rs he placed himself before the
sparkling fire after finishing his rcpast, "anc
expect ere long to lead to ~caltar, and will
whom you are doubtless acquainted, as sh'
lives only in the mansion above the village
us understand T" d.
"what! Emma White?" inquired the
hostess. "Even so, my good dame, l met
her at the Springs, some months ago, be
came enamored of her, wOoed, " on, and ar
now come to claim my britc."
"She is u beautiful creature indeed :" in
terpoSed Augusta, the hostess daughter,
''but somewhat proud, us is also her father. '
mot 50, indeed, gentle Augusta. If sh,
has pride 1t IS nothing but nature, maiden
ly pride, which every lass should have. Ant
yon say, Miss Augusta, she is quite we'll
well, will let this pleasing intelligence re
strain me tonight, and tomorrow | vii
give the fair enchantrcsS, trust, an agree
able surprise
"Early next morning rs etiquette would
permit, the young man set out with bnoyan
heart and high hopes to the mansion, Bu
we will prccede him and look in on mis- f.i
bethrothed. In magnificent parlor Of th'
mansion, sat Emma White and her mother
the one drumming piano, and the othe
interrogatins u servant.
"And you say, Sambo, he lodged las
evening at the iny
"Yes Missis, de cook say he dar now."
"well, you can rctirc-and so Ma, it i
even as | expected; thought it was hin
as hc role past last evening"
"wcll, Emma, how do you intend to blui
him IA, I'm thinking it will be shameful
and delicate buSincss?"
shameful, indeed! When Attornc,
CLAYTON introduced him to me at the Springs
he brought hun forward rs one of his law
students, and not as printer rs he is-Il
never forgive Mr.. Clayton! -
ale is not to blame, my dear, he is hi
pupil. Didn't the letter say he was a jour
ncyman printer at A, but in consider
alton of his promising abilities, he under
took gratuitously to bring him to the barT
"Well, for all that, I'll never marry I
printer. Ibid have tender regard for hin
once, and when gave him my hand deem
ed him somebody, SO acted from the prompt
ings of the heart, but now I'll be ruled b.
my better judgement.
"well, please yourself in this matter, m.
dear, but I'm disposed to think honorabi.
Of, but Ia me, if he isn't at the doc
now! :"
Scarcely had she done speaking whel
our hero entered, and with u heart overflow
with gratitude and love, sprang forward t
greet the objec, of his idolatry, but imagine
his surprise and dismay when he receives
only in return u cold distant courtesy, whic!
froze his blood and rooted him to the spot
Bewidered and astonished ut such greet
inc from his fair betrothed, he turned for al
explanation to the mother, who perc,ivin,
the embarrassment, stepped forward and OF
fering him seat, explained to him tha
since her daughters return from the Spring
she had, after mature reflection and exam
ming her heart, thought it best to dissoly
tho engagement made between them"
"The ruby cheeks of the suitor, bccam
of an ashy palcncss, and his bloodless l'p
quiyered like an aspen leaf, as he faltering
'ly exclaimed, And wherein is my offence
Have | inerited this? Good heavens an
is this the gentle, the tender, the confdin
Emma Whi,e?'"
"'Slr, this is not tho stage Of theatr
to enact scenes, now spoke up the danSh
ter let it suffice to know we are ever hence
forth to be strangers to each other. io'
attempted to deceive me, and pass yonrsel
of Tor u gentleman. when it turns out yo
are of the working classes, only printer,
portlonless journeman, a fortune seeker.
you had an honorable profession, sir, an
were of good family. as once fondly 'ho''
we would be united, but, as it is, | canno
and will not descend 80 low" and rs tn
Young lady thus spoke. she tossed her head
and with ineff.blc seorn and contempt
proudly sailed out of the room.
"Alas how crushed were his hopes now
Deceived, sighted, wrongcd, confidence bC
tnyci, laughed and treated with scorn an
contempt by one whom he adored and loved
alas! too well and all for being 'low-breC
lhasc mcdaniel And rushing madly I
tho iun he sought his room and threw hin
self dcspairingly upon his humble co'' iro'
which he did not rise for two long wear
months, for the unwOntci excitement an