Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-09-02

know she was in the house." And Adelia sank
lazily again in her easy-chair
0h yes, Miss Philanthropy, you can al
ford to bo generous ~ sneered Henrietta. T" |
believe novel heronesare always poor, distressed
damsels, who, at last, after innumerable perse-
cutions, marry rich, generous husbands Per-
haps you'd like to help Cad to some of the
most eligible men of our set Now, know
better than that. I shall keep her out of
the way Iopposed her coming here from the
first and papa'd no business to take poor
relation into the family; but then he has such
queer notions We can't always keep her out
of sight, though the girl is pretty and she
knows it, too Only the other night, Frank
Chamberlain inquired who that sweet looking
young girl was he'd seen taking out ttis. chill
dren !; and was forced to fairly coin story
about poor girl whom papa had given home
to. Next thing, our gentlemen visitors will DO
sending up their cards to herr
" Well, neither you nor can prevent it, as
l see," languidly replied Adelia. cit would
indeed be very romantic. Now, in this very
volume, Alicia Rosalie Aubrey, the governess,
is woocd and won by Lord Fitz Herbert while
the elegant Lady Clara"
There don't Ad you're novel-crazy," ="
exclaimed Henrietta, tarty. " havnt the
least doubt but, if Ralph Balfour himself
Oh 4 I,Ix / 80
head to fall violently in love with this little rus
tic, you'd quietly allow it, assist at the we'd
ding, and then write u novel about it your
self"
G. Sister, am II Eltalsts,' simpored the pale
Adelia, twining one of her long light curls over
her slender finger. f" believe that the fibled
sisters weave the web of our future and 1t
lies not in the power of mortal to change it.
If Cousin Ralph is hted to adore Cad, | cannot
alter it; though, l must say, I'd prefer you'd
win him, Henrietta, for know ma IS set her
heart upon having him for son-in-law and
no doubt it may prove So
Thank you You're very kind, Ad
you'd prefer I'd have him." laughed Henrietta
sarcastically. Itmay prove so. 1t ,ciH, you
goose What do you suppose I've been to SC
much trouble for in teasing papa for a levee,
} dresses, &c.? should be a simploton to allow
such prize as Ralph to slip through my fin
0 gers. And | mean to succeed"
; d" Well, sister, hope you will. What is it
5 the poet has written about When a woman
0 says she will she WILL &c ?"
"Aha that conflicts somewhat with your
doctrine of fatalism,' exclaimed Henrietta, in
triumph.
No matter" replied Adelia, resignedly
g Rnt can't conceive how yqu can plan the 81
serious affairs 50 deliberately. To me, the tho't
of mixing the idea of love with man wealth
and station is positively painful. Now, if but
found congenial spirit combined with noble
manly beauty"
: " Congenial fddlesticks - laughed the prac
tical Henrietta. "Why, suitor couldn't bt
congenial, to my mind, unless he was able tt
u keep up an establishment and, as for mani,
beauty, why, don't tyou know, you silly roma n
GER, that gold, the world over, is better than thc
elixir of youth to keep one young and beauti
full? Love in q cottage-rustic simplicity ant
happiness Pshaw, Ad, you'd better fall il
love with papa's new clerk he expects shortly
: another of our horrid country cousins-coming
to taown' no doubt, to make his fortn'. =
; That would be romantic You could have
charming little cottage ornee somewhere, and
garden and a fountain and, after taking an af
ternoon siesta, 'twould be agreeable pastime t.
awake with bug in your ear. -
Ah, now you're sarcastic " drawled AIDE
liza. slowly awaking to that fact. 81 dare So,
this new cousin and clerk will do well enough
> Yon remember papa was but country you'll
' himself, he says-a great while ago, though
: but, sister and Adelias tone grew confden
. tial-" Henrietta, don't laugh so rudely, an,
i III tell you secret: Imet my fate last nigh
:, at The opera! Oh, there was such love of
- man in private box just opposite ours an
70 he had such dark eyes, so deep and melancho
Pm sure just like Count Alberts s-and sue
wavy midnight hair, and splendid teeth an
,o such magnificent seal ring on his little finger
), and such a rapt air when Lagrange sang SO d
-. vinely in Norma"
. Which, the seal ring or the wearer? don
comprehend about this rapt air. excla,me
Henrietta.
ooh, sister how can you sighed Adelia
. looking hurt. q You're so rude ="
: "0h, beg pardon Go on, please You lei
W off with Lagrange in Norma. How unfortunat
~ [ was absorbed IN Frank Chamberlain Just ther
: What folowed?"
Adelia saw nothing but demure expressio
10 of curiosity on her sisters face, and she contir
!" tinued : - Well, I'm sure ccndn't resist th
y temptation of watching his pale, noble face
Vi and it so Glanced"
90 You mean it was 80 fated," interrupte
Henrietta.
IN " Yes, it must have been SO fated" resume
81 Adelia, "that, just as Lagrange ceased,
ne turned, raised his elegant opera glass in the d
K recton of our box, and his eyes met mine in OF
e, long, thrilling, soulful gaze. think he mu
u have been impressed, for he gave me such di
tingue bow, then turned and whispered to AlfrC
to Delavan, who sat beside him."
lr Hum, Alf. Delevan's friend Some advcl
he turer, l suppose shrowishly exclaimed Hol
ed rietta. "The Delevan are nobodies, and Alf.
ne associates are nobodics, too"
"Why, sister, I'm sure Alfred Deleyan hi
q lately been received into the best society sin