Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-05-27
WHOLE NO. 2745.

idea entirely; he gave me the rlan for the
whole Of il; you will, Of course, see the all.
vantage it has over what is denominated the
fashionable styles; its convenience and sim
plicity are very apparent; besides, it is such
a saving Of time many ladies occupy 50
many hours in deciding how they win have a
dress made, and manufacturing various little
triAes, which are nothing more than orna-
ments after all. What are looks, compared
to saving ones time y
Mr.. Tandon. who remembered his chum's
pccularity and who by this time had puzzled
out the whole plot, could restrain his mirth
no longer, but broke forth into a merry laugh.
in which be was heartily joined by Mr.. Carl
ton, while Bella surveyed them both. from
the depths Of her new bonnet, with feigned
astonishmeut, +t ,r
pardon me" said M Landon. when he
could again command his voice, "but hap
pom to have some knowledge of Henrys po-
culiarties, and must coufess never saw
any one better served in my life" .s
81 give in - said Mr.. Carlton, honestly
81 will say that ] have been fairly dealt with
"Why, surely" said Bella, ''you are not
so soon tired Of the style of dress which it
has been the height Of your ambition for
years to establish, are you;"
Eyes, indeed, replied henry. ''tired
enough Of it; and if you will promise not to
don that attire again, will pledge myself
never again to find fault with youa toilette or
wardrobe, let them be what they may pro-
vided your own taste guides you in tho se-
lection, shall be satisfied" ...,...If
Bella smiled triumphantly, and, with mis-
chicyous sarcasm, inquired if it was possible
that his good sonse failed to appreciate the
convenience and simplicity of her attire.
DO be generous, and spare me this once"
said Henry, "and, as the children always say,
4 will never do so again.
Bella thought her punishment had been
carried far enough, and saying she would
meet them in the drawingroom after they had
satisfactorily prosecuted the Investigations of
the grounds, she left them.
When they returned to the house, they
found Bella tastefully dressed, and, with her
hair becomingly arranged, awaiting their ar
rival The mischievous part she had so lately
| played had added fresh sparkle to her eyes
and bright color to her cheeks and lips I;
and Henry proudly thought, as he met her,
that he had never seen one half so beautiful,
Taking her hand fondly in his, he turned to
his companion, ard playfully remarked
"Mr. Landon, allow me to introduce you to
my wife. She has been a long time coming,
but this is the genuine lady at last"
! Mr.. Landon shook her hand cordially, and
expressed his delight at the privilege of max
ing her acquaintance. 1o at.
The evening passed pleasantly away, all
approach to stiffness having been rendered
impossible by the laughably little episode al
ready mentioned, and Mr. Landon reckoned
among his pleasantest hours those spent at
his friends country seat. Mr.. Carlton was
haunted all night, waking or sleeping. by Wis
ions of the costume which had first greeted his
/ eyes upon his return home that day. We arc
happy to say, however. that he survived but
from that time he was never known to quar-
rel with ladies' taste in dress. esis3a .ae.