Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-09-21
W HOLE NO. 2S14.

! scheme Of crossing the water Had we watt
ed as advised, we should have been spared
all this modification. The gentlemen would
have seen us, and provided some way for our
relief; and we should have had a delightful
walk home
| 1T would have been better as il has prov
ed but We could not foresee all this, re-
piled Heon pleasantly.
Remember. Isabel, we did not compel
you to come with us. You could have re-
NAMED, if you liked retorted Maggie Willy.
A servant arrived from the hotel, with a
basket containing the required articles and
they we're soon on their way homeward
Il shall never dare to show my face again
shall you, Maggier
Not |. ! never felt so crest-fallen in my
life
Helen, do you believe the gentlemen will
say anything about this escapade " she ask
ed. anxiously.
Il cannot answer for Fred but am sure
the others will not
DO look, Helen believe every person,
small and great, belonging to the hotel, is out
on the piazza, at this time of all times. Do,
please, come on this side, or my wet dress
will show 10 advantage, or rather disadvan-
tage. Oh, for back-door to let ones self
! in : she groaned.
The girls blushed not little when they
met the gentlemen in the evening; and Hell
en-, in her embarrassment. was again uncon-
sciously stunning Mr.. Wortley, as had been
her habit of late, when he whispered in a
panied voice
Helen doubling me again. Or do you.
indeed shun me from real dslikes Come
with me, for | must know--this suspense
must end.
Helen am not given to sentiment; and
/ what have to say can be said in few words.
respect and love you truly; and if you
love and will marry me, YOU will make me
happy man. VIII you give me plain an
swer Yes or no 2
Tho triaing manner Of the man of the
world was cast aside and Helen beheld the
real man, with earnestncss, decision, and in
| tegrity.
She paused a moment, then placed her
hand in his.
YES, she said in a low. distinct voice.
That's right Come quick, then ex-
| claimed Fred Hudson who had approached
| from behind. and had been asking her, un-
heard, to promenade. He understood the
word as an answer to his invitation and,
without giving her time to object, seized her
hand with the familiarity of acquaintance
from childhood. drew il through his arm, and
whisked ner off to the piazza before she was
aware of what be was doing-leaving Wortey
disappointed and vexed, but half amused at
| Fred GOODNESS.
! However, he was more successful than he
had been Of late in seeking for the young
/ girl, and he found an opportunity to renew
the conversation ere the evening ended
Several evenings after this, Helen received
another visit in her chamber from Mrs Hud-
son, the substance of whose conversation and
counsel was not dissimilar to that ON pre-
yious occasion.
Helen listened quietly, but neither blushed
not felt humiliated this time and after she
had finished, said, firmly but respectfully:
| 4 think, Aunt Sophie, you must trust me
to judge and act for myself in these matters"
But, love, you are so ignorant and un-
suspeoting.'
Nay, aunt, have grown very wise of
! late
Aunt Sophie could not quite read the young
| girls countenance, and she soon withdrew.
/ The next morning witnessed voluminous
letter put into the mail, written by Aunt So
phie and directed to the parents of Helen.
The contents Of it can be imagined from
the following reply, which came in few
days. and which Mrs Hudson read with great
cOnsternation
"DEAR SISTER: Receive sincere thanks for the
really maternal kindness you manifested toward
daughter Heen in your last letter and the dsnteresed
| solicitude You expressed for her welfare.
eve have not been able TO give daughters all the
accomplishments could have wished but we have
endeayored to bring them up modest, sefrespccting,
selfreliant, weprinciped girls, with for
God aud the trutha hatred for sin and deceit and, II
have succeeded they equal TO any situation
/ circumstances.
"Nptwiths standing the confidence have in dsuRh
yer heiens dccacy and good your letter would
have caused anxiety regarding her peace Of mind,
inr which YOU fearful and should have recalled
her immediately you advised but for letter received
from her the same morning. at the hands Of the gentle
man referred 10 in your letter, Mr. Wortey He has
asked 10 his union with our daughter, as,
perhaps Helen has informed you.
owe were exceedingly pleased with him but could
no, intrust chids happiness Of whom knew
nothing aud told him frankly, that defer
answer I'LL we assured Of his worth. He gave
every means OF Information and we have been gratifed
at hearing the highest eneomums Of his character and
morals well A. social standing; aud have therefore
given unqualified consent lie is very urgent that
the marriage should take place At early day. We
have written 70 Helen 10 return home the first OF next
week Mr. Wor,ley will accompany her.
With kindcst regards TO yourself and daughter,
remain yours very truly,
"MALCOLM AND HHLES LIIHGow."