The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-11-15

natures gentlemen. and in nothing did he
more thoroughly show his own taste and
good breeding, than by entering entirely into
the homely ways and old-tashioned habits of
, his country cousins. He was delighted with
the simplicity, trugality and industry, which
r blended well with the sterling goodness and
genuine prudence of the great English farm
house. The women especially pleased him
much. They formed strong contrast with
any he had met with before No tinery-no
coquetry-no French-no piano. 1t is i'm
possible to describe the sensation of relief
and comfort with which Charles Foster, sick
OF musical misses, ascertalnec that the whole
dwelling did not contain a single instrument,
except the bassoon. on which George Evans
was wont, every Sabbath, at church, TO ex-
cruciate the ears of the whole congregation.
He liked both sisters. James softneSs and
conslderateness engaged his full esteem;
Pattys innocent playfulness suited best with
his own high spirits and animated CONVERSE
ion. lie had known them apart from the
first; and indeed denied that the likeness
was at all puzzling, or more than is usual
among sisters and secretly thought Patty
as much prettier than her sister as she was
avowedly merrier. In doors and out, he
was constantly al her side; and before he
| had "A h..
mates had given Charles Foster as a lover of
/ his young cousin; and she, when rallied on
the subject, cried tie. and pish and shaw =
and wondered how people could talk such
nonsense-and liked to have such nonsense
talked 10 her better than anything in the
world
Affairs were in this state. when one night
Jane appeared even graver and more thought
full than usual, and far, far sadder She
sighed deeply: and Patty-tor the two SIS
ters occupied the same room-inquired,
What allied her >
She burst into tears, whilst Patty hung
over her and soothed her At length, she
reused herself by strong effort, and turning
away from her afectionate comforter. said in
4 low tone
i have had srea; vexa,ion tonight, Pat
"; Charles Foster has asked me- 10 marry
him
Charles Foster? did YOU say Charles Fos-
ter asked poor Patty, trembling, unwilling
even I turn her own senses against the evi
dence of her heart: Charles Foster .
Yes our cousin, Charles Foster
And YOU have accepted him inquired
Patty in I hoarsc voice.
Oh, ..o-no-ao, Did YOU think | had
forgotten poor ifchi5all Besides, / am
not the person whom he ought 10 have asked
70 marry him. false and heartless as he is;
would not be his wife, cruel, un;eelins, un-
manly as h:> conduct mas been, No, not II
ae would make me queen O: England
You refused him. then >
No: my father me: Us suddenly, just as |
was recovering from the surprise and indig
nation that at first struck NE dumb. But |
shall refuse him most certainly false,
deceittu, ungratttgl villain.
Poor father, he Will be disappointed. So
will mother
They VIII be disappointed, and both an
gry; bu, not at my refusal. Oh, how they
will de>pise him. added Jane
Poor Patty. melted by her sisters sympa-
thy and touched by AZ Indignation most I'M
Usual in tina, mia and gentle girl. could no
.onSer command her feelings. bu, threw her
self on the bed in that agony OF passion and
grief which the first great sorrow seldom
falls 10 excite in the Young heart. After i
while she again resumed the conversation.
We must not blame him too severely
Perhaps my vanity made NE think his alien
tons meant more than they really did, and
you had all taken up the notion. But you
must not speak of him 50 unkin.lly. He has
done nothing but what is natural. You are
80 much better and wiser than am. my own
dear Jane. lie aush he'd and talked with ME
but he felt Your 20 dness; and he WAS
right. was never worthy Of him. and You
are: and il it Were not for Archibald,
should rejoice from the bottom of my heart
continued Patty, sobbing, ii you would ac-
I,,-t Al. l..,
wish, she burst into a fresh flow of tears;
and the sisters, mutually and strongly Affect
ed. wept in each others arms. and were COM
torted
That nigh; Patty cried herself 10 sleep,
bat such sleep is not OF long duration. Be
fore dawn she was up, and pacing with rest
less irritabilty. the dewey grass walks Of the
garden and orchard. In less than half all
hour, light elastic step-she knew the
sound well-came rapidly behind her; i
hand-oh, how often had She thrilled a. the
touch OF that haud-tried 10 draw hers under
his own whist well known voice ad-
dressed her in the softest and tenderest ac-
cents:
'Patty-my own sweet Patty have you
thought OF what said to You last night =
SAID to me- replied Patty with bitter
ness.
.Ay, 10 be sure-to your own dear self do
you not remember the question asked you,
/. =.
wclcome-joined us 50 suddenly that you