The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1868-09-29
MISCELLANY.
4 Wholesome Less IN.
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by MRS. DENISON.

| some lttle matters WnlCn you mlghI DC
able 10 attend TO, it would make you
pleasant trip. ! met Gov. Dunlap the
other day he is an old school friend of
mine, and he told me it would give him
great pleasure to entertain you at his
house.
81 should like it of all things" said
Charles, with difficulty keeping down the
delight that sent the blood in torrents to
his cheeks for Charles Lyons prided him-
eelf upon his GOODNESS, "a gentleman
should never show that he is surprised
was his maxim, and above all things he
wished to be quoted as gentleman. To
pe sure he was only seventeen, but he had
put off boyish sports and manners long
ago; studied deeply upon the shade oi
the newest color in gloves, or the most
elegant style of cravat; was extremely
particular about the cut Of his coat, and
,,uuld not have won an untH>hlUnabie
hat Tor all the wealth Of the universe.
IN afraid Charles stood on the verge Of
iandyism, and that he was in danger OF
luUNng whatever maullness nature had
originally impaired to him, from the
moment he began coaxing the shade OF
a handsome pair of whiskers, which made
him in appearance years older thnn he
really was.
"Mr. Dunlap is governor ot the State
now, is he mol, father T. asked Charles,
| placing hit cup Of coffee careiuilcy back,
for his hand irembled with The excitement
which the Offer had given him.
eyes, and one of the boat men living.
| never met with his equal for simple,
earnest, high-minded manhood. He is
nearly worshipped by the people where he
lives, and might, l suppose, keep his Office
for life if he should chose. But il WAC
in n manner forced upon him; l think he
cares very little about it,"
"lll have those fine shirts done Just in
time, then" said Anna ~ ons, who was
very proud Of her brother al don't be-
leve you'll gee any as handsome in A!!s,
ton, or in any other place. II has tax
en- months hard work just 10 embroi-
der tho bosoms, and there nrc only two.
I'm so glad they're nll but finished. -
How nice you will look in your now
suit !"
II shall try to do the family credit
said Charles, swelling with pride. ss ho
rosa from the table lie did not say that
he conferred an honor on his father in
&C cpting the opportunity, but undoubt,
edly he felt that he did
1t took several day. TO get ready, and
| meantime he mado the announcement
among his friends that he was going TO
stop Mt Gov, Dunlaps, MS it it was only
an every day occurrence.
| "Didn't know you were acquainted cut
there" said one of his friends.
ooh, yes, tho Governors an old friend
of fathers know him very well, or,
rather feel n. il did, he being pnrtic-
ular friend of the family. | expect TO
make some jolly new acquaintance out
IN Allston. AMI / understand the Gov
ernor has some very pretty daughters /
shan't be slow in getting interested there
you may be sure"
And Charles felt that he was irrcsista-
| hle, as he stood before the mirror, crili-
all, examining the effect of his new en-
,roidered shirt from, in which he deter
,nined to make his debut He was hand
some there was no denying. that though
iis beauty WAS rather effeminate than
ma-culine.
Hi figure w,s good, snd his clothe'
,lred him tnuti--,Iy. With hls new AM
eg ,nt purlm "a eau strapped upon his
.n,uider, his rev AMI jauuty travelling
-ut. he tplt hat he could defy and cono
luor the world.
nanolA h,m, then, on his journey, the
n.-r . ,,Iicular and puuctllious of travel
rs looking about him with an mir Of
.inRy cundescpnsiun, ns if he would say
PRAY notice me am nm altogether
unique -pecimen, perfectly exception
,hle Ms TO style. dress ani address My
de tinatiun is the mansion OF the chief ex-
scutive Of the State Of. Ordinary
people had better not speak 10 mo unless
they wish to be snubbed, Take notice,
ALL"
The journey was nearly eLded--the
ears were within Two score miles Of their
) destination, when they stopped at II thliv-
ing town, where the empty seats were
soon taken up. Our hero had passed
an uncomfortable night on account Of the
crowded state of the cara. Ho had just
taken down his stylish portmnnteau
and placed it on the seat beside him
that he might avail himself, II possible
of more space. One and another speedi
ly seated themselves in the vacsn
places.
"Is this seal engSsedi' asked pleas
ant voice.
Charles looked up, A young man, II
a rough coat, little the worse for wsar
a common woolen comforter about hi
neck, a shaggy and well worn cap on hi
head, stood before HIM.
That's none Of your business" ro,ort
ed Charles.
(Which means no, was the cool re
joinder, and lifting the handsome article
he swungit in its place in the rack, and be
fore the astonished Charles could find hi
tongue, he had seated himself 10y hi
side.
"That was an impcrinent trick G