Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-08-26
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" Charles, how would you like to 20 to
Allston2' asked Mr.. Lyons one morning
Is As it is your vacation, and there are some /
little matters which you might be able to at .
lend to- it would make yon pleasant trip. t
met Gov. Dunlap the other day he is an .
DID school friend Of mine, and he told me it .
would give him great pleasure to entertain
you at his house"
"l should ike it Of all things said Charles, I
with difficulty keeping down the delight which /
threatened to send the blood in torrents to his I.
checks, for Charles Lyons prided himself up
ON his cooness ~ gentleman should never
show that he is surprised" was his maxim, |
and above all things he wished to be quoted
as a gentleman. To be sure he was only sey.
cutecn, but he had put off boyish sports and
manners long ago; studied deeply upon the
shade Of the newest color in gloves, or the
most elegant style of cravat was extremely
particular about the cut ofhis coat, and would
not have worn an questionable hat for all
the wealth Of the universe. am afraid that
Charles stood on the extreme verge Of dandy
ism, and that he was in danger Of losing
whatever manliness nature had originally i'm
parted to him, from the moment he began
coaxing the shade Of a handsome pair ofwhis-
korB which made him in appearance years
older than he really was.
Mr.. Dunlap is governor of the State now,
is he not, father 2' asked Charles placing his
cup Of coffee carefully back, for his hand
trombled with the excitement which the offer
had given him.
Yes, and one of the best men living. |
never met with his equal for simple, earnest.
high-minded manhood He is nearly wor-
shipped by the people where he lives, and
might, suppose, keep his Office for life if he
should choose. But it was in a manner forced
upon him; I think he cares very little about
itH
sI'l have those fine shirts done Just in
time, then said Anna Lyons, who was very
proud Of her brother. "I don't believe you'll
see any as handsome in Allston, or any other
place. Ii has taken months hard work
Just to embroider the bosoms, and there are
only two. I'm so glad they're all but finish
ed. How nice you will look in your new
suit"
(" l shall try to do the family credit" said
Charles, swelling with pride, as he rose from
the table, He did not say that he conferred
an honor on his father in accepting the OPP
portunity, but undoubtedly he felt that he
did.
1t took several days to get ready, and
meantime he made the announcement among
his friends that he was going to stop at Gov.
Dunlap's, as if it was only an everyday oc-
currence.
Didn't know you were acquainted out
there" said one of his friends.
81 Oh, yes the Governors an old friend of
fathers; know him very well, or, rather, feel
as if did, he being particular friend OF
the family. | expect to make some jolly new
acquaintance out in Alstou, and | under
stand the Governor has some very pretty
daughters ! shan't be slow in getting in
terested there you may be sure
/ And Charles felt that he was irresistible as
he stood before the mirror, critically examin-
4 ing the effect Of his new embroidered shirt
I front, in which he determined to make his de-
Int. He was handsome, there was 10 deny.
4 ing that, though his beauty was rather efiem-
mate than masculine.
I His figure was good, and his clothes fitted
him faultessly. With his new and elegant
portemanteau strapped upon his shoulder, hi
new and jaunty travelling suit, he felt that h,
could defy and conquer the world.
= Behold him, then, on his journey, the mos
particular and puctilious of travellers, looking
about him with an air OF kingly condescen
sion, as if he would say pray notice me
| am an altogether unique specimen, perfectly
exceptional as to style, dress and address
My destination is the mansion OF the chief ex
eeutiye Of the State OIL Ordinar!
people had better not speak 20 me unless the,
wish to be snubhed. Take notice, all. y
The journey was nearly ended-the car
were within two score miles Of their destina
tlon, when they stopped at thriving town
where the many empty seats were soon takei
up Our hero had passed an uncomiortabl
, night on account Of the crowded state OF tn
cars, lie had Just taken down his stynS
portemanteau and placed II on the seat besld
hlm, that he might avail himself II possible
OF more space. One and another speedi
seated themselves IN the vacant places
, Is this seat engaged?' asked pleasau
! voice
: Charles looked up. \ young man, in
rough coat little the worse for wear, com
mon woolen comforter about his neck, a shal
gy and well worn cap on his head, stood wit
one hand on the back Of the seat specified
> decidedly some low fellow thought Charlie
:, "going up for work he looks exactly like
hand out of employment"
! Yes, it Is" was the quick reply, "fo
had better pass INTO the other car there al
plenty OF seats therefor such as you wa
the disdainful addition conveyed by loo
rather than speech.
Presently the cars moved on. The yonn
fellow stationed himself against projectlo
7, in the partition, and stood there patiently tC
y = some time. Then he returned to the charg
Does thus carpet-bag belong to you
he ASKED hAlng clear eoo' p'uo eye upo
i our exquisite.
1t isn't carpet-bag'" was the curt r
= joinder
This portemanteau, then