Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-10-13
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A cheerful south room, with a bay-window
full Of blossoming plants; a bright sre glow
ing behind a FURNISHED CRATE; carpet whose
soft, velyety pile was shaded in blues and
wood colors, to correspond with the damask-
covered furniture; and little gilded clock
which had just struck nine at night-al these
things met Mrs Chesterton's eye as she laid
down her book, and yawned as widely as her
ripe cterry of a mouth would admit.
ehefNai plump, fuir-facod young matron
Of some five and twenty, with bright auburn
hair, soft blue eyes, and a complexion whose
roses stood in need Of no artificial rouge to
heighten their charms, while her dress of soft
crimson was exqusitoly adapted to her semi
blonde style.
Fanny said Mr. Chosterton looking up
from his newspaper, dil you call on those
Carriers to-day
No; l never thought Of it,"
" And thoy leave town tomorrow morning
and Carter is absurdly sensitive to all Sights,
fancicd or real. Fanny ] desired you to
make a point Of calling
" Well, | did intend to, Frank said Mrs.
Chesterton, " but one can't think Of every
thing
"You cannot, it seems
." 1t seems to me you are making a noun.
tain out Of molehiIl" said Fanny, rather
tartly.
" 1t may affect my business very seriously.
Carter's house carries great influence with
it, replied her husband
Mrs. Chosterton was silent, patting the
velvet carpet with her foot in manner that
indicated some annoyance.
" shall have to leave here very early to-
morrow morning said her husband, pres
emily
'To 60 about Aunt Elizabeths will ?"
Yes"
" wouldn't Frank"
Why not "
g. It's such bitter cold weather to travel in !;
and Aunt Elizabeth is such whimsical old
woman, it's as likely as not she'll change her
mind about making a will when You get
there. | would wait little, if | were you"
Mr.. Chcstcrton smiled,
"That would be your system Of doing
things, Fanny, but not mne'
My system Frank What do you mean p"
" mean that you believe in putting things
off indefinitely, and not always in the wsest
manner. l wish you'd break yourself of that
habit, Fanny. Believe me, it will some day
bring you to grief"
Mrs Chesterton slightly contracted her
pretty eyebrows.
3" l don't believe in being lectured, Frank 4"
" And don't very often lecture you, my
dear; pray give me credit for that"
" You didn't think you were marrying an
angel when you took me, | hope ,"
+" No, my love | thought l was marrying
a very pretty little girl, whose few faults
might very easily be corrected
Faults Have | any great faults
Frank " she calculated,
Little faults may sometimes entail great
consequences, Fanny"
" If you scold any more | shall 60 out of
the room"
" You need not, for am going myself to
pack my yalise. BY the way, there's but
ton of my shirt | want TO wear tomorrow
bwish you would come upstairs and sew it
on for me-
81 will, presently"
Why can't you come now
81 Just want to finish this book there's
only one more chapter"
And Fanny opened her volume so resolutely
that her husband thought it best not to con-
test the question.
Sitting all alone in front Of the bright fire,
Mrs. Ohesterton gradually grew drowsy, and
before she knew it she had driited off into the
regions Of dreamland.
She was suddenly aroused by the clock
striking eleven.
Dear me how late it is she thought,
with little start. must 60 upstairs inn
mediately, There, | forgot to tell the cook
about having breakfast at five tomorrow
morning, and of course she's a-bed and asleep
by this time. I'll be up early enough to see
to it myself that will be just as WELL"
And laying this salyo to her conscience,
Mrs Chesterton turned off the gas, and crept
drowsiy up the stairs.
Fanny, Fanny, it's past five, and cook
hasn't come down stairs yet. Are you sure
you spoke to her last night P"
Mrs. Chesterton rubbed her eyes and stared
sleepily around
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