Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-06-21

study for the painter and the sculptor
a head for Gall and Spurzhiem.
So much for the casket. Gould one
securely place "a trust for the contents
on such case? 1t contained some pearls
of great price, but there wero also false
stones, which Catharine mistook Tor real
diamonds.
Left early an orphan, Catharine was
almost entirely self educated, her char
acter was not formed on any model, but
il had freshness and originality that
was generally delightful. Like most
characters so formed, she had much OF
what is termed independence.
She had also mind Of the highest or
der, with just confidence In her own
fine powers, and moreover, n decided
and fearless manner Of expressing her
thoughts and opinions. She was feel-
ingly alive to all that was beautiful ~
the natural and moral world, and had
equally as quick perception OF all that
was ridiculous She had fine cutlvat-
ed taste for painting and for music, and
was sometimes guilty Of writing poetry.
With such endowments, it is not surprIs-
ing that she was stigmatized as 'Oas
blue by many Of her acquaintance, and
regarded by her grandfather, aunt and
cousin. who formed her domestic circle,
as something rather superior. But al
though they were proud OF her beauty
and talents, yet there were some endear-
Jog traits in her character that conciliat-
ed their love. Catharine's manners at
home were the reverse of many less high
ly gifted, for there she was uniformly
cheerful and allectonate; if to any she
was ungracious, it was not those who
had the most claims upon her atten-
ton.
She was not insensible to the sublime
truths of all she thought her duty, and
unwearied in her endeavors to root from
her heart the tares which the enemy had
sown.'
did you assign previous cngagemen mt
as a reason for not attending Mrs. Will
liam's party, cousin CatharineF said FL
len Ware.
.'Oh! no, Ellen, for that would have
been an untruth. | merely declined
the invitation, without assigning rea-
son!'
But why not 60, my love? said her
aunt Talbor.
Simply, because I should derive neith-
er leasure nor benefit from the visit |;
while at home, l should receive BOTH
cannot endure the tedious formality Of
the mistress of the ceremonies, and Ger
emony it truly is,-then | am weary ol
her never-to be forgotten, yet never to
be understood spec ches, with each meas
ured word falling from her mouth like
minute drops from off the caves so long
that one quite forgets the commence
ment, before she arrives at the conclu-
sion-so complimentary, that one feels
tits all satire in disguise'-Oh! my cal
is panied, my soul is sick!'
But, Ca,harine'-
sSparc me, dear aunt, the long cata
logue of Mrs. Williams virtues which
see you are preparing-very good, sh'
= may be,-vcry dIsagreeable she certain
ly is which is high treason against yir
tue you know
'She truly has excellent traits of char
acter, but you would find those, also, a
the party, whose manners are elegant ant
winning
mo, aunt, in Mrs. Williams circle
they are all spell bonnd,-her power j
rs potent as any magician's of a fair.
tale. Ellen fears not this magic circle
for George Grant is her good fairy, ant
love the talisman that, wherever he is
converts the dulcst hues to couleur d
rose.'
'Ah! neice, cannot agree with you
and many ofyour sentiments must thin
erroneous
Convince me that am wrong sal
Catharine, 'and yield most willingly
Indeed, | sometimes have sad misgivins
as to the soundness Of my opinions
Do you think | should attend the party
with your opinions upon the subjec
l cannot say that | do
'But you think my views are wrong
sI am old fashioned in most Of m
opinions, Catharine, and was educate
by a rule, so unlike whatever has foun
favor in your sight that my opinion woul
have little weight with you. Not to b
singular, and to do like others of my az
and sex, was lesson enjoincd upo
me-.
Then I suppose, said Catharin
laughing, that, in your day, females, ill
the king, could do no wrong, else m
thinks, you had not very safe rule f
conduct. But to 60 or not to go,' WI
my question, aunt, and as you Eave n
given me any good reason for the col
trary I will give the evening to those
love and value.
Catharine remained at home, and