Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-10-30
MISCELLANEOUS.
+ II A N X n T. s S.
BY A LADY.

BY LADY.
There is o. kind of frankness which
is the result Of perfect unsuspicousness,
and which requires measure of igno-
rance Of the world, and of life this kind
appeals to our generosity and tender
ness. There is another, which is the
frankncss Of strong, bu. pure mind, ac-
quainted with life, life clear in its dis
elimination, and upright in its intention,
yet above disguise and coneealments
this kind excites respect and awe. This
first seems to proceed simply from i'm
pulse, the second from impulse and re-
Election united. The first proceeds in a
measure, from ignorance the second
from knowledge. The first is born from
an undoubiing confidence in others the
second from virtuous and well groun-
ded reliance on ones SELF
Now if you suppose that this is the be-
ginning of sermon, or of 4th July o.
ration, you are very much mistaken
though | must confess it rather an un-
certain sound, l merely prefaced it to a
little sketch Of character, which you
may look at if you please, though am
not sure you will like it.
1t was said Of Alice Il, that
she had the mind of n man, the heart of
woman, and the face of an angel a
combination that all my readers will think
peculiarly happy.
There never was a woman, who was
unlike the mass Of society, in her modes
Of thinking and acting, yet generally
popular. But the most remarkable
thing about her, was her proud superior
ity to all disguise in thought, word or
deed. She pleased you; for she spoke
out hundred things that you would con-
ceal, and spoke them with dignifed as
surance, that made you wonder that you
ever hesitated to say them yourself
Nor did this unreserve appear like the
weakness Of one who could not conceal,
or a determination to make war on the
forms of society. 1t was rather a calm,
well-guided integrity, regulated by a
Just sense of propriety, knowing when to
be silent, but speaking the truth when it
spoke at all.
Her extraordinary frankness, often
beguied superficial observers into sup
posing themselves fully acquainted with
her real character, long before they
were as the beautiful transparency Of
some lakes, is said to deceive the eye
as to their depth yet the longer you
knew her, the more variety and compass
Of character appeared through the same
transparent medium. But you must just
visit Miss Alice for an hour, to night,
and judge for yourselves. You may
walk into this little parlor. There sits
Miss Alice on that sofa, sewing pair
Of lace sleeves into satin dress-in
which peculiarly angelic cmploymen Mt she
may persevere until we have finished a
mother sketch.
Do you see that little lady, with spark
ling eyes, elastic form, and beautiful
hand and foot, that is sitting opposite to
!, her ? She is belle the character is
written in her FACET sparkles from her
eye--it dimples in her smile, and per-
vades the whole woman.
But there--Alice has risen and has
gone to the mirror, and is arranging the
finest auburn hair in the world, in the
most tasteful manner. The little lady
watches every motion, as comcally as
a kitten watches pin ball.
" Ii is all in vain to deny it, Alice
20" are really anxious to look pretty this
evening"" said she.
81 certainly am, +" said Alice, qsietly.
cay, and you hope you shall pie ase
Mr.. A. and MIR. B. said the litile nc
cusing angel.
Certainly do" said Alice, as she
twisted her fingers in beautiful curl.
"Well | would no, tell it Alice, if
did. -
"Then you should not ask me, said
Alice.
"I declare, Alice !"
And what do you declare ,"
never saw a girl rs you are !"
Very likely" " said Alice STOPPING to
pick up pin.