The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1837-07-04

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folded across his breast, his eyes resting on
the performer with an expression of warm
admiration, while deep shade of melsn-
choly was cast over his features. Julia's
heart bent tuIhultuously ais it the mus
ic," thought she, or the musician that thus.
riyets his attention. Would knew who
il is that plays and sings so swcetIy !" She
did no, remain long in doubt The song
finished, all voices were warm in lis praise.
" How delightfully."- Miss Eldon plays!
and with what feeling she sings ~ exclaim-
cd Mrs. Cunningham. :" never listened
to a swecter voice ~
The blood rushed to JuIia's head, and.
back again to her heart, like II torrent; a
vertigo seized hers and all the objects be-
fore her, were for moment, an indistinct
whrling mass, But she did not faint she
did not even betray her feelings, though she.
took the FIRST opportunity to leave the room
and obtain seat. For long time she
was unconcious of ull that was passing
around her; she could not eseh think
she only felt. Her husbands voice was
the first thing that aroused her attention.
lie was standing near her with another gen.
I iieman but it was evident that neither Of
them were aware of her proximity. 49,.
Mrs. Brooks looks Uncommonly well to
night" said MIR. Wesbury's companion;
her dress is peculiarly becoming.
/" 1t would be-" said Mr.. Westbury,,
j :" were it not for those blue rbbands but
| can think no lady looks well who has any
Of that odious color about her."
at is one of the most beautiful and del
icale colors in The world }" said the other
gentleman. 81 wonder a, your taste"
1t does finely in its place." said Mr.
Westaury-" that is--in the heavens above =
our heads--but never about the person of
q lady. d.
Julia wished her mantle aud her girdle
in Africa" Yet why 7" lhough, she. 81
dare say he is ignorant that have any of
the color he so much dislikes about me -
His heart belongs to another, and he cares
not--minds not, how she is clad whom he
calls wife," I
Mr.. Westbury and his friend now moved .
to another part Of the room, and il was as
much as Julia could do, to answer with
proprieiy the few remarks that a passing.
acquaintance now and then made to her,
AT length the company began to dsperse,
asd presently Julia saw Mr.. Westbury lead
ing Miss Eldon from the room. His head
was inclined toward her; bright hectic
spot was on his cheek, und he was speak =,
ing to her in her softest tone, rs they pass
ed near where Julia was sitting. Miss.
Eldon's eyes were raised to his face, while
her couutenance wore II mingled express
ION of pain and pleasure. Julia had Just
time enough to remark all this, era they
left tho room. "Oh, that | were away ~
thought She" that were at home that
l were in my groven' She set perfectly
unconscious Of all that was going forward
until Mr.. Wcstbury came to her, inqniring
I" whether she mehnt TO be the last to take
leave Z" JuIin mechanically arose, me-
made her parting compliments
TO Mrs. Broohs--and scarcely knew any
ihng I'LL sue arrived at her own door,
Just touching bcl husbands hand, shu
sprung from the carriage, and flew To her
chamber. For awhile she walked the floor
in an agony offceing. The constrant nn-
der which she Iaborcd, served but to iu-.
crease the violence Of her emotion, now
thnt she was free to indulge it. "Ob, why
did attend this party 2" ut length, thought
she--"Oh what have ! not suffered ~
Aiier awhile, however, her reason hogan 10
opern,e. "What have l seen, that ought
not to have expected ~ she asked herself
- What have learned, that knew not
before except" she added, "triding
fact concerning my husbands taste.
JulIa thought long and deeply; her spir-
is became calm; she renewed former res
plutions looked to heaven for wisdom to
guide, aud strength TO sustain her--and
casting aside the mantle, which wouId
be useless 10 her, she iustinctive--
ly threw shall over her shoulders to Coz
ceal the unlucky girdlc, aud, though the
hour was late, descended 10 the parlor. Mr..
Weslbury was sitting by table leaning lis
head on his hand. ! was not easy for Jultd.
10 address him on any subject not too cx-
citing TO her ieolings--and sill more diff,
cult perfectly to command her voice, that.
ts tones might be those Of case and cheer
lulness vet she succeeded in doing both.
The question she asked led Mr.. Westbury
lo look up, and he was struck by the death
like paleness Of her cheek. Julia could by.
m effort control her voice she could in a,
legree subdue her feelings, but she could
moi command the expression of her coun- .
enauce-could not bid the blood visit or
-ecede from her cheeks at har will. She
knew not, indeed, that at this time she was
pale her own face was the last thing in
her mind. MIR. Wcstbury had no sooner.
her question, tbau he added
80 You had better retire, Mrs. Westbury.
You look as if the fatigues of the evening
had been too mucl, for you."
Fatigues Of the evening Agonies ra,h-
er," thought Julia but thanking him for,
his kind" advice, che Immediately re-
treated to her chamber.
Until this evening, Mr.. Wes,bdry bad
scarcely seen Miss Z. since his marriage.