Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-08-11

Mr.. GreenvllIe had obtained an official situation
which, yielding small income, would affords hum
BILE competency.
And now the true character of he young ladies be-
gan to develope itself
Aithea was the eldest, and in their more prosper
Gus days. had been the star-the magnet. She might
be said to have reveed in luxury-t was her element
Her manners were peculiarly adapted TO it. Few in
those by gone times thought of the retiring unobru-
sive Rose. She was like the modest violet in gay
parterre Of crimson and golden flowers, which will
not be noticed by one in a thousand, but which will
amply repay that who stoops il, with its most
surprising sweetness. Now that the current of az
fairs had changed the gaudyp sickened and pinned
for the hot house where it had drawn breath for the
artificial heat that had sustained it, The modest vo-
let bloomed the more sweety and beautifully, on the
bosom Of nature; it was its home, its eement-ihe
garden of its spirit.
Alithea became cross, morose and pettish She
led poor Sambo faithful creature, the only who
would follow Mr.. Grenvles humble fortunes, the
life Of dog Her wants were without end; every
thing was done, that could be desired TO please her.
yet nothing gave her satisfaction She entertained
vague hope that Baron Schmidt would yet find out
her humble residence and offer his hand and this and
alone sustained her-but she led poor Rose terrible
life.
Rose -she richly merited the name-assumed the
whole direction Of the household affairs. Adversely
had drawn out all the charms the virtues Of her SOUL
which the false glare that beamed upon her prosper
Gus days had obscured She had been guardian
angel indeed to her father, whose mind had been al
most crashed under his misforunes- restored it
TO healthful tone. She his adviser, friend and
comforter. Dearly did he prize her. He had not
TILL now, imagined her worth. He thanked his mis-
fortunes at least for showing him the nestimabe
sure that was in his possession unPrized till then
she was always cheerful, anu her whole study as
10 make her father happy. Yet there was something
preyng upon her spirits and gradually stealing the
bloom from her sweet countenance. The eyes, too,
that sparkled so brightly in her parents presence,
were at night too often dmmed with tears She had
concealed sorrow. What could it be?
Leaving the family in their new abode, we will
make retrograde step. We are in New York. An
advertisement in all the papers has announced that
the mansion and property Of Mr.. Grenvic will be
sold by auction. 1t is the day of SALE Carriages
crowd round the door, they dsgorge their inmates.
Those who have eaten and drank at Mr.. Grenvlle's
table, and who considered themselves honoredin call
ing him lheirdea rest friend come triumphing over
his ruin 10 purchase his furniture and 10 abuse him.
$50 poor Grenville is gone" says one
eyes, long foresau it," said another
she wanted to give tone to fashion," chimed
third. 81 am sorry for misfortune but really he de-
serves his fate"
This trio formed Of his dearest friends. There
were three other persons in the melee, whe demand
some netice. The first was gentleman whose air
was cheerful, whose eye sparkling He went care
fully over the articles for sale and bid for, and OBJ
taned several that for ladies Amongst the
rest, fine toned piano. 1t was Henry Somers.
The second was a tall person, with dark complex
ion, and splendid pair Of mustachios. He was
dressed to perfection; the wristbands Of his shirt
sleeves were turned an inch and half over The cuif
of his coat and his hands clothed in the most
delicately coored French kid gloves His glass was
fxc TO his eye, and his chief occupation seemed to
be TO stare every modest woman out Of couRicnancc.
II was Baron Schmidt Several articles that heknew
10 be Alithas, and some that he had sworn he would
give his existence to possess, he suffered to be knock
down TO Mr.. Ssmers without even bidding for them.
Alithea was poor-the Baron an adven,urer.
TIE third person, also gentleman, was remarkable
for the very sad expression which paled remarkably
fine and handsome countenance. As the sale pro-
ceeded, his gloom increased. He took part IN the
bidding until some family miniature portraits were
put up-this reused him from his slupor. They were
knocked down to him at high price. He possessed
himself Immediately Of them
After the sale had concluded he went up 10 the
auctioneer, and whispered in bis Whatever the
question might have been, the reply was evidently
propiuous for the same gloom pcrvaded his countc-
nee, and slowly and sadly he left the house.
ITO be Continued