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

Wcstbury first entered the parlor, an OBJ
server might have pronounced her beauli-
full: but the bright glow of transient Joy
that then kindled her cheek, had faded a.
way, and lsfl her pale--so pale, that Mr..
Westbury inquired, even with some little
appearance of interest, whether her health
was as good as usual ~ Her voice, which
was always soft and melodious, was even
softer and sweeter than usual, ms she an
swered "that il was" Mr.. Neslbury at
length wen, SO far ms To make some inuuir-
les relative to her occupations during his
absence, whether she had called OH the new
bride, Mrs. Cunningham, aud other cues.
tlons OF similar consequence. For the time
he forgot Maria Eldon was half uncon.
scious that Julia was his wife-and view
ing her only as a companion, he passed an
hour or two very comfortably
One day when Mr.. Westbury came to
dinner, Julia handed him card of com
pliments from Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks, who
were about giving u splendid party
81 have returned no answer" said Julia,
4" not knowing whether you would wish To
accept the invitation or not
For yourself, you can do as you please
Mrs. Westbury--but shall certainly AT
tend.
am quite Indifferent about the party"
said Julia, /" as such scenes afford me lidle
pleasure but should be pleased to do MS
you think proper---as you think best" Her
Voice now trembed little, us she spoke |;
for she had not yet become sufficiently ac-
customcd to Mr. Wcstbury's brusque man
ner towards herself, to bear il with perfect
firnncss. " should think It very suitable
that you pay Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks this at
tcniion. Mr.. Westbury replied.
Nothing more was said on the subject,
and julia returned an answer agreeable to
the wishes of her husband
The evening to visit Mrs. Brooks at
length arrived, and Julia repaired to her
bed chamber to dress for the occasion. TO
render herself pleasing in the eyes of her
husband was the sole wish of her heart, but
how to do this was the question. She
would have given the world to know his
taste, his favorite colors, aud other trihes OF
the like naturc--but of those she was COM
pletely ignorant, and must therefore be
guided by her own fancy. Simplicity" I"
thought she" simplicity Is the surest way
for il never ofcDds, if il does not captivate."
Accordingly, she nrraycd herself in a plain
white sntii--and over her shoulders was
thrown white blond mantle, with un azure
border, while girdlc Of lhe same hue en-
circlcd her waist. Her toilet completed, Jul
liza descended to the pnrlor, her shawl and
caIasll in her hand. Mr.. Wcs,bury was
waiting for her, aud just cns,Dg his eyes
over her person, he said" you are ready,
Mrs. Wcs,bury. we will 20 Immediately, as
it is now late" Most Of the guests were
already assembled when they arrived nj the
mansion open for their reception, and it
was not quite ensy TO get access 10 The lady
of the house, 10 make their compliments
This important duty, however, was at length
happily accomplished, aud MIR. Westbury's
next effort was to obtain IA seat for his wife.
She would certainly have preferred re-
tanning his arm, at least for a while, ms few T
persons present we're known TO her, aud she
felt somwhnt embarrassed and coDfused
but she burst not say so, ms from her hus-
bands manner, she snw that he wished to
be free from such attendance. In such
the heart of the delicate and sensi-
tive woman seldom dcccives her. Is il that
her instincts ore superior to those Of men
.JulIa bnd been seated but n short time
before Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham approach
ed her, and entered into lively couversa-
ton. This was a great relief To Julia, who
could have wcpt at her solitary md negec-
ted situalion alone, in tho midst Of a crowd.
Mrs Cunningham was III fine spirits, and
her husband appeared the happIest of the
happy. Not that he appeared particularly
10 enjoy society-bui his blooming wife was
by his side, aud his eyes rested on her with
lools ofthc tendercst loVe--whilc the sound
Of her voice seemed constantly to awaken
a thrill Of pleasure in his heart. After con-
yersing with Jnlia awhile, Mrs. Cunning
ham said
Do you prefer sitting to walking, Mrs.
Weslburyl Pray take my arm, mud move
about with us little--ii looks so dull for
person to SIT through a party" p. ....
julia gladly accepted The offer, and was ,
soon drawn away from herself, IN listening
10 the lively rattle Of her companion, who
although only resident Of a few weeks in
the city, seemed already acquainted with
all the gen,lemcn,, aud half the ladies pre-
sent. An hour had been past in this man
ner, and in pnr,aking Of the various refresh
msnts that were provided Ito which Julia
did little honor, though this was Of no con
sequence, as Mrs Cunningham amply |
made M n'l her deficiencies of this kind
hen the sousd Of music ia another room
attracted their attention. julia was ex-
iremey fond Of music, and as their present
situation, amid the confusion Of tongues,
was very unfavourable for its enjoyment,
Mr.. Cunningham proposed that they should
endeavor to make their way to the music
room. After consi idersble detention. they
.ucceeded in accomplishing their object, so