Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-03-01

hour, al The house OF Miss Deborah Green
wood; and the servant ushured in Mrs
Marshall.
"Havc you heard the news" said she al
ter lew preliminaries.
What news"
| "Oh only, that Mr. NJ has failed posi-
lively lost every thing Ia great spcculstsr,
they say. But, do you know that il is hnled
that his habits are, in secret, quite dissipal-
ed. and that he has lost heavy sums at the
gaming table,"
"But," chimed in Miss Greenwood, "what
is To become of poor Mrs. nj she will have
10 lower her preiensions, Pm thinking"
CATER all, it is no such great pity" OBJ
served Mrs. Marshall IL never could see
what there was in her, more than IN other
folks, that every one should go mad about
Mrs Ms good taste, and Mrs vi 3 good
temper, and Mrs. MS surprising abilities
Trust me. that when il is known that Mrs.
nj. is poor, she will be no more courted than
any OF u.s.
This very charitable tete a.tete was inter
rnped by the arrival Of another visitor
Mrs. Bell, She had more OF genuine kind
ness in her nature, and heard of Mr.. MS
misiortunes with unieigned regret, not ex.
ceprng his habits OF dissipation, and the sug-
gestlons OF wanton extravaganza on the part
of Mrs. Nj. 81 have been a frequent visitor
at their house." said Mrs Bell, sat all hours,
and have thought their domestic arrange
ments among the best have ever seen aud
have looked upon them as pattern of con-
jugnl happiness"
After ii few minutes spent in miscellaneous
conversation, Mrs Bell apologized for her
short stay, saying that 'es she bad but just
heard of Nlrs, MS misIor,unes, she felt in
eNcusable in appearing to neglect her-at a
time, too, when her mind mus, be exceed
ingly sensitive on the subject.
"Ju't like YOURSELF" said Mrs Marshall,
land by your leave will bear you compa
ny-for really am quite curious TO see how
she carries herself al present"
And |, too" said Miss Greenwood, as
the morning is fine, will be of your party"
we viii not scan more infinitely the mo-
lives which severally prompted the trio as
they started together for call on Mrs. M
they found her al home, dressed neatly, but
plainly, and were received with 50 much po-
Likeness and cheerfulness, and she conversed
with so much affabili,y and even vivacity,
that Mrs. Marshall and M ISIS Greenwood Of
ten exchanged glances, MS much as TO say
! Poor thing she either does rot know her
SOHbNlOHI iO Conceal IL.
Not sn, Mrs Bell: as the Others rose to de-
part, she excused herself for remaining, by
the remark that as Mrs. M. was fortunately
alone, and not having any particular gage
nent she would spend the day with her
Tbs was most welcome communication
10 Helen for she felt that the Judgment and
experience OF Mrs. Bell would materially
and her IN maturing her private plans Tor the
future. 10 her, therefore, she made plain
and candid statement OF their circumstances;
adding that though Mr.. NJ hoped, by Civ
ing W all his effects, 10 satisfy all just de-
manis, yet there would he but slender pitt
lance left, and that considerable time must
elapse before he could be again engaged in
any profitable business
land now, my dear friend" continued
Mrs. NJ. 81 am going 10 communicate lit
lie plan oimy own, which, in Mr.. NJ 5 pre-
sent goaded Stale OF feeling, have deemed
best not to communicate 10 him y; Tor he is
not yet sufficiently recOnCiled 10 his condition
10 think calmly OF my submitting 10 any eX-
erIIon for a livelihood. But, why not?
know Of no law ui equity which fixes sIig-
ma on acy effort wife may make, however
severely the husbands ingenuity may he
taxed Briefly, then, have thought ofIurn>
ing 10 some account those accomplishments
which some have thought proper to compIi-
ment me on possessing. think could be
content in small house in a less expensive
part OF the town, and that besides attending
| 10 our little domestic duties, ! could find ei-
sure to instruct few young ladies' in music
and drawing. And | must throw myself
upon the generosity Of my friends for patron
age"
Mrs. Bell warmly seconded the views Of
her friend, and promised 10 use The utmost of
her ipHuence in her behalf