Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1838-02-10
LIBERTY, (N1I) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 1888.


ty commands Of every member Of this
graceless family. Now she must ring for
the servant, and be sent for this thing, and
now for that thing; and not unfrequently
would she be desired to leave the parIor
Nearly two years passed. away, and the
lovely widow Of my late fEend was still
buried in the family of Mrs. lpbb's. Miss
Angelina had made several Aconquests,
but was not yet married off. The real
character of Mrs Ellsiord had become
known, and though she was thrown into
Yobscurity as much as posi- Die by the noble
family in which she resided, yet in that
time she had mot with several advantage
Gus offers Of marriage, such as Miss Ange-
lima would have thought among the best
these offers were always declined, but
in such way as caused her 10 retain the
esteem and respect Of those whose kind
feelings Of tenderness she could not re-
ciprocate.
Even the heartlessness Of fashion and
wealth soltened when such woman as
Mrs. Ellsford became known in her real
character, and she was now respected, and
in many cases where good sense happen
ed to accompany elevation, greatly es-
teemed, by such as visited Mrs. Dobbs
This change in the tone of visters pro-
duced corresponding one in tho family,
and Mrs. +. was consequently treated with
more respect and less rudeness. Her in
telligence and true dignity with winning
gentleness of manner and perfect freedom
from any effort at effect, insensibly won |
the good will and admiration Of all; and it /
at length became matter Of almost neces-
sity that Mrs. e. should be in the parlor
whenever company were present, because /
visitors always asked for her, and would |
not be satisfied unless she were present. |
She soon drew around her an intelligent
coterie of both sexes, and rendered the |
drawing room Of Mrs. Dobbs quite attrac-
tive.
This could not be suffered TO continue
long, as Miss Angelina and her Mother be-
gan to perceive too plainly that the daugh-
ter was thrown too deeply in the shade by |
the governess. Her situation was soon
rendered too disagreeabe for endurance,
and she very reluctantly determined to
leave place where, Notwithstanding he
constant shocks which her feelings receeiv-
ed, she preferred remaining, 10 again sub
hitting TO the scrutiny and GOODNESS Of
strangers.
Caroline said | tenderly, for she had |
become to me slSter--indeed more than !
q sister, and used the name in the fond
ness of confident familiarity. Caroline
where doyou intend going when you leave
here, as you say you mustT
q have not determined said she, half |,
lespondingly, the Misses Wifords are
anxious that should take charge of them,
and they are an amiabe and sweet family
IF children. Their mother has often hint
ID her wish that ! should come into her
rouse, and the little girls were only an
lour since coaxing me to come and live
With them. | could not become domesti-
:aied in a pleasanter family, and shall
probably 60 there
will you take my advice on the subject, {
Caroliner
sYou have proved yourself true friend |
UGH as you said you we're; cher voice ,
lightly trembled) and ! think may say .
With confidence that will"
'Then don't 60 theren
She looked at me with momentary sur
rise, and then said half bitterly, would
'ou have me stay here
'Here--no Caroline--no! not here
where then? / know OF no other home I
There was something so melancholy in q
Ter tone that it instantly confirmed my t
esolution, said earnestly but tenderly-- q
q will give homee Il
She looked at me enquiringly, but not S
'ithout an air OF surprise, and merely said, c
q do not understand YOU
Simply and frankly then, wish to give n
on home in my own heart, and my own I
earth. Will you accept the offer made C
4 all tenderness and affectonT r.
Her hand was in mine, but she did not v
emove it. A tear gathered in her eye, Il
ut faint smile played about her lips. For n
moment she remained silent, and then Il
lrning towards me said, calmly ;and feel 81
lgly: @
$40 the keeping Of no one would soon il
+ give my happiness; il you think heart b.
lat has been bruised and wounded like
line worth having, it is yours" al
Reader, | am very happy man. And h
10 once sorrowfu Caroline, now Mrs. -, 81
+, think, very happy woman, at cast m
10 says so, and have nonotivc for doubt la
g her word She passed, as oil right b.
inded persons can, through fire, and it al
d consume her--and she came from it re
,ined as gold, that is tried in the furnace. b.
you would choose good wife, look out OF
II one who has known sorrow, but has not Of
zen subdued by it--who has borne afec-
on with camness, and deprivation with ia
It repining. They only who have had in