Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-03-08

! Aunt Harris were long and loud.
You've got sweet critter for your wife,
Mr.. Ellingwood,' said she, $50 clever and o.
bligin. And so you're going to carry OFT my
Maria ]?
oh Pm going to Boston I'm going to
/ Boston Am | sister? Am | brother !"
said she, as in ccstacy she danced round the
| apartment; but, observing the sober coun-
| tenance of Aunt Hannah, she said in sub
dued tone, Il hate to leave you, dear Aunt |;
| could you 60 with US, should be happy
| Maria's dress was arranged as speedily as
| possible. Mrs. Ellingwood, anticipating the
difficulty OF procuring suitable clothing in the
country had made her purchases before leay-
ing the city. If Maria looked pretty in her
rustic garb, she was certainly beautiful in a
more modern, and fashionable dress Her
friends gazed on her with admiration, and for
the first time in her life, she felt touch of
vanity. Elizabeth noticed it.
/ Il think, said she, turning to Mrs. Harris,
Maria must carry one dress CT your manufac-
ture with her. If the change in her clrcum-
stances proves too great for her young mind,
a reference to this may be beneficial
\ Thank you for the hint, dear sister, said
Mara; IA dress will not be necessary to re-
mind me Of my kind friends, and the happy
days ! have passed here. Yet should be
happy to have one'
| Ah! dear child,' said Mrs. Harris, you
know nothing what kind of place you're
going to. I've been to Boston twice in my
!, life, ard was so confused ! did not know
what to do. Like as not you'd be ashamed
Of me, if should 90 to see you.'
oh, never! dear Aunt; ashamed of my
earliest friend!
/ The time of departure at length arrived
Maria was delighted with the novelty Of her
situation. She combined much brilliant wit
and good sense, IA case OF rare occurrence
by the way) and her remarks drew many a
smile from her kind brother and sister. 10
provide for Maria was tavoritc project with
them. AS soon as practicable after marriage,
they had conducted her to her new abode
She was placed under the care of private
tutors until sufficiently advanced to enter
Of her own age, whom she rapidly outstrip.
ped in the solid and ornamental branches.
| The sun strove in vain to pierce the murky
atmosphere Of the city the long pavement
echoed the football of some solitary pedes.
trian /; the occasional clatter Of window shut
tiers, the rattling of bakers and mllkmens
carts, the lazy smoke curling sluggishly from
the towering chimneys, indicated the inhabi-
tants would soon arise from their sumbers
and pursue their daily avocations.
Ere the city had assumed the appearance
of lie and activity, covered wagon drove to
the door Of Mr.. Ellingwood and the feeble
tinkle OF a bell brought servant to the door.
is Mr.. Elingwood at home'
I.ome yes--but won't be up this hour
You can conc down to the kitchen FIRE and
warm you, if you will wait till he's up
well, I'll get my wife first. Won't You
help Inc out Of the wagon with this 'ere keg
and trunk % Il
The servant started; but thinking, some
thing had been ordered from the country, he
assented. Il
'lhere wife you go into the house. This
man will show you fire, while | put Betty
up at some stable.' II
The woman remained in the entry long
time ere the servant made his appearance I;
then with scornul glance he inquired what
she wanted. n
what / want to see Mrs. Ellingwood or
Maria. Pm cold, in the bargain, and want to
60 to fire. H
!Yes'm,' said the servant rather more re-
specttnly; and opening door, discovered
table covered with drawing materials. Ma
ria ran hastily forward:
why, Aunt Hannah, how do You do p
when did you arrive p
% dear me Pm so tired and chilled
don't know what to do. We started long
enough aiore daylight this morning.
Maria rang the bell, and ordered tea, with
lccompanimentJ. III
Il believe you never drink coffee, Aunt i'll
breakfast for the family will not be ready this [
ong time. arise very early to improve in a
lrawing., ill
'Early why, I've had my breakfast, and 9
cleared it all away fore sunrise, all this win t
err ia
Should you not like to 90 up stairs, now p t
'aid Maria, when Mrs. Harris had despatched G
her breakfast. lie
Lud marcy! how many stairs you have 4
yot! All carpeted too! Why, it seems as n
{ | could pick them are roses off and smell s
IN 'em. Pray Maria, what are them black o
nen holding them chains for p
They are the bronze images, Aunt, placed 7
n inches to receive them. Lamps are placed g
n those chains, and they are used to light a
he entry and staircase.' "
Maria tapped gently at her sisters door, n
md announced Mrs. Harris.
you arrived early said Mrs. Ellingwood, |,
fter the usual salutation. il
'Yes, yes. You know Pm bright and early d
Wy husband had lot of apples and sarse to Il
ell we tho't they would sell here 'twould '
'ay for carting, so we concluded to kill two c
rds with one stone, and come together 1t
lis eighteen years since | was here. You b
want bigger, Mrs. Ellingwood, than my Lucy, Il
who'll be five next June. 'spose there are d
great many new things to be seen and n
Nara, 'spose you know all the way about t
The blood tinged Maria's neck and face u
he exchanged glances with her sister, but Il
,sde no further remark than-I shall be
cry happy to make Aunt Harris pass the =,
me agreeaby' u