Litchfield enquirer., 1838-07-05
FRANKNESS.

our generosity and tenderness. There IS another which is the frankness of a strong but pure mind, acquainted with life, clear in its discrimination, and upright in its in- tentiOn, yet above disguise or concealment 1; this kind excites respect and awe. The first seems to proceed simply from impulse 1; the second from impulse and reflection united. The first is born from an undoubt- ing confidence in others; the second is from virtuous and we'll grounded reliance on One's seC. " Alice Ray was one ofthose beings whose communications were an index to her heart whose conversation mirrored her inmost soul. She uttered hundred things that you would conceal, and spoke them with digni6ed assurance, that made you wonder that you had ever hesitatsd to say them yourself. Nor did this unreserve appear like the weakness of one who COULD not conceal, or a determination to make war on the forms of society. It was rather q calm, well guarded integrity, regulated by a just sense of propriety-knowing when to be SILENT, but speaking the truth when she spoke at all.
 Her extraordinary frankness often be- guiled superficial observers into supposlng themselves acquainted with her real char acter long before they were ; as the beau- tiful transparency of some lakes is to de- ceive the eye as to their depth; yet the longer you knew her, the more variety and compass of character appeared through the same transparent medium. But you may just visit Miss Alice for half an hour to- night, and judge for yourselves. You may walk into that little parlor. There is Miss Alice on that sofa, sewing pair of lace sleeves into satin dress-in which pecul- far angelic employment, she may persevere until we have finished another shetch.
 So you see that pretty little lady. with sparkling eyes, elastic form, aud beautiful hand and foot that is sitting opposite to her She is belle the character is in her face Lit sparkles in her eye-it dimPles m her smile, and pervades thu whole woman.
 But .here-Alice has risen, and gone tt the mirror, and is arranging the finest au' burn hair in the world, in the most tastefu manner. The little lady watches every movement as con,ically us kitten would watch pin ball.
 -sIt is vain to deny it, Alice-you arr really anxious to look pretty this evening, said she. 1 II certainly am,' said Alice quietly.
 'Av, and you hope you shall please MT A. and Mr. B. said the little accusing an | gel. l Certainly, I do,' said Alice, as sh' twisted her finger in q beautiful curl.
 Well, would not tell it, Alice, it did,
 'Then you should not ask me- saie Alice. i-
 Il declare Alice y ,...
 And what do you declare z
 Il never saw such girl ns you are y
 'Very likely.' said Alice, stepping tf pick up pin.
 well, for my part said the little lady I never would take any pains to make any body like me-partieulartya gentle man.
 II would,' said Alice, if they wou't not love me without
 sWhy Alice l should not think yo' were so fond of admiration.' l Il like to be admired very much, sai' Alice, returning to the sofa. and sup pose every body else does.' T don't care about admiration,' sad th' little lady. T would be as well satistie' that people shouldn't like me. as that the. should.' s sThen. cousin, I think it is pity we al like you so well,' said Alice, with a goo' humored smile. If Miss Alice had Pene fratioa. she never made severe use of it.
 But. really cousin,' said the little lady I should not think such girl as you wou!' think any thing about dress or admiration and all that
 Il don't know what sort of girl vol think am, said Alice, but for my owl : part only pretend to be c0nanson hunaGl beinp. and am not ashamed of common hu man feelings. If God has made us s that we love admiration, why should VI not honestly say sol I love ii, you love t every body loves it !; and why should no every body say so 2
 .Why, yes said the litlle lady, ] sup pose every body has a--hss a--gencrG love of admiration. ! am wiling io sc knowledge that-tha, I have, but
 But you have no love for il iD Pdrfie" iar,' said Alice, l suppose you mean t say that is just the way the matter is dis posed of. Every body is willing to ac' knowledge a general wish for the goot opinion of others but half the world art ashamed to own it when it comes 10 par ticular case. Now, have made up m, mind. tha, if it is correct in general, 't \ correc. in particular, and lmean to own I both ways :. .,
 But some how ii seems mean y said tbs little lady. ,,e,. I sIt;s mean 10 Hve for it. to be selishl!s engrossed in it; but not mean io en)"y J when it comes, or even to seek it, 't w' neglect no higher interest in doing so:- All that God made us to feel, is dien'iet