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pleasure: but should be pleased to do ne
you thlnk proper; as you think best Her
voice tfembled little as she spoke, for she
hno not yet become sufficiently accustomed
TO Mr. Westburys brusque manner towards
nerseIf, 10 bear 1t with perfect firmness.
i should think it very suitable that Won
pay Mr. and Mrs Brooks this attention. Mr.
Weslbury replied.
The evening visit TO Mrs Brooks n,
length arrived, and Julia repaired to FER
bed chamber TO dress for the occasion. To
renuer herself pleasing in the eyes of her
husband was The sole wish Of her heart. bu,
now 10 DO tins was the question. She
would have the world to know his taste,
ms iavorite coors, and other trines of the
IKE nnture-but Of these she was comple,e
~ ignorant, and must therefore be guided
oy her own fancy. Simplicity thought
sne-'s'mpllcity Is the surest way: for i,
never offends. if it does not capiya,e.'
Accordingly she arrayed herself in a plain
white satIn-and over her shoulders was
thrown white blond mantle, with IN azure
border while gIrd!e of the same hue en-
c'rcled her waist. Her toilet comn,eted.
Julla descended to the parlor, her shaw!
ana calash in her hand. Mr. Westbury
was waiting for her, and Just casting his
eyes over her person, he said If YOU are
ready, Mrs Westbury. we will 20 inmedi.
ate'y, as II is now late Most of the guests
were already assembled when they arrived
at the mansion open for their reception, and
1t was not qulre easy to get access to the
aoy OF tne mouse, TO make their compll
ments. This important duty, however,
was nj length happily accomplished, and
Mr. Wes'brry's next effort was to obtain
seat for his wife. She would have prefer.
red retaining his arm. at least for while.
as lew persons present were known TO her.
and she teIt somewhat embarrassed and
confused but she burst not saw so, as,
from her husbands manner, she saw tina,
he wished to be free from such attendance
In such matters The heart of delicate and
sensitive woman seldom deceives her. l.
II mat her instincts arc superior TO those of
men
Jula had been seated but a short time
before Mr. and Mrs Cunningham approach
ed her. and entered into lively conversa.
non. ms was great relief TO Julia,
VINO could have wept at her solitary and
neglected situation, alone. in the midst of O
crowd. Mrs Cunningham was in fine spir.
IT'S and her husband appeared the happest
OF he happy. Not that he appeared par.
''cuarly to enjoy society-but his blooming
wife was by his side. and his ewes rested
on her with looks of the tenderest love-
while the sound of her voice seemed con.
stantly to awaken thrill Of pleasure in bis
heart. Alter conversiDg with Julia awhile
Mrs Cunningham said-'Do YOU prefer sit
ting to walking, Mrs Wcstburv. Prav
take my arm, and move about with us a
llttle-it looks so dull for q person to sit
through party.
julia gladly accepted the offer. and was
soon drawn away from herself in listening
to the lively rattle of her companion who.
although only resident of a few weeks in
The CITY, seemed already acquainted with
all the gentlemen, and half the ladies' pres.
ent. An hour had been passed in this |
manner, and in partaking of the various
refreshments that were provided to which |
JnI'a did but little honor. though this was
OF no consequence, os Mrs Cunningham
amply made up all deficiencies of this kind; |
when the sound of music in another room
attracted their attention. Julia was ex.
'reme'y fond of music, and as their present
situation amid the confusion of TONGUES |
was very unavorab'e for its enjoyment, Mr. |
Cunningham proposed that they should en- |
deavor to make their way to The music
room. After considerable detention thew
succeeded in accomplishing their object, SO
Tar at least as to get fairly within the door.
Considering the number Of persons present.
and how few there are that do not prcfer
the music Of their own tongues to anv 9th. |
or melody, the room was remarkably still
"A compliment deserved BY the young Ia.
dy who sat at the piano, who PLAYED and |
sang with great skill and feeling, Jua's
attention was soon attracted to her hus-
bard, who was standing on the opposite
side oi the room, leaning agains, the wall.
MS arms folded across his breast; his ewes
resting on the performer with an expression
OF warm admiration, while deep shade of
melancholy was cast over his FEATURES.
Jnlla's heart beat unanimously. is it the
music, thought she, 'or the musician, that
thus rlvels his attentions Would knew
who It is that plays and sings so swee,ly!
She DID not long remain in doubt. The
song finished, all voices were warm in its
praise.
How delightfully."- Miss Eldon PLAYS
and with what feeling she sings exclaim
ed Mrs Cunningham. never listened to a
sweeler voice
The blood rushed to Jula's head. and
back again to her heart, like n torrent: n
vertigo seized her; and all objects before
her were, tovn moment. an indislnct whlrl
ing mass. But she did not faint; she did
not even beIray her feelings, though she
took he first opportunity to leave the room.
and obtain seat. For time she WINS
unconscious of all that was passing around
her; she could not even think she only
fe't Her husbands voice was the frst
thing that aroused her attention. lie was !
standing near her with another gentleman :