The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-06-06

ings of Aunt Harris were long and loud
You've got a sweet cri,ter for your wife,
Mr.. Ellingwood," said she, so clever
and obligin. And so you're going to carry
off my Msrial'
..Oh 4! I'm going to Boston. I'm going
To Boston |! Am sisteri Am brother I.
said she, ms IN ecstncy she danced round
!he apartment; but, observing The sobe:
countenance of Aunt Hannah, she said in
n subdued tone, | hate TO leave you, dear
Aunt; could you go with us, should be
happy
Moria's dress was arranged as speedily
as possible. Mrs. Ellingwood, anticipating
the difficulty of procuring suitable CLOTHING
in the country, had made her purchases be-.
fore leaving the city. II Maria looked
pretty in her rustic garb, she was certainly.
beautiful in more modern, and fashion,
able dress. Her friends gnzed on her with
admiration, aud for the first time in her life,
she felt touch Of vanity. Elizabeth no
ticed it..
think, said she, turning. to Mrs. Har-
r's,--' Maria must curry one dress of your
manufacture with her. II the change in
her circumstances proves too great for her
young mind, n reference 10 this may bc
bene fciaI.'
Thank you for the bint, dear sister,
said Maria; n dress viii not be necessary
to remind 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 10. I've been To Boston twice in my
r., \ \ "A 4
what to do. Like MS not you'd be ashamed
Of me, il ! shosld go to see you.'
'Oh, never! dear Aunt ashamed Of my
earliest friend 7
The time of departure ut length nrrived.
Maria was delighted with the novelty of
her situation. She combined much bril-
liant wit and good sense, Ia case of rnse
occurrence by the wayy and her remarks
drew many smile from her kind brother.
aud sister. To provide for Maria was a
favorite project with ,hem.--As soon as
practicable after marriage, they had con-.
Quoted her To her new abode. She was
placed under the care Of private tutors, un-
Ill sufficiently advanced To enter school on
an equal footing with young Indies of her
own age, whom she rapidly ou,stripped III
the solid nnd ornamental branches.
| The sun stroye iu win to pierce the
murky atmosphere Of tho city the long
pavement echoed the football Of some soli-'
tary pcdestran--the occasional cln,ter Of
window shuiters,--the rattling of bakers
aud milkmen's carts, the lazy smoke cur
ling sluggishly from the towering chimneys,
indicated the inhabitants would soon arise
from their sIumbcrs nnd pursue their daily
avocaiions.
Ere the city Ind assumed the appearance
Of life and activity, covered wagon drove
to the door Of MIR. EIIingwood, mud the fee
bic tinkle Of a bell brought servant to tho
door.
Is Mr. Ellngwood nt home
Home. ycs--but won't be up this hour.
You can come down to the kitchen fire
and warm you, # you will wait till he's
up
We'll, I'll get my wife first. Won't you
help me out of the wagon with this ere kcg
aud trunk =
The servant started but thinking some-
thing had been ordered from the country,
he assented.
There wife you go into the house.
This man will show you q fire, while put
Betty up u. some stable
The woman remained in the entry long
time ere the servant made bis appearance
then with scornful glance he inquired
what she wanted.
What want to See Mrs. EIIingwood
or Marin. I'm cold. III tie bargain, and
want to GO to "a fire."
'Yesm,' said the servant rather more
respectfully; and opening door, discover
ed table covered with drawing materials.
Maria ran hastily forward:
why, Aunt Hannah, how do you dot
when did you arrive 7
20 dear the I'm so tired and chilled I
don't know Whist to do. We started long
enough afore daylight this morning
Maria rung the bell, and ordered teas
with occompanimcnts.
Il believe you never drink coffee, Aunt;
breakfast for the family will not be ready
this long time. arise very early to inn
prove in drawing"
Early! why, I've had my breakfast,
and cleared it all away fore sunrise, all
this winter
Should you no, like to 60 up stairs,
now l'--said Maria. when Mrs. Harris had
despatched her breakfast.
'Lud marcy how many stairs you
have got! All carpeied too Why, il
seems rs il could pick them are roses oft
aud smell on 'em. Pray Marin. what are
them black men holding them chains forl'
: They are the bronze images, Aunt, placed
in inches To receive them. Lamps arc
placed in those chains, and they are used
10 light the entry and staircase
Maria tapped gently at her sisters door.
and announced Mrs. Hsrris.
You arrived early said Mrs. ElIing-
wood, after the ususI saIutntion.
Yes, yes. You know I'm bright and