The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-09-26

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ments of pride, which were neither few
nor far between, her fine light-blue eyes
dIlated with the stare of scoru; and her
pretty, pulpy lips were screwed into a re-
2ulsNe knot that completely hid her well
formed pearly teeth. Catalina's smile was
most enchanting: but the malgnancy and
frequency of her frown destroyed, or at least
considerably dimmed the effects of her
glowing heart.
Mr.. Thorne's dwelling was opposite my
lodgings, and could scarcely help avoid
ing an observance of the faaily's proceed
lngs. Calalina's brother, Shirley was a
pleasant companion in various fishing aud
boating parties, and the frank jolliIy of the
father aud hospitable attentions of the moth
er, rendered al occasional visit mos, agree
able. will not deny that the beauty had,
originally, very strong inducing furce to
an Intimacy with the bakers family, bu,
the bitter pride and conlempiuous bearing
of Catalina killed the bud of love in its very
germ, If indeed it had ever assumed form
AND bearing even thus minute.
Shirley Thorne dotted upon his sister !:
he forgave her naughty sneers aud pettisb
temper with the atieclionate regard of n
fond adoring lover and devoted friend. His
earnings we're appropriated to the purchase
OF lrlnkets and other articles of fnery for
hIs beloved Catalina his hours of recrea-
ton were spent in her service, in conduct
lng her 10 the various places of amusement
IN evening walks, or in listening to her per
formance upon the piano, which she touch
cd with SIX liul hnnd. Ii were needless
to say that Catalina's parents regarded
their daughter with "a love of strong endu-
rance-it amounted To positive adoration
aud they paid bitter penalty for their l.
dOlalrous worship.
Catalina's beauty attracted several beaux,
tor the caprlcIous fair one, despite her
pride, loved 10 sit in the shop aud receive
The compliments of the customers, and |
listen 10 the tlaltering remarks of the pas
sers-by. But If she revelled in the homage
OF her admirers, sine redicuIed their preten-
sIons, and insulted their sentiments of es-
teen. An offer of marriage was certain to
result IN comtemptuous dismissal and
the proud beauty, holding her courts in a
bakers shop, gave the rest of her admir-
ers To understand that she wondered how
The poor cas.-oH suitOr could be so ridcu-
lous as To imagine lbat she would degrade
herself by becoming a tradesman's wife
Public attention had been for some days
directed towards the announcement of n
grand Masquerade aud Fancy Ball at the
Opera House, aud Catalina expressed a
wish TO enjoy The much vaunted festivities
OF the scene. Her parents endeavored TO
her OF The improperly of her wish,
but her aiiectonute aud inexperienced
brother, bent upon the qualification of his
SISTERS thoughts, purchased couple of
tbickets, aud indicated his attention of ac-
companying ColuIina to the masquerade.
Farther remonstrance with their spoiled
pets was out of the question; preparations
were made, dressed procured, aud the
parents contented themselves with request
lug me to accompany their children 10 the
place OF pleasure, relying on my knowledge
of London life as an efficient meals of
protection TO their darling Catalina.
Nothing could be more exquisitely hand |
some than the appearance OF Ca,nlinn, as
she proudly strobe along the immense
salon. She was richly atired, in exact
Imitation of colored PRINT representing
MademoIsei,e Mars en- role, aud in the
extreme difference between her smiles aud
irowns, strangely reminded me of that
powerful drti.te. Cutaliua's blonde fea-
lures and nut-brown curls rendered the
picture somewhat softer in It's tout ensemble,
but doubt If the fascinating ac,fess, even
III her bright aud palmy days, appeared to
greater advantage than my parOenu Calal- |
INA, The daughter of London baker.
must express that felt proud of my
companion, aud enjoyed the admiration
winch her appearance excited. The SIN
gle minded Shirley was in raptures and
he ghzed upon his lovely sister with an
scstdtc smile which eviuced his gratilied
love. Unable to join in the quadrilles, he
stood aioof, but never removed his ewes
rom the may dance wherein his queenly
sister moved.
stood up with Catalina IN the first Sc,
'i quadrIles, aud resigned her, for the Sc
;ond, to the care of one of her beaux, who
having heard of her intentions, had follow
ID her to the ball. Harry Bruce was a
good looking young fellow, sufficiently well
90 IN HE world To- enable him 20 get a
s'ie' bnt too baslful to pop the question,
iI'hough sufficiently bold among his f.IIoy
ne" he was devotedly attached to Catsli-
IA; had never been connected with ,ba,
'blect Of her detestation, trade and wa.
generally supposed To be sure of her CON- ,
ent, although the hints Of his nume,on. ,
riends, aud the kindly encouragement OF
he parents h ID been unable to induce i'm, ,
q venture the perIlous avowal. He had ,
,ehel! lover after lover dismissed for ,be;, :
emeriiy in declaring the object Of their an- i
'i,ion, aud he preferred the enjoyment of :
Ter society, and the privilege ofpaying his
mack nowledged attentions to The chance +
II an sbrup, discharge from the presence q
,f his love. e
whil. she was dancing with Bruce ] Q
,bse.yed a man in the dress of briysnd- =