Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1839-03-07
THE TWO SISTERS.

In large city Of Germany dwelt two Sis
tors, Jeanette aud Pauline. Jeanette had
the fortune to be very handsome, and the bad
fortune TO find II out very soon. She soon
accustomed herself to look in the glass TINT
was natural she took pains in dressiDg-that
was pardonable; she .endeavored to acquire
ccoInplshments--that was prudcnt-but she
thought no more was necessary-that was
foolish. True, she played on the horpsichord,
and sang bravura with taste. She drew the
landscape after iiackert, and embroidered
flowers from nature. But she only played
the harpsichord in great companies, and only
sang airs at concerts, and only drew land
scapes for exhibitions and embroidered
flowers for sofas and screens. AT home time
passed tediously, although her old weak
mother was continually praising her beauty
This old truth could only give pleasure il
coming from new lips hence Jeanette wa:
continually seeking new society. Ladies al
ways practise n certain economy in the praise
of other ladies'; but gentlemen on the con.
trary, are very lavish of praise and therefore
Jeanette was fond OF the society OF gentle
men.
Her sister Pauline would probably have
thought and acted in the same manner, but
no one praised the poor girl, simply because
no one noticed her, for the small pox had
rendered her appearance homely. She was
also far behind her sister in snowy accom-
plshments she played the guitar and sang
agrecably, but merely simple little songs
She was not behind Jeanette in the ort Of
drawing, but, except few landscapes which
hung in her mothers chamber, which no one
but her mother saw, no one knew of her tai.
ent; for the homely Pauline was as dftdent
as the fascinating Jeanette was unembar-
Iassed, and it only required second look
from any one to make her blush deeply. For.
tuna,cly this did not often happen, for no one
looked at her twice. She embroidered a
well as her sister, but only upon work bags
for aunts and grandmolhers. She appeared
neat at home-in company the consciousness
OF her bomeliness gave her an air of restraints
but at home, affairs could not go on without
her.
When the girls grew up, their mother thot
proper that they should take charge Of the
affairs of the house, each by turns, week
about. Pauline soon became accustomed to
it, and in her week all things went on right.
When Jeannette's turn came, she hurried
about hastily the whole forenoon, but when
noon came, the dinner was spoiled. She
grieved also at the time she lost from her
singing and harpsichord, and at the little time
which was left her to arrange her head dress
for her evening parties. The good hearted
Pauline frequently took her task off her
hands, until finally the practice of relieving
each other weekly was neglected, and Jean
nette troubled herself no more about domes.
tic affairs. The weak mother did not inter
fere, for she could not be displeased with the
lovely face that pleased every body. There
could be no large party unless Jeanette
Western graced il; her name graced the
poets for a subject, and was the universal
toast. Few only knew that she had sister
Two young officers, Edward and Maurice
saw Jeanette, and both became extremely
enamored. Both were OF good family, brave
noble, aud both very rich. Jeanette was
delighted with her conqnests, and her mo-
ther who was in moderate circumstances
INDUCED herself in sweet dreams Of the iu.
ture. sIf both should be in earnest said she
10 her daughter, which should you prefer |?
Il do not know myself answered Jeanette
but ] shall like the richest one the best
Then | should take care Of you mother, in
your old aye, and would have my sister to
manage my house for me- The doting
parent wepi for Joy AT the filial sentiments oi
her daughter, and Pauline was grateful for
such mark of sisterIy affection. In the
meantime both the young men wooed earnest
ly for the buHu,y's favor; and both were
equally kind 10 the humble Pauline. because
she gave hem the pleasur ofbeing alone with
her sister, Jeanette was really in cmbar-
rs" ment which OF her suitors To prefer. Ed.
WARD gave ball. at which she was the Queen.
aod she Wrought on that cyc she was IN a fair
way 10 love Edward Maurice gave sleigh
rude, and she flew along tho street ia a srlcn.
dld eqnipagc, aud on that day she ,honyh,
Maurice moro amiablc than his rivnl n, sbe
delayed her decision from one day to another
suributing her hesitation to her heart.
" IN your place said Pauline, one day.
Il should take Edward
why ?-Mnuricc is ms rich, and you will
scknow ledge hc IL bnndsomor'
lie il generous. too said The mother.
But hs IS fcLle,' replied Pauline. 'Onr