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

him
'Our aunt replied Jcanne,te snappingy,
an old aunt
Edward, on the other hand,' continued
Pauline. : is more steady; and think have
often remarked, that he feels more deeply
and more sincerely than Maurice
sPshnw,' said Jeanette, tossing her hcad'
while she stuck flower in her hair before
the glass. 'They both feel so deeply lha'
hardly know how to manage them. Mean
while, what haIm will there be IN delaying
NV choice awhile their rivalry makes my
tune pass very pleasantly, and finally accident
will decide Pauline was silent. Both snit-
ors continued their attentions without inter-
mission.
One dav. as Edward entered the room, he
foupd Pauline in tears and Jeanncttc laugh
ing loudly. He asked modesty, the cause
of the tears and the laughter. Il am a child,
said Pauline, blushing, aud left the chamber
|. A child indeed said Jeanette, laughing at
ter her. 'You would never guess what she
was crying for
'If il is not improper TO ask, -
'Oh. not at all You have probably some
times remarked an old blind dog that used to
lie on the sofa He was mine, and in bic
young days used to make good deal OF sport
This morning lie broke handsome dish. Al
first irettcd little at last thought the
old blind animal was good for nothing, ano
only did mischief; so sent him to hunts
man and had him shot
And hat was the cause of your sisters
weeping
sThat was it. One would think we were
living in the time of romance
\ Edward was silent and soon changed the
conversation. But after that time he never
overlooked Pauline as he formerly had done.
lie conversed sometimes with her; became
acquainted with her unprctendlng worth
admired her modesty, and began to think her
appearance less homcly. Yet when the fas-
cinatiug Jeanette appeared, her charms
made hlm forget Pauline.
Jeanette had prepared a splendid mas
Querade dress for the character OF n Sultan
for the carnival which was approaching, ,wher
her u O, her was taken sick. Pauline was tC
have accompanied her as her slave, and hat
pIepartd a becoming dress for the occasion
The day arrived the illness of her mother
had increased; the looks of the Physician
although he said nothing made Pauline de-
termine not to 60 to the masquerade. jean
nettc gave herself but little trouble to per-
suadc her 10 90. and went without her.
'Wherc is your sister p asked Edward.
MY mother is not well, and Pauline re-
manned at home for company He was
pleased with that, but he had little time to
think of it, for Jeanette appeared more beau
iiiul than ever, and neither he nor Maurice
left her side. Size enjoyed the triumph OF
being admired in the highest degree. When
ever she danced, n crowd was formed around
her; wherever she went she heard the voice
of hattery.
Towards midnight, just as she had promis-
ed to dance d Qnadrille with Edward, domi-
no entered aud took off his mask; it was her
mothers physician. Miss said he, : ] have
just come from your house, and dare not con.
cea from you that your mother is very ILL.,
Good Heaven she exclaimed, terrified
and perpleXcd. Il must go home this mo-
ment.'
by all menns,' said Edward, let us co.
Just then the music commenced. Jean
nette looked round embarrassed Edward Of
fered his services 10 look for her servant
She was just on the point OF asking him to do
SO, when one of the dancers in the sett took
her hand and commenced a figure.--Shc
obeyed mechanically, but said TO lady stand
ing next to her, i cannot dance any longer,
my mother is sick 20 do not rob us Of the
ornament Of our quadrille,' said u rich young
Englshman, "A few minutes can make no dli-
ference. She looked at Edward, as if she
wished him to decide for her, but he was ST.
lent. IL was now his turn to dance. The
person next to him logged him; be cast an
lnquiring look at JcanDette,-his neighbor
logged him again Jeanette did not refuse.
and so she danced the figure with him, and
The qnadrile was finished without any thing
more being said. She would then have gone,
but she was so heated that she would have
taken cold by going into the air. After walk
ing up and down an adjoining room for time,
she went home and Edward accompanied
her.
AS they went to the steps they saw fire
in the kitchen, where Pauline was preparing
something for her mother. Her countenance
redeemed by the glow of fire appeared hand
sulnc, this time, to Edward.
1T is well you have come,' said Pauline to
her sister, mothen has been very sick, and
have frequently had to leave her alone
Edward felt himself in singular frame OF
mind. On this very evening Jeanette had
dropt some hints, which gave him hopes CT
gaining the victory over his rival. Ills delight
on that account, however, had been very
much moderated by the last quadrille. A
film fell from his eyes. He was able for the
first time, TO look upon her beauty without
II violent wish to possess her. lie would
probably have renounced her Immediately, If
vanity had not whispered that she would i'm.
nediately have left the hall if she had not
been dancing with him, and that it was he
who made her forget her duty for moment.
His feelings could not Withstand that hattcr-
ing thought OF being beloved by so beautiful
a girl, and all that reason could win of him
was determination to put her supposed ai-
lectlons for him to the proof.
He waited until her mother recovered, and
then went one day, with sorrowinl counten-
ance, to Jeanette and Informed her that his
estate in Suabla had been ravaged by the
enemy, and that it would take at least,a years
rent to put it in lis former condition. But
added he tenderly, if Jeannette only loves
me, my income, will be sufficient to protect
us from want She was visibly shocked,and
changed color as soon as he began his rela-
ton, and her endeavors 10 conceal her coniu-
sion did no, escape him. An anxious pause
ensued. She soon, however, recovered her
composure, laid her hand upon his in friend
ly way, and said, my good friend, will not
deceive you, am a,spoled child, and cannot
do without a great many things. We arc
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