Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1839-04-27
MISC ELAN ECU s.
TWO SCENES LIFE.-SKETCH NO. l..
By MISS LOUISA II, SHERIDAN.


vincial Theatre was brilliantly lighted the pleas
ed count chances in It's crowded circle, wore the
happy look Of anticipation, Tor she scarce amuse-
ments Of their retired lives made each instance
an event, which they viewed with all the zast u
novelty.
London "Star," Youthful actress Of great
beauty, had been detained IN the town by slight
accident To her travelling companion; md While
the pompous man Of medicine prescribed "a nigfIt'a
repose for one lady, the manager ot the tetiTe
in delirum Of hope ven,ured 10 snPpiicate an
evenings acting from the other. 1t was Tor Inc
benefi, Of a distressed actress, and The fair STAR
who was seccen,r,cn as n comet IN her move
men,s, consented instantly, for the novelty and
froic
MANY bright eve turned impaten,lv towards
the m, site green curtain, which was frequently
agitated by authorized peppers who had on this
occasion more reason to calculate on the num-
bers outside who could obtain no place, than the
usual account of empty boxes" Little bells
rang Importantly, and made young hearts beat
with the notion that the Star was about to ap-
poar, but il was evident by the delay, and the
overture being repeated, that she was not i'm
patient TO be seen, the audience were anxious
10 view her.
One group, however, in the Pit, seemed less
bent on The instant commencement OF the piece,
their interest and amusement being marked by
frequent laughter, and clustering of persons
from the surrounding seats to one object OF at
tention.
s4 Their attraction elegant child about
seven wears of age, drcst with great C.re and &C
companied by female of middle life, whose re-
markable personal beauty was OF the same style
as her Young charge, and indicated their close
relationship. There were the same dark liquid
Spanish owes, seeming To imbbe the light of the
lus,res reflect II with Increased spiendor; The
raven black hair, which on the child was suffered
TO flow in its natura luxuriant length, the marked
brows, dimped mouth with teeth like pearls, and
brilliant complexion, in mother and daughter:
rendering them the subject OF much interest aud
admiration, as strangers in tie town.
The little giil. whose How OF spirits seemed
inexhaustible, gracefully answered the remarks
made Ia her by tho kind freedom Of rustic man
ners. Sometmes she sat IN momentary mock
gravity, perfectly STILL at the whispered request
Of her graiifed parent; the next minute gay
iden, humorous sight, among the arrivals,
made her forget The iujInciion, in order TO par
tciPa.c her friends ia the fresh amuse-
mcn,. Heartily did they enter into the native
gaieiy OF the child, wh"se spirit rose with their
applause, as, with half shut eyes, her saucy mnni,
Curled with pretty wonder at the strange
figures she saw, she made her observations III a
sweei-toncd voice, whose elegance would have
commanded attention. for even less sprIghlly an,
pointed remarks. The parties from the
b"xe~ leaned over when her voice rose from
merry whisper the SILVER sound Of childhood'
laughter; but she startled perceivng th
unexpected notice induced by her mIrth, an
sinking int" bashfilness, she retired beside he
mo,h,r, the heavy riuglris shaken forwards bein
Insufficient TO hide the glowing evidence on he
rich brunette complexion.
But the curtain was raised, and the Star, nj
peared, lovely Blonde, perfect III form aud te'
ture. The fabied woes If The gentle Jatie,, pc
sonated by her, were SO like reality, that eve
the stern cuunenances Of the hash tndlnan M
sportsman betrayed their interest III the repr,
sentation.
None cmhered the fair child, and she h
forgotten all save the action before her. HIsi
ed, IN mute attention, every wrong excited ne
Indignation. every sorrow oppressed her wart
heart. un,,, the da rk ewes, di..Ing 10 their fu
SIZE poured forth those heavy tears. nnfIling c,
idencc Of won,an's strong feelings, which ma
hereafter make the r tradise OF another, or III
tomhnf her own htppiness.
The rrngedv was over; the la,e,y suffrrin
hcr"nc OF the tomb appeared next IN coined,
and, IA Leti,a II ,rdv. wou all hearts. Oh ,rmt.
NIL eyes. Her figure displayed in a fancIft
masquerade costume. her graceful NOV eme nj
exhibHed IN the dance The child WAS enrar
'nred: her fascinated ewes followed every actio
OF me accomplished heng bef.re her. and wi,
her own fury foot she uncnnscinusly es.ayed I'll
steps that cngrosscd her attention.
INC curtain tell; the triumphant Star was lie
Forward I" receive tumultuous applause; whit
handkerchicfs way ed. Sarands of flower, fell ;
8 her feet: she was gone.
No effort could bring back the SPORT,
mood of the thoughtful child; her imag:natiC
was absorbed in one idea, her lips trembled as
commnnIng with herself.
AT night, when the still darkness gave h,
Courage To express the fulness Of her mind, st
stole her arm around her parents neck and pres
Ing her lips. murmured, Mother, dearest motto
Itoo riU be acfress!r'
SKETCH
II was bright July morning in 1886, and III
principal street of Southampton, that least pr
vim nj OF all country towns was crowded wit
moving groups. The summer wanderer. VIII
eongregn'e there in passing TO the Isle of Wigh
or the Continent; the busy porters transportin
baggage despite of any obstacle; tho loiterin
ea''"r vending his lazy course If still Unite
10 me deck and the numerous herd of non1,
SCRIPT 'ders, always found where packets an
coaches arrive
An asscmolage of these uncnated, fur-cappe
'.hos' stood near the principal hotel, keepin
w mat sad mIrth against the passers, which
shgher class would be called .sauizzinp.- an
m winch no age or sex, rank escaped
! More especially was this melancholy wi, d;rec
20 against the passing equpages, on winch the
:1emed :" have an endless stock of ready mad
!e"'s. bnt general pause occurred ns the,
Srn "ed 10 scras'n'ze dark oper barouche, which
urnve n fhc hotel S' WIN