The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-10-07
In what mean you, child ," demanded Har

wlery," replied Agnes. "By'r Lady. th
saving of vinegar by the Introduction of Mars
Beatrice, must prove snormous: fer truly ms
10 pickle whole jar of eueumbers."
Hardoss was conlounded, and before Il
could summon up courage 10 parry this spol
tive thrust, the lovely Agnes had beaten rs
treat TO the music Of her own anshtsr.
THE COMPACT.
Beatrice proved to Agnes the very shadow q
beauty, fer neither at home nsr abroad did sh
stir but the lynx-eyed nurse was at her heels
All her good humsr. however, proved insufiici
ent 10 shield her from the depressing effects o
this annoyance; and she resolved with that dc
eision which was a remarkable feature in he
character, at once TO expires, her Hud upon tn,
subject.
! The old woman was industrisusly plying hel
needle, while the lishtheausd Asues was list.
lsssly turning over her tablets.
Sweet nurse" said she, m.thnk thou
hast remarkably good eyes"
"Our Lady be praised !" replied the nurse
rererently, "my sight is good"
And thou csnst, doubtless, see as far through
a millslsne as most folks, row." continued
her charge.
"Sooth can | :" said the old woman, with u
knowing shake oflhe head, aud attempted " ha,
she intended, posr soul for 4. smile. hat which
dsseneraisd into nothing moro nor less than an
awful grin
And thou hast an eye to thy interes, in tho
service thou hadst taken Of my very worthy and
worshplul guardyl"
"Well, we'll, child" said tho nurse. &" be.
live do know on which side my breads but
tered"
A good ssyins--and I'll match it with a.
noiher-iair words butter no parsnips; and
will | wthous- phrase inform thee
that am not only rich. but free-nay, lsve
liberty as nssh as any little bird Of the mir, and
feel that being Gagged wsuld kill me outright,
Besides, am tso great baby to be put into lead
ing strings: it is now some years since babe
farewell to them asd tho go-car."
Tut. tut, sweet! :" cried Beatrice; what art
thou driving at :"
Meme are Sc blind rs those Who won't see, :"
Agnes, archly; there is another Of
Thy favorire proverbs for thee. Now, marx me,
Il would that thou shouldst practice this same
"ilfsl blisdnss, il respect to my actions"
" Dear, sweet, good lady, what dost thou
mean 7"
"Ths-that when We are walking abroad
Ind thy wary eye should ehsnes 10 see some
,ay ysung cavalier kiss his hand to me-"
VERY Improper 7" exclai.sd the nurse.
Very" said Agnes; land therefore shut
he vIrtuoos eyesssanst tho inpropriety, and
consequently there will bo no need Of reporting
he naughty imper,inence OF the gallant TO my
afflicted suardy. Let me alone suffer the in.
iIgnIty, and depend os't, I'll boar it like a wo-
man; knowing that sooner or later, | shall reap
ny reward.
The hoiress then proceeded TO inform Bes.
rice that she would act as she pleased in de- |
'plte OF all opposition; that she was fully per
'uaded Of he sordid reasons her guardian had
'or ksspin. her secluded and finally that il
Beatrice lid not bseome perfectly neutral
in the s,r,y Gle, she would torment her con,in.
uslly, andlead her such dance that she would
rue the d@ when she had undertaken the Office
Of spy on the contrary, thai II she would
only be cavisstly blind and deaf as became
womsa other year, and discretion, she would |
patrsnizs her. and told Der to calculate the
advantages.
The olt woman was certainly staggered; but
q little consideration, and certain weighty con
5ideraton offered by Agnes, made duty kick
he beam
THE PAGE.
Master Gerard Wynstens was the son Of an
1pulent vine nerchsh: in the matter dress,
IN ape; and IN the qsssrity al brains, a vsrita-
ID more notice. for he was NEST egregous
op.
This fsuih by rsatso Of his wealth and sx-
'ectarisns, had been greatly fa'sred by Master
Hardings, who regarded him =" an sIesll.nt
match for his ward and h. consequently, often
,st at IN. beard Of The merchant As fsr the
,euis. not Ie. ordinary than vais, be vas pei
.cfy .rnittsn with the charms Of the aui,sls
gu.
In aliu,isn 10 bs f,th.r', ealing, she nsnod
,.r .ui,sr the Knigs, Of the Wsedsn CaSk;
lsmplansd ths, hi, port vas very we'll isrs
.in. merchant; and 10 huo. made but si
,imi
Her wit aud hsr rslllsry, however, failed 10
lr,ipg her awkward suiior TO despair, or from
,sf presence. Ths fact IS. The love OF Agnes
.,sined him, and tho love Of Inisres, Mas
or Hmdinge; for ii vas perfectly under
TODD that the latter was 10 receive handsome
commission" ppsn the delivery Of his b'aati-
vl ward and her fortune into the hands Of
Mister Wyn,,ooe.
T.ki,g hi, customary stroll 10 the forenoon
n the busy si,les Of St. Psul''-st tha, p'ri'd
,y,,u. ss a kiud Of change, where the msr'