The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-11-27
THE PILOT.
From tie Lady,s Book.
PHE FALL OF PRIDE.
Ely ~. N1cJILroN.


bred and four. The survivors of that scene of
festlVity, no dol0t remember With melancholy
pleasure, the meeting place Of theiI youth, and
the moments Of real delight they passed at
different times within its bospitable walls.
| Their companions were those whose broWs are
now whtened with the cares ofyears, or who
sWeetly sumber where sepulchral shadows
spread their gloom Let them turn over the
pages Of the past, and think once more upon
| lights that glittered IN front Of that stately
nanslon-the constant rattle Of carriages which
for time hurried along III almost uRbEoken
procession-tle hustle of Positions, handing
out the visitors, ami servants directing them
through blazing halls and dazzling antecham-
beers 10 the drawing room and splendid saloon.
Let them call 10 mind the startling scene that
presented itself before them, when introduced
TO the congregated beauty anG manly excel
ence that crowded the high halls of pleasure
on that happy night. 1t was the bright season
of youth and arden; hope, and although gray
hairs may blush al the recollection of many OF
the follies of earlier years, yet 10 that hour O!
glittersuce and show thought may be given
with exceeding interest-perhaps its history
and connection with other circumstances, may
afford moments profitable reflection, as 1t
will teach us, how the giided efforts OF life go
down to the gloom ofdesth, and the glories that
hang around the wealthiest habitation fade amid
the darkness OF the grave
Cards Of invitation were in circulation for
weeks. and many a bosom had thrilled In anX-
ious anticipation Of the delight to be experienced
in common with the giddy throng. Scarcely
had the hour arrived over which r 1ShloD had as
sumed control, and dedicated 10 the interests
of etiqEette and elegant visits, than carriage
after carriage numbered up to the street entrance
and visiter after visiter was hurried through
the crowds at the door. s',d on the marble steps
to the denseT crowd with.l. Half the iasbiona-
able ladies in the America metropolis. Of polite
ness, had passed the SHINING stairway-huTied
through the antPchanbets and were seated in
expectation Of happier hours to come, or wbirl-
IN their shining skirts Of richest silk and satin
amid the delightful jostle of the laughing
groups. Card still followed card, announcing
the gifted and the gay, and each new name was
passed with smiles Of appreciation, or pleasant
Jest, as former associations Tetold the joys OF
other festal scenes.
! aSoily falls the foot of tine.
That only tresds on flowers"
The earlier Monuments of miTth and iestivity
swept rapidly away Groups were gathering
! in different parts of the saloon, and all were
more or less absorbed in conversation, or max.
ing arrangements for future enloymen', wheI
the names of the Miss Warrens and Mis-
Walter, their cousin, were announced. !
murmel Of applause went through the multitude
and tho ceuntenance Of the gentlemen SCENE,
10 brighten with animation, as though the
anticipated rich treat in The addition she wa
, to make 10 the company. But some OF tn
ladies regarded the fair visitant with diferen
feelings whether from Jealousy of her persona
charms, or other considerations, let the seque
show.
The curl of scorn turned upon a few fail
lips, and Miss Helen HaTtly, indignant at the
idea of being in the same company with Mis-:
Walter, turned to her sister Arabella who was
too deeply engaged in conversation with ;
party OF gentlemen 10 hear or attend TO any thing
else, and called out in very sarcastic tone
.'Beii, did you hear that
she ar what" inquired Miss Erspella, rather
: pettis hly, little piqued, TO Doubt at being in
4 terrupted.
"Why, Harriet Walter is announced"
'Haniet Walter exclaimed Miss Arabella
with soft OATH which fashionable ladies may
sometimes swear, but which would DO very rude
in one celebrated for tina. modesty which is al
ways becoming, and is the brightest srnamen
u to the female character.
!, t'Yes, Harriet Walter returned Miss Helen
emphasizing the name, g and Pye half MOTOR
: to leave the saloon this instant; Miss Walter il
" 10 society for me; she was never raised to am
s thing, and when her father died his estate wa
= insolvent--so she must be poor enough. hnt
knowing, she must, that Mrs. Douglass care
? was only sent IN comp liment to the Miss War
}, rens"
poor creature" said Arabella, = pity her
!: but what figure she will cut here?-ss tall
SO clumsy know she viii mortify us all
Helen, suppose we go home, just to show Mrs
v Douglass and her friends that we are httl,
above such associations"
" Indeed, Bell. it would serve her right bu
II then we should lose SO much fun, and Mr.. Green
n case is here, you know we don't meet him eften.'
''Well, any how, the ugly thing cant harm us
e much, though it is rather degrading"
p "We'n bear it, Bell, as long as we can, but
we shall take the trouble to let Mrs. Douglas
know what we think OF her"
This conversation conducted in an sleva-
ted tone, and heard by number of attentive
listeners, some Of whom had never seen Miss
Walter, and, supposing what they had heard to
IA be the truth, they readily enough imagined
III what appearance the character they had de-
y scrited would make in such a company. But
hew were they disappointed, when the Miss
Warrens and Miss Walter were presented in
person. All eyes were turRed upon the one in
teresting object, and, instead of beholding a
= frightful form, with clumsy gait, stumble into
their midst, they gazed with admiration upon
Al one of the most graceful figures they had ever
seen, and the ease with which she gllded to her
: seat, which was shown t. her in distant part
Of the saloon, won applause from nearly every
one present.
: The attention the representations OF the Miss
Hartlys had attracted for her Was not likely to
subside, until all the parties were satisfied OF
hr movements and her merits as lady; and
while she is becoming the centre OF attraction
pr large party in the saloon, moving with
Edy-ike freedom, and wearing smile OF en-
N chanting sweetness, we will leave her Tor
moment, and inquire wso she is, and what may
be the head and trent of her offending" in the
:. eyes of the Miss Hartlys.
l. The story may be soon told. She was the
only daughter OF gentleman, once Of fortune,
but who, by his kindness to others, has been re-
duced in Circumstances. He had educated his
child when in affiuencs, with the utmost care,
N and spared neither pains expense to prepare
, her to msve in the highest circles of society:
:, She was yet young, when her best friend and