The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-10-14

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lcas, down my eyes at the bssinniug Of thi
observation of my mothers, hurt at the mocl
humility OF IL, for Miss Germans was not hal
so well looking as myself | should not hav
done so, however had been aware Of the wa,
IN which she mean; to conclude her speech
for when raised my tyes, met those Of Capt
Ormond fixed on me with a half arch. hall oeu
temptuous expression, which evidently shove,
that he suspected me Of having affected to b.
very ,imid, for the purpose of displaying eye
lashes which certainly might have rivaIled il
length those OF Miss Gernaine or auy othe
lady.
Captain Ormond. who seemed 10 intsres
himself much about the tenantry Of Sir Ter.
ence Onnond's estate, now asked several qucs'
tons OF my father concerning schools, and the
condition OF the poor in bis vicinity.
Mr.. War~ick was fortunately able, consisten.
cy with ruih, To give very satisfactory answers,
aginalion in the share which he sseribed TO me
Of all tho good done in the ueishborhood.
Eva devo,es herself to the poor he said.
and is = periec, enthusiast IN her love ofschoos.
do not wish To check in her feeling 30 AMI
able, but must tell her, even before you, Cap.
tain Ormond, that she is exceedingly blameable
in often exerting herself, to a degree that 10
prejudicial to health
did not venlure 10 rebui This accusaiiou, al.
though could have done so with perfect ease
ior the fact was, that had often reproached
myself for paying 80 little attention to the
schools and the poor, aud resolved to do better
in future.
Captain Ormoud, evidently tired Of my prais.
es, now turned To Arabclla, who had hitherto
sat in all the appropriate qnietness aud reserve
Of a younger sister, aud began conversation
with her, by asking the question usually ad-
dressed to young ladies'
Are you musical!,
Il am extremely food' Of musir,' Arsbella
replied, but | sing aud play very ln,le. Ev.
is such proficient, that II quito discourage
me, because know everybody Who hears IA
will make comparisons to my Disadvantage
I-.'" 'h." s." ~~ef.' hrawi".' 90"
iinved the Captain.
Greatly, she replied, aud have a very ut
ientive aud clever master but, after all, de
rive more benefit from Eva than from him T: sh'
takes me with her when she sketches from ma
ture, which she doe, to perfection, and ] hope
that in time may be able to effect something
in the same style at present sm nero copy
si.
Having such a source OF gratfcation,' per
sued Captain OnDond, dare say you pyefcl
the conntry to London Z
Very much. she replied: here have the
constant advantage Of Evas company; ia Lon
don her time i. so much occupied by the claims
Of society. that although she wishes I" direct
my studies. and pauake my empIoymenIs, she
is not often able TO do So
Captain O,mond looked At her FOR moment,
as much as to say, you are all in a family con
piracy and then addressed an observation TO
the party in general, on the tasteful disposition
Of that portion OF the garden which was visible
from the French windows Of the dining room,
aud Penelope undertook TO answer him by as
suring him that II was all laid ont under the
superlotendancc and directions Of Eva. ] was
mos, happy when my mother proposed an ad
jourument 10 the drawing room. for really fell
quite flushed aud nervous under the high pres.
sure Of the hattery Of my relatives.
After tea. Captain Ormond hinied a wish to
walk round the grounds. but my mother looked
at my crisp curls, crsper blonde trimming, and
shining satin slippers, and feared the effect on
them Of damp, dewy grass and gravel walks.
lido not doubt said she, that you are fond
Of music, Captain Ormond Eva will be happy
to play and sing to you
Accordingly | Vas compelled to execute
Crisis brsvnra. | sang IL very indihereDily
and Captain Ormond uttered no c0mmendsiion
two or three other Italian airs suggested by my
mother followed, with equal want Of success.
and MS then 90 the point Of recrea'ins my
self by singing The Carrier Dove when Ar
sbella ,wiehed it away, and substituted Ger
mao air ia its place. I could not help looking
angt,ly al her for her offciou,ness; Captain
Ounopd saw the glance, and farcied thai bis
oountenan,c expressed the thought W IN all
your perfsctions you are not endowed with the
best Of ,rrnpers.' Al length left tho piano,
and Captain Ornopd walked TO ~'pdo"' aud
look ed Iongingly on the garden. although too
polu. TO erpns. his wish for stroll mt. Ny
mother ioot advantage OF the opportunity 10
whisper to me
You must begin 20 talk about books, A." !;
you have no, not said word yet to prove your
self literary; do you no, bLe reading beyond
every other occupation, and do not subscribe
SIX guinea. Q year Tor youio Sanders and Oley.
and did they no, send down to you yesterday
box With ,w.oty Volumes IN it !
Tbi. was sli TOO true TO be dsDied' aud iortu'
ns,eiy at that mornen, Captain orn'nd AZ.
u,oached the ,able on which Ly assrle', OF