The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-03-07

could be induced 10 take an interest in ev.
ery-day life. She had grown old without
having lost one atom Of her early ienden-
cy TO sentiment. Combining active benev-
olence with amsst morbid sensibilily, she
was often subject Of ridicule TO those who
did not know her virtues, while she was
sincerely loved by those who could forgive
escenniciiy in behalf or excellence Fred
Carleton, in his boyish days, had conceiv-
ed great dislike Of her peculiariues
and unable then 10 appreciate her
real goodness, was terribly bored With !
what he termed her "sen,imentall les. -
Du, he had since learned TO know her
better, and her very fobles now seemed
TO render her better Aued to afford him
counsel. What was the result Of her adj
vice.
Let US pass over the lapse Of three years
in the course OF which Lizzy Carleton had
married the rich aad arisiocrat,c Charles
Tibbs, who was the very pink Of fashion,
excepting dislike efperiumes, and antipa-
thy probably owing TO early associations.
The sisters were established to their hearts
content. Gne house, French fGrnilufe,a
spleaJid carriage, and plenty OF servants
had fallen TO ahe lot OF both. II is true,
tue hrbituat failings OF Juiia's husband,
had made him by word among honorable
men, aud Charles Tibbs was mere
ncneniiiy--lhe very ''eSsence" Of insipdi-
~; bat these were lrihing drawbacks
upon the felicity Of a woman OF fashion. -
Fred Carleson was residing in Paris, the
happy husband Of charming woman,
ard enjoying all The pleasures OF that gay
city. Had he so soon forgotten our Jes-
Eiel
One morning Lizzy entered her sisters
room with an open letter in her hand, ex-
claiming, 'Oh, Julia, | have good news for
you; Fred is coming home; and his Parslan
Esife viii just arrive in time 10 add sr!!lianey
20 our winter parties.
Julia shrugged her shoulders. Il hope
il may be so, Lizzy but Erred is such a
queer fellow that he is quite likely 10 have
seme dowdy OF a wife, whom we shall be
ashamed 10 introduce
.Oh, no. exclaimed Lizzy, i have seen
Mrs, Gran,ham who has just returned from
Paris, and who saw Fied's wife very often
in society, she says Mrs. Carleton was
quile the fashion. they were wearing
bonnets Ia Carleton, redingnotes Ia
Carleton, mantiilas Ia Carleton. in short,
there was no limit 10 the admiration she
was exciting. The Duke Of Orleans had
asked her name, ss he met her in nj:
daily rides, and expressed himself in very
decided terms respecting her beauty tht
Duke of Nemours has danced with her a
ball, given at the Tuilleriss, and she ha:
even sung duet with the princess Clem
entine, al one Of the royal sources
Can il be possible Well if that b,
The case. she will be gtsat acquisition
10 our socieiy--she must be woman 0
some rank 10 be admiued into such circle
in Paris
Mrs. Granihan thinks she Is English
butyou know Fred has always relurne
some quizzing reply to our inquiries res
peeting her, sna we can only learn her OF
igin from herself she is quite distinguish
ed for her vocal powers and thought it'll
ssiiled in instrumental music, create
quite sensation by her splendid style G
singing, PTors sll i can hear | iudg
that Fred h1s led as eccentric liz; abroa
as he does at home; nobody knew whe
be was married, but after living in retire
meni FOR two years after his return 10 PA
is, be emerged from his ssclusior
bringing with him his lovely and gifle
vile
.Well, we shall know all about her whe
they arrive; she viii certainly be the fasl
ion, bat should like 10 know who she
however she is foreigner, and that VI
be sufficient TO attract attention
A few weeks later Fred Carleton arrive
in his native city, and hsrred TO see h
sisters, whom in despite OF their follies
really hyed.
Where is your wiie'' was ihe'frsl cue
tion.
AT Tic Astor Nouse.'
'Why din't you bring heI 10 our honse
asked MFs. De Grey.
Because I conldnt tell whether yon W
like 10 receive her; you know nothing
about her, and have moi fogoren your o
preiudiees.'
yes but you certainly ebuld not don
Of her meetinga warm welcome for a
u iugh we nave never seen her. yet We a
W. ignorant of her high reputation for bea
g. and fashion. We are all iDpaiience
greet her, Fred; CONC lei us 20 directly