Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1840-12-03

,Iously altering according To The latest
fashion, those wnich had already done
duty through two or three seasons and
many 'nurmured that their slender means
restricted them - a plainness of attire
Ill suiting their desire for display.
In small but tasiciully furnished
chamber two young ladies' were Perform
lng tie hrOfning duties oi the toilet.
Lucy Moroton, the beauty and belle OF
Welby, stood befors mirror arraying
a profusion OF light, glossy hair, and as
curl after curl was released from IFS pa
per friters and fell gruceiulfy aguinst q
cheek, round, ,.dimpled and glowing WITH
the pure roses Of health, her deep blue
eyes lighted up with an expression OF
triumph, and smile OF gtatlhed vanI-
ty stole over her counienance. ! knew
her well, and was n, that time very iu-
dulgcnt TO her foilics, and even 10 her
faults, considering them rather the effects
OF circumstance than the natural
promptlngs oi her heart. An only fhild,
and mOthcI.ess from her birth, nearly
her whole life had been passed at ii
po"'bhn Sthppi, "HNft, w 'iS hS'Nlst-
iion Of SNOWY accomplishments, her
moral education had been totally ne
elected, while her surprising beauty
Obtained for her u large share OF battery
and adulation. Love of dress was her
ruling passion as ii natural consequence
she became selfish, and scrupIcd little
as 10 the means by which she attained
her ends. Whe she lel, school at the
age Of seventeen, MIR. Nloreron found
with surprise and modification that his
ldolIzed Lucy was as dcticlcn, m temper
and principles, as she was perfect IN face
and person.
! A short time before her return, Mr..
Morelon had taken an orphan niece t0
reside in his family, one who, reared IA
The school Of adversely, had come forth
from It's stern teachings adorned with
the graces Of meek and quiet spirit,
and he could no, help acknowledging
10 himself how far superior Ellen Warm
ham was to his own daughter, III every
thing except beauty, and II was fortunate
Tor her that she was plain in personas
appearance, for IN that particular, Lucy
could not have endured rival. Her
gcD,lcness, her patience and entire dis
interested dncss, soon won the love oi the
spoiled and caprlcious girl, if indeed she
could love any thing not immediately
connected with herself. Ellen exercis-
ed toward her cousin the prerogalive Of
uue friend she told her Of her faults,
ard RI Lucy was sometimes angry, she
seldom failed in the end to appreciate
the kindness which dictated the rcprool.
cousin E!lcn," said Lucy, as sire
stood before the y lass, her occupatvon
displaying to the best advantage finely
turned arm, "don't you think gold brace
lets would look well OH my arms they
are jusa coming into fashion, and Clara
Jones is going 10 have PAIR to wear TO
the ball
"Yes," answered Elem ~ dare say
they would look very we'll but for you
or velvet ones would be more becom-
ing. Clara Jones can afford to- have
gold ones, therefore Should not be qu't-
ed as All example 10 those who cannot. y
"Nou are always preaching, Ellen :
| don't know Why my father cannot at
ford it as well as Mr.. Jones I saw a
beautiful pair at the Jewellers, and SHAH
ask papa for money To buy them"
snow pray do not, cousin Lucy"
said Ellen ~, would be an unneccssa-
ry expense, and know that uncle is at
preseht"--
"You do moi mean in want Of money -
interrupted Lucy.
/ "Yes l do; would have told you
before, but did not wish to distress you.
A few months ago he endorsed for a
friend, who has since failed, and IT your
father cannot Immediately raise a large
sum, he will be embarrassed perhaps
ruined"
/ For a moment Lucy was moved, but
casting another look r the glass, SELFISH
ness and vanity predominated over naiu-
raj affection Carelessly ly adjusting the
last rnglct, she said, "Well twenty dol
lars car make no difference, so III Try
hard for the Bracelets" and leh the roo'n.
Ellen followed; seeing her uncle walk
ing slowly up and down, she hoped
Lucy would notice his troubled express
sion, and not mention her request =
Breakfast commenced, and was nearly
6nished in silence; Lucy not caring 10
commence her attack in Ellen's presence,
was waiting Tor her 10 leave the room,
When Mr.. Morcton rose and said that
nc had received letters on important bu-
slness, which obliged him to leave home
Tor u week.
Il an, sorry, my dear girs," said he,
Chat ! shall not be able TO spend New
Years day with YOU; shall also lose
a pleasure which have enjoyed annu'
ally since Lucy was an infant, that OF
making her p'escnt OF that day. How
ever, | will do what can. As you are
going to the ball tonight you NAY have
some hi,le purchases To make here are
ton dollars a piece. wish could Of
fer YOU ten iimes the sum, bull"
! Ellen lose To return tlc note, but Mr.
Morcton abruptly LEFT the room, aud
mounting his horse, rode away.
81 Wonder what my iathei thinks l
can purchase with ten collars" said
Lucy nngruy; go be sure ! have every
thug | wish ior, except The bracelets,
and they are twenty dollars; il } Do n"'
.,ot them 4 will not 40 ut all y