The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1840-03-12

/ ne Duke Ot orleans mao asked ner name
as he met her IN his daily rides, ard expires
sed himself in very decided terms respecting
her brauty the Duke of Neymours has
/ danced with her al ball gwen al the Tuil
leries, and she has even sung a Duet with
the Princess Clemenline, at one of the roy.
al soirees."
/ "Can II be possible Well, il that be the
case, she will be great acquisition 10 our
socioiy-she must be a woman of some
rank to be admitted into such circles 10
/ Paris"
Mrs. Grantham thinks she is English
/ but vnu know Fred has always returned
some quizzlug replies TO our enquiries res
pectlng her, and we can only learn her or.
/ igIn from herself; she is quite Distinguished
for her vocal powers, and though little skill
1 I'D 10 instrumental music, creates quite q
sensation by her splendid style Of singing
From all thah can hear Judge FEED has led
as eccentric life abroad as be does al
home no body knew wien he was married,
hut after living IN retirement for two years
after bis return 10 Paris, he emerged from
bis seciusion, bringing with hun his lovely
aud gitled wife"
"W ell, we shall know all about her when
they arrive she will certainly be the fashion,
but should like to know who she s--how
ever; she is foreigner, and that will be suii
cieut 10 attract attention"
A few weeks later, Fred Carleton arrived
10 bis native city, and hurried to see his SIS
tiers, whom in spite Of ali their folles, he
loved.
Where is your wife y was the FIRST
question.
"At the Astor House."
Why didn't YOU bring her to our house :
asked Mrs. De Grey.
Because couldn't tell whether you
would like to rece her; 800 knos nothing
about her, and have not forgotten your
old preiudlces.
les; but YOU certainly could not doubt
of her meeting a warm reception; for al.
though We have never seen her, yet we ate
cot ignorant Of her high reputation for beau
iy and fashion, We are all lmpatence to
greet her Fred. come lei Us 90 directly and
see her"
Excuse me, my dear girls, first impress
slons are all impoftant, aud have 10 idea
Of your seeing ay pretty vie when she is
locking pale aud travel WON; positively
forbade her receiving auy visits for three
days, because want her TO appear 10 all
/ her charms at Mrs. Grantham's musical
soiree next Thursday"
"Bui surely you will allow her relatives
10 see her"
mo; sou are precisely the persons
have determined she shall not see until she
IS looking perfectly well want you TO do
justice to NY choice, she has been much
admired IN Paris, and Sish her claims TO
be as well established here"
$50 you have become a convert to our
system, brother; and really desire 10 see
your vile woman of fashion,
81 have my reasons, Llzzl wheu have
once seen her enjoying the uadispused pos
session Of your admiration, VIC shall retire
to our quiet home, and laugh at the lollles
We DOW perpetraie.
Do you suppose your wife will be con
tent to retire from the gay scenes she nov
adorus ~
my wife is only obeyng my wishes IN
leaving the secluston which she loyes-I
have NY reasons, Tell you. By tho way,
what has become oil /" our jesse 2"
"Ah, Fred, you ought TO thank US for
manoeuvElng you oct OF that folly; If We
had not sent JESSIE out OF the way, you
nigh, now have been the husband OF little
sewing gttI, instead of go5yins in WITT
who CLAIMS the praises Of princes"
Perhaps | might, Lazy, but where is
the pretty sCams!ress ~
& dou't know she and her mother re.
moved from their old residence soon after
YOU saw her here; and | could discover no
trace of them. | suppose she is the wife of
some honest carpenter by this time. Bur
tell US. Fred, when we shall see Mrs. earle
Ton y
Ave will meet you at Mrs. Granthau's
solree."
"Ah see you think she needs the
accessories OF dress, and The advantages OF
lamp light. really believe YOU are half
ashamed of your VIE, F,ed."
"Perhaps | am only ashamed Of my sis.
ters," was the ,edzng reply, as with mer
~ laugh, ne hurried away.
When the appointed Thursday arrived,
the sisters, full OF curiosity, repaired 10 Mrs
Grantham's mansion; but they were far too
fashionable 10 be puucluaI, aud ii was quite
late when they entered the crowded ROOM
Their steps we're arrested by the sound OF a
simple prelude upon the harp, as they paus
ed Just within the door, a sweet, brldllke
voice, filled the apartment with melody
The song was the fine ballad OF Old Rob
IN Gray" which, when well sung never fails
to third every heart. aud as the singer now
threw her whole soul INTO the mourntui
strains, all stood IN breathess attention to
catch the exquisite sounds.
IL, must be Fred's wife," whispered LIZ
~, as they pressed forward TO catch glimpse
of the vocalist. But her back was turned