The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-02-05

rfeu stAHeu op VISIT 10 Aunt laoitha, Ieasinl
his sisters quite ignorant Of his dcsiipation, an,
little dreaming OF the unexpected pleasure tha
awaited him.
Let US pass over the lapse 'ef three years, il
the course Of which Lizzy Carleton bad mar
ried the rich and sristoeraric Charles Tibbs
who was the very pink Of fashion. excepting hi
dislike Of perfumes. an antparhy probably ow
ing 10 early associations. The sisiers'wers es
tablshed 10 their hearts contenh A fine house
French furniturr, splendid carriage. and pien
ty OF servants, had fallen TO the lot fboih. II
is true, the hsbi,ual feelings Of Jnlia's husband
had made him byword among honorable men
aud Charles ffibbs was mere uonen,ity--ihs
very " essence" Of iusipidity bot these were
t,ifling drawbacks upon the felicity Of women
Of fashion. Fred Carleton was residing 10 Par.
10. the happy husband of a charming woman
and enjoying all the pleasures Of that gay city
Had he so soon forgotten our Jessie
One morning Lizzy entered her sisters room
with an open letter 10 her hand. exelaimiug
t" oh, Julia. have good ne~a for you; Fred
Is Gaming home, and his Parisian wife will just
arrive in time to add brilliancy to our winter
parties" -. ..l...f...... .t.t..p I'D b..
Julia shrugged her shoulders. ~ hope il
may be so Lizzy but Fred is such q, queer
fellow that ho is quite likely ia have some dow.
dy Of wife. whom we shall be ashamed to in.
troduce." iHH 'Har "| .n a1.iri 1stH
"Oh. no." exclaimed Lizzy, 81 have seen
Mrs, Gra0tham, who has Just returned from
Paris, and who saw Freds wife very often in
society; she says Mrs. Carleton was quite the
fashion. They were wearing bonnets ala Carle.
ton. redineotes a Ia Carleton, msniillas q IL
Carleton; in short, there ~ss no limit To the
admiration she WAS exciting. The Duke oi
Orleans had asked her name. NJ he met her in
his daily rides. and expressed himself in very
drcidrd ierms respcc,ing her beauty; the Duke
Of Nemours has danced with her at a ball. Civ
en- al the, Tuillrries, and she has even sung a
duet with the prntess Clemenline. at one Of the
royal sojrees."
"a Can it be possible Well if that BIO ,h,
case, she will be a great acquisition TO oMso'
ciety--she must be q, woman vi some rank "a
be admitted into such circles of Paris" /,
:, Mrs. Graniham thinks she is English; bui
you know Fred has aIwsysIeturned some quiz
zing reply TO our enquiries respecting her; and
we can only learn her origin from herself; she
is quite slinsuished for her vocal powers. and
though little skilled in instrumental music, ere
aies quite n sensation by her splendid style OF
singing. From all I can hear, Judge that
Fred has. led AZ eccentric a life abroad 40 he
does At home nobody kuew when he was NAT
yeNFt
shsr his return TO Paris, he emerged from hi
seclusion. bringing with him his lovely aoc
"WelI, ~e shall know all about her wher
thsy arrive; she will certainly be The fashion
but ] should like 10 know who she is--howsvsr
she is foreigner, and that will be sufficient to
attract attention." ....... ....
A few weeks later, Fred Carleton arrived 10
his native city, and hurried TO ses his sisters.
who. in despite Of their foilies. he really
loved. .
q" Where is your wife 7" was the first ques.
"At the Astor Hsuse." .,r
why didn't you bring her to our house ?"
asked Mrs. DE Grey. .- .'.....
because I couldn't tell whether you will
like to receive hers you know nothing about
her. and have not forgotten your old pref.
udices. ''. ''.'.
Yes; but you certainly could not doubt or
her meeting a warm welcome; for althous h We
have never seen her, yet we are not ignorani
Of her high reputation for beauty and fashion.
We are all Impotence to greet her. Fred
come. let us 60 directly TO see her" 90
.'Exense me. my dear girls; first impress
sions are all important, aud have no idea Of
your seeing my pretty wife when she is looking
pale, and travel warn. positively forbade her
rec sewing any visits for three days, because !
want her TO appear ia all her ebsrIns at Mrs.
GraDtham's musical sojree next Thursday"
Bet surely you will allow her TO SEQ Lerrs-
iatiyes." .t go
No you are preeisly the persons have de-
ieruinsd she shall not SEE pntil she 10 looking
perfectly we'll; ] want ysp to do justice to my
choice she has been much admired in Paris.
and wish her claims to be ss we'll established
here, ..,.
+" So, you have beeome convert TO our sy,-
tenn, brother; and really desire 'o see your wife
q woman Of fashion" .E'l
~ have my reasons, Lizzy when / have
once seon her enjoying the undisputed posses
sion .of your admiration, We shall retire TO our
quiet home and laugh at the iollss we now per-
peirate." t..
" DO you suppose your wife will be eontspt
to retire from tho gay scenes which she now
sdorns 7" ir
MY wife is only obeying my wishes in lesv-
ing the seelusion which she loves; have my
reasons 7 tell You. BY the way, what has become
Of Our Jesie =" ,,.... IL
."Ah. Fred. you ought to thank Us for man
1uvripg you out ofihat folly II ~s had notsent
Jessie out Of your way. you might nov have
been the husband OF little sewing girl, ipsiasd
Of gDorying in wife who elains tbs pia'ss Of
princes" '..l ~. go.
Perhaps might. Lizzy but where IS tho
pretty sssms,ress 7" 80,
!. I don't know she and her mother removed
from their old residspc- soon after you saw beE
here ; and I could discover no trace Of them. !
I suppose she 10 the wife Of some honest car
pe nter by thi, time. But tell us Fred, when
shall Ne see Mrs. Carletoo. ~
I'VE will meet you at Mrs. Grsniba ms
soiree." ......
"Ah, see you think she needs the access !
ssries ofdre.. aud the advantages Of lamp light.
I really believe yoo ate half ashamed Of y'ur
wife. Fred" -, /
perhaps ari only sshsmed Of m. sisters,
vas the iesziBg reply. as with a merry laugh
Fred Csrlston hurried away; y..e &
When the appointed Thursday arrived. the
sisters. foil Of curiosity. repaired TO Mrs. Gran
thsm's MANSION /; but they we're far TOO fashion, \
sbIe 10 be puuetusi, and it vas quite late wnen
--..-.l -. n.o.a.1 Yoapa. Their steDs