Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-01-23

| few months ago, he endorsed for friend,
who has since failed, and if your father can
not Immediately raise large sum, he will
be embarrassed--perhaps ruined"
For moment Lucy was moved, but cast
ing another glance in the glass, selishness
and vanity predominated over natural affec-
ton. Carelossly adjusting the last ringlet,
she said, "Well, twenty dollars can make no
difference, so III try hard for the bracelets"
and left the room,
Ellen followed seeing her uncle walking
slowly up and down, she hoped Lucy would
notice his troubled expression, and not men
ton her request. Breakfast commenced,
and was nearly finished in silence; Lucy not
caring to commence her attack in Ellen's
presence, was waiting for her to leave the
room, when Mr.. Moreton rose and said that
he had received letters on important bust
ness, which obliged him to leave home for
a week
a am sorry, my dear girls" said he,
"that I shall not be able TO spend New
Years day with you; shall also lose plea
sure which have enjoyed annually since
Lucy was an infant, that Of making her
present on that day. However, l will do
what can. AS you are going to the ball
tonight, you may have some little purchases
to makc--bere are ten dollars q piece
wish could offer you ten times The sum,
BUT
Ellen rose to return the noIc, bat Gir.
Moreton abruptly left the room, and mount
ing his horse, rode away.
q wonder what my father thinks cars
buy with ten dollars" said Lucy, angriiy;
SO be sure have every thing wish for OK
cept the bracelets, and they are twenty dol
lars; if / do not get them / will not go at
all"
What break your engagements, and
disappoint young Mr.. Dorford!' asked
Ellen, archly.
Il ali glad" said Lucy, 'that you ac-
knowledge it would disappont him; but to
return to the old subject, the bracelets
must and will have"
"We, cousin" said Ellen, II advise you
to make pair out of the beautiful piece
of black velvet you bought yesterday
they will become you better than gold
ones, l assure YOU"
A scornful look was the only answer FL
len received. Going into the parior where
her work box stood open on the table, she
laid the money in it, and soon became Sc
deeply engaged with her work, that the
bracelets were forgotten.
At length wanting some articles for tho
= prosecution of her employment, she wen
TO her own room to get it, and on her re
turn found Lucy standing by the table
equipped for walk.
care you going out Lucy?" asked Ellen;
a thought YOU had no purchases to make
why yon know" said she, hesitatingy
Il want some flowers for my hair, and
and pair of gloves"
"Wcll, make haste back, ! must 60 70
: Mrs Sewars for my new cloak, and We
start at four"
l In about an hour, Lucy returned, and
{ without entering the parlor, went directly
to her chamber.
Looking up, Ellen perceived it was two
O'Clock. Dear me-" she exclaimed, 81 die
not think it was so late. have yet to g,
for my cloak before can dresS-but where
= is my money!" and she turned out the con
tents of her box, but it was not there
There has been no one in the room bu
Lucy and myself" thought she; then, &
she remembered the bracelets, and Lucy
: determination to possess them, the trut
: flashed upon her mind.
Inexprcssibly shocked, but forcing her
: self to appear calm, she went at once t
Lucy's room, and opening the door sudden
ly, beheld the guilty girl, sitting at a tabi,
with her right arm resting on it, and SUI
yoying with great selEcomplacency,
: bracelet which gittorcd on her wrist. Q
- seeing Ellen, she blushed scarlet, and has
tily dropping her hand into her lap, cover
> ed it with her shawl.
Without appearing to notice the move
! mont, Ellen said calmly, Lucy did you Sc
:, the money, which your father gave ms til
!" morning, when You was in theparlor.'
. Overcome with confusion At the abrup