Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-30
From the Portland Tribune.
THE MOND Rim d.

THE DIAM MOND RING.
1t was a lovely May day. All nature
looked gay and beautiful. The sun spread
his golden beams upon the earth as if
wont to add to the splendour of the
scene. The ladies' Of the village were
busiIy engaged in arranging their satins,
blondes, artificials and all the parapherna
liza requisite for the toilet, preparatory TO
a splendid May ball. Many heart beat
high in anticipation Of the brilliant scene
the evening would present. Emma alone
seemed unconcerned. She was leaning
upon the ballisters of the porticO, which
was overhung with multiAota and honey
suckle, apparently absorbed in deep
thought; when suddenly she was aroused
by the shutting of the front gate. On
blocking around she discovered her broth
or returning from his Office. AS she
raised her head she found that bough of
the multihora had become entangled in
her hair. While attempting to extrcate
it, Edward approached. "Ab, sister,
don't pull it outbreak of the stem, two
of the prettiest buds l ever 8 aw have nest
led in one Of your ringlets." Edward
broke of the stem himself
"There, let them stay, and wear them
to the ball to night. You have no artifi-
cals half SO handsome" "True, broth
er, art may initiate nature, but she never
can equal her,"
Edward interrupted her by saying, "Mr
Smith has Just been at my office and re-
duestsd me to say to you, he would do
himself the honor Of accompanying you
to the ball."
Emma's coHntenance fell as she said,
swell il am 10 go with himI III not wear
the multifora; for if 60, it will only be
to please Mamma and yourself, and if |
apDear cheerful, it will be artificial; and
as to Mr.. Smith, there is not much about
him that is net artificial; 30 will wear
the artificial wreath"
Emma retired to her room to adjust
her toilet for the evening. AS she stood
before the mirror, arranging her ringlets,
she discovered shes could dispense with
one ofthem and arrange her hair SO that
no one would miss it. AS che TOOK the
scissors, she mentally said yes, Will re-
serve the ringet and buds for one who IS
worthy to receive such an emblem from
nv hands. She cut il off and placed it
upon a sheet of white paper, with gilul
edge, which she folded in the form Of a
letter and sealed. Placing it in her draw
or, she resumed her task.
"Mss Emma" said servant who had
lust entered the room, "Mr. Smith has
come to go with you to the ball, and
Massa Edward says he wants to see you
before you go into the parlor."
"Well, 90 and tell him to come up.
am ready TO CO."
A few moments brought Edward to hi
sisters room. "Indeed, Emma, you lool
charming this evening. And by the way
discover you have brought into requisi
lion all the art in your power. You Ger
tainly must have some design upon you
artificial beau, as you please to call him.
SHOW, brother, dent jest me about MI
Smith. You know it requires an ettol
, on my. part to treat him with common G
Witty" =.
ayes, / am aware Of the foolish notion
YOU have received, and therefore wish
give YOU some advice before you leave"
at is too late for lecture now, wa
till we return"
"Well, let me insist upon you not BEN
so pertinaciOus in yOur opinion OF M
Smith. Treat him as politely as pOSslbl
Will you do 1T"
"For your sake, Edward, will"
"Ons more request,-let me take Il
diamond ring off your fngerP'
"No brother, cannot; it you wish .
TO be cheerful tonight, say nothing mo
about it.t' 81
Emma advanced towards the door,
Edward joined her, and soon they We
in the parior.
''Miss Baldwin, / think we will be ov
fashionable this evening" said Mr.. Smi
who had become rather impatient. 81
il is nothing uncommon for me to mt
the last arrival. ."-"Or course not,
said Emma, Gas il would be very unfa
iOnable to 60 early. 9t
Never did Emma appear more lev