The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-08-27

and must hear that affecting scene in the
new novel, if it is read.'
Shall we follow our young friends to
the scene OF their charty2 Attractive as
IL was we fear that it is impossible to do it
justice. Bright faces might be seen group
ed here and there. and fair fingers employ
ed IN every variety Of lancifu ornamental
devices. Gentlemen too, who although
not privileged ''to ply the polished shaft
yet credia5!y sustained their parts as the
InsPlrers, or the Inspires, Books, though
sometimes listened to with tolerable at
tention, were soon thrown aside, as less
interesting than conversation. Dress,
manners, and characters were discussed;
parties and balls projected; nlrtations can
vasscd, and "all the endless rounds oc
nothings.n
Emma Roberts and her cousin Ann.
were among the most Jealous; Emma be-
ing one of the dIrecrcsses of the Social
| Circle"
GLOW handsome she is,n whispered
Henry Benton to his friend, "and so benc-
violent too. Did you hear how enthusiasts
tcally she spoke of the approaching fair?
heard her tell sister Catherine that it
would do so much good. How unusual
to think of such things. must become
better acquainted with her." and crossing
the room, he began an animated CONVEX
ton with Miss Roberts; who failed not to
convince him still more, that she was
truly and uncommonlv disinterestcl.
Il had no idea said Henry to his sis
ter, on their return home, shat your
Circle" was so pleasant think shall
accompany you more frequently in iu-
ture"
at is sufficiently pleasant" replied Ca
Uterine "but | sometimes doubt It's utility
The work which is accomplished BY the
young ladies', | have feared was taken
from, and thus injuring the interests of
poor persons, and the time, exertion and
money thus spent in ostentation and pa
rade, might be employed in more SIM
pie and private way by Individuals"
you are too scrupulous, my dear
Catherine, surel y united efforts mus, &C.
compllsh more than individuals, and So
cla5lEity; and friendly feelings are thus
promoted, and, as Miss Roberts ted you,
others are bcneGted.;'
II hope it may be so; but do not think
me censorious if say that sometimes
think Others might be benefited still more
II these young ladies were each of them 10
visit those scenes of poverty and distress,
aud give their counsel, sympathy and as
sis lance. Now, it seems pleasant to them
to meet together, when they have no 9th
er engagements, and talk in general terms
OF charity, sc. but how few it is to be
feared. know what are sell denial and per-
severance against obstacles, in order to do
good'
II cannot Judge :hcm so harshlv. 1t
seems TO me, that ladies like Miss Roberts,
for instance, are more to be admired for
the sincere benevolcnce of heart which
they display, than for all the charms OF
person or even of mind"
III know nothing of Miss Roberts which
would contradict that appearance al
kindness, SO delightful, SO praiseworhy
wherever and Whenever seen, of which
you speak With YOU have often admir-
cd the interests she maniests in every
thing relating to our circle, and only
hope my dear brother, that public and pri.
vale charity may accompany each other
But have been surprised not to see Mis-.
, Gleason al any Of our meetings: she al.
: ways seems social and friendly, and
have expected to meet her there
: Months passed by, bringing the wished
for fair near at hand, and report said thai
Henry Benton was daily becoming more
and more pleased with the pretty, intercs-
ting; and bCRcroiem Miss Roberts. No
} one could approve Of these on dts, OF
: wish that they might prove true more ar
IDENTIFY than the lady herself, for Mr. Ben
ton was as the fathers would have STYLED
HIM, safe paril, the mothers a desirable,
and the daughters perfect one. With
wealth, rank and talents, Joined to accom-
plished manners, AID firm integrity, his
society was universally courtGd. As vel
however, he had never paid his devoirs at
any fair shrine; but like most of those
whom fashion or interest has not moul-
ed to do her bidding, he had a beau ideai
in his own mind, Of the being whom he
should wish to call his, and that had new
er yet been realized. Miss Roberts, attrac-
tive as she Was in person, would proba-
bly, have excited in him no peculiar inter
est; had not her apparent benevoicnce OF
heart won his attention. One who talks
thus cloquently of relieving suffering.
must he thought, be amiahle in no com
mon degree. She cannot be one of those
frivolous, heartless beings, absorbed in
selfish qualification thinking not of the res
possibility devolving upon them, and for
getting,
The sacred ties that bind us each to each,
1t was a cold and dreary night when
Henry Benton aud his sister sat by their
cheerful fire, conversng upon the merits