The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-02-18


own, though the one she laid on his desk dsap-
pearcd on his first wish to the library But her sus-
pensc at length terminated. On goingtO her cham
Der she observes little box on her dressng-tablc
On raising it she discovered note that was placed
beneath it. The note ran thus:--
'Mr Weslbury highly approves the elegant sim
plicly of Mrs Westbuy's style Of dress, and in
consulting her own taste, she viii undoubtedly
crafty Inn. He has We, but once seen her wear
an unbecoming article. The contents Of the ac-
complaining box were selected mot for their intrin-
sic value or splendor, but because they correspond
so well with Ms NVestbury's style Of dress and
beauty. If she will wear them TO Mrs rs
she will crafty the siver.'
Julia opened the box, and set of beautiful
pearls met her view. How delicate, how kind
and how cold he isl thought she. 20, how rin7g
the value Of these gems compared 10 one particle
of his love!-Iet for his sake | will wear them
not as my adorning-inuy that ever be the orna-
nent ola meek and quiet spirit, but rs proof of my
desire r all things to please him, and meet his ap-
probation
Mrs T--'s, rooms were well filed with the
elegant ard fashionable, on the evening OF which
her house was opened 10 receive company. But
the heart Of Julia was not in such scenes. The
more she saw of fashionable life the less she liked
H. Emulation, envy destruction, and dssimula,on
were obtrudlng themselves Oh her notice, amid "a.
! y and spendor. Her conscientious scrupes as
to the prdpriely of thus mixing with the world,
increased rather than diminished. Il promised,
thought she, while she was surveying the gay as
senby 81 promised, in all things lawful to obey
my husband-but is this lawful Tor me! 1t is my
duty my pleasure to comply with all his wishes
where superior duties do not forbid; bat is it al
owabc for me to please him Tins, His heart is the
prize at which aim but will rhe end sanc,ily the
means" Can expect blessing from above on
my efforts, while my conscience is not quite clear
as 10 the reclilude of the pnth pursue? Can mot
( have moral courage 10 tell him my scruplcS? and
dare lnot hazard the consequences;' Julm's re-
Elections were interrupted by the approach Of Mrs
Cunningham,
| 'llow serious You look, Mrs Wcstbury, said she
Really, you and Mr. Cunningham would 90 well
together, for yuu ale both more grave in party
than any where else. Mr. Cunningham actually
tries my patience by his disreish for society, do
believe he Is now quite well; yet he made di,pn7
Sl'lon an excuse for not coming with me tonight!
But, SAID she lowering nGr voice almost !nWh.spar,
4 shall show him that Can be obstinate as well as
he! lie chooses 10 stay Mt home--l choose to
come out--and # he will not come with me, nai-
'her will stay with him. shall rather live in Il
cottage IN inc country, and have done win It; but
I'VE IN 'ne MIDST o' elegant SOCIETY," ana yer ne
CONSUMING" 10 in'Nnfe ones sell, IL m'o"eFahe'
and will not submit ,o-it!
Mrs NeSIbury hnd not the PAIN OF replying to n
speech from which both her heart and her judge
nent revo'led' us Mr. Lvc'elh at that moment adj
dressed her lie soon engaged her in conversa-
non winch was continued Tor m hour, and would
have been continued still longer, bat Tor genera
no'Gnle"' q" '',o cp,np'ny' Wn'ch s'P'Fc''a mem
w., S1I '"N n,e'''' 'n"Ho "'''''r' near MISS
h'uo"' wv" was chatting WIN NV" OF ''r"r geh,'e
"'"' "'' "cS'o"'N WIS S'""",". h'ru ~, "a,
US o"cN was 'o""'oS '"rh' ana MF LVe'e'h uu
NV '"'e''p "''''
Are You acquainted with Mrs Wcsbury, Mrs
L1don' MIR EHelelhe inquired
M, not in the least, sgil Miss Tnoh. sand do
not wish to be, She looks altogether too fade for
me
.r,leu s,id Mr. Cve,.,h--u slou'J ,Iin,, I'm,
thc lost word That would annie 10 Mis- Wcs,hnrv
in nnv way. she il cnr,ninlv nni,nn,od both in
counicnnnrc and manner. nnd she talks better than
any MIy ever ccnversed with Her thoughts
hnye something of masculine strength and runrr.
DELIGHTFULLY."- modified by feminine trace and dei.
cocV. Her manner is nerrer,ly udylike and ren-
tc.'
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fcrhap' IT. Is al Just rs YOU say enld Miss H.
don' 'oH' Fea''y, never saw 'auy mat appeared
10 me more perfectly inspired, or less alrac'"e'--
nope bo' Inc tone OF Miss E'dons voice contra
alcieh her WORDS - nope htr husband sees her
WIN your eyes r"'her IMAM '"lhe''
Idol will!' thought ir Wesbury who had
heard all the conversation with II variety of CON
icIng emotions. 'Tude" reiterated he, as Miss
Eldon uttered the word - IT'S false lie glanced
his eyes towards Julia who stood on the opposite
side Of the room taking will, lady. She was
dressed in black, n color that finely Con,ras,cd with
her pearls, which proved to he very becoming.
Her check was Il little flushed and her whole face
hcuming with animation. Fade! It's ftlsen Mr.
Wcsihury's pride was piqued, julia was Mrs
Weslbury--his wife! could he pnianily hear her
thus unjus,y spoken Of Was there anything no.
bic in that mind that could thus speak Of rival !;
How grateful 10 his feelings were the remarks Of
Mr. E,eIycthl How clearly he read the feelings