Litchfield enquirer., 1843-07-13

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 brother To my mind, woman of true moral feelings should feel herself as much r insulted when her religion is treated with
 contempt, as if the contempt were shown to
 herself. Do you no! knoO the power which IS given to you women to awe and restrain
 us in your presence, and to guard the sa- credness of things which you treat as holy Believe me, Florence. that Fortesque, infi- del as he is, would reverence a woman with whom he dared not trifle on sacred sub jects,'
 Florence rose from her seat with a heightened color, her dark eyes frightening through tears,
 Il am sure what you say is just, cousin, and yet have never thought of it betore.- l will am determined to begin, after this, to live with some better purpose than have done.'
 And let me tell you, Florence, in starting new course, and in learning to walk, ta- king the first step is every thing, Now, I have first step topropose to you.' Well, Cousin-'
 1 Well, you know, suppose, that among your train otadorers you number Colonel Elliot!
 Florence smiled,
 And perhaps you do not know, what is certa inly true, that among the mos: discern- ing and cool part of his friends, Elliot is considered as a lost man,
 Good heavens Edward what do you mean!'
 Simply this, that with all his brilliant l talents, his amiable and generous feelings, and his success in society, Elliot had not sef-control enough to prevent his becom- ing confirmed in incorporate habits.'
 Il never dreamed of this,' replied Flor ence; I knew that he was spirited and frna fond nfc cooiofu md ;tohl lo. h,,k CT suspected any thing beyond.' .'Elllot has tack enough not to appear in ladies' society unless he is in fit state for it, replied Edward; but yet it is so,' But is he really so bad ?
 He stands just on the verge, Florence just where word fitly spoken might turn him. He is noble creature, full of all sorts of fine feelings and impulses, the only son of mother who doats on him, the idol ized brother of sisters who love him as you love your brother, Florence, and he stands, as word a look--so they be of the right kind-might save him.
 And why, then, do you not speak to him!' said Florence.
 Because l am not the best person, Flor ence. There is another who could do it bet tcr-one whom he admires, who stands in a position which would forbid his feeling an. gry-a person, cousin, whom have heard in gayer moments say, that she knew how to say any thing she pleased, without offend. ing any body
 cldn h Ef4EMsrA 4E5s Msad sad T TTorence, colorjng do it. never could in tho world: [ nm ean uo tnin I could "...'
 And so,' said Edward, you whom have heard say so many things which no one else could say. or dared to say-you Wno na!e gone on with such laughing assurance m your own powers of pleasing, shrink from irving that power when noble and gener- ous heart might be saved by it. You have been willing to venture great deal for the sake of amusing yourself, and winning ad- miration. but you dare not say word for high or noble purpose. Do you not see how you confirm what said ot the seltlsnness ot you women!
 But you must remember, Edward, this is a matter of great delicacy.' .,
 That word deLicacy is charming cover.ali' in all these cases, Florence. Now here IS fine nobe.spriled young man, away from ms mother and sisters, away from any family friend who might care for him, tempted, be- trayed, almost to ruin, and a few words rom you, said, as a woman knows how to say them. might be his salvation. But you will look cooIly on and see him go to destruction, because you have too much delicGcy to make the effort, like the man that would not help his neighbor out ofthe water because he had never had the honor of an introduction:' But Edward, consider how peculiarly fas- ,dious Elliot is-how jealous ot any attempt to restrain and guide him. | And just for that reason 1t is that men oI his acquaintance cannot do any thing with him. But what are you women made with SO much tact and power of charming for, it It is not to do these very things that we men cannot do! Itis delicate matter-true; and has not Heaven given you fine toucn and nice eye for just such delicate mat ters!-Have you not seen athOusand timess that what might be resented, as an imperti- nent interference on the part of man, comes to US as nattering expression of interest from the lips of woman!
 Well, but cousin what would you have me do! and how would you have me do it!' said Florence earnestly.
 You know that Fashion, who makes 90 many wrong turns. and so many absurd oness has at last made one right one, and 1t IS fash- ionable to sign the temperance pledge Elliot would be glad to do it, but he foolish- ly committed himself against 1t ln the outset and now feels bound to stand to hts opinion: He has, too been rather rudely assailed
 by some of tic apostles of the new state of things, who did not understand the peculiar , points of his character; in short, am afraid
 that he will feel bound to go to destruction for the sake of his opinion. Now, if should
 undertake with him. he might offer to shoot
 me but hardly think there is any thing of the sort to be apprehended in your case
 Just try your entertainments; you have be- | wsched wise men into silly things. before