Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-03-23
WHOLE No. GIG.

which no~ for tue first tlne islsrbed
her tranquility.
Louisa Dennison was an orphan
She had lost both her parents in child
hood, and since then had lived under
The protection ofan aunt, n maiden lady,
to whom she was much attached, but Of
whom, nevertheless, she stood in con-
siderable awe. She had n small income
of her own, sufficient to supply every
reasonable want, but not sufficient 10
enable her 10 indnI ge in all The cxtrav-
I agancies which fashion dictates, and
her aunt was not likely to furnish the
means to crafty taste for dress, of
which she by no means approved. Yet
Notwithstanding her conviction Of this.
Louisa resolved TO make an efiolt on an
occasion upon which she fnncied so
much dcpendcnce, aud accordinSlv,
after much deliberaiion, she commenced
the subject by saying
/ IL wouder what ] shall do for orna-
ments, aunt, TO wear with my new
dress"
Ornaments, my dear what orna-
ments do you require HAVE you not
your own beautiful and abundant curIs.
and is not the greenhouse iull Of
ilowers
ION, yes; but do not want that
KIND OF ornaments. | want pearls, and
indeed do not sec how can possibly
do without them-do you 20
81 have lived nearly fifty years"
answered Miss Turner, dyly, land
never experienced any difficulty in doing
without pearls, or any other kind of
Jewels, and | have always considered
that the large sums required TO purchase
them, might be much more proiirably
expended"
Her niece did not reply she only
sighed as she reflected on the impossi-
bIIIiy other obtaining the coveted orna-
ments, and looked forward to the mar
rage OF her friend with feelings far
different from those with which only
week ago, she mad anticipated it.
The important day arrived at last.
and IN The morning, Louisa was per-
'uadcd by her cousin Clara TO accom-
'any her 10 the shop Of the iewellcr.
hat she might at least see the tempting
'aubles she was forbidden to possess
She looked at them with such longing
yes, and Clara expressed in so audi
lie voice, her regrets that she could
lot have them, at least for the week
Turing which the wedding festivities
we're TO continue, that the master Of the
shop at last said
Il should like 10 oblige the young
ady, aud as she seems so anxious 10
ave the pearls, ! will endcavour to
make an arrangement which will suit
er. will let her have the use of
hem for week for twenty dollars, oro-
ided she will enter INTO n written oh
gatIon to pay Inc their full price,
hould they, by any accident, be injured
r discoloured."
Louisa drew back, and hesitaicd but
lara, in low voice, urged her TO ao-
'pt the proposition, saying it was inn
'ssible the pearls could be injured, and
at some one else would get them if
e did not. Confused and scarcely
rowing what she did, Louisa drew
rth her purse and paying the man hi.
mand, hastily signed the paper he
esented her, and taking The box con-
inng the jewels, shc left the shop.
ID returned home, hardly knowing
lether TO rejoice or grieve at thus
lcxpectedly gaining possession of the
aulilul ornaments she had SO earnest
desired TO possess.
When evening came, however, and
C costly yet modest gems were lwiucd
lh her rich curls aud contrastcd with
G delicate bloom of her cheek, en-
'ncing, yet soltcning the lus,re Of her
auIy, she ceased To have any other
an plcasurabIe feelings. Her aunt
rs absent on a visit TO a sick friend
nscquently she had no questions to
swer, nor explanations to make, and
zen flushed wIih conscious beauty aud
triumph, she entered tho
DIVIDED drawing room al Mrs. Lor-
ms, all eyes were turned upon her,
d more than one heart owned ih.
wer of her surprising lovrllness .--
,lvorsal admin alton, however. though
nt II, tuu "a, h.p ,nn,Iy ,,tu.