The Illinois free trader and LaSalle County commercial advertiser. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1841-1843, 1843-09-15
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May prove beauteous flower.


Gins. Emma y parents Wcfe wealthy, "'"i "''''
in the midst OF luxury, she never knew want. hut
her cousin C,ara's parents were comparatively
poor. In childhood they were much together, at
tended the same school, and pursued the same stu
dies /; but. MS they grew older, their intercourse
was broken off. Emma's time was spent IN at
tending fashionable balls and parties and making
nm receiving calls, while Clara's time was occu-
piel in endcavorng to tighten the cares Of her pa
rnts, who were now somewhat advanced in years.
She was their hope and pride, and they trusted
she would become the soIace of their declining
years, and she, indeed, exceeded their fondest
hopes. Kind aifcctionate, and gentle, she was
nll that fond parents could wish. Eighteen sum
mers had passed over her head. and Clara was now
sjust budding into womanhood = and, although
she did not possess the sparkling beauty of her
cousin, yet she was lovely, and resemhed the
sweet little violet, while her cousin reSemblcd the
beautiful rose.
Emma was now. nearly eighteen. On the eve
ming OF her birthday all the beauty and fashion Of
the city of New York were to assemble at Mr. Cla-
rcnce's splendid mansion to celebrate that event
Emma was all expectation. One Of the most ia
shionablc mantua makers TIL, .,:;'g, afforded was
procured to prepare her SPLENDID dress for the
occasion. All the Ten Of the city were invited;
but Emma did not wish TO invite her cousin bu!
her father, who was very much attached to his
sister and her daughter, was determined she
should. 1t was not without struggle that Emma
.l.,I, a., /. h.. l,s f,u
able acquaintance would make il she invited one
whom they considered beneath them.
], was beautiful evening in the month Of June.
The company bad begun 10 assemble in the draw
letie. A slight flush suilused her cheek, and she
never looked more beautiful. "My daughter
said her mother she gazed upon her with pride,
Il think never saw you look better" "Do you
think so, mother" said Emma II care not wha,
others think Of me, even ii they look upon me
with indifference, If gain but the appreciation of
Mr.. Selby. Mother, tonight make trial: If
do not make an impression on him tonight fear
never shall at least, shall do my very best. 81
hope you will succeed" said her mother. There
Sa3 Hct''i''S BIC No MUCH ucbHou as W bcc hc'
daughter advantageousy married, and, as Mr.. Sci
by was every way worthy Of hor, she hoped she
would succeed.
II was now time for Emma to go down. Eve
che young gentlemen in the room gathcre ,round
her, but Mr. Sclby was not one of thcr NINA
noticed this with modification. He just spoke to
her az she entered the room, and she thought he
appeared more distant than usual. She was just
wondering where he could be, when gentleman
asked her to dance. After the cotilion was over,
Emma set down by the window, which looked out
upon the piazza. She had not sat there long, be-
fore she was startled by hearing person speak
near the window. She looked out, aud wha, was
her establishment when she saw her cousin Clara
leaning on Mr.. Selby's arm. They were talking
in low voice, and seemed much engaged. En-
ma sat tran,ixed to the spot long after they had
gone. The evening passed pleasantly away with
all but Emma. Her mind was in state Of sus-
ronsc; but she hoped TO win him yet.
The party dispersed at a late hour, and Emma
noticed that Mr.. Selby and Clara went early. II
was soon rumored they were going to be married
and it was, indeed, the truth. Mr.. Sclby was ma
king splendid Preparations for his marriage with
Clara. Emma was soon appriscd Of this, and she
now cndeavorcd to rccommence their intimacy,
while Clara ever fcrse,fu of injuries, felt towards
her the same affection, she did in their younger
yenra, although Emma had treated her with cold
ness aud indifference. The nuptials were at hand,
and Emma consented tobccome one of thu brides.
maids. Mr.. selby procured Clara splendid dress,
and ornaments to compare with il. The evening
Of the wedding day arrived, aud the party assem-
hled in the drawing room OF Mr.. Selby's splendid
Mansion. When Clara appeared, attended by him
who was now so soon to become her husband eve
ny eye was fixed spon her, and they who, but
few hours before, wondered at his choice, now
wondered no longer. The evening was pleasant.
ly spent, and n, late hour, the company retired
Mr.. Scby aud Clara were to travel two months
after their marriage. During their absence, Mr.
Clarence became involved, aud was soon declared
bankrupt. He gave up oil to his creditors, only
reserving sufficient to furnish a small cottoge,
which he had purchased, few miles from the CT
". lie soon moved there with bis family. En-.
,na submitted to this arrangement checriully. aud
her mother, influenced by conduct so diicren,
from what she expected, did no, complain. When
Mr.. aud Mrs. Sclby returned, and found Emma
in circumstances 50 different from what they were
when they left. they urged her TO come and live
with them, and she consented, as her parents
thought il best.
Two years have glided peacefully away, and
Mr.. selby's mansion is again filled with bridal
party. But who now are the bridegroom aud the
bride 7 Emma Clarence is to be married To
wealthy gentleman from tho south. Her father
has commenced business again. aud is now quite
wealthy. and has bull, him another beautiful house
in tho city. Mr.. and Mrs. llalbert will reside with
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