Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-04-29

thing not Immediately connected with her.
SELF Ellen exercised towards her cousin
the prerogative of true friend; she told
her Of her faults; and if Lucy was some
times angry. she seldom failed in he end
to appreciate the kindness which dictated
the reproof.
"Cousin Ellen" said Lucy as she stood
before the glass, her occupation, displaying
finely turned arm, don't you think gold
bracelets would look well on my arms7
they are just coming into fashion, and Clara
Jones is going to have pair to wear to the
ball."
"Yes," answered Ellen, i dare say they
would look very well; but for you or |, vel
vet ones would be more becoming. Clara
can afford to have gold ones, therefore
should not be quoted as an example to those
who cannot" ....
"You are always preaching, Ellen; l
don't know why my father can't afford il
as well as Mr.. Jones. l saw a beautiful
pair at the jewellers, and shall ask papa for
money to buy them" --...
"Now pray do not, cousin Lucy" said
Ellen; "it would be an unnecessary expense
and know that uncle is at present."
You do not mean in want of money!"
interrupted Lucy.
"Yes do; would have told you so be-
fore, but did not wish to distress you. A
few months ago, he endorsed for friend,
who has since failed, and if your father
cannot Immediately raise large sum, he
will be MISUNDERSTANDING ruined.
For a moment Lucy was moved, but
casting another glance in the glass, selfish
ness and vanity predominated over natural
affection. Carelessly adjusting the last
ringet, she said "well twenty dollars can
make no difference, so III try hard for the
bracelets" and left the room.
Ellen followed; seeing her uncle walk
ing slowly up and down, she hoped Lucy
would notice his troubled expression, and
not mention her request. Breakfast COM
menced and was nearly finished in silence;
Lucy not caring to commence her attack in
Ellen's presence, was waiting for her to
leave the room, when Mr.. Moreton arose
and said that he had received letters on i'm
portant business, which obliged him to
leave home for week.
II am sorry ,my dear girls said he that
] shall not be able to spend New Years
day with you; shall also lose pleasure
which have enjoyed annually since
Lucy was an infant. that of making her
present on that day. However, will do
what can. As you are going to the ball
tonight, you may have some little purcha-
SEES to make-here are ten dollars apiece.
l wish l could offer you ten times the sum
butt"
Ellen rose to return the note, but Mr..
Moreton abruptly left the room, and mount
ing his horse, rode away.
IL wonder what my father thinks can
buy with ten dollars" said Lucy angrIy;
ito be sure have every thing wish for
except the bracelets, and they are twenty
dollars; it / do no, get them will not g.
all.
what break your engagements, and dis.
appoint young Mr.. Dorford?" asked Ellen
archly.
ii am glad" said Lucy, that you ac-
knowledge it would disappoint him; but TO
return to the old subject, the bracelets l
must and will have"
"Well cousin" said Ellen, advise you to
make pair out of the beautiful piece OF
black velvet you bought yesterday-ihey
will become you better than gold ones, as
sure you"
A scornful look was the only answer e.
len received. Going into the Parlour
where her work box stood open on the ia
BILE, she laid the money on it, and soon be-
came SO deeply engaged with her work, tina.
the bracelets were forgotten.
AT length wanting some articles for the
prosecution of her employment, she went
to her own room to get it, and on her re-
turn found Lucy standing by the table,
equipped for walk.
"Are you going out Lucy!' asked Ellen;
81 thought you had no purchases to make"
"Why you know" said she hestatingly,
81 want some flowers for my hair, and--and
pair Of gloves"
"Well, make haste back, l must 60 to Mrs.