Bloomington herald. [volume] (Bloomington, I. T. [Iowa]) 1840-1849, 1843-06-23

pause 10 describe her beauty it was stri-3
king and unrivalled, although half destroy
ed by the plain, old fashioned dress which
she wore. and which did meri. por,i,n
Of IsabeI's analhema. But then Emily
had already to struggle with the world and
poverty, and The distance she lived from
the city were sufficient reasons in The eyes
of her lover, for her costume. He had.
however. determined that she should no
longer do herself injustice.
II have favor 10 ask of you, dear
Emily" sai6 he, taking her small hand in
his, and looking fondIy into her clear blue
eyes; "you must grant it before tell you
what it is. for l will pledge You that there
is nothing wrong in my request"
.. On TIA. pledge l promise and now
what is it, Alfredo
There is to-be ball this night week,
where all the bellies of the city will be gath,
cred. My boon has relation to this bail.
and is twolold FIRST, that you go there wah
me-secondly, that you wear dress of
which will select both the materials and
style Of making. No objections now
you needn't shake your head-mind you
have promised It's within of mine, and
for the reasons I'll tell them some other
time "
Emily would have argued, but Alfred
play fully si!enced her; and finally gave
him her consent 10 his plan. The week
soon passed away. Isabel and her broth
er had no more conversation about the
m,liner-butsthe sister was anxious TO
know who he intended taking TO the ball.
and Alfred determined on deception. which
he, under the circumstances thought limo
cent.
Zone of the most glorious women you
ever saw, sis-a perfect goddess. She
is stranger of noble birth, and will pro-
duce quite a sensation. AS for the rest
meet me at Philippe" and he lounged
laughingy out of the room.
Isabel was now dying of curiosity TO
learn who the stranger might be. She
made inquiries who had come to the city
and thought it strange that she had not
met this new beauty. But the very day
of the ball she beard that The Hon. Mr..
Wor,hington, had arrived IN the city with
his sister, Lady Emily Worihingion. and
as she had heard her brother speak OF
knowing this gentleman in Europe. she
concluded that the sister was to be her
bro,her's partner that evening. Her sus-
picions were strengthened by the know
ing look that her brother put on when she
alluded to the subject at the dinner table.
That night The ball room was in buzz
for the arrival of the two distinguished
strangers. At length they appeared. the
brother and Alfred Melville attending the
sister, whose extraordinary beauty and the
richness OF whose dress attracted the min
gled admiration an! envy of our sex -
The Hon. Mr.. Worihington was introdu-
ced in form, but wha, was singular the
sister was presented by her christian name
alone However at the lime this Was- not
noticed; and all s,rove TO make acqnain-
lance with this magnificent creature, whose
affabi!i,y equalled her beauty. Among
The foremost to pay cour, To this interest
ing stranger. was Isabel Melville. who ne
yer ceased in her praise, and as her word
was law with large set of lashionabIes,
The Lady Emily became. before the even
ing closed the acknowledged idol. With
GU, exageralion, we may say never had so
brilliant creature appeared in Cincinnati.
How could you deceive me so.' said
Emily reproachfulIy, when Alfred took
his seat by her in the carriage. after the
ball was over, you know that consented
to go with you and dress as you pleased.
and you know that consented 10 both UNI
willingly. But never dreamed Of this
imposition indeed, indeed, you have gone
too far,'' and she burst into tears, cover
ing her face with her hands.
"Dear Emily" said Alfred. " forgive
me or a. least hear my story" lie then
related his sisters character, and the plo!
he had formed, continuing thus i" u was
only yesterday that my friend Wor.!lng-
ton came to Cincinnati. We were bosom
friends in London. and knew that he
would aid me in anything. 1t struck me
that if could present you as his sister
INV triumph over Isabel would be com
ple,e. He entered most heartily into the
plot. l. was, however kept secret from
YOU, and YOU see how we have succeeded
| will take all the blame on myself. And
now will you forgive me for this innocent
trick %
When did lover ever plead eloquen,ly,
and plead in vain? Much us Emily dis
approved Of deception. she saw no course
now but to submit TO circumstances and
award forgiveness 10 her lover.
"Wha. a perfect beau,y-what an an
gelic face - were the EXPLANATIONS Of Is
abel next morning a. the breakfast table,
how sweet the manners of Lady Emily
with wha. distinguished air she moves