The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1844-05-31

W MS dHdtisi ahu slflct attention 10 form
ing the minds Of his children. An exam
nation into the state of his fortune cony inc
ed him that it would be highly necessary
: 10 sequesler himself iium the world IN
order TO secure decent competency for hi,
daughters, the youngest of whom was nov
about sixteen. To make retirement pleas
ing, he cndeavoured 10 cultivate in each Of
his children not only taste Tor painting,
music, and reading, but fnjness for obsery.
ing the productions Of nature, and impruv
lug her works whenever her liberal hand
required assistance. They imbibed his
taste and lie observed his sou advancing
towards manhood with Il promise Of every
virtue that could render him worthy the
esteem OF good men. As the ladies' divided
\ their time between the inspection Of their
domestic affairs aud improvements Of then
minds, the evening never brought angour
with Il, nor the morning wish for the re-
I turn of night.
4 One day, as each were differently EN-
I ployed, a servant Informed my Lord lha,
man, whose appearance bespoke him mil
Ter, desired to be admitted to bis presence.
Loud d, supposng 1t to be one of
the neighbors who had some favor 10 re-
quest, ordered HIM 10 be shown INTO the
room. The servant announced his en-.
trance; which, indeed, was necessary, for
he stumbled IN With as little ceremony as L
he had been entering the cottage Of
ploue made an awkward bow, aud
then tWifcd lbs dusty bat.
Have you any commands with me
friend ~ inquired my l.ord Observing his
rustic friend VAS IN no haste to speak:
Why, and please your hooour, re been
told your house Was main vine, aud I'zs
wish to zee il, # | thought 8 u'J not be an
cry. There Is nothing curious (rcplcd
Lord D 10 my d~cIlua bu, Il it
will afford you pleasure, friend, YOU arr
welcome 10 view IT. Thank semy Lord
says the honest Wbea,du,r,l but to speak
the truth, l'zs more inclined to zee your
pretty Iasses, far I'm told they 10 main
handsome, aud wounded mauy GEM
Do you mean my daughters 7 says Lord
-- do, replied tho miller Ny
Lord, willing to indulge the rustic humor
st, ordered them to DO called. Tho ser.
want had whispered tho odjity Of the yisi
taui, and the ladies' entered the room with
high diversion. The miller surveyed each
With an attention that excited their curosi
y and after expressing his appreciation Of
their parsons and behaviour n manncr
tfuly laughable, threw his hat, as Il partly
by accident, a, the youngest, saying, That
80 - 6. - Al
uy apologies for his boldness, he sl,hjrcw,
with an air less rus,Ical, than that shch be
entered.
The scene afforded matter Of converse
ton amongst the Indies. Tho youngest,
who had been distinguished by tie miller,
received the ironical congratulations Of her
sisters with great good humnur. and my
Lord sometimes joined the mirth About
a month nilcr, the servant Of the Earl Of
l. presented his Lords compliments
and intention Of Whiting on him that morn.
ing. As Lord D had held 10 in.
tercoursc with the nobIcman, he was ra,h
or surprised ut the message, bot returned a
polite answer telling his daughters that as
II would be near the dinner hour before The
Earl would take his leave, if they could pro.
woe a geu,eel entertainment, no would
press his stay. The ladies' repled, they
would try their best aud towards noon the
Earl, with a splendid eqnipage, bu, small
relinue, arrived. lie accepted, with appar.
cnt pleasure, Lord D--.----'s invitation 10
dinner and Of the ropasl seldom Withdrew
his eye from the lovely Sophia, the young
est Of tho ladies'. After dinner, when they
were Withdrawn, My Lord Says the Elh(
rC not disagtcsabo 10 YOU should esteem
ms self supremacy happy to gain the heart
OF Miss Sophia she has beauty, without
seeming conscious of ii: bot that is tho least
o. her charms, since, If am not deceived,
her heart IS a stranger TO pride and coque-
try. know the education you have given
your daughters to be such, as sill render
them rational companions to men who have
higher relish for sentimental pleasures,
than those tina, are IN this ace pursued with !
ayidity by the young Of both sexes, Of eve.
~ rank. Have | your consent TO eudeuv.
our to render myself agreeable 10 that umi.
able lady ?
4 proposal Of this kind, from person Of
The Eah's character, rank aud fortune,
could no, fail to be highly pleasing TO Lord
D, who replied, / am truly sensible
Of the honor done me by this proposal, and
nltter myself that your Lordship is no, dc.
ceivcd in the opinion YOU form Of my daugh
ter bat it is necessary TO inform you, that
the injury my fortune suffered by so long
absen;ng myself from my aatIve country,
makes 1t impossible for ne TO give them
sums equal to their birth. To supply this
deficiency, have endcavored to qualify
them for being useful members Of Society,
and TO inslh into their minds relish for
!tae domestic happiness, rather than taste
for the splendour Of high lie.' / applaud
the method you have taken for the real
happiness Of your family (feturncd the
Ear! j and since your Lordshp has stated
no objection to my prosposal, must beg leave
to be introduced to your daughter as man
who has the highest sense Of her merit and
who wishes 10 contribute 10 her happiness