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appropriated 10 younger sisIeT, 'i'at SUI
might take lessons in drawing, an art OF
winch she was passionatcly fond, and for
which she had decided genius. She could
not (orbear limiting to Caroline that time
might come when the talents of her sister
would be put in requisilion for more impor-
tant purposes than mere amusement; put her
persnasons were lost upon the mind OF the
thouph,ess and selfish girl, and she saw her
depaIt with pain to fulfil her intention.
Mrs. Hinton found no difficulty in return
ing the mantle, and after she had left the
store she wondered how she could have been
so foolish as tosufler moments uneasiness
on such "A triliing subject. The words OF Mr.
Norton had made deep impression on her
and as she looked at the muliludes of poor
houseless creatures, who throng Broadway,
begging for charity, she felt how sinful it was
to waste in extravaganza that which would
bring comfort to so many sorrowlul hearts,
When her husband returned to his dinner, she
like true hearted wife, made a confession
to him, of her folly of the day before, her
repentance and the purpose for which she
had just visited Slowars. Mr.. Hinton was
a man of sense and intelligence. lie had
often dcplored his wie's fondncss for display,
but she was so young when he married her,
and had been so pet,ed from her childhood by
fond mother and was wilhal so lovely and
interesting that he could not find it in his
heart to deny her any qualification, trusting
that as she grew older her taste wonld change.
He did not know that the passion for dress is
one which increases with indulgence like all
other bad habits, and is the hardest to over
come in the female heart, particularly as was
the case with Mrs. Hinton where there are no
children to occupy their time and attention.
So'delIghted was he with the ingenousless of
her confession, that he presented her with a
sum of money for charitable purposes, telling
her that he had that day Unexpectedly recov-
cred bad debt, which he had long since
despaircd Of and consequently no longer en-
tertained the fears which he had mentioned
to her in the morning.
Let US return to Mr.. Norton. lie could
not avoid anticipating the calling hour lit
| tie, so impatient was he to meet again the
object that had so much facinaed him the
night before. AS he entered the hall he heard
the sound of music, and being shcwn into the
drawing room found the fair Emily evident.
/ " giving lessons on the piano TO little sis
ter. Although alfred in a simple morning
dress. she did not appear less lovely than his
memory had pictured, and the bright blush
which his unexpected appearance called up
made her not nninleresting in his eyes. She
dismissed the lille girl with a messare TO her
mother, who soon appeared ana received
/ him kindly. AS he glanced round and OH
served the air Of elegance tho not of display
that pefvaded the establishment, he could
not help recalling Mrs. Iloward's words about
the old cloak, and his curiosity was excited tc
know what could be her reason for wearing
a garment SO questionable as TO attract oh.
servation.- making as long call as
he dared upon FIRST acquaintance, he tool,
leave, not without being invited by Mrs
/ Ilarwood to call again, an invitation to which
he cordially responded.
Not many DAYS after as Mr.. Norton wa,
walking in Broadway, he met Mrs. llirwood
and joined her Immediately. He was walk
ing for some time by her side without at al
regarding her dress, when Miss LaWolc sud
denly emerged from shop and passed OF
before them. arraycd in the superb vclye
cloak, with feathers, etc, in the height o
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