The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1845-10-18

OF all respects your present position IN socie
o ".
y ! should be as worthy Of confidence ant
= regard, Aunt
'True, But something more than mert
It personal excellence is required is no
: worth alone that gives either a man or wo
man place in good society. As meu'
a ber Of our fsmilyyou will occupy the same
position you have held, but, as a mere
teacher OF French or music, you wlIl not be
able 10 main your present place.
n Ought that consideration 10 govern nel'
Il Il think il should have It's due weight.
i so do |. But consideration of wha,
lis RICH hl,shonld have The frs, luhoence up
: on my actions Now; | do not think ii
So1ld be right for me 10 become depen
dent upon my uncle's generosity. ! believe
that am in duty bound 10 supper! myself.
Ought | for moment TO weigh This clear
Consciousness against any fears Of losing
social slandingl
Mrs Headee did no,r reply for some mo
menls. She felt glow Of admiration for
The honest, independent spirit Of her niece,
and yet could not bring her mind 10 think
for an instant Of lol'ing he nigh minded
girl ac. as she proposeI.
You must talk with your uncle she
said, alter puzzing with her own thoughts
for lime. i am sure, however, that he
will never hear TO your doing what you sug
sps'.'
'Iwsh you would speak TO him about it,
,unI cannot
'Oh! cerlsinly. But YOU must moi he
-.r"osu d' MS decided opposition
i am sure Uncle Hendee will not op.
,ose me in an acl that he must see 10 b.
'Iearly right
But am not so sure that he will be able
see it exactly as you do replied he'
aunt
This conversation took place wilhon
he knowledge of Jane Wells; who was
luledy enjoying the pleasant home thai
ad been tlered Them. She did no, sppre-
ae either her sisters motives or feelings,
,nd therefore, since the conversation Mer
rad held with her upon the subjecl.she ha,
no' made 10 it any aIlusIon.
When Mrs. Hendee mentioned to her
husband what had taken place between her
her and Mary; he was TO much surprised /,
see al once, clearly, the spirit that actusttd
her niece BuI This soon became apparen
to mis- mind.
mobile giIIr he could not help exclain
log. She has her fathers Independent
spirit, and honor it in her
But You will not, AN SUE, humor heI
strange desire to become teacher instead
uf an inmate Of our family
I'VE mus, no, do violence TO such high
and true principles Of act on as she evnces.
1t was our duty to offer to both her and her
sister home. This we have done cheer
fully. But if Mary feels that it would be
right for her 10 depend upon herself, we
ought not to oppose her Too strongly
AS early as possible, Nj. Hendee soughr
an interview with bis niece. lie found
hat her ideas were clear, and based upon
abs,rsr, principles Of right.
There is view Of lhe subject he said,
while conversatIng with her, 'lha, | hardl,
'hink y'u have taken Mary, and one that
YOU should weigh we'll
what is that, UncIe!' she asked.
Hl is this. By education. habits, snc
association, your mind has been formed (or
a social sphere above what you will be able
TO occupy if you become .sache, Of music
or any thing else. By remaining wher
on are one Of my family, all that is con
geuenial 10 your taste and character will be
secured 10 you. You will marry, of coursc
when proper age, should one you can
spprove, claim your hand. But if you place.
yowseIf ou Of The circle OF those who are
oil liks tastes and feelings with yourself,youI
cannot hope TO form such an alliance, as
will mort fully secure your happiness
| in aher life. Forgive the seeming
Jelicacy Of an 'allusion like this. my
dear pies, ] made in order to let you see
all The consequences ol The act YOU PROPOSE.