The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-06-18


she had not listened 10 her mother, who al
ways advised her, never on any occasion,
when she could well avoid it, to go TO the full
extent other means in purchasing an article
of dress, but always il possible, TO retain
something by her for purposes ofcharity.-
What little she had, she enclosed in ablank
envelope, and sent it TO Miss Allison. While
Alkaline Bradford was thus employed, Her
dorchester, who hadbeen for some time at
tracted by the brilliant beauty and graceful
manners of Elvira Belmont, found, during an
hours conversation with her, that she acce-
ded so cordially TO all his favorite opinions
and most cherished sentiments, that he took
leave of her with nearly the determination 10
win her il possible for his bride. When he
returned home he found that his sister had
arrived, who had been absent several weeks,
on visit TO some friends in the country. AT
ter those many questions had been asked and
answered which often follow each other in
quick succession when friends who have
been separated again meet, Herbert, leaning
his head upon his hand, remained silent sew
eral minutes.-He then said
Il am gladthat you have come home, Lu-
ella, for wish TO know your opinion relative
TO a certain lady, who, am hall afraid, will
steal away more than her due portion of
the heart which has as yet been exclusively
bound to you.'
tAnd respecting whom yoJ have already
decided in our mind, dare say said his sis
ter.
Very nearly, confess; but still should
like 10 know what you think of her.
You must first tell me her name.'
'Elyira Belmont
81 vyouIJ "a har vo,, had co III A 10 limo Rrad-
ford'
Alkaline is a very pretty girl, but not half
SO brilliant as Elvira.'
Certainly not-but her beauty is off kind
that improves upon acquaintance, and
have reason 10 believe that her moral senti-
ments are purer and more elevated
That cannot be. | spent an hour with
her this morning, and found her sentiments,
in every respect, pure and elevated as your
own. When | Informed her that you had it
in contemplation to raise fund for the E.
lief OF INDECENT widows and orphans, she was
enthusiastic upon the ublect, and her fine
eyes actually filled with tears
Il am delighted at what you say, for had
formed the opinion that she was selfish and
unfeeling.'
Il told her that you would probably call on
her when you returned, for the purpose of
consulting her relative 10 the most iudicious
and practicable method of carrying your
plans into operation, and she replied that she
trusted you would find her with well-filled
purse and willing heart
when intend TO call on her, suppose l
must let you know, SO that you may accom-
pany me-
Certainly. But to change the subject do
you know there is TO be a splendid ball a
week from this evening, and that you must
GO
Yes, heard that there was 10 be ball !;
but so far from knowing that | must go, | had
concluded in my own mind 10 remain at
home.'
Il shall insist on your going, for Elvira
Belmont and Alkaline Bradford will both be
there, and want you to compare them, now
that have, as hope, removed the strange
prejudice you have imbibed, THAT Elvira was
selfish and unleeling.'
'Well, will agree to attend the ball, on
condition that you will walk with me as far
as Miss Allison's this evening, and call Tor
me when il is time for me 10 return
WHO is Miss Allison?'
"A young girl who sews for me. She
works lace and muslin beautifully; but |
make point of giving her plain work princi-
pally, as it does not require such close atten-
ton, and is less trying 10 the eyes
Her brother promised 10 90 with her. and
at seveno'clock they stood beioreone ofthose
miserable habiiations of the poor, which, in
greater or lesser numbers, may be found in
the dark and obscure allies of all our large
cities. Herbert knocked al The door, which
was opened by blue-eyed, urly-headed
boy, almost seven years old, who had been
weeping, for bright tears were upon his
checks. Her brother now left her, having
promised 10 call for her in about an hour.
is your sister Emily at home, dear q in
CURED Luciia.
At the sound other voice he sprang for
ward. and casting his arms around the skirts
of her dress. exclaimed
80 Miss Lester how glad l am that
you have come, for Emmy does nothing hut
cry
Emily, when she heard some one knock at
the door, made an effort 10 compose herself;
but her feelings were in that peculiarly ex-
cited state, that made her as unable 10 bear
kindness with composure, as the proud
mans conIumely,' and when Lucilla took her
by the hind, and with anair of unfeigned in
ierest inquired respecting her health, and
how she was getting along. she burst into
such an uncomfortable agony of tears that
she was obliged to leave the room. This
caused the tears of little Edwin 10 flow
afresh, and his little sister Lefty, only three
years old, who knew there was sorrow, tho
she could not comprehend the cause, hid her
face in his bosom, and wept from sympathy.
TWAS not long before Emily returned.
Excuse me, Miss Lester said she, my
firmness seems utterly 10 have .orsaken me
to-day, and although knew it distressed
these poor children, Icould not prevent my
tears from flowing.'
am afraid that your health has suffered
IN consequence ofappIying yourselftoo close
~ to your sewing
1t is true that have found myself failing
OF late, but it was not that There are times
when some trifiing incident will cause all our
sorrow, past and present. 10 rise up at once,
and like swollen tide threaten to overwhelm
Us. For whole year have worked early
and late for lady who now owes me iliy
dollars, and who has never paid me cent
till to-day, when. after much solicitation she
threw me n halfdollar, as person would
throw a bone 10 an ill-natured dog. Think
ing Of the careless disdainful manner in
which she threw me the money. gave the
impulse, and many, many bitter things rose