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not very complimentary to Mrs. Belcher'

not very complimentary to Mrs. Belcher,
| must say
Il tell the truth, if am not very compli.
mentary. The society of Mrs. Belcher new
er adds one whit to my enjoyment; why
should be otherwise than Indifferent d!
wish society was so organized that we would
never be obliged TO say all sorts Of pretty
things about the weather, fashions, &c. TO
people for whom we don't care fig. 1t al
most makes me sick 10 rattle on an hour or
two about things in which have no interest
whatever. ! would rather be alone fifty
times than with such people. l wish there
'Sois tranquilie, ma chere." SAID Louisa
touching the shoulder of her friend, on hear
ing hand on the mob of the door, They
were speedily ushercd into the elegantly
furnished parlors of Mrs. Becher, where
they were left alone for time.
L feel very fluent this morning. playful
ly remarked Catharine, throwing herself on
the sofa, ~ presume you have observed it,,
friend Louisa. could mount this sofa, at
the shortest notice, and deliver an extempore
lecture on the evils of visiting uncongenial
acquaintances.'
Kate, you are too bad returned Louisa,
trying to suppress a smile. Il have good
long lecture to give you, and you shall have
it, depend upon it. Now promise me you
will be good girl during this call, and not
act as if you were perfectly unconscious of
all that's said. Be good listener. don't
ask you 10 talk much. You appear like "A
different person, when you care 10 please,
and when you do not
81 promise any thing 10 please you. But
then, afterwards shall argue with you, UNI
I'll you come over to my side Of the question,
and
'How" interrupted Leusa. 'Why this
is my doctrine. l don't approve of spend
ing hours in visiting and receiving persons,
who are the very anipodes of ourselves, in
tastes, dispositions, and every thing else, that
makes social Intercourse delightful. Why
can't we cut short such acquaintance, and
mingle only with those more congenial. Ii
would be better for US. hate this vapid,
fashionable society,"
'You know we should not regard our
own happiness entirely, in the company we
60 in
| ASsS YES, huOW tIIdt. Dul We COOleT
very little happiness, where we are not hap
py ourselves
1t IS selfshness that prevents US from
being glad that we can give pleasure to any
one. You know if you should exert your
self, you could impart great deal Of plea.
sure, even to the class of people you speak
Of Don't yield to what you consider silly
in them, only so far as you may, by this
means, turn them your own way, to more
sensible things
Cant take the trouble, Louisa it is out
Of the question. ] cant stem the torrent,
when it is so little worth stemming. SO l
fall in with it, or pass by
The conversation was here interrupted by
the entrance of Mrs. Belcher. 'Ah ladies
good morning! how are yorl' she exclaim
ed, tripping lightly into the room. Very
happy 10 see you. Charming day, is il not
intend to 60 out shopping before this fine
weather is gone. Can't You take off your
hats, young ladies', and stay to dinner
The visitors politely excused themselves
20, Stewart has got some of the sweetest
musllns,' the lady went on to say, They
are splendid for dresses. Have you seen
them?'
No we have not = answered both the
girls.
Well, l can't find out whether straw hats
or silk are going to be worn most. DO you
know, Miss Bloomer!'
really do not the young lady replied
looking lntently in Mrs. Belcher's face, and
speaking IN slow, puzzled tone, as if her
ignorance was cause for serious and thought
full anxiety. Louisa bit her lip, to keep
from smiling. Mrs. Belcher then turned to
Miss HOLMAN and SAID, MY millner says
straw will be worn most, but don't like to
run the risk Of making purchase on her as.
surance alone. What do you think |!
i can't tell, am sure. | have moi
thought much about it, There was short
pause, which Catharine broke, by saying
Shall YOU leave the city early this summer
Mrs. Belcher?'
Il shall leave in July for the Springs.
should surely die if | we're not there.
wonder who will lead the ton this year,
should like to know
Perhaps You will, Mrs. Belcher,' sugges.
ted Catherine gravely.
20, no. replied the lady with pleased
smile. { suppose must be satisfied will
having been the belle before was married.
i All! were you ever the belle p question
Fl ed Calharine in real establishment, for she
had not imagined the undressing face Of
the lady before her, had ever belonged to Q
bright, particular star.
When such things are past, young ladies'
we feel frank to talk about them. Yes,
was the belle at Saratoga for several sum.
niers.' No reply was made to this. Each
of the visitors had intuitively decided in he,
own mind, that Mrs. Belcher had only been
the belle Of her own fair dreams. After q
little more conversation the young ladies arose
to go. well, said Mrs. Belcher, as the,
stood in the hall, don't you incline 10 think
that straw hats will be worn most?'
1T is highly probably, they may return.
cd Louisa.
Shouldn't you think they would, Mis-.
Bloomer?'
instead o