The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1846-10-02


face.
"Come, YOU will oblise me, know y
sald Nr. Elwood, taking bold Of Mary's
arm. lie felt il lremble. But ste did not I
hesitate. As she stepped TO The Instrument,
size said in low voice
at is so long, Uncle, sincs touched
key, that hardly knos whether can play
suy thing OF DOT
You will do very well, Mary. No one
Who has ever played as beautifully as you
have, can forge, all her skill in so shor, q
time"
Mary took her seat a, the piano, and
played for half an hour most exquisliely,
much to the charglu Of Mrs. El~ood snd
Caundi, who could tot bear 10 think that
the poor girl possessed such skill IN music.
After this Mary often played Tor her IN
Gle, aud, occasionally, when ylsliers were
present. But II was usually so managed
BY Mrs. EIwood, lbsl Mary would be en-.
gsaed 10 some particular service for her
when company happened 10 De there, and
in this way she vas KEPT IRON meeting Mr..
Clarence.
About a year after she came into her
uncle's family, and before the young mans
curiosity in regard to her had been grailf-
ed, Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood gave brilliant
party. Two weeks before It took place,
Mr.. Elwood handed Mary fifty dollar bill,
and told Der IhsI he wished her 10 prepare
for the occasion. She asked # she might
not be excused, she would be stranger TO
all; but her uncle said lie could 20, permit
that,
a will see tha, you ATE well introduced,
was his answer.
Mary made but few preparations for the
party. She was still 10 mourning for her
mother. and, although, year bad passed
since her death, she felt no inclination to
lay II aside. When ihe evening came, she
took her place 10 a corner OF one Of the par.
lors, quite early, and hoped 10 remain there
unDonced. Soon, brilliant crowd assem-.
bled, and she noticed that many eyes we're
upon her. Why, she could not tell. She
didnos know how strongly her simple mourn
ing dress, and hair plated plainly over her
high, white brows, conIrasled with the gau
dy colors, that hoated like changing huet
CT the rainbow around her.
She did no! long remain alone. Mr.. FL
wood, as soon as be could get The opportu.
nifty 10 DO SO, introduced her as his ueics lc
quite a number oil his friends with whom
she was quickly on good terms, Her sim.
pie grace, the subdued gen leness Of hoi
manner, and the ease and intelligence with
which she conyersed, caused many TO lu
ger by her side, well pleased With her CON
pany.
Young Clarence made one Of this ga,
party. lie was standing short distance
from the piano, holding the hand Of liul
Anna, and chatting playtully with her, whe
young lady, whose appearance al ono
attracted his attention, ives led 10 the il
strumeni, and took the place Of very bril-
liant performer who had asesotsd sUrue {
her most dItfculi pieces that we're as littl
understood as pleasing TO the major part 0
the company. The new player had mo
desi tmld, striking look, that caused HIN
10 feel regret that she had been forced into
& position tina, could not be pleasant 10 her
Mr. Elwood stood BY her side.
The young lady Eau her fingers ightly
over he keys, and then, accompanying her
sell on the piano, sang lavorile song witt
UNUSUAL sweetness, simplicity and elect
Clarence was charmed
W 10 Is that Anna Do sou kuos =
he SAID, STOPPING down to the child, whose
hand be still held, as sooa as the singer
voice bad died away, and ere the nufmy
OF applause that followed arose and doa!e,
through the room.
Why, that is Cousin MARY" said III,
child, " Dou'I you know Consln Mary :"
Cousin Mary" calculated the youu,
man. " Are you sure, Anoa1 !"
Don't know COUSIN Mary, vonds,l
returned the child, iunocenty. BE sur
It's Cousin Mary +"
Mary, al the reqles, Of various person
uho now crowded around The piano, sang
number Of airs, her voice improving as 81
gained confidence, al each new effort. ST
had risen from the piano, and her uncle vi
about conducting her to a seat, when your
Clarence stood before them with an expire
sion on his face that said" Pray lntroduc
me-" Mr. Elwood gave the desired inlrc
d1ctlon, and Clarence, Offering his arm. WI
soon moving about the room with " Cousl
Mary " by his side, greatly to the auXlel
and chagrin Of Mrs. El=ood and Carind
The moment the eyes Of Clarence fe
upon the face Of Mary, he was drawn /,
wards her. When she sang, he was mo,
ed BY an internal deIlgh, altogether new
Before the evening had passed, he was deer
ly 10 love with her. Not once, from h
lime Of his introduction to Mary, until ii
close OF The evening, dlI be seek out or pa
sword With CIariada. She was forgot.e
Ga the next day, Mrs. EIwood spoke
Mary 10 so rude and unleeling way, To
the sensitive, independent minded glr d
Ietmlned 10 leave the house, aud seek
provide for herself THIS was The resi-
aimed al by Mrs. Elwood and her end "
gained. Knowing that her uncle would D
yer hear to her going away, Mary. thr
the aid Of a friend, hose acquaintance 81
bad made al her uucs's house, procured