Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1846-03-12
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even enjoy myself II thee would stay by me
all the time, said the graiifed Mrs. Norton (;
but at that time Miss Stafford came up, and
tapping Mr.. Norton on the arm with her Tan.
begged him to remember he was 10 dance
La GraBde Polka with her, and that the
rest were waiting for them. Edward rose,
almost reluctantly, from his seat and lead.
ing Miss Stafford Ia the middle Of The room.
The music commenced. Mrs. Norton had new
er seen the Polka. but Of the many
couples floating ground the room IN the
mazes Of that bewiiching dance, she saw
only her husband and his partner. More
than once the color mount cd 10 her temples,
as Edwards arm enrirclod the lady. and the
dark eyes Of Miss Stafford were raised so be.
srcchngly to his. When Nie dance was
finished. and each gentleman was leading his
partner 10 n sent, Miss Stafford suddenly
exclaimed she was fainling, and MIR. Norton
catching her in his arms bnre her rapidly
into The adjoining room. Sofa pillows were
aTanged-viDaigrciies brought-and Edward,
kncelDg by her side, bathcd her forehead
aud hands with cologne.
The lady was at last restored, and thank.
ing Mr.. Norton for his attentions, managed
with admirable tact TO keep him near her for
The rest of1he evening. Ii was with an nn-
defined feeling Of jealousy that Mrs. Norton
returned TO her hume that night, and LAID her
head upon slcepless pillow a weight nf
nnhapplness lay upon her heart, for which
she could scarcely account. How different
y my days used 10 be spent, were the self
IcondemnIng thoughts OF the pure minded
wife how much more time used TO find for
visiting the sick and poor, and how much
more proftabIy my evenings were employed,
10 reading and rational conversation with my
beloved parents
We would ask thee, ihou votary Of plea
sure and fashion, has not the 'sill small
voice sometimes gently whispered, iha,
higher destiny were thine than the mere life
ot a butter0y-that there were duties-no'
BILE dntes--io perform ln Thy everyday life !;
even visiting The sick and faiheress IN their
nfllIctlon; and holding myself 'nnspot,ed from
the world Pardon the digressl0n, reader
We write not merely TO anuse.
Months rolled OH, aud Mrs. Norton had so
schooled her speech, that few would have
known her for quakrress; but new cares
had dcvolvcd upon her, and IN the ANXIOUS
tenderness for her babe, she steadily refused
all party Invitations, and s'ald quietly III her
nursery, while her husband was becoming
the rown talk for hts open attentions to
Miss Stafford. All blamed hlm-thc mrn
for neeleciIng so lovely wie-and the wo.
mon for admiring so forward a mlnx us Bell
Stafford. Norton knew, ihnt :nany Of them
thought his wife staid at home, that she
might not be a witness to his conduct; and
he determined TO use his authority IN making
her 90 10 the next bali that should be given.
An opportunity soon occurred. and his wife
consented to go; but when the evening ar
rived, her little boy who had been alng all
day. seemed too sick to leave; and the moth
er begged hard for permission TO stay with
her darling. But Norton was resolutc. 1T
is all folly; there is nothing The matter with
the child but little cold,' said he, 'and if
he gets any worse, Walters can run for DR..
- After many charges tn the SER
wants, Mrs Norton left with an aching heart.
but on her arrival at Mrs. Woods, was 50
warmly received by her friends, lha, for a
little while she almost forgot her anxiety
Mr. Norton as usual, was flirting with Miss
Stafford, and his wife had been watching
them with painful interest for some time,
attention, came up and enQulred for her rte
boy, 'ile is not at all well, replied Mrs. Nor
ton; in fact feel very uneasy ut leaving
hlm tonight
Indeed wha, are his symptoms p
"A very hoarse cough, lubored Breathing
and rapid pulse
why, my dear madam, | AIN surprised
you should have left him; he certainly has
the Group
The croup;'
Yes one Of The most alarming diseases
children are subject to. | would advise you
to return home instantly, and procure modi-
cal advice. Dear heart! to think you have
been here almost two hours
Mrs. Norton sprung from her seat, and
running up to her husband, begged him to
take her home al once.
"Why, what in the world is the matter ?"
exclaimed Mr.. Norton, alarmed at the deadly |
paleness OF his wife.
"Why, Mrs. Deacon says she is sure little |
Harry has the Group"
"Mrs. Deacon must be gifted with second |
sight TO Judge Of disease at that distance
SAID Miss Stafford.
"Wont you take me home, dear Edward ?"
continued Mrs. Norton, without noticing her
''indced | aan too anxious to stay |
longer"
"This is all nonse nse, Annie. Mrs Deacon
Is silly old woman, TO alarm you sQ-your
child is doing well enough, doubt not. Be.
sides did not order the carriage I'LL two"
Mrs Norton turned away with bursting
heart. "What shall do" though, she; 'ask
me of The genllemcn to 90 home with me?
but no! ] will not expose my husband
will 90 aore, and trust to Providence for
She ran INTO the shawl room,
md hastily throwing on her cloak and hood,
eft The house without being observed. 1t \
vas past midnight, ana the streets were de-
'er,cd; but Mrs Norton was too anxious to
eel much fear, though her heart beat with
more rapid motion as her lonely steps echoed
llong the silent pavement.
She had almost gained her own house, and
vas just turning the corner, when rough
occ accostcd her. "Whlther so fast, my
rd of passagc"-nnd man IN the garb Of a
allur caught her III his arms. LET me CO."
crcancd the distracted mother, "my child
: dying-take my jewels, but for Gods sake
ct me go.' Her cries alarmed two young
ncn, just coming out of an oyster cellar near
y. One caught the villain by The throat,
nd threw hun INTO the street, while the 9th. II.
r was Just IN time TO catch the ialnling form
{ the lady. I'VE must lit her into thus
yster cellar, Frcd-there Is no apoihccnry
peu." They carried her gently III, and laid
er upon bench, but what was thCIr surprise
hen the lnht fell upon her features, To dis