The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-02-17

have YOU been herel Ida, why did you not
call me 2 we've questions which fell unInter
rupted from The lips of Mrs. Taylor, really
Lleased to see her nieees.
No answer was returped-Ida played with
her rinqigrette, and the sisters merely bowed.
Come, nv children, take off your bonnets
or, if you prefer, Ida will conduct you TO
your own room-where you can arrange
your toilette as you wish-where are your
trunks!'
Il thank you, aunt said Helen, but we
must decline your kindness-our trunks are
at the hotel
Cab is at the door said William.
why, what does this meant exclaimed
Mrs. Taylor, in unfeigned amazement-and
she looked at Idafor an explanation.
For moment Lizzie was disposed to make
known the true reason, but as she glanced al
the confused, conscience-stricken counten-
ance Of her cousin, her better feelings tri
uinphed.-She checked herself and replied
We shall probably leave town in the
morning. We were anxious 10 see you, il
but for moment. Goodbye, dedr-aunt-
goodbye, Ida and followed down the stairs
BY the agitated and mortified mother, who
suspected the truth, the girls quickly sprang
into the cab, where all restraint being reno
we'd, they wept in each others arms over
chilled affections, and the worldly lesson they
had received. Arrived OF BunYer's they pro-
ceeded immediately TO their own room.
There was knock the door, and the be-
nevolent countenance of Mrs. Van CORTLAND
aPPeFrcd.
May come in. my dearsl am glad 10
find you returned, for have favor to ask oil
you.' Then, for the first time, perceiving
their saddened features, on which traces OF
tears yet fingered, she added, Excuse me
but W hat has happened-are your friends i'll !
what is the matter!'
Little accustomed 10 Discrimination, the
sirls knew not how TO evade, as they could
have wished, these questions. The expert
ence of their kind friend soon, led her to sur
mise the truth, ard the sisters then related
their little story.
My poor girls. you did not expect this re-
ception,' said the good lady kissing them
but comfort yourselves, for be assured there
are very many who have suffered from the
same hearIessness. Dismiss the subject from
your mirds-Such people are unworthy those
tears. | must now make known my request
Tonight Forrest plays at the Park, anu 1
wish you TO join my little party-haveyou ev-
i attended the theatrel'
20 no, my dear madam, thank you cred
Lizzie, tlappIng her little hands with delight,
never-a play o delightful
Then you will 20 my dears-ihank YOU
CO ne to my room when you are ready
Helen looked at Lizzie, and then biushiDg
said:
Bat our dress-we know not wha, is suita
be 10 wear on such occasions.
% your dress, little pruder replied Mrs
Van COurtland, laughing. why, in the first
place, YOU need not conceal that beautiful
hair under any bonnet, and for The rest youI
own taste will be your best guide
AT the appointed hour, with beating hearts
and happy faces. Helen and Lizzie presented
'hem selses before Mrs. Van CORTLAND. who.
with d smile Of appreciation at their neat aud
modest appearance, introduced them 10 her
niece and nephew, who were to Join the par
" for the theatre.
How different was this Young girl from /
dal Oftrue patrician birth-accusromed on
ly to the most refined ard intellectual society
"a mind richly endowed-a face and form OF
surprising loveIness-AIiss Lindsey met the
hiushing girls with true politeness and grace
ul refinement. which at once removed all re
straur. aud in few moments both Helen
aud Lizzie wondered how they could chat
thus easily with perfect stranger
The party now drove TO the theatre. where
tits needless 10 say, every thing seeued like
enchan'ment to the eyes Of our inex perienced
young friends. They had not been long sea-
ed when a gay party took possession Of the
opposite box.
There is Mrs. Ellery-IoOk Helen,' said
Lizzie, as she recognized that lady, surroun-
led by a knot of gentlemen
DO YOU know her, Miss Moore!' asked
Miss Lindsey, at the same time returning
slightly the bow ofthe lady in question.
Not very much she replied. i believe
she IS an intimate friend of my Cousins. and
was with her at our house last summer
But Mrs. EIlery did not appear to recog-
nize her country cquainrances--allhough
she stared at them rudely, and several times
leveled her eve-glass toward them.
At length the play was over, and, little a.
waFe of the attention their beauty had excl
ted. they left the theatre. Before parting.
however, Miss Lindsey engaged her new ac
qusintances to remain in the city another day,
which they were TO pass with her. But the
next day. and the next. passed-not at Bun
ker,s but with Miss Lindsey. in - Square,
who was perfectly charmed with her young
friends. She sItOve 10 show them every at
tenlion in her power, that they nigh; no lon
ger dwell upon the neglect of their relatives
every place of amusement was visited, and
at length il was agreed that they should go
up the river with Mrs. Van Courtland, who
was about to return home, accompanied by
Miss Lindsey and her brother.
Two new stars in the galaxy of beauty
cried Ado'phus ElIery to Ida. BY Jove.
they outshne you all; and so | told Serena
Extremely gallant replied Ida. tapping
him with her fan; pray who are these won
ders-where may one see them! At the
museum. may-bel'
No demme, but in the train Of Venus
mean that superb creature, Mary Lindsey
Serena thinks she has seen them before-but
it must have been in her dresms-for dennle
if ] don't think they are fresh from Paradise =
Really pouted Ida.
why, met that high headed. proud broth
err of Venus to-day, CORTLAND Lindsey. gal
laniing Que of them down Broadway, and
could have killed him for envy
.Indeed' replied Ida, in tone of Pique; |
well. we may meet those Honpareits this eve
nIng at Mrs. Hazards, for know the Lind