New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-09-22


But II could never alter ~ his own did Il never
in its utmost pride and passion, knew the shadow
that had fallen on his, in the dark corner on the
night of the return; and often since; and which
deepened On it now, a. he looked up
CHAPTER xxxvu.
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FLoRxxcr Edith. and Mrs.. Skewton were u
gether next day and the carriage was waiting q
the door to take them out For Cleopatra had her
galley again now. and Withers. no longer the van,
stood upright in pigeon breasted scket aud mill.
tafy trowsers behind her wheel-lsss char at din
ner time. and butted no more. The hair OF With.
ers was radiant with pomstum In these days OF
down, and he wore kid gloves and smet Of tho
wster of Cologne
They were assembled in Cleopstras The
Serpent OF old Nile mot to mention her disrespect
fullyl was reposng on her sofa slipping her norning
chocolate At three o'clock In the afternoon and
Flowers the Maid was fastening on her youthful
cuffs and irills and performing kind OF private
coronation ceremony on her, with peachcoorsd
velvet bonnet; the artificial roses in which nodded
to uncommon advantage as the palsy trihed win
them, like breeze.
Il think | am q little nervous this morning.
Flowers. said Mrs. Skswton. My hand quite
shakes
"You were the life ofthe party last night. Nssm.
you know" returned Flowers. and you suffer for
Il to-day you see
Edith. who had beckoned Florence 10 the vim.
dow and was looking out, with her back turned on
the toilet OF her esteemed mother. suddenly with
drew from it, as fis had lightened.
my darling child" cried Cleopatra, lsnsuidly.
you are not nervous Don tell me. ny es1
Edith, that you so envably self possessed, are D.
ginning to be q martyr too, like your unsortunasely
constituted mother Withers. some one ct the
door"
Card, Mssm." said wishsn. taking IL toward
Mrs Dombey.
i'll LII 10 go
Ny dear love-, drawled Mrs.. 6kewton, "how
very odd to send that message without seeing the
name Bring il here. Withsrs. Dear me- my
love; Mr. Carker too, That very sensible psrsonr
Il am going out" repeated Edith. in % imps-
rious tone that Withers, going to the door, tmpe-
riously informed the servant who was waiting,
Mrs. Dombey is going out Get along with you.
and shut II on him.
But the servant came back aiter short sbsesce,
and whispered to Withers again who once more,
and not very willingly, presented himself before
Mrs Dombey.
III you please, Maam, Mr.. Carksr sends his re-
specttu compliments, and begs you would spare
him one minute. IL you could-for business. Msam
ifyou please.
Really. my love- said Mrs Skewton, 10 her
mldest manner for her daughter lace was threat.
ening {" il you would allow me to offer word.
should recommend-'
Show him this way" said Edith. As Withsrs
disappeared 10 execute the Coulueuu, saV eouvos
frowning on her mother " AZ he comes ~ your rec
ommendstion let him come to your room"
May I-shsll | go awayP asked Florence,
hurriedly.
Edith nodded yes. bat on her way to the door
Florence met the vister coming In. With the sane
disagree cable mixture Of familiarity and ic'oear'
ance with which he at frat addressed her be I'd.
dressed her now in his sonest manner-hoPed shs
was quite well-ueeded not to ask, with such looks
70 anticipate the answer-hsd scarcely had the
honor t. know her. last night, she was 20 greatly
changed and held the door open for her to pass
out. with secret sense OF power in her shrinking
from him, that all the Difference and pohteness OF
his manner could not quite conceal.
He then bowed himself for q moment over Mrs.
skowton's condescending hand and lastly bowed
10 Edith Colby returning his salute without look
ing at him, aud neither seating herself nor inviting
him TO DE seated. she waited for him 10 speak
Entrenched Ia her pride and power ana with Az
the obduracy of her spirit summoned about her, suu
her old eviction that she and her mother had been
known by this man in their worst colors from their
first acquaintance; that every degradation she had
suffered in her own eyes was ~ plain TO him - 70
herself; that he read her life AZ though IL were Q
vile book, and tuttered the leaves before her w
slight looks and tones OF voice which no ono else
could detect; weakened and undermined her
Proudly as she opposed herself % him, with her
commanding face exacting his humility, her dis
daiuiul lip repulsing him, her bosom angry at hts
intrusion and the dark lashes OF her eyes sulsnly
yelling their light that no ray OF IL might SHINE upon
hlm-snd submissively as he stood before her, with
an entreating, injured manner but with complete
submission to her wi-she knew. In her own soa
that the cases were reversed, and that tho triumph
and superiority were bis, and that no knew It full
well
II have presumed" said Mr.. Carker. 81 10 solicit
an interview. and have ventured TO describe u a.
being one of business, because
Perhaps you are charged by Mr. Dombey with
some message Of reproof" said Edith "fou pos.
sess Mr.. Dombeys confidence In such an unusual
degree Sir that you would scarcely surprise me u
that were your business
tire upon his name" said Mr.. Csrker. But en-
treat that lady, on my own behalf " be just To
very humble claimant for justice at her hands--a
mere dependent OF Mr.. Dombeys-which II posi-
ton OF humility and to reflect upon my perfect
helplessness last night and the mpossibiity Of my
avoiding the share that was forced upon me Ia
very painful occasion.
my dearest Edith limited Cleopatra In low
voice. as she held her eye glass aside, really very
charming Of Mr. What's hisn And foil OF
heart =
"For do said Mr.. Carker. appealing TO Mrs.
skewton with look Of grateful Difference, ~ 90
venture ~ call ir painful occasion, though merely
because it was so 10 me- who had the misiossune0
be present. 30 sght q difference, ~ between the
prncipals-between those who love each other
with disinterested devotion, and would make any
sacrifice of self. in such csuss--is nothing. AZ
Mrs skewton herself expressed, with % much
truth and feeling last night it is nothing.
Edith could not look at him, bat she said, aiter
few moments
And your business Sir"
Edith, my pct" said Mrs skewton, ell snis
time Mr.. Csrker is standing! Ny dear NJ. Cor
ker. take q seat beg
He offered no reply TO the mother, bot nxed nis
eve. on the proud daughter, a. though he would
onIy be hidden by her. and was resolved 70 Be bid
den BY Der Edith. in spite OF herssif sat down,
and slightly motioned with her hand TO him 70 b
seated too No action could be colder. laughter.
more insolent 10 its air Of supremacy and dsrsspec
bot she bad struggled against even thsf ccoesesoo
Intellectually. and Il was wrested from her. Thas
was enough Mr. Csrker sat down.
May be allowed, Madam said Csrksr, tsrn-
ing bis white teeth on Mrs. 6kewton like light
." a lady of your excellent sense and quick tesing
will give me credit, for good reason, am sars-sc
address what have 70 say TO Mrs. Dompey ana
to leave her 10 impart it TO you who are her osss
and dearest frend-next TO Mr.. bombay
Mrs. Skewton would have retired bot Editn
stopped her Edith would have stopped him 700.
and Indignantly ordered him 70 speak openly OF sos
at all, bat that he said, In low VOICE Miss os