The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1848-06-28
Dora sighed, and looking up with her spark

ling blue eyes fixed on her Aunt's face, shook
her head. "lt the news only OF my having
slepmoher, has the effect Of saddenlng me,
wha, will her actual presence do! Why, dear.
cst aunt, il has already had an effect in chang.
ing Tie aspect of this bondoir, how lovely it
looked when first entered il, the flowers look
ing so fresh, and the notes dancing so mcrily
in The sunhcams! now," and Il smile dimpled
The corner Of her small rosy mouth, "cach mote
is a miniature resemblance of my stepmoihrr
"WclI, what does she look llke?" asked Mrs.
Selby smiling; "your father is something of
Judge of beauty-hc speaks of his beautiful
bride"
$50 much the worse, as there would be more
chance if shc were plain, of her being good
and amiabic. | cannot finish this little apron
for you now, Aunt all my industry has evaPo.
rated, and i'll .humor, has taken its place, so |
will 90 down to dame Goodrich's cottage, and
take The things that we have finished tor the
children" ard she left the room, not with her
usral bounding step, but slowly and sadly. She
did moi observe as she left the room that Susan,
her maid, had chosen an UNUSUAL place Tor tying
her little Gre yhound in ribbons, as she was sea.
ted on the steps near the room that she had
Just Left Ina few minutes, she re.appeared
with her little gypsy bonnet placed above her
curls, and was soon tripping towards small
outage at the foot of the lawn. As soon as her
step was heard a group Of children rushed for
ward, some scizng her hand and all making
demonstrations Of joy that was quite stunning,
but which Dora seemed to enjoy amazingly.
God bless your pretty face, Miss Dora. you
grow more and more like your blessed mother
every day." exclaimed Dora's old nurse advan'
cling, and laying her hand caressingIy on her
sunny curs. The remark brought a shade
over her foster chiId's bright face, as it remind.
ed her of all that had passed that morning. we
will now leave Dora dispensing her little gifts
among the children.
In the meantime, Susan had returned with
almost teIegraphic DESPATCH, 10 the housekee'
per's room, had thrown herself back in an arm
chair, quite overcome by the importance OF the
communication She had it in her power to i'm
part, and quite divided between the fear of To-
sing her consequence, by allowing Dame Sybl
to be as enlightened on the subject as she was
herself, and fear of death by sulfocalion ifs she
retained it all. Thinking however, that the
dame had the same means of hearing, she ac'
curdnsly determined to let her know.
Just to Think" said Dame Sybil. with arms
akimbo, and head ON one side, las it the mas
ter could not have got any Of the ladies near
home, bless him! why he is the handsoncst
gentlemen here abous, with blue eyes, for all
the world like Miss Doras, only according to
my opinion more suppressire (dame Sybll prI-
dcd herself on her superior cducalon,) but ne
must 50 10 these turrin parts. Now, VIII
Just cap the climax, if she turns out to be some
dowtly lurrner, setting the house upside Gown.
She will SOON find out that for one ant to be
imposed upon.'
when the dame Ge!ived her sentiments in
an imposing manner. Susan had become quite
Iachrymose, in thinking, she said, how drccltIul
men we're, for who would have ever believed,
to see the master so grievcd, that he would
ever marry again (Su>an just then cauSht a
glimpse IN perspective of the waiting ma'u
from Pa is, who would accompany the turri
ncrs. and who would entirely eclipse her, and
sh. threw herself back, and burst out alresh.
We will turn now to the unconscious cause ol
the commolion that prevailed from par!or to
kitchen Of 'DcIamar hall.
Mr.. Dclamar had married very Young in life,
a poor bat hrauilu! orphan, and losing all MS
property by the failure OF some wild specn'a'
ton, had been thruwn on his own resources,
which, fortunately for him, were extensive and
the talent which formerly served tor IN nrha'
mcnt, now served to support his wife and ch''d'
His writings were highly exlolled, and he soon
acquired great celebrity. In the circles which
he had formerly il!umined with his wit, he was
now cnthroned as an idol. He turned from its
plea, urcs. and toi!ei on and assiIuously pursued
his task of coming his brains into that when
would furnish comjft, for his family Ills wies
health began 10 decline. q grew daily tanner
and palcr. Just at this time, riches and pros.
per.iy flowed back upon him. very rich old
uncle in India who (unlike most bilious, cop.
,cr cvocd uncIes, who make fortunes and
have their hearts frozen in that very warm cll-
ma,c.) was generous and dearly loved his ne
pbcw, with the same kindness that character.
;zed nj! his actions, died, leaving William De.
lamar sole heir. The old family mansion was
arain fitted ~, and Mrs. Dclamar, to appear
anccs, restored to health, but the bloom on her
check was deceptive, and when Dora was
scare, ten yca,s old, she stood by the side of
bcrdyinr mother. When they came to remove
all that remained of the adored being whom
she had loved with all the intensity OF affection
that a creature so mpassoned could feel, 1t was
like rcndirr soul and body asunder. with The
same passionate vehemence, she threw herself
on the body, declaring she would be put in the
,rruupd with her mother, and was removed TAIN.
ting. Mr.. Delamar was i'll, but recovered TO
know his loss.
His widowed sister left her home and came
to reside with him, and take charge OF his lille
rirI Sim had lost her husband and two beau.
liiuI boys in rapid succession. She soon he
came fundIy attached to the warm hearted I'M
pctuorrs child, although she noticed with regret
her independent, self wiIled temper, AMI made
feeble efforts to subduc il, but with all her faults,