Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-11-10

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TO her friend Mrs Morse, who had been
making Mrs l.. morning call, aud now
rose TO depart. "Why need you he in
so much haste I" continued Mrs L., 81
should be happy TO have you remain long
er."
"Thank you," replied Mrs NJ, II have
already made you longer call than in
tended and have an engagement which
cannot neglect. Indeed, l shall be nov
somewhat late. fear, (glancing at her
walch) and therefore must go at once"
Mrs Lewis waited upon her visitor to
the door, with many expressions OF regret
that she could not stay longer, and urgent
invitations 10 come again very soon. But
no sooner was the door closed, than the
bland smile vanished from Mrs Lewis
counienance, and she exclaimed in a tone
Of ps,ulence, Dear me, how iiresome that
Mrs Morse always is; really thought she
would never gol | was in perfect fdgei,
because you know | must have this dress
finished 10 wear at The party this evening"
said she, addressing her daughter Emma,
an interesting girl OF about eighteen years,
who was busily engaged with her drawing.
"Why, mother" said Emma, looking
up in surprise, you certainly urged her
to stay longer, and said you would be hap.
ply to have her do so."
"Well, how could / help it," answered
Mrs L., zone must say something; polite
ness requires it,"
IL cannot conceive, mother, how true po-
likeness can require us TO make sacrifice
of principle. and utter sentiments TO which
our hearts do not respond. For one, pray
to be delivered from sneh politeness."
"Nonsense, child" said the mother
"when you have lived as long in the world
rs have. you will be wiser than you are,
and you viii find that your fine theory will
do to talk about, but cannot be carried in
TO practice. You will make enemies in.
stead OF friends, and be thought odd and
singular. see your long residence with
your aunt Maurice has not been without its
effect; you have imbibed some Of her pre-
else notions and cold-hesrted sentiments"
"Oh, mother. do not accuse aunt Mau-
rice Of want Of feeling" said Emma. "for
she is as warm hearted as she is sincere
and generous. You would lore her as
do, were you better acquainted with her.
grant, that her conduct is regulated by
Christian principle, even in the minutie Of
daily life. But she Is none the less beloved
and respected by those who have dis.
cernment enough TO appreciate her real ex
cellence Of character; for il is so delight.
ful TO know that we can place full conf
denee in those with whom we associate
and be convinced. that what they say they
also mean. But dear aunt Maurice, has
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ty and frankness, and that bluntness Of
speech aud manner which some persons
make use Of under the preience that the,
always speak their minds, as they term il
and thus often under the influence Of pas
sion, malice, or envy, say many harsh ant
unkind things, calculated TO wound tn
feelings of associates. My kind and wor
thy aunt is never guilty of such conduct
oh, that there were more people like he
in the world and less Of deception an,
mere compliment"
"Why, Emma, you are growing quit
enthusiastic" said Mrs Lewis, smiling.
] 81 WISH" replied Emma, smiling. in he
turn, IL could impart some Of it TO you
I dear mother. But IL you are not alread
too much wearied with my jabbering,
should like TO call your attention to a cas-
in point: You are aware that among N
y acquaintances there is one whose friendshi
d highly value, and whose character | e,
J. TEEN and love, principally because ] hav
3 the fullest assurance Of her perfect SINGER
J, Ity and truthfulness. | can always conhd
:. 2 in her, for she never says any thing for ii
/. sake Of compliment, that she does not rea
ly feel. Oh, what a treasure is such
friend One such, in my view, outweigh
:, a score Of ialtering and deceitful frien'
!, !, or rather acquaintances. There is anothe
10 also, Of my associates, who, though vel
. pleasing and agreeable girl, yet is so PROF
10 make sarcastic remarks about peop!
that one can scarcely feel easy in her pre-
IS ence for you are continually feeling III
as you will be likely 10 share in the san
r fate when not present. Do you not rect
lect, mother, the time that we had some J
:. Ito misunderstanding with these friend
S, owing to some carelessness. which was
b. forwards fully explained But, at the tim
" they did seem to have good reasons
to thinking themselves sighted The on
ne who is always sincere and open in her fe'
IT. ings, did not attempt TO conceal the u
nut preston that she felt injured the 9th
i'll young lady appeared as pleasant as usu
nd and we thought her the most amiable
IAN the two but we afterwards learnt that 5
n. gave vent to her resentment behind 0
4, backs, and said some unkind and sevs
n things concerning MS. And then you fu
I agreed with me, when said, how mucl
40 would rather that people would say all II
= had against me TO my face, that ! mig
:. know what TO depend upon, instead Of |
mn ing TO others with their remarks. thus
ost priying me of the opportunity Of expla
ing and defending myself Will you |
NJ. acknowledge, dear mother. that SINGER
- is very desirable and valuable a.a 2inl
in Certainly" replied Mrs Lewis 81
this case you have been speaking Of,
% quite another thing from what said 10 \
TX. Morse this morning"
7 "Yes, mother. but the principle is
= same in both cases" 5000
"Well, well, child, we will not disc
to The matter further now. What do you
or tend to wear TO the party this evening =
"a. II thought Of wearing my new BIZ
0 silk ;" replied Emma. "would you not 7"
. Eyes % said Mrs l.. "it is very becom