The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1848-09-22

When nom Elsie departed on her walk
homeward; IL was with more stately
gait, and a head more elevated than usual;
lie herself, and gesticulating at
intervals, and at other times closing her
mouth with force compression. as an in
diction that she was in possession of some
secret she was determined not to reveal.
She strictly obeyed the injunctions of the
Misses Linwark, to keep silence regard
ing what had passed between them.
The tea party took place; and there
was Ellen, looking like fairy, in her
dress of white muslin, falling round her
symmetrical form, with an airy and float
ing grace, that made every movement a
study for an artist. Her redundant hair
was simply parted over her temples, aud
reposed in massive braid, the bloom Of
youth and happiness was on her cheek;
she looked exquisitely lovely, and was the
admired af all observers. She little dream
ed, that while she was talking and laugh
ing in the gaiety of her heart, with any
acquaintance who chanced to be near,
tale Of scandal was passing arohnd the
rooms; repeated to group after group by
the Misses Lnwark and whispered in turn
by those who heard, until 1t was almost
heard not the exclamations ofwo onder aud
ind tgn alton, nor noticed the curious looks
fastened on her. Nor did Henry suspect
any thing from the unusually tender al
tentions OF his cousins: from their solicit
Gus remarks that he did not look at all
well; that he W as growing thlnher and pa.
ler every day; that his face appeared tobe
swollen, aud his eye lnfamed; aud that
Miss Winifred was golog TO send him a
preparation of her own, for all manner OF
bruises and COMMISSIONS.
The next day, the whole circle Of the
acquaintances of NJ lsses Linwark were in
the full tide oftslk respecting the infor-
nation they had received at the party
The walks aud drives that we're taken,
and the calls long due that were pa,d-to
hear how many dllferen, versions the
story received in its p<opoe atlon--each
ION the very best authority.'
To mention the various versions of the
tale, and the sundry embellishments it re-
ceiyed in its progress, would be task
too great for our pen. 1t spread far ane
haf, /,
, parties most concerned heard word o
the matter. The anxious inquiries as t.
his health, aud hints that lie had bette
travel, which were bestowed on Henr,
caused no suspicion in his mind; while
Ellen was too happy and too much occn
I pied to observe the demeanor of sundr,
, from one of her old friends, W no had heart
and believed the story, and wrote to re
monstrate against such unwomanly an,
indecorous behavior, and advise reforma
tion for the future-roused Ellen from he
blissful ignorance. A lew inquiries ant
explanations, aud she was informed Of th,
whole.
Not long after, invitations were issuet
for large party, to be given IN honor .
Mrs. Standleys birthday. Those who ia,
been most violent in their asseyer atren
that they would not again visile Ellei
were most eager to accept her invitation
The rooms were crowded. The NJ sse
Linwariz in their ruslIing silks, wer
amongst the first arrivals. @-
Mrs. Stanley, with her accusome'
grace and elegance, did the honors, dis
pensing courtesies and attentions to eve
ry guest. When the evening was nearl
concluded she led the way TO the suppe
room. After the company had been ser
we'd, and had returned TO the drawing
room. Mr.. Stanley called their atten
, ton, and observed that his wife had some
thing to say.
Ellen felt II was not time Tor embar
rassmeot, and with a heightened colo
aud manner that showed both feelins
aud perfect seIfYpossession, she entered
at once upon the subject. Only 10 ohs
matte er, she said, was here an alloy to heI
pleasure in welcoming her friends on oc
casion of this her eighteenth birh Tins
matter she was resolved should nov be
set TO right. She then detailed the story
as il had come to her knowledge; and de
maDded, first of one, the of another, his
or her authority for the various state
ments that had been made! s4
1t was not difficult with Eilen's digni,
" and determination, to trace the tale in
its serpentine windings; and to fix it at
last upon the Misses L.award. The spin
sters wrigged in the chairs, and 100 ed
the picture Of uneasiness; bat they resol
we'd 10 put bold face 10 the business; aud
accordingly declared. that old Eise bad
gwen them the Information.
L IL. II