Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1849-11-28

chair where | had left hali-eaten Of
ange, and it was consequently stained.
And to complete alp
But the door-bell rang, and the hus-
band did not have the benefit Of hearing
what the Growing point would have
been, or how long the list Of grievances
would have held out, for few evening
visitors were announced--someo OF the
elite ofNewport, and Lord C!aremonie
was among them.
Julie was evidently in vey ill-humor,
but she received the visitors with the ut
most apparent ease and pleasure, and
with her most captivating smile. She
never failed of pleasing. Yet she lived
upon excitement, admiration, compa-
nv, flauery, and attentions, and was most
wretchcd and ill-natured when not
surrounded by such group. She lived
for vanity and self. She had no heart,
no mind, no principle of goodness
Self was her idol, and all must bend
the knee to that. Too soon did the
husband learn this. 1t was like the
awakening from ravishing dream to
a reality Of the deepest darkness.
"Oh, how could she refuse him 7"
thought Lilllas, who, from distant
part Of the apartment, had heard The
conversation GLOW could she--even
ifit were to die :"
The evening progressed, and the
beautiful bcllebridc seemed more ell.
chanting than ever. And every act Of
adula,on was TO her u talisman Of life.
1t ,caS her life.
Lord Clarence drew harp to the
side Of the gay Julie, saying with a
winning smile
1--WE have had no music yet to night
Mrs. St. Lucas. Will you not play
that sweet Italian canzonet heard you
sing the first evening we nett l have
not heard it since"
"Oh, certainly, ifyou wish it, my
lord" and her white fingers pressed
the yielding harpstrings.
The song was sung and played
Others were called for there was no
refusal And Luis-once Lillias met
his gaze fixed upon her. His face was
pale and she turned away from the
misery there, and inwardIy calculated
-"My God! and he is miserable
Sheisnot worthy Of him.
Mrs. St. Lucas was trying every ef-
fort to captiya,e Lord Claremon.e.-
She-and married! Yes; and yet she
still wished for list of admirers. And
the lofty lord Clarence would te
proud conquest. Bat the Fnglish nc.
bleman had seen enough of courtly con-
jugality to read Alright that covetous
coquett's heart. Not all her charms
could elicit aught like homage lie
was the first this vain votary Of fashion
could not subdue, could not conquer,
could not bend to her feet.
The discourse among the little par
ty turned on happiness and the ques-
ton was put to each, what they thought
would most contribute TO it. Various
were the opinions offered. Mrs. st.
Lucas was asked.
Wealth and power" was instantly
answered.
And what think you, Miss St. Lu-
cas-, would be the highest state Of felic-
ity you on earth could know y
And Rose was addressed. Amer
moments silence, she replied
{" do not know indeed never
thought but, seemingly, it would be
when surrounded by all that taste, re-
finement, art, and literature procures,
and iriends-friends who are near,
AMI TO whom we are dear"
"And what is your opinion, Mr..
ST. Lucas 7" was asked Of Luis. "But
| need scarcely ask" the speaker ad-
dcd, with a smile.
Luis made an effort TO shake off his
sadness, and somewhat gayly answer
cd
Most likely it would be in dong
good to others ; although | have tried
the experiment but little"
And Claremonte, let US hear your
sentiments on this aII-lmportant ques-
ton"
The young nobleman smiled, as he
returned /, as yet, have known but
little else in life than happiness. But
few real shadows have lain along my