The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-04-05

room, with favorite lap-dog When the SER
want brought in the message, lie received an
swer, sSav to Mr.. Brandon that Miss Sewell is
indisposed to see company this evening" 'Why
.Emmap exclaimed Mrs. Sewell laying down
tYher paper, that would be positive rudeness.-
Are you aware that Mr.. Brandon belongs to one
of the first families in this city,!
That may be the very reason madam, that l
have no disposition 10 cultivate his acquaint-
ance' And before Mrs. Sewell had recovered
from her surprise, she had quietly collected her
drawing materials and left the room. The SER
want, who had waited was desired to say, that
Mrs. & Miss Sewell, were at home, and would
be glad to see Mr.. Brandon. And while he is
being ushered up, we will in few words, finish
our sketch of the family. Mrs. Sewell, though
of small fortune, contrivedby strict management
to live we'll, THAT is in appearancc) and always,
to use vulgar adage, put her best foot forward,
the other being addicted to slovenliness was
suffered TO lag behind. The passages, drawing
rooms, &C. were kept in the incest ORDER Not
Il piece of furniture, but what looked perfectly
new. Books with costly bindings, elegant en-
cravings, and all sorts of French byou'cric were
placed exactly in a position, to attract atten.
ton. The rest of the rooms, Mrs. Sewell did
not trouble herself much about, contenting her.
self with giving strict orders, that the doors
should be kept shut, whenever visitors entered.
Tie lady had had the good, or i'll fortune, to
visit France some IL or Is years before how
she managed to get there, it matters not at this
period: but the memorable event, influenced
her whole after life. She could never forget,
that she had been in Paris; and it w.ss certain,
her visitors never could, being continually re.
minded of ii, by her conversation being always
interarded with French phrases. She had also
adopted style of dress, then in vogue, and had
contlived to keep it up since in spite of the
evevarying fashions. Her head gear was al.
ways ala Franchise, with too enormous puffs of
hair, on the temples. making the breadth of the
face rather more than the length. On the top
Of this was 4 cap turban, fastened at the sides,
with diamond pins. When Lucy was younger,
she was also dressed la Rdncaisp, but, hear.
ing her aunt say one day, that youth was in it.
self lovely and requi ed no adornment, she set
her mothers authority at defiance by doAiing
her finery. ltwas quite amusing to see the con.
trivances which Mrs. s. put into exercise, when
she intended to give large entertainment,
which she knew her means did not warrant.--
She generally gave out in the family, that as a.
were to be partakers in the enjoyment, so each
one must contribute quota, by some little per.
sonal sacrifice. The daily marketing was en-
tirely omitted, for nearly six weeks previously,
tea aud toast being the substitute. The CARR
age horses were hired to draymen, with the rro-
viso that the family should have them to use Oh
particular occasions. We could mention many
other instances of the good matron's manage
mcnt, but these will serve as a sample. Being
SO strict al economist, it may be asked why
Mrs. Sewcl had consented to burthen herself
with Emma for whole winter. The reason
was simply because there were no other means
of concilliating her wealthy sistcr.in.law. Be-
sides, Mrs. Sewell was not bad hearted wo.
man, she would obliye any one, if it did not
clash with her interests or put her the least out
of the way. 'And then, said she, girls are too
ethereal to eat or drink much 1t may be ask
cd too, if Mr.. Sewcll was alive. In truth, he
was such anOnentty, no wonder we should have
forgotten him. He was a little, short, chubby
faced man, who made it 4 rule never to oppose
his wife. Why! because he had perfect hor.
rOr of Mysteries. He was seldom at home for
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having man about the house, they were always
so pryilg, and finding f,ultish and this she
considered undignifed He therefore attended
his convival parties, without restraint. Profess
sing to be a great admirer of female charms, he
had one standing toast which he gave on every
OCCASION rire ] amour, la champagne et la
beaufe And now.we shall relieve the readers
inpatencc by returning to the drawing room,
where lively conversation had been going on.
At length Brandon said, Iregret to learn, Miss
Lucy, that your cousin is indisposed this eve
ming
you mistake replied Lucy, SHE is only in-
disposed to see visitors, and has too sacred
regard for truth, to give the usual fashionable
excuse
Brandon colored and bit his lips, muttering,
1T was mistake of the servant then
Mrs Scwcll with something like piq"c in her
manner, said, 'Mr. Brandon will, | hope, make
every allowance for girl who has been spoiled
by false ndul gence. Emma is hayward and
rude
'Oh mama,' exclaimed Lucy with generous
ar(or, and custing rcproachtul look at her
mother, Emma is the sweetest creature in the
world, and never acts strangely, except from
the best of motives
She must have employed you as her eulogist,
Miss SewelI,' observed hermotler tartly. For
my part, have no patiencs with girls who act
with so much Independence. Young ladies OF
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