The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-07-23

few minutes conversation with ner on DuS-
ness We acknowledge that there was slight
trembling of the hands visible as Mrs. |. smooth
ed her hair to obey the summons. She had
been successful! Yes! notwithstanding the sar-
casms of the widow NJ, and the inuendos of the
whole street, she had triumhed!! These, and
other thoughts of like pleasing complexion,
caused her cheeks to assume an unusual glow;
and there was considerable elation in her step
as she entered the room, and afectionately
greeted her future son-ln.law.
We have intimated that Tom is honest and
ght-forward; and SO without the least cir
cumlocution, Or embarrassment, he approached
the delicate matter
'As intend opened our friend, leaving for
the North the latter part of this week, thought
had better have word with you, Mrs. L., and
come to an understanding about matters
you are perfectly right replied the lady; it
is always best to settle such things as soon as
possible. But have you spoken to my daugh-
terP
Really, madam answered Tom, Il have
not True, Miss E. is principally concerned
in the matter-but then she is so very young,
that thought it would rest wholly with YOU
er. The matter is left entirely to her, and
whatever she says, l will agree tov
I'm that case said Tom, rising and putting
his hand to his pocket, have only to leave the
bill
'BMi-Bill! Sir?' screached the widow.
yes, Ma'am; just $50 50--for articles pur-
chased by Miss E. But why are you sur
prised!'
Because, sir-because thought you--l
thought--it--had--been paid, Sir making an
effort but choking with rage. And rising, she
made diguifed inclination, after telling him
she would send servant with the money in
the evening, and swept out of the room.
Il wonder,' soliloquized Tom, on his return
from New York, what can be the matter with
the I's9 Miss E. was as cold as an icicle when
called on her the other evening, and to-day
the old lady gave me the cut direct Some.
body must have been telling lies on me while
was gone. glad, though, she paid her bill;
and he resumed his pen, and scratched away at
his books.
The LADIES OF MILAN-A correspondent
of the New.York Commercial Advertiser, in
giving description of the city of Milan, says:
The ladies of Milan dress themselves with
much proprety. Their chief aim appears to be
to emulate each other in simplicity. The gay
colors SO common in Southern Italy are seldom
worn by them They are accustomed to brush
their hair completely from the forehead and
temples. This practice causes them to appear
as neat as Quakeresses. Capes of lace are
worn fitted neatly to the bust, with narrow
neck collar, hid by plain pink or azure color.
ed ribbon. During the revolution it was the
tri-color. The hats are of the cottage form,
rather small and cut in a very modest style.
The favorite flowers among the ladies are the
cameia and the dahlia. Their hats have gen.
orally upon the left side large full blown ca
nelia or dahlia, without any other accessory.
The boquets for ladies are principally formed of
these flowers, and the garland and floral offer
ings cast upon the stage to popular actresses,
are of the same composition.
Speaking about hair, it may not be amiss to
say that the ladies of Sorrento, the birth place
of Tasso, braid their tresses and then arrange
them in the form of wreath, such as artists
are wont to place upon the brow Of their favor.
ite bard
In Italy, towards the going down of the sun
the ladies are accustomed to repair to the bal
comics of their habitations and to occupy them
until the evening shades have appeared At that
pensive hour the balconies are rs frames, en-.
closing pictures more beautiful than any IN the
noblest galleries in the Italian capitals.
KEEP YOUR PROMISES. have often been
shocked at the reckless disregard which many
persons manifest for fuflment of their promi-
ses. Theyare ever ready tomake engagements
for the future, but when the time arrives for
their fulflment, they seem to have forgotten
them entirely, or at least to treat them as though
they involved no obligation whatever. Such
conduct is highly injurious in its influence on
society, inasmuch as it necessarily tends to de-
stroy that confidence of man in man, which is
SO essential to the happiness OF the community.
1t is especially detrimental to the interest OF
the individual himself who is guilty Of it, rs he
thereby torieits the confidence and respect OF
his fellows. His word accordingly is not re-
lied upon, and he is obliged to suffer all the un.
happy consequences. This singular and injuri-
GUS habit is Que of the most inexcusable OF
WHICH any one can be guilty. In nnety'nine
cases out OF hundred, there is no absolute ne
cessity whatever, for ANY one to break his word
No one should ever make Il promise unless ne
looks well into the circumstances beforehand,
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