Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1850-06-21
that Mrs. Jones decidedly uncomforta-

that Mrs Jones s--grew. decidedly uncomforta-
| bic.
ssFor my part added Mr.. Newbold. 81 am
decidedly of the opinion that Mr. Hopkins has
expressed, and Mrs. Rowland carries con-
stanty into practice. No real lady should be
above making herself useful in this world,
where there is so much for all to do Mrs.
Rowland would not keep half the establish
ment she has, but to please her husband, who
is somew hat fond of ostentation. have Of
ten heard her say that, if it does no other
harm, it is setting bad example to those who's
incomes will not afford il, and who neverthe-
less rush into the same expenditure. Garry
ing a bundle may be of very little importance
in itself; bat it is an example of the helpless
ness to which some ofour ladies see fit to re-
duce themselves, for the sake of appearing
able to afford anything. When parcel is
not so large as to Inconvenience one, l should
think it would be preferable to bring it ones
self, and thus be secure against mistakes and
delays"
Here the conversation was interrupted by
the arrival of Mrs. Hopkins purchases from
Stewards. The little wife bushed as it was
handed to her. neatly tied up in fine wrapping
paper, and no larger than a small volnms.-
Mr.. Newbold smiled goodnaturedly, begged
pardon of the ladies for having given them
such formidable impromptu lecture, and wal
ked away.
"Bah! what a pity he hadn't been a cler-
ly. He could not bear to see Miss Smith look
ing so .'cut down. as she did for an instant,
and ''pshawed" at Mr.. Newbold as the cause
of her discomposure.
Mrs. Hopkins and her husband went to
their own room to inspect the handkerchiefs
but when there, she did not seem inclined to
display them. She "fussed" with the string
some time as she stood with her back to her
husband at the window. Mr.. Hopkins came
forward and offered his services. What was
his surprise to find her in tears slowly falling
from her beautiful brown eyes! No wonder
that she could not see to unite the knot.
'Ah, Arthur" said she show very foolish
you must think me Indeed, indeed, l never
thought about it at all before"
Her husband pressed the so6bing little wife
to his heart. u know it; you are only
thoughtless my love. DO rely uponyou own
good sense for the future, and do not be led by
these silly women"
So the lady was comforted; and ever, as
she used these cambric hadnkerchiefs,t the les
son of their purchase was brought to herr mind.
The very next day, she bought some cravats
for her husband, brought them home triumph
antly, and hemmed them too. Miss Smith,
who had an elegant gold thimbe which she
never used, thought this looked very like be-
ing governed by ones husband, :" and resol-
we'd more heartily than ever that she would
never be guilty Of like submission. The Jo-
nes faction sent more minute parcels than ey-
er.
1t may notbe unjnteresting to add that Mrs.
Hopkins was ultimately invited to Mrs. How
lands parties, and the acquaintance was
brought about.
The two ladies were making purchases at
the same counter one fine spring morning
Mrs Rowland had completed hers first, and
was attracted from the change she was coun-
ting, by hearing a very sweet voice say,
"Thank you, but | prefer to take It with me-"
Surprised to hear d refusal to the offer Of SEN
ding home a somewhat cumbrious package
from one so elegantly dressd as our little friend
Mrs. Rowland noticed that they took thesame
direction on leaving the shop, She saw Mrs,
Hopkins ascend the steps of No. 30. That
evening, she asked Mr.. Newbold who her
pretty neighbor was. To her amusement, a
history of the discussion we have recorded,
and its consequences, was related to her. She
had taken fancy to Mrs. Hopkins, and this
was confirmed by Mr.Newbold's warm ecom-
iums. He had liked her better from the very
day Of Stewart's parcel. Not long after, the
ladies mt at party. The surprise and de-
light of Mrs. Hopkins can scarcely be ex-
pressed, when the great lady Of - Square
not only asked an introduction, but conyersed
a long time with her.
4 few days after, Hrs. Howlad's card was
sent up to Hrs. Arthur Hopkins. She could
hardly believe her own eyes niether could
Jrs. Jones, who had stopped the servant up
on the stairs TO see who the visitor was.
Afterwards, when the story came out-Jfrs.
Hopkins was often at Mrs. Rowland now
Mrs. Jones curled her thin lips very contempt
uously; but, for all that, she would have made
and sacrifice to stand in her place. JIiss
Smith-uow hrs. ThomPson-was observed
for some time to frequently pass Mrs. How
lands house with large bundles; but as it
did no good-the lady never seeming to be a
aware Of the existence Of Mrs. T.-she gave
it up, and Joined with her sister in sueers and
innuendoes at 'toadies" and humble follow
ers."
We did commence with moral in view,
Notwithstanding our devious course; and, If
you can discover it, dear ladies', through its
somewhat fantastic drapeIy, why, then-par-