Hillsdale Whig standard. (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1846-1851, 1850-10-08
THE IRSlH APPLE GIRL.
BY LIEUT.. MURRAY.


At the last session Newport was one Of
the most lively and spirited that was ever
enjoyed at watering place. Every part Of
our Union contributed its quota TO make up
the Gordon of beauty and fashion that assem-
bled nightly TO participate in the gay dance,
| the musical soiree and the fancy ball -
! There were some ladies of rank also from a
broad, and altogether Newport was the CEN
tire Of fashion and beauty for the time being.
Come with Us now, Imagination, into one OF
those gay assemblies; the band is discoursing
| its rich tones, and feet. as light as fsries'
tread, are gliding in the mazes of the dance
AT this moment couple, fatigued with the
exertons Of Polka, have stepped one side
! from the dancing hall, and sitting at the
door of the Withdrawing room, are criticising
I the dancers.
They are fair couple; the LADY lie not
more than twenty three, and the gentleman
three or four her senior. She is a very dark
brunette, with speaking eye, and unmista
kable belongings of SoutherneI. Her fine
| figure had been developed under tropical
cline, and she spoke and acted with al en-
ergy and fire, though finely tempered by a
distingue air ofrefnement, that was peculiar
| ly Southern. Her companion showed him
solf gentleman Of high breeding, and evil
IDENTITY Northerner. His high oold fore
head full blue eyes, and classical profile, be-
spoke intelligence and native power, while
his manner bore token of the tenderest inter
est in her by his side.
slow charming Mrs. Warand looks to-
night, Mr.. Burditt, don't you think sof said
the lady referring to the person of an elegant
looking woman who was dancing the mszur-
ka at that momeat with an English noble
man.
Charming. repeated Mr.. Burditl, thus ad-
dressed by his partner. With one excep-
tion,' he answered, Il think her the first wo-
man ever saw
so YOU know her, Mr.. Burdittf
'Well-and few of those with whom | ain
acquainted POSSESS such charms o: mind as
we'll as Of person. You must have heard her
con verse; is she not delightfully."- entertain
ingF
'She is indeed, and the star of every circle
that she graces. Mrs Warlaud must be
nearly forty, and perhaps there are few bellies
in their first season so attractive.
AT this moment the lady of whom they
were speaking. glided gracefully out of the
dance and seated herself in an alcove of the
hall where she was at once surrounded by
the elite of the company. n
Dear Miss Langly,' said he whom we have
introduced to the readers as Mr.. Burditt,
'appropos of this leisure moment, let me
speak to you upon the subject we were dis
cusslng yesterday.
with all my heart; anything for on argu
ment,' replied Mrs. Langly, you are 50 very
convincing, and bring such indisputable ey-
dence Of your position, that any one might
know you were a lawyer.
we we're interrupted yesterday as ! was
about to tell you true story. by way of eS
ample, and in proof of the side had Ioken
upon the subject we were discussing. Shall
proceed with my argument
Certainly, especially il story Is 20 come
of il. Go on, Mr., Burdtt.'
well, as novel writers begin, 1t was hot
afternoon in July, and the sun was pouring
down upon the east side OF Broadway, New
York, with fiery heat, when a private car
riage drew up by the corner Of canal street,
and the occupant, rich old gentleman, call
cd to poor Irish child who sold apples and
who came to the carriage door offering her
basket. and expecting to sell few pennys'
worth Of the contents.
My little girl said the man, whose daugh
ter are your
Il havn't got no mother nor father, but !
that's my aunt that sells apples over at the |
other corner of Broadway and Canal street.
Would ycu like to 60 and live with me. if
your aunt is willingl
After a moments hesitation the child an
swered, looking into the kind face of the old
gentleman:
'Yes, sir, think should like 70.
what is your namef
'tIonora Cary, SIR.
Go ask your aunt, tell her will give her |
fifty dollars for parting with you.
Fifty dollars replied the child in astonish
ment, gazing with her handsome eyes upon |
the old gentleman.
Yes, yes hurry over and tell her.
The child's story brought her aunt TO the
carriage, whero the bargain was consumma-
ted, and she was told TO como TOT certain
number in Bleecher street on the next day, |
where here signature would bo required and
the money paid
The old gentleman was one Of the richest
Of New Yorks retired merchants. He had |
boon married many years, but had no children
and his heart yessned for child to dots up J
on, 20 instruct, 70 love, and 10 endesr 70
hin, ittla uonoya Jaw hs nnancd N casch !