The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1851-07-31

the advantages Of good society-an advantage OF
which the daughter availed herself pretty large
ly and though Mrs. Bates was proud Of staying
at home more and working harder than anybody
else, she rejoiced 10 making her daughter a foe
lady, as she deemed II, TO bring her up in idle
ness, aud dress her in the best style she could,
suffering her to CAD and gossip from house to
house as she pleased.
In truth, Sally Bates was rather q pretty Girl
her eyes were dark and bright, her cheeks full
and red, her curls heavy and smooth, her figure
unexceptiOnable, aud her waist more slender even
than the fashion required. Her dress was sty-
lish--thst is, for country village--her temper
genial, and her talk exceedingly sprightly. Her
particular talent consisted in Sinking all hard
ships aud captivating all the beaux, young and
old, great and small that came within her reach
No sooner had Dr. Hilton, with saddle-bsgs on
his arm, and his young student by his side, ap.
peared in sight, than, tastefully arrayed in white
muslin, and with . wreath Of artificial flowers
around her forehead, she appeared at the window,
drawing the curtain quite aside, that she might
see how DR.. Claverel, ne she called him, did look
though she was manifestly not unwilling that he
should see how she looked I'm the mean time.
| Mr.. Clayerel" said Mr. Jameson, ne the new
corners drew near, " is your OLDEST son, nichard
gone forth from the paternal roof to be initiated
IN the mysteries Of the materia medica 2"
! Mr., Claverel looked puzzled and ashamed, nj
this was the first intimation he had had Of the
whereabouts Of his son. and in his bewildermeni
forgot to make any reply But Mr.. Bates, taking
advantage of the opportunity to say something
| spiteful said he didn't think Mr. Clavorel had
much control of the young doctor since his re-
| turn from college
General expressions Of surprise followed, TO the
great modification of Mr. Claverel Of course ; and
without waiting for the adjustment Of the difficult
ty, or even asking single question Of Richard
he abruptly departed not however, till Mr.
Bates had time to say he hoped DR.. Claverela
professional career would not be confined to the
sphere in which II was likely to open Richard,
presentin sort Of half-slovenly, half-genteel sp-
pearaBce, Was not much less mortified than his
ri - y Being so unexpectedly NSOUsht in con-
tact with him it was not, however, very long till
his attention attracted by the bright eyes and
ffJHing turls N roShS g. |..~> 'P-~o presently
SO completely absorbed by the arrOwy glances and
saucily bewitching losses as to quite induce for
getfuness Of his first embarrassment
Farther and farther the lady leaned forth from
the window, gsyly futtered the roses among her
curls, when suddenly little stronger gust lifted
the wreath from her head, and deposited IL lit
tie way from the grave assembly and Richard,
recovering it with alscrity, was a moment after
presenting il at the open window, aud Miss Bates
blushing and bowling her Acknowledgements to
Dr. Claverel
A month thereafter Mr.. Claverel returned one
morning from Startown, whittier some errand had
called him. with hurried and unsteady step
Madame Rumor had kindly told him, because
she thought he ought TO know, that Richard and
Sally Bates were shortly TO be married
Dolly" he aaid, seating himself on the porch
as one completely exhausted, Dolly, wish you
would hand me the sperits of campfire"
will only add in this chapter that the suspect
ed members of the canine tribe, having each IN.
dergone prescribed ordeal, were honorsbly &C
quilted, save and except that notable guardian
that was as cross dog to other dogs as any dog
could be when other dogs disturbed his nightly
watch
TO BIZ CONTINUED.