Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-11-20

Mrs. Eccieston and Virge were as much
artonlshed as Mr.. Elderly, though not equal
" delighted with the gush of music tha,
poured forth in the fullness Of song from
Ada's lips. He was enthusiastically fond Of
Music, and had ever thought /, mos, witely
accomplishment for the one he designed
making Mrs. Elderly. ~, = ae ID -
Your sister sings beautifully. She must
love music from her soul. The expression
she throws into that air! Do you love it
also 2 ,ss,-t.. n, .......
s'Yes-l am very fond o: Il, indeed
but ''9n-ti i0 ltH1h at iu afaNu9 rt
Virge is so timid, that she must know one
intimately, ere one can judge Of her voice.
Ada is child, and never seems TO care how
or before whom she plays. Ada, my dear,
do not tire Captain Linton with music this
morning. .sgs, i. t.,r., =. ..,.-.... i..,.
'Oh! your pardon, my denr madam. Ii
is Iwho am trespessing on her good nature,
in begging for one more song,' said CAPITA in
Linton.
And ioo,' said MIR. Elderly, approach
ing the piano, am desrous of herring you
sing an air which fancy you must sing
Will you oblige me also p
With pleasure, if know it; bu. all my
music is SO very old that seldom play for
any one but papa, who prefers it for that
reason .r MS. s-s
Do you sing My Soul is Dark p All,
then pray oblige me- o
Again Ada's voice rang out in melody
but this time with a tenderness that suited
the pathos of the exquisite air; and Elderly,
whilst listening TO the strains, forgot for the
moment that Virge was seated across The
room; but her vision soon fitted over his
mind. AT the conclusion of the song, be
resumed his seat beside the beautiful Virgo
Eccleston. He thought both eve aud cheek
were brighter, and lover-lke imagined that,
like himself, il was from the pleasure of lis
tening 10 the melodious notes; but Virge
was conscious that enuy was the cause Of the
additional color.
After lengthy call, and promise of a
speedy repetition, the gentlemen withdrew,
and the languid beauty, rising with consid-
cradle energy, and all mammas sharpness Of
tone turned to Ada, who was overlooking
some music, and said ta
well, Miss Pert, hope you are satisfied
with your display. Ma, do declare, if Ada
is allowed to ntrude herself and her abomi-
nable music upon my company, ! will stay
up stairs Aud tears of vexation burst from
her beautiful eyes. ..-. ..... ..-.
My darling Virge, you must not mind
the efforts of such child 10 attract attention.
And, Ada, your forwardness is, Imust tell
you, vely unbecoining at your age. Inow
insist upon your neuer appearing when we
have morning visiicrs again.
'Oh! pray forgive me my great sin = said
she, with smile, halEmocking, and quite
provoking. did not intend TO attract the
great Mr.. EIderby's attention; and therefore
if he did listen moment to my playing, be-
cause Of Virge's sore throat
Ada. be silent and leave the room this
instant. Do not let me see your face TO-
day again. will send you your dinner to
your room, where hope you will learn to
treat your sister and myself with more res.
pec,.' .H.s -
Very well, mamma. hope you will
send me enough, for have an excellent ap.
petite, from my first success ....
Her saucy look and careless air lasted only
whilst her impetuous feeling mastered her
for, after throwing herself into a large arm
| chair, she said, half aloud
Ills always so. God forgive me. Yes
am always saying or doing something foI
which am sorry the next moment. But
really, ma and sister do provoke me SC
much-and let me act as may, they seem
actually 10 dislike me. Well, can't help
il. Papa-my own denr papa-Ioves me
and for his sake will try 10 do better, ant
do iha, for the others which my con science
tells me is right. Oh! if mamma and Virgo
,could only let me love them, how happy
should be-