Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1851-12-25

Stone looking for her as she passed the
screen. She longed 10 get home aud think
II all over, aud comfort herself with the re-
collection that she had never intended an
| offence. But, in ignorance Of what she had
suffered, he wished 10 make tour of the
room, and she was obliged to accompany
MN. ars Then he had an engagement 10 meet
me yestry, and it was no time TO breach SO
uncomfortable .. subject; and so she took
little Eua upon her knee, and passed a
cheerless, miserable, evening, that had left
Its traces upon her face when her husband
ltwas new ground to him. He had lived
apart from detraction SO long, that he did not
Know how 10 meet il. Il don't think thev
can intend 10 be unkind,' lie said. But he
prayed more earnestly that night for for.
giving and patient spirit.
The clouds still cast heavy shadow when
the morning came, and jaded BY the imper-
tinent neglect Of a servant she would not
discharge, because she knew her 10 be home
less and friendless, Mrs. Stone shrunk, with
almost nervous dread, when a visitor was
announced, and card, with name she did
not recognize. was placed in her hands,
She could not decline the visit; and she
was glad she bad not done 20, when she saw
the gentle face of her visitor, an elderly lady,
with all the grace, if not the animation of
youth. T.- at
She enfolded the hand Mrs. Stone extend
ed in both her own, and drew her to the So
ia beside her.
ou must not look on me as stranger
she said, Tor am one Of your husbands 3
parlshioners; though we pass very little
time in the city. The quiet Of our country
honse suits me best, at my age and last
Sunday was the first time have had the
pleasure of listening to DR.. Stone. came
TO see you, this morning, my DEAR continued
Mrs. Lowell, the name upon The card Mrs
Stone was still nervouslv reading. 81 hap-
pened TO overhear a conversation last even.
ing that | knew would fret you; ard
should have introduced myself then, only
thought II better to see you alone. You
must excuse Mrs. Dale. She had not
the least idea to whom she was speaking
Mrs. Stones face flushed with the recol-
lection.
| Don't think me meddlesome. But I'm
somewhat older than you, recollect, and
have daughters of my own among slran-
gers; and, in fact, felt so sorry for you,
could have taken you to my heart there
Ia spite Of her attempts at composure, the
rectors wife felt her lips tremble, us size
listened to these kind words.
'You are very good, Mrs. Lowell, I'm
sure, she said.
I've seen The rise and fall of a great deal
church popularity, in nay day, my child
know about what you have gone through
with as well as you can tell me- So I've
come 10 offer my friendship and advice-not
about carpets or furniture, tIough,' she add
ed, smiling. so, TO begin as mentor, let
me tell you there's only one safe course
Act yourself, and don't defer 10 any ones
opinion in matters that concern only YOUR
self. II you begin to arrange your house by
Mrs. Skimpton's card, Mrs. jenkins may
take exceptions, and if you patronize Miss
Tutle's dressmaker, Miss Allen will consd>
er you fright. Ifyou give to Mrs. Tutle's
benevolent societies and not to NJ SIS LttIe's
one OF the ladies will be certain 10 consider
you mean and il will be an objectionable
offence, should you choose 10 pass an evening
with friend out of the parish, if you have
declined an invitation within its limits. You
must not care care about these matters. Be
courteous 10 every one, but let them under
stand you have right 10 your own opinion.
If your aunt presents you with hat from
Lawson's, and you choose to wear it. do so,
even if comments are made. You see I've
inquired out your capital offences a..
'Oh, how contemplate in lhemr ex-
claimed Mrs. Stone.
That's very much like anger, I'm afraid,
said Mrs. Lowell; though grant you have
cause to be provoked. Now don't counsel
INSTRUMENTATION. remember, or acrual rebel
lion. only assert that the rectors wife is
not church properly. and people have no
more right 10 manage her family than she
has TO interfere with theirs. You have the
ordeal TO 60 through; but if you're NOT ob-
stinate and naughty on the one side, or weak
ly and timorous on the other, il won't do you
any harm. By and by, you will begin to
make valuable friends, and then you will
have real home among us, and be happy,
hope
You are very kind, Mrs. Lowell was all
Mrs. Stone -could say. Her visitors man,
ner was SO like that of her own mother. =
She could have begged her to stay when she
rose to take leave.
, You will always have a true friend in
me, my child and you must come and pass
quiet Christmas week with Mr.. Lovel aud
myself, at Elmwood-hat is, ifyou like old
people--and we will talk these matters over
more leisurely. Meantime I'D keep my
blinds down when Mrs. Skifrpton's are up
and not exert myself too much to entertain
, Miss Tuule. She catalosued your wardrobe
the day you were so good as to show bel
your bridal dress. know she begged ia
see it. Good by, good by; don't come into
the air with that cold.' And good Mrs
Lowell was gone, leaving conviction of he,
sincerity in kind-heartedness with The sorely
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