Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1851-03-07

tristiSs keF head before the mirror, turned
and IL dissatisfied voice said
MAAt 4 boteh Celia has made Of nv
HAIR did not ike 10 say ID to her. for
she tck sneh palms but I've no notion 81
BNeariEx II not y
A %asR Emily expostuiated NTH pro
nokink 4FArity, and quite show Of ilnpa.
usncsE gathered il upon its former style
" w her big comb and arkifcial carls,
ana at1shged the iillet and bow
sSse now said she, don't YOU think
y 100 S. Better, and far more becoming ~
IN sure i does not scornfully replied
hmily bile tears Of vexation filed her ewes
I lt lsafsdieulo1s in the extreme. nothing
like st5ae about it,
cares for style g' said Louisa. con
cover ~ ,snhnix Init city folks. who
look lie monkeys, and cramp up their feet,
squeeze their inSides out, tie a hump of cot
ton wssl on their backs, and then because
it's fashionable, think they look first rate,
and really despise lady from the country.
who lAsI sufficient independence to wear
what hsst becomes her, without regard to the
fashiobS
Co1iIieed how vain her attempts at mod
erniziS were, Emily cast an angry look at
her anlIIfsft the room, shutting the door VIC
lcntlytg
II Edo believe, dear Uncle said Louisa,
as she encountered him 10 the garden, " that
Emily! d sufficiently punished She is real
II vcrys unhappy at my obstinacy and my
heart sShes with pity even while | torment.
her. Ishaye forgiven her thousand times
for thssfew tears her thoughtless remarks
occasiq3ei me-
i appreciate the generosity of your mo-
tives, lFepIied her uncle, !" but this fault has
gained 700 strong hold upon Emily, to be
easily overcome if IJcan but reclaim her
from tSk influence Of these silly Wilmots, !
shall IL satisfied. | know it is painful to,
you, AID to me, but if you will bear little
longershe must come to her senses
In h< an hour after this conversation,
Mr.. Hokard, Emily and Louisa were started
on shspping expedition Emily fully de-
termiueA TO recognise none of her fashiona-
bic frsanas, if SO unfortunate as to meet
them her position was very much like that
Of Young child, who sometimes shuts his
eyes, thinking By SO doing he screens himself
from observation.
sos papa,'s cried she earnestly, as they
a
| store, this is no place for us
And why not, my daughter Have
not Otter heard you say you preferred it to
any ii The oity-that Mr. Courtland and
| clerkssWare gentleman-li like and accommoda-
/ ting -Tand do you not generally trade here ~
| The fact was, Mr.. CORTLAND, who was in
| deed asfinished gentleman, had been charm
ed wifi The beauty of Emily, not less than
her well 6lled purse, and always foremost in
| welcoaiiGg her. had delicately bestowed on
her nbany Of those iattering attentions Sc
pleasing to the heart of woman.
i ASS the party entered, Emily skunk be
hind herfather but Louisa pulled her sleeve
sayings
/ !" Oaly look, dear cousin Emily what lott
OF preay things Not much like the stores
where FL live, I can tell you why, there
they have pork, cheese, corn, molasses, and
cod6slis besides their calicoes, tape, needles
and what not don't they. uncle Charles =
But :.isis much prettier way all calicoes
and farbelows, What an elegant lamp
we'll, III never Z" and SHE closely inspected
the chandelier; "wiy, it's really worth
twenty-five cents. to come here if it's only to
look aathe pretty things"
Good evening. Miss Howard" said Mr..
Courg4nd, bowling politely, and affecting not
to noSe her embarrassment; " are there any
/ goodsssT can show you this evening 27'
9 No she don't want any replied Louisa
steppS1g forward, but I'd like to buy new
| gown
/ The remarks Of country rustic we're not
entirt.ly new TO the dealer, and experience
had taught selfcommand so without chang
ing coai1tenance though he secretly wonder
ed thatthe fashionable Emily Howard should
have 81 vulgar relation, be courteously
asked r.
What shall show you, madam silks de
laines-SY
/ ]. Calico, first rate, handsome calico, inter
truptcdIL Louisa.
III would like to look at your nice prints,
chimed in the affected voice of fashonably
attired young lady, languishingly seating
herseF1on stool by the side Of Louisa, ant
unglosing her delicate hand
/ Thejprints we're produced, with the usua
COMMUNICATIONS Of shopkeepers, such as neV
styles, elegant patterns, first colors, unex
ceptiodbble prints, &c, addressed alternate
/ ii to the two inspectors.
| Prtpts prints 2 said Louisa asket
for calico
| .Ths IS the article, madam gravely re
Piled Mr CORTLAND.
.sWejl, that's funny name for calico bu
these 3axe not half lively enough why, the.
look list like my old faded wash gown, ant
WOULD DO. better for my grandmother thai
youpk girl like me / like your real dash,
calico, 81 prints, as you call 'em.'
TAsiyoung lady cast scornful look upoi
the speaker, and gathered her wide sprea'
costly garment about her, as if she fearct
contemplation
Z Lskk here, cousin Emily, continued Lou
isa, ID tell me what to buy
Assist your cousin in choice. said Mr
Howana sad Emily, who had purposel
kept 81 distance, was forced to approach
Al Sc sound Of Dir. Towards voice, th
lady bs the stool had raised her eyes, an
Emilg.imrncdiate discovered her to beth
befors.Snenlioned Mrs Wilmot's eldest daug
ter. asla one Of her most intimate friends
; WithsS formal bow for Mr.. Howard and
chillGS Smile for Emily, she turned to Nj
, Courgxnd. With see nothing that quit
nleassk me- and minced out Of the store
.OGs look, Emily, said Louisa. followid
i her wkh her eyes, what a ie-waddl
: piecosa work that girl makes of walking
! sWiE, Louisa, said Mr. Howard smilin.
! chat y what they call graceful
!. .Jush about as graceful As our old duck
You Sty folks know nothing Of grace
!. ]. onlr Eksh you could see Mary. Lee, the mill
] maid strip along; that's al grace graz
/ / vithoaS effort perfectly natural too
: R.aEt will not do for me TO Be thus N
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