Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-24


word, but her eyes filled with tears, and
after a moments silence. she said
/" Well, | viii send her the fowers-she
will like them | am sure"
The truth was, Julia had heard, aud
talked, and thought so much Of her par
ty, that she had begun TO imagine herself
a much more important parsonage than
before, and TO think that she must be
somewhat select in her invitations so
after some consideration, she decided
that il would sound very unarlstucratic |
10 have it said that OLD Zeke's daughter
was at her party. Besides. she was a
year older than rose, which very much en-
HANGED her own importance.she thought: |
so without consulting her parents, she
decided that Rose Melwood should not
come 70 her party.
But Julia little thought that by refusing
admittance to Rose she was depriying
herself and others Of all enjoyment
But SO it was, for when all were assem-
bled, there seemed some one wanting.
No one seemed happy, and each whis-
pered TO the. other, II wish Rosy dear
was here" and wh-n Frank Weston
and two o: three of his schooi-fellows
came in TO share in the sports, nothing
seemed TO go right.
why, where is Rosy dearp exclaimed
Frank in surprise. after looking round the
room.
"Julia wouldn't have her here ex-
claimed half dozen voices.
II should like 10 know, Miss Julia
Weston, why you wouldn't have her
here 2" inquired Frank with spirit.
because didn't want her here re-
piled Julia, little tartly. ~
Because she is old Zeke's daughter :
. replied several voices.
We'll, | wish, Julia. you were half as
, good as old Zeke's daughter exclaimed
] Frank. i declare, this is outrageous.
) She shall come, or else don't stay here.
; Nor I, nor T. exclaimed the other
; embryo gentleman.
Atthis moment Mrs. Weston entered
/, the room.
why, what does this mean 4 she ex-
f claimed. i came TO see bow happy You
: were, and really there is not one happy
7 face in the room what is the matter 2
Rosy dear is not here exclaimed !
/ dozen voices.
2 ROSY not here9 Why, what IS the
! reasonP inquired Mrs. Weston in sur
!; prise.
d Why, Julia has acted like Ounce
She has not invited her. replied Frank
Not invited Rosgi Why, Julia wha
e does this meanl ] thought surely yol
!; had invited her.
T,l:. i. y ~, 4t;.5,:x,,< h<,,,,,, a., ,s-av,..,
o seriously Of her conduct. The party
p which she had looked forward to with 81
e much happiness, had been. so far, naugh
d but wretchedness, and all in Consequence,
e Of her foolish pride. So she acknowledg
Il ed TO her mother the reason, and expires
{, sed her sorrow.
g At this moment light tap was hear,
d at the door, and a little girl who live
neighbor to Rosy, entered with 6 beauti
s. ful wreath in her hand, and presentin
ID it TO Julia, said, Rosy dear sent i {
K you.'
h The scent of the flowers filed the room
r and all gazed eagerly at such quantit,
10 Of flowers at that season.
h OH where did Rosy dear find them
r. | could not find one.' all exclaimed.
rs She always knew where the first flow
ID ers grew. exclaimed one Of the boys.
at She always knew ten times more tina
it any other girl about everything, was th
lg rather ungallant reply Of Frank Weston
le Julia stood holding the wreath, look
ID ing sorrowful and ashamed.
n My DEAR exclaimed Mrs. Weston
le YOU are not worthy 10 wear this wreat
er to-day--the one who deserves it mu:
ID wear it. Put on your bonnet and 9
ct down TO old Zeke's, and make tle be.
I'd apology you can 10 Rosy. Beg her pal
h don, and ask her to come and spend u
te remainder Of the day for / am quite sur
le there will be no enjoyment unless she
tn here and she is so good GIRL think sh
I'D will notrefuse to come, though you hav
x treated her SO i'll. Frank will entertai
e. your company while you are gone, and
Ist hope you wilIyet behapPy.
The two girls were soon seen returt
nd ing. and as they entered4he door, all el
n claimed, Il am so glad you have com
ee Rosy dear now we will be happy
he But first said Mrs. Weston, let |
en- dispose of this beautiful wreath. II shou
Ola not lie whitening here. Julia it was SCI
to you. but presume you do not fe
!" that YOU deserve to wear it. so you ma
place it upon The head of The one W
re- think most deserving ofit.'
me Julia took the wreath, and with a smi
and kiss, placed il upon >Rosy's hea
aid amid the shouts OF The children.
sOh, had much rather you wou
W. wear it, dear Julia, exclaimed Rose
/ am sure never intended il for m
Tho SELF
lad THE good we do to others said Nj
she Wesinn- snften returns nnon our on