Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1851-03-20
From ATthar's Home Gazette.
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HI A ITY.
@ BALTIMORE.
1t was a cold, cherries day in Novem-
Der. A fall Of snow during tho night, was
succeeded in the morning hy slow, driz-
zling rain, accompanied by brisk, north
easterly wind. Overcoats and gums were
indispensables, but as for umbrellas, they
might as well have been left at home.-
In . snug, comfortable parlor, sat three la
dies, Mira Danvers and her two daughters.
A bright fire glowed in the CRATE, and the
genial warmth which it impaired, rem
dered the apartment so pleasant, that its
occupants scarcely needed the storm with
out. . 3s..s
r Little or no conversation passed between
them, for all were intently engaged in rea-
ding. The mother and elder daughter each
were abeorbed in new and popular now
el, while the younger perused the morn
ing paper. Ere the sun had reached its
meridian, domestic entered, saying to
Mrs Danvers, I.
'oa sThere is a young woman below who
wishes to see you, ma am
sWho is il, Betsey? Some beggar, l
reckon, for no one else, I'm sure, would
venture out on day like this, unless COM
PEELED to-
4 think, ma'am, its the young woman
what's going to make the shirts
Send her up then, Bet,ey. What could
have possessed the creature to come this
morning?'
In few minutes the young girl, whose
| name was Sarah Parks entered. She ap-
peared about eighteen years Of sge, but far
better adapted for the sunshine and bree-
yes Of May than for the Wintry blasts Of
November. The water drippsd from of
the cotton shawl on the rich carpet, as she
stood Just within the door, Mrs Danvers,
not appearing to think that person in her
situation would feel the need Of rest or
warmth, even on morning like tlis.
well, Sarah, | suppose you have come
about those shirts, remarked the lady.
Yes, MAN,
Jane, Mrs Danvers spoke TO her youn-
gest daughter, Jane my dear, 60 into my
room and bring me that bundle lying on
the dressing table
oh, dear ma why didn't you let Bet
sey bring it. It's SO cold hate to stir
from the fire. H
'Betsey is busy about dinner, and don't
wish to hinder her.
The young lady reluctantly obey ed ,how-
ever, struggling her shoulders, and shiv-
ering, as she passed from the comfortable
parlor in the cold passage. She soon re-
turned with the muslin, and as she re-en-
tered the room cast look upon the young
girl, which seemed to say, sWhat business
have you TO come and disturb me in this
way?'
She tossed the bundle into her mother 5
lap, and then returned to her lounge on
the sofa.
Here, Sarah, is one for pattern said
Mrs Danvers. wish them made just like
that. Now what will you charge me for
them?'
The young woman approached MrsD Dam
vers, and after examining the shirt min
ute or two, replied, "a dollar, and quar-.
ter, ma'am.' ..s#
"A dollar and quarter, Sarah! Why
never paid more than seventy-five cent.
before; you must work cheaper than thai
If you wish me to patronize you.'
There is great deal Of work upor
them. ma'am. / could not make bosom
like that in day. ID. es...@
! well, it makes no difference, can ge
them made for that: ] only sent for yot
because you were recommended to me by
friend, who said it would be charity I.
| give you my work. ~
A slight blush suifused the young girl.
cheeks 1t these words. IF you will de
them for that price, continued the lady, q
will give them to you; il not, will give
them to the one who has always done my
work" s 4-a4 ". III. IL stas
i cannot, indeed, ma am
Mrs Danyers commenced putting uE
the work, and Sarah turned towards the
door. ss... .s ..5's' ~ : .=sts .s.s. ..,
Stop moment, Sarah,' cried the other
4 don't wish 10 be too hard on you, II
| give YOU FIVE dollars for the half Dozen