New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-01-20

would come to the city Of H., as nursery maid
Fanny in an instant saw the whole drift of
her lnterlocutor At first slight fash of ndig-
nation passed over her face How does he know
] am not a Presidents daughter : thought she.
She was resolved to give him wholesome les-
son. Schooled her physiognomy to vacant
gravity, but, in spite of herself, there was
rougish twinkle in her eye, that betokened mis-
chief to some one
81 don't know, SIR" replied she, ss There's
Mary Smith, and Sally FTibbals, and Emily
Mary Jones, and d great many others: I
don't know what they would say to going to
city D.. -
go, yes, have
ssThen, perhaps" said he, now perfectly sure
he had "waked the right passenger 90 you
would go.''
81 am well pleased with nv present s;tua-
ton"
so much the better for you-how long have
you been from home'"
"Four years next May, sir
Have you had the care of children:''
All the time, sir
What wages do you receiver
Fanny named sum, that amounted to some
part Of her wages.
81 will give you more He named gene
rous price
"Will that suit you :"
so, you are very generous the price suits
me-
''Can you not decide at once ~
''Will you allow me little time to consider"'
| 'sCertainly.''
The cars were nearing the depot Fanny
ionged to reach it. She tried to look composed
still she felt nervous and uncomfortable. The
cars stopped, Fanny rose
You stop here,'' said Mr. Welton Here is
my card, my name may not be unknown to your
friends
"Thank you," replied Fanny, looking some
what confused, but with great dignity and sweet
ness; Sc will not trouble you for your card,
am engaged for the present, but you have made
me rery generons offer, and if ever scish for
the situation, fll--fll-hunt you up." She
oade MIR. Welton 'sgood morning. and tripped
out OF the cars, leaving that profound philoso-
pher, that deep judge of human nature, (not
Judge of deep human naturel in profound bewil-
derment. He recovered himself in time to ask
gentleman on the platform, whom Fanny ad-
dressed, her name ssWhat!' exclaimed Mr.
Welton. ss Fanny More, of E. st. Seminary, B. -
He staggered back into the cars and threw him
self into seat, and for the first time in his life
dropped his chin on his bosom with decidedly
crest-fallen look. His ss self esteem was below
par; and his Sc human nature at discount
He had heard Miss More spoken of as the
most intelligent and accomplished lady in the
city of B. He had heard her story; he knew
ing to meet those parents whose joy and support
she was. 1t seemed vulgar in a servant but in
Miss More it was noble. sacrificing o, consis.
tency thou art jewel
: Mr.. Welton had been widower two year,
! and one day precisely. He had married becaus
- it was convenient and proper to do SO; and Sc
. leeted the lady, because she was the most beau
: :, titu, wealthy, and aristocratic lady in his ac
;, e quaintance The tranquility of his married lif
! ! had been undisturbed by any especial joys o
u griefs He decided, on the death of his wife
. that it was improper to marry in less than tw'
: years; and he had now started on matrimo
!. NAL expedition, he had planned just two years
u before. In the city of 7. lived a wealthy ant
accomplished lady, a friend of his wife l will
t not weary your patience, Sc word to the wise
U is sufficient
u But for once the immutable Mr.. Welton die
u not keep his resolution. A resolution calmly
! formed, and sacredly kept, for two whole years
Perhaps you will be better able to understand
him, if give you an insight into his cogitation
as he returned home,
e 'Strange can't keep that girl from my mind
| wish we had met under different circumstances
! or had not met at all. How mischievously pro
voking she looked when she last addressed me
How demurely she sat making up her minC
: whether to accept my offer Wish dared offel
!. myself; she dare with dignity not refuse me
Il Yes, (pausing) she dare do any thing. knew
well enough what sister meant when she wished
e to introduce me- Had other plans then Anc
. then could not think of a farmers daughter
o % have somehow placing his hand on his lef
Il u side) an uncomfortable feeling here; wonde
e what ails me; meeting that girl has made
" fool of me. But the circumstance is unusual
y and do not recollect that ever stepped out G
- the ordinary track before
: Fanny softly opened the door of her father
p cottage, on the morning of her early ride; an
le,o,, ,tnl ccbo ell, l,1,
l. /, from her cloak: &c I've come to take breakfas
IL with you" Mrs. More would have sprung fol
ward to embrace her daughter, but she Dire
> back, resigning usual since his blindness, th
!. first kiss to her husband. The favorite canar
/! broke forth in a song of welcome; though tn
e good people declared it had not sung during til
! whole winter, except on sunny days; old Carl
!, sprang to her side with half suppressed grow
~ of joy; and Ninny, the pet cat, now CROWN
e blind with age brushed the melting snow frol
her shoes with her soft coat, and uttered mel
= of delight. Mrs. More was Just pouring cotfe
III as Fanny entered. AS they were partaking
their breakfast, Fanny entertained them wit
=, an account of her morning adventure. lie
II father smiled and called her a ''sly Puss," br
IL looked little vexed, nevertheless. Her mothe
re administered the slightest possible reproof. An
u. u. Fanny herself, now that all was passed, onl
is heightened and thought it good joke
u Miss Julia Weton, sister of our hero apple
the next week for the admission of her niece
= from H., young lady nine years of age, to |
III street seminary.
~ Miss Mary Welton, Fanny new pupil. was
fine, well grown, handsome child, but wild an
90 undsciplined as young squaw. All the prec
Nv sion and dignity of both father and mother ha
10 not been able to tame her. Their efforts
e. make fine lady of her, which commenced {
T. soon as she conld understand the simplest wort
lie, of the English language, were wholly lost upo
Nv her. Books she detested; teaclers were he
nj aversion She was committed to Fanny's esp'
ny cial charge. Gradually, day by day, Fam
FL gained ground with herpupil, until her sighte
", wish was law. No one could say precisely no
er this influence was gained We will let NIal
"a speak for herself, in an extract from a letter
a ! her father, dated July 25th:
Don't you think improve in writing, de-
ed papa2 | make all the pauses now, you see ;
Ter do not spell all my words quite right yet; Il
es other day Miss More said she thought wou
bt make excellent photographer. or somethil
od like that l did not quite understand the wor,
ad | am determined to find out what it means, al
m make one. solved the last sum in division
lin day. have been through numeration, ado
lily ton, subtraction, multiplication and divsio
J., and more. understand them. At first studi
nd to please Miss More, and now like it. Y
will be here next week and hear our examir
ro- ton | know YOU will love Miss More H