Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1852-1852, 1852-08-24

seemed 10 be Oh terms or lllpnly ElnlllarlV WIFI
halfthc arstocracv of the nation. Mrs. Comber
mere whispered to Bah that Mr.. Newton was a
most "patrician person." of the ''highcst conncc
tons" they had met with him on the sands
where he lad been of signal use in assisting Mrs
Combcrncre over the shingles on q stormy day
lie was so gcntlemanly and agreeable that they
could not do otherwise than ask him in; ne had
remained to tea, and since then he had been a
regular visitor.
Mr. Newton had been at first treated with
great coclness by Mr.. Combcrmere; the latter
gentleman did not like strangers, and looked
on moustache with suspicion. But Mr. New
ton was so diiicrential so uneXccptonable IN de-
pertinent, and prudent in his general sentiments,
warmly advocating Mr.. Combermcrc'S political
opinions that he had at least won the good orin-
ion even of the father of the family. Besides,
| he paid no particular attention to the Misses
/ Combermerc; there was no danger Of his making
/ love to thcm-that WIS clear: and Mrs. Comber-
mere, mother-like. felt little mortified and cha
grincd at such palpa!c Indifference But when
pretty Bah Norman appeared, the case was diff
tercnt; her brunette complexion and sparkling
dark eyes elected marked admiration from the
patrican Mr.. Newton; and he remarked in IN
of-hand way-Soto rorc, as if to himself: "By
Jupiter. how like she is TO dear Lady Mary
Manvers" Bah felt very much fattercd by the
comparison, and Immediately began to like Mr..
Newton immensely: he was so distinguc, so fls-
cinating, SO refined. Bah did not add that he
had singled her out rs an especial obecs Of at
tenton even when the fair dashing Misses Com
| bcrmcre CHALLENGED connections
The fortnight passed swiftly away-too swift
ly, alas thought little Barbara Norman; for at
the expiration of the term, Mrs. Combcrmere
did not ask her to prolong the VISIT but suffered
her to depart. again under the escort of Mr.. Com
bcrmere, without word OF regret at parting
Cruel Mrs CcmLcrmerc! she wished to keep Mr.
Newtons society all to herself and her daugh
tcrs! However. the young gentleman asked
Barbara for permission to pay his respects to her
when he returned to the metropolis; this had
been accorded by Barbara, who on her return to
Ientonvile, for the first time found that comfort
able home "insuferably dull and stupid" Ed
ward Leslie, too-how dull and stupid even he
was, after the chattcrng perfumcd loungcrs Of
the clysium she had just Quilted. Yet Edward
was never considered eithcrduIl or stupid by COM
petcnt judges; but, quite the contrary-a SELL
siblc, well Informed, sentlcmanly parsonage. But
then, he had no great friends, no patrician weak
ncsscs, he knew nothing about racing or bet
ting. or opera dancers, or slang in general. In
short, he seemed flat and insipid 70 Bab, who
had been compared to the beautiful Lady Mary
Manvcrs, By the soft and persuasive tongue Of
Lady Mary Manvcr's dear friend. Yet, i'll her
secret heart Of hearts, Bab drew comparisons by
no means di>advantagcous to Edward Leslie
YES" thought Bab, a like Mr.. Newton best by
! the seaside in summer time, when harp-music
floats on the balmy air; then | should always
! like him. if summer WIS all the year round But
for ever day life, for winter hours, for home in
short, I'm sure like Edward Leslie bcst-Im
sure loyc edward Leslie" and Bab blu>hcd and
hcsitatcd, though she was quite alone. Cary
listened good naturcdly to all Bab's descriptions
Of the happiness she had enjoyed: and Cary
thought, from all Bah said, that Mr.. Newton
must he at least some great lord in Disguise
She felt quite nervous at the ilca OF his coming
to such IN humble house as theirs when hc talk
ed Of parks, and fours-in-hand, and baronla balls
as things with which he was familiar, and re-
garlcI rs matters Of course. Cary hoped that
Charles and Edward Leslie would be present
when Mr.. Newton called, because they were fit
to associate with royalty itself Cary had very
humble opinion Of hcrsclt-swcet, gentle soul |.
Charles often wished his dear sister ljab might
closely resemble her At length, Bell Combcr-
mere wrote to say that they were about return
ing to town; and Mr.. Newton declared he could
not remain behind. Bab's heart fluttercd and
papitatcd at each sound the knocker gave and
she WIS thankful that Cary's cousin, Miss Ward,
WIS staying with them, to call attention of from
herself
Miss Ward wasan accomplished, charming wo-
man Of middle arc, who for years had resided in
the Earl Of st. EImcr's family as goycruess--
greatly valued for her many cstimablc qualities.
Not being i'll robust health, she had ab>cntcd
herself for q short sc;lSun from her oncrujls du
ties, and and in her dear friend and cousins
house, sought and obtained quiet and renovation.
Miss Ward often found difficulty in rcrre>sin" Il
smile at BaOS supcrupu> yraccS and animated
gestures but it WAS Il kindly smile, for the state
ly cunvcntonaIltics amongst which she usually
existed, rendered these traits Of less refined man-
ncrs rather refreshing thar. otherwise Mss
Ward w:'s out when MIR. ComhcrmeTcs c1ui-
page drove up to M.r. Norman's door; and that
large Lady, win her daughter Bell, accompanied
hy Mr' Scwton, made their way up stairs to Mrs.
N".manS drawing room. Mrs. Colnbcrlncre w'sS
always astoundngy grand and patronising when
she honorcd Cary with call; Mrs. Combcr-
mere liked to call upon folks whom she denoml-