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garded her as very pretty and interest
ing, and had sometimes even thought
it almost possible to love Caroline How
ard well enough 10 marry her, if he
could only hope TO cure her of the pas
sion for dress which she displayed
But this remark sealed her fate. as far
rs he was concerned, and turning to
Mrs. Hinton, he asked, "Who is Emily
Harwood! Are you acquainted with
hers should really like to be intro
dnced 10 yonng lady who has moral
courage enough to.wear an untashiona-
BILE garment. after having worn it al
ready two winters; she must possess a
more than common character;
''lwill introduce you, with pleasure y
said Mrs. Hinton. ''She is a sweet girl
and a great favorite of mine. | con-
fess have myself been surprised at
the plainness of her dress, this winter,
for her father is considered wealthy.
and she is the only one of his daugh-
ters of an age TO go into society. That
is she. in the simple W bite frock, and
that is her mother by her side"
Mr.. Norton was charmed to perceive
that II was young lady who, by her
singularly modest and unpretending
appearance, had attracted his attention
in the early part of the evening. He
had intended TO inquire her name, but
lost sight Of her in the crowd, and sup
posed that she had retired. She re-
ceived him with an easy, graceful man.
ner, and after few moments passed in
conversation. he thought her positively
beautiful, 50 Intelligent was the expires
sian OF her dark blue eyes. and so beam
ing the smile with which she listened
to his lively remarks He was also
very MUCH pleased with Mrs. Harwood.
who disi mol leave TO her daughter the
whole burden of conversation. as some
mothers are apt 10 do contenting them
selves with being mere spectators.
When Mr.. Norton laid his head upon
the pillow that night, it was long be-
fore he could compose his mind 10 sleep.
so muck was he disturbed BY the vision
of pair Of blue eyes which danced
before him, not to mention dark ring
lets and old cloaks, which mingled to-
gether in strange confusion. He began
10 think he had al last found the object
he had been so long seeking, and re-
solving that he would call the next day
at Mr.. Harwood's, at last resigned him
self to repose.
The next morning. Mrs. Hinton. in
pursuance Of the wise resolution she
had made. attired herself to go out. and
was waiting in the parlor for her carri-
age. The beautiful mantle lay on the
sofa by her side, and she was eyamin-
ing ii, and making up her mind that.
after all, she could do without it. and if
she could that she ought TO- Al. this
moment Caroline Howard, who was an
intimate friend. entered. AssAre YOU
going out so early 2" she exclaimed. on
seeing Mis-. Hinton ready dressed. Il.
came in the hope of seeing you at this
hour for wished 10 tell You that Mr..
Stewart has some of the loveliest pat
terms you ever saw. ! was there yes
terday, and looked al them. They
were just opened, and the clerk as
sured me that they were the only ones
and there are but dozen al
together | was afraid they would all
be sold. yet ! did not dare to buy one
before asking my mothers permission,
for father made such fuss last week
about my buying this splendid silk,
without consulting him, that mother
forbade my doing it again. have been
all the morning teazing her to let me
have one, and have at last succeeded.
So you must positively come and choose
me too. "But | declare,a she con-
inued, You have one already" as her
syes fell upon the sofa, for she had
alked so voluhly that she had got even
,aused 10 look around her. But you
rill come with me, will you not z"
Mrs. Hinton replied gravely, ~ am 90
ng TO Stewards to return this mantle; |
md | would advise you, my dear Caro-
inc, if you had to tease your mother for
cave to buy one, 10 deny yourself and
gratify her by informing her that you
nave resolved to do without it. Fifty |
follars is a great deal TO spend in such |
IN article of dress. My husband told.
ne, this morning, that he was afraid he
should be obliged to give up his carri-
lge and horses, his business is SO much |
ess profitable than formerly. Now |
Tou know it is absolutely necessary for
lis health that he should ride a good |
leal. and resolved to spend as little as
possible myself. that he might be able
o enjoy his carriage" Caroline sat
without speaking until Mrs. Hinton had
when she replied, pettishly,
But you are married, and it does not
make so much difference to you how
'ou dress; just see how becoming this
5 !" and she turned from the glass, at
which she had been arranging the man
lie in graceful. folds over her WE'LL
haped figure, and Mrs. Hinton could
OF help acknowledging that it was
cry becoming, indeed. Nevertheless,
he still attempted TO persuade her
oung friend to forego the purchase,
or she knew that Caroline's father was
cry much involved in debt, and it was [
jared every day he would stop pay
rent: although, as it appeared, like |
lany other gentlemen who keep the 1
ate Of their affairs secret from those |
lost interested in the truth, his wife II
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