Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-09-30
VOL. VII.

| with us, should be happy
Marla's dress was arranged as speedily as
possible. Mrs. Ellingwood, anticipating the
difficulty of procuring suitable clothing in the
country, had made her purchases before leaving
the city. If Maria looked pretty in her rustic
garb, she was certainly beautiful in more
modern and fashionable dress. Her friends
gazed on her with admiration, and, for the first
time in her life, she felt touch of vanity.
| Elizabeth noticed it,
Think said she, turning to Mrs. Harris,
Maria must carry one dress of your manufac-
ture with her. If the change in her circnm-
stances prove too great for her young mind, a
reference to this may be beneficial
Thank you for the hint, dear sister, said
Maria; a dress will not be necessary to re-
mind me of my kind friends. and the happy
days I've past here. Yet should be happy 10
! have one.'
'Ah! dear child said Mrs Harris, you
know nothing what kind of place you're 60
ing to. I've been to Boston twice in my life,
and was 50 confused, did not know what to
do. Like as not you'd be ashamed of me, if
should go to see you
'Oh, never! dear aunt. Ashamed of nv
earliest friendl'
The time of departure at length arrived -
Maria was delighted with the novelty of her
situation. She combined much brilliant wit
and good sense, ia case of rare occurrence, by
the way,) and her remarks drew many smile
from her kind brother and sister, To provide
for Maria was a favorite project with them.-
As soon as practicable after marriage, they had
conducted her 10 her new abode She was
| placed under the care of private tutors until
sufficiently advanced to enter school on an equal
footing with young ladies of her own age,
whom she rapidly outslrpped in the solid and
ornamental branches.
The sun strove in vain TO pierce the murky
atmosphere of the city; the lone pavement ech-
oed the football of some solitary pedestrian :;
the occasional clatter of window shutters, the
ratlllng of bakers and mikmens' carts; the
lazy smoke, curling sluggshly from the tower
ing chlmneys, indicated the inhabitants would
soon arise from their slumbers, and pursue
their daily avocations.
Ere the city had assumed the appearance
OF life and activity, a covered wagon drove
up TO the door of Mr. Eingwood, and the
feeble tinkle of bell brought servant 10 the
door
&c Mr.. Ellingwood at home -
Home yes-but won't be up this hour
You can come down to the kitchen fire TO warm,
if you will wait till he's up.
'Well, I'll get my wife first. Won't you
help me ont of the wagon with this ERE kag
and trunk =
The servant started, but thinking something
had been ordered from the country, he as
sented.
There, wife; you go into the house. This
man Will show you fire, while pnt Betty up
TO some stable
The woman remained in the entry long
time ere the servant made his appearance then
with scornful glance, she inquired what she
wanted.
want! | want to see Mrs. EIlingwood or
Maria. I'm cold, in the bargain, and want to
90 to fire.
Yes'm,' said the servant, rather more res
pectfully, and opening the door, discovered Ma
ria at a table covered with drawing materials
Maria run hastily forward.
Why, aunt Hannah, how do you do l.
When did you arrive'
'Oh, dear me I'm so tired and chilled
don know what to do. We started long enough
afore daylight this morning.
Maria rung the bell and ordered tea, with
accompaniment.
'I believe you never drink coffee, aunt -
breakfast for the family will not be ready this
long time rise very early to improve in
drawing
Early! why, I've had my breakfast, and
cleared it all away fore sunrise, all this win
ter.
Should you not like to go up stairs, now 2
said Maria, when Mrs. Harris had despatched
her breakfast
Ind marcy! how many stairs you have
got! All carpeted, too! Why it seems as if
could pick them are roses off, and smell on
'em. Pray, Maria, what are them black men
holding them chains for!'
They are bronze images, amt, placed in
inches to receive them. Lamps are placed in
those chains, and they are used TO light the en-
try and staircase
Maria tapped gently at her sisters door and
announced Mrs. Harris.
You arrived very early,' said Mrs. Filing
wood.
yes, yes. You know I'm bright and car
ly. Ny husband had lot of apples and sarse
to sell we thought if they would sell here,
'twonld pay for carting, SO we concluded to
kill two birds with one stone, and came to-
gether. IT'S eighteen years since was here.
You wasn't bigger, Mrs. Ellingwood, than
my Lucy, who'll be five next June. | 'spose
there are great many new things to be seen !;
and Maria, 'spose you know all the way
about
The blood tinged Maria's neck and face -
she exchanged glances with her sister, but
made no other remark than-sI shall he very
happy 10 make aunt Harris pass the time agree
ably
Yes, yes; knew you would-mv bus-
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