The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1852-12-29
after she had taken her into her family as semp.

This remark was occasioned by short sketch of
the scene that occurred il Mrs. Hardamel's par
lor, on the night Anne was taken so seriously to
task by the mother and daughters; sketch, given
at the request of Mrs. w ebster, who had from
word Inadvertently dropped by Anne, suspected
that she had not been rightly treated
1t happened just as have stated it, ma lam, ;
said Anne.
Il have no doubt of it. replied Mrs Webster.
My question was only indicative of surprise. But
who was the young man, Annel'
His name, believe, Ierton.'
'Illerton?' said Mrs. Webster, in tone of sur
prise. Does he keep dry goods store on Mar
ket streetl'
Indeed, ma'am, do not know anything about
him. He seemed ike gentleman; and. my i'm
preston of him. derived from hearing him converse
for half an hour, has made me wonder. more than
once, how he could be interested in either Ger
trude or Genevra.' ,s
Mrs. Webster was silent for some minutes, and
then changed the subject. She was the widow of
a rich merchant, who, in dying, had left a very
had three children, all boys the Oldest only about
twelve years of age. She was, in every respect,a
lady-fnely educated, and externally accomplish
ed. But her internal accomplishments were not
tbe mere holiday garments of made lades'-they
were the true expression Of internal graces. In
Anne, she perceived the excellencies of true
and tried spirit; and her heart moved towards her
with pure, maternal tenderness. The more she
saw of her, the more she perceived to admire and
to love.
One evening about week after this conversa-
ton, while Ammo was engaged in reading to Mrs
Webster and the children, gentleman was an
nounced by the servant being in the parlor; and
Mrs. Webster withdrew, leaving Anne with the
children. - iH
ssWhy, how DO you do, Henry? Pm glad TO see
YOU said, Mrs. Webster extending her hand TO a
fine looking young man. who met her in the parlor.
You're really stranger. have not seen you
for month. You must not neglect you mothers
old friend, Henry, or she viii get jca'ou
Indeed, Mrs. Webster, do owe an apology for
my neglect. Bat I've been little interested of
late, and, you know, when young man is inter-
ested in certain way, he is apt 10 neglect his old
friends
You're quite ready with confession. Henry,
but think Pm little ahead of you.. You think
Miss Hardamer quite en- interesting young lady.
AMI not right?'
Not exactly replied the young man, somewhat
confused. But how in the world did you know
that went there?'
Y ou see that Iknow it, Henry, and you will
have to be content with th5t at present, But. Sc
riousIy, Henry. if all hear about the daughters of
Mir. Hardamer be true, cannot greatly admire
your taste ss
Seriously, then. Mrs. Webster,.I neither ad-
mire nor respect Them
Then why do you go there?' ~
I've got little adventure TO tell you, and when
you hear about it, you will understand why have
continued TO go there. As far as the young Indies
are concerned, have not the least inclination to
visit the house. But called there one evening
shortly after had been introduced to the girls and
they happened to be cut. In their place found
one of the sweetest young creatures have ever
met-so beautiful, SO graceful, SO modest l was
charmed with her. that, notwithstanding her
evident uneasiness at being compelled TO entertain
perfect stranger, l sat for half an hour in her
company; on retiring. was bold enough to ask her
name, which she gave without hesitation.'
sAnd what was it?' aske Mrs. Webster.
Anne Earnest replied the young man. 'On
the next evening | called again in hopes of earn-
ing more about the interesting stranger. On ask
ing for her. told. with sheer, that she was
only their hired sewing girl; and they were in high
disdain at the idea of her Presuming TO entertain
their company. have called several times since,
in hopes of getting another glimpse of her, but in
vain. Last night ventured to mention her name,
and to ask for her. We've turned her out of the
house. the presuming hussy' said one of the young
ladies'. with indignant warmth; for We had reason
TO suspect her of too much intimacy with improper
persons.'
is it possible!' exclaimed Mrs: Webster, in uu-
feigned astonishment, completely thrown off hel
guard.
1t is true responded the young man, looking &
little surprised, at the feeling exhibited by Mrs
Webster. And am sure that she has been thus
treated on my account, and it distresses ex
ceedingly. How gladly would search her out, i
l could only get the clue. What would you ad
| wise me to do, Mrs. Webster; for, really, am no
able to decide for myself!' '-
why, my advice would be, Henry, for you tc
matter You don't know anything about this Mis-
Earnest, and might involve yourself in an imprope
acquaintance
But could sw 8 ar to her innocence, Mrs. Web
ster.'
You are really more romantic than hat
| thought you, Henry. Having withstood so man.
assaults from the little god, it is rather amusing t.
find you taken, at last, in the meshes of an obscure
and unknown sewing girl
You may laugh, if you choose. Mrs. Webster
but I know your impressions would have been a
favorable as mine, ii you had seen her. I wonde
who she can be, and where she. has found an asy
| lum!'
But, seriously, Henry, don't you see TINT yo,
nre running off little wildly. What would you
mother and sisters say to your bringing home
mere sewing girl Of unknown or OF obscure family
, and presenting her rs your wfe!' t