The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1852-10-16

When all at last were seated at tn
table, Betsey was very silent for while
admiring everything she saw; bu
when she was helped TO a plate of ric
plum pudding, she couldnt't help ex
pressing her admiration.
swell, this is nice" says she, "real
ly, aunt Warren, | must get receipt fo
this. 1t must take lots of eggs anC
cream. know, but We have such thing
plenty in the country. Father keeps a
large dairy as ever Oh, now thinl
ont, have yeu cut that cheese yet2
guess you'll find it first rate. Uncle
Warren never sold any half SO gooc
when he kept a grocery store, I'll war
rant"
This speech " capped the climax" a:
people say in stories, and the Iadie:
were so mortified that they were ready
to sink to the floor with shame and yex
alton. Aunt Warren complained of a
violent headache. and left the room
Matilda lost all her sprightIiness, and
seemed fearing every moment some
new revelation from her country cousin
AT length Betsey rose from the table,
saying that she had eaten quite enough,
and went to her room.
1t wasn't long before Betsey saw
plainly that she was an unweicome
guest, and she was much grieved, and
wanted to get back home as soon as
possible; but she soon changed her
mind, and determined to stay, just out
of spite. t
They've invited me SO often" said
she, and now I'll stay. and torment
them all can, to pay them for their de-
ceitfulness.n
The next morning after Betsey's ar
rival, Matilda said She was slightly un-
we'll, and that she should stay in her
room but Betsey, who was on the
watch, detected her coming down
stairs, beautifully dressed for shopping,
and intended to steal out without being
noticed. Betsey Immediately put on
her bonnet and cloak, and followed at a
short distance, until she saw her enter
a splendid store, before which there
were a greatmany carriages. and beau
tiful ladies stepping out of them.
When Matilda was fairly in, and en-
gagged with the elegant clerks, BetSey
came painting and putting, and pretend
ed to be frightened at what she saw.
= Well, | am sure-where in the name
of wonder am Ia Is cousin Matilda
Warren here. ''Oh, yes, l see her
now" and elbowing her way. she hur-
ried' up to where Matilda stood; the
clerks exchanged smiles and signif- |
cant looks, and the ladies seemed as
tonished.
Il was afraid | shouldn't find you.
cousin 'Tilda," says Betsey. :. for NV |
head is EN- most turned with all this
'plendor. Pm glad TO have a chance
hongh TO see one of these great New
York shops. Why, there amt nothing
ike it in our region. Deacon Giles
hiuks his establishment is something
lice; but, mercy, if he could only see
his. You remember the old Deacon,
lon't youa +
But Matilda pretended not to hear
Ter, and was trying TO make her es-
ape.
DON'T be in a hurry. 'Tildaw scream
d Betsey, 81 want to buy new calico
ress for myself, and one for mother,
nd I'd like your opinion" Bat Matil-
a was already in the streets, and the
me ladies and clerks were now laugh
lg heartily. She hurried home. and
hrowlng herself upon the sofa. began
, sob bitterly with vexation and anger.
Oh, | am ruinedE' she cried, I
ever can hold my head in genteel So
iety again. Such an exposure, and
efore the very ladies whose acquain-
lnce | so much coveted I'll quit the
lty if she stays here another day" E
"Pll save you the trouble, NY dear I
ousin," said Betsey, who entered as she
poke, and whenever you wish 10 ru- q
tlize and rusticate in the country. you Z
re perfectly welcome." So saying, q
he went to her chamber, and hastily
acked her trunk, heartily sick of the I
ty and her friends. Matilda never a
sited US again It twas not long after.
lat We heard of uncle Warren's fail j
re, and they were obliged to give up
eir fine house and furniture to satisfy v
eir creditors. n
AS aunt Debby finished her story, 7
er knitting work gently dropped into
sr lap, and she fell into a state of :,
eamy musing, while | stole softly J.
way to scribble this sketch of Betseyis :
sit to New York.