The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-08-24
RAVENNA. WEDNESDAY AUGUST a. 1853.

lovely idealities, which hang their beautiful dra
perry the machinery of our existence. Le-
liza had one serious source of anxiety in the midst
Of her new felicity-her uucle's coai she could
not bear to see his dignifed figure clothed by such
a rusty garment. She was at first troubled that
Charles should be much better dressed than his
father fearing that tinge of selfshness tarnished
the usire of his virtues; but her uncle had
ed this fear. by accidentally mentioning that the
wardrobe of Charles was repenlslIed by friend,
to whom he was willing to be uuder obligations,
trusting that he would be able to repay them, by
| his own talents, when he established in
the world. Her Aunt PhiIls was in a gh state
of preparation for u large entertanment in honor
of Mr. Banks and his son. Leila was distressed
at the thought of her Uncle Clements appearing
at it in his shabby suit She would have begged
her father to present him one, but remem-
berng the scene about the bed chamber, she
dreaded a similar refusal.
What shame!' thought she, that Uncle Banks
should be revelipg in af1uence. and suffer his
brother 10 wear such poor apparel! I should
think pride, if no better feeling, would incite him
to more just and generous conduct.
An unexpected circumstance favored her secret
wishes. Her father had promised Eimira ard
herself set OF jewels, when they first appeared
in the raiments of womanhood The fufllment
OF this promise had been deferred from time to
time, though En,ira often reminded him of it,
Lelia, in the comparative seclusion of her life sigh
ed for no such decorations. and now her mourning
dress precluded them. Mr.. Manners, finding him
self in a municent vein in consequence of the
brilliant prospects opening through his brother in
law, gave them each the money requisite for the
purchase, and telling them to make their own Sc
lection, left them, that they might consult their
aunt on the occasion.
Leila followed him with bushing earnestness-
Dear father said she, i hank you more than
can express for your kindness. Y Yet dare not ask
you for an additional proof of your goodness
Would you be dlspleased if appropriated this
money to another purpose than the jewels. 1 am
in mourning now, and would rather not wear them.
Yet, if this is gift TO me, and am permitted to
use it as l wish you will make very happy.
Who ever heard of young girl that did not
want jewels befurel' exclaimed Mr.. Manners half
increduous Of the correctness of his hearing.
What o'her purchase do you wish to make?
thought your wardrobe was we'll supplied
And SO it is replied Leila, twisting her faith
ers guard chain round her trembling fingers. for
she feared he would question her too ciosey-'but
-ifyou will allow me to employ the money in the
way like best, l will make unworthy use of it.
} will do nothing which your own heart will not
approve. Say yes dear father and do not ask me
TO tell you any Thing more.'
: Leiia had such beseeching way with her, ii
! i'm la far hutA
sist her. Mr. Manners was touched by her disjn-
terestedness Perhaps his mind caught glimpse
of her purpose, and being ashamed that he had not
anticipated her, he forebore to ask her further
} questions.
You are strange chiId,' said he, smiling, but
believe I must trust you this time. Do what
3 you like with it. 1t is your own.
3 Leila threw her arms around his neck and gave
him at least half dozen kisses; then running to
her uncles room, where he usually sat reading at
Y this hour. she knocked for admittance She did
not realize the delicucy of her office Till she stood
: before him, with hue deep that of convicted
guilt, dyeing her cheeks.
What petition, or confession, do those blushe:
heraldP said he. laying down his book, as she en-
: tered.
how to word ii; fear you will be offended, and
could not brook your displeasure.,
i do not think it possible for you to do any thing
i to offend me-, answered he, taking her hand il
s both his-'nor do think l could refuse any pet
l. tiUn you might offer, even were it half If my king
J. DOM
d Then take this trfe,' said she, putting the pa
: per which contained the money in his hand
g and clasping his fingers tightly around it, and lie
3, me see my dear uncle at Aunt Phis' grand fete
d as she calls it, in a suit, which he must wear
q in honour Of his, perhaps, too presumptuou
ID niece.'
10 She dared not look in his face, and as he did no
to speak Immediately she feared he was offended, AN
that the pride of poverty rebeled against the offer
: ing, but tear, which fell upon the band whic
le clasped his, convinced her that his silence
e that of haughtiness resentment.
IN L say, with your favorite Miranda, that .I'r
g. fool 10 weep at what I'm glad off, cried he
t. length. 'for do prize your gift, my Leila. bryon
ht all words. Notthat l attach much value to a ne,
1t. coat after ALL but the feelings which prompted tn
e, act. sane ify the offering in my eyes know yo
'h will not love me more than you do in this old sal
or which must wrap up in lavender and sweet SINE
le ling shrubs, memento of my visit here-br
x strangers look at the coat, and not at lhe
nd There are great many Aunt Phiilises in tn
'st world, and very few Lelias.'
as Leila felt so happy at the successful accomplish
ed ment of her wishes, that she went warbIlng dow
ut, stairs like bird, and actually danced into II
he drawing room, 10 the horror of Aunt Phillis, WI
III thought it objectionable sin for any one
lie devate from the straight forward and pependic'
n lar lines of utility and dee rum.
is In the evening Elmira asked her sister if she d
'y not intend to go with her, in the morning to pu
he chase the jewels.
or Leila don't care about jewels said Mr.. Ma
lat ners, Significantly, she is girl in ten thousand
10 Leila began to examine her worE-box very i
ein dustrousy; and pretended not to hear what th