The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-01-05

grin, and made a motion as If she was going TO
speak, but turned up my nose at her, and could
have spit in her face, the forward mink.
But what in the world is the meaning of her
being in the street with Mr.. IIlerton ?? asked Ger
trude, greatly disconnected.
I've got my own thougi about that said
Geneyra. l never had much opinion of him, and
AS for her, I don't believe she's too good for any
thing
But this insinuation by no means quieted the
feelings of Gertrude. A cloud settled upon her
brow, and she sat, for some time, in gloomy 81
lence.
He needn't think to como here agai1, alter
having been seen in Market Street with a hired
girl! I'll insult him if ever he sets his foot in this
house, or speaks to me! | swear l will y This
last elegant expression for a Iady's tongue, was
enuncated by Genevra with peculiar energy,
while her face warmed with accumulated passien.
Don't make yourself foul about it, Genevra,
responded Gertrude. testify, for she could not
make up her mind to relnqash all hope of Illerton
The direct thurst called into active play the
ruIy member of each of the young ladies, which
continued for half an hour or more, until one OF
them was driven from the field.
There happened to be some unusual attraction
at Peale's Museum, in Holiday Street, on that
same evening, and Gertrude and Geneyra attend
ed, accompanied by couple of young store-keep
ers. The museum was well filled, and the COM
pany made up, principally, of those who moved in
good society. Among these, Gertrude aud Gene
vra were quite CONSPICUOUS by their loud laughing
kl,o Nf
Excepting themselves, there were few who were
not plainly attred; and few whose manners amp
carriages did not stamp them as superior.
i declare never saw such company of com
mon people together in my life,' remarked Gene
yra TO her spruce attendant. i should really think
there were none here bat journeyinen mechanics
wives, if some of the men did not look SO elegant
Now amt that TOO common looking body to be
allowed admiton here!' she continued, half aloud
indicating, with toss OF her retcule, very plaiu
but neatly dressed lady, who was gracefully lean
ing upon the arm of IA gentleman, and examining
with him some beautiful chronological specimens
That lady!' replied her attendant in toue oi
surprise. Why that is the elegant and accom-
plished Mrs. H
1t can't be possible. responded Geneyra, in
credulousiy
1T is certainly none other, Miss Eardamer, fol
she is frequently in store, and Is every inch
lady. If pleasant manners, a perfect freedom
Fl ON all affected airs of superiority, and gentls
aud amiable disposition, any Indications of 6
lady, then is she one never see her in the store
that do find my admiration of her character in
creasng.'
/ The young man spoke with warmth and Gan
evra was silent for sliert time, and seemed off
endeb.
III there aiu'e Mr.. Illerton, with that sweet gir
on his arm, again!'- exciauned Getrude,s youn;
companion, thrown off his guard in his admiration
of the face and form of Anne Earnest. I wonde
who she can be? AS live, the other lady hi
arm is the rich aud highly accomplished widow 0
the late Mr.. Webstern
While yet addressing his companion, Ilerton
with the twoladies, advanced towards the lady an
gentleman-Mr. and Mrs. H, just mentione
as examining case of chronological preparations
and. after friendly creating between them. Ann
was introduced and received with a cordial sinil
from Mr.. H, and warm pressure OF III
hand, aud welcome word from his lady.
Upon all this, both Gertrude ind Genevra look
ed with the liyelit st astonishment and chngrir
The former was, however, speedily arouse fror
her state of surprise by her companion, who agai
said,-
- wonder who shs can beg
i can tell you," said Gertrude, with snee
uron her lip.
Who is she, then for l should like of a
things to know
why, she is no other than our cast-of hire
gpl,' replied Gertrude, maciously.
. Impossiben SAID the young man.
Il tell you it is possible though said Gertrude
in low, but excited tone and her name
Anne Earnest. We turned her out of the hous
for imprudent conduct. She's M artful, insinu;
ting piece of goods, and has no doubt imposed al
on Mrs. Webster. who will get herself into tIoub
with her. All his was uttered in tone express
i've of the strongest dislike and enmity toward
Anne.
Just at this moment, Anne turned her face t.
wards them, and the young man read its pure al
lovely expression.
You mustbe in error, surely he said, earns
ly. An evil mind could fill SO innocent {
expression as that now besming upon her face
Let me show you some of these beautif
specimens, Miss Earnest said Mrs. H.
this moment, in a voice distinctly heard by be
Gertrude and her companion; and, placing tt
ann she had disengaged Fl ON that of her husban
at the moment of introduction, within that of Ann
she drew her towards the case of insects, and W
soon busy in pointing out to her the rarestand me
e beautiful.
n So you see that know her!' said Gertrud
with an expression Of contempt.
|. The Young man was silent, for he could not u
derstand it. From that moment, it so happene
that neither Gertrude nor Genevra could go in Al
T. direction, without being thrown near llerton n
T. Anne, and finding the latter in familiar ASSOCIATE
u with those =, the highest station in society. Mo
tiep and irritated, they left the museum at
r early nour, and returned home.
, 1 shall go crazy' exclaimed Ike, bounding IT
the parret, on The same night. and turning thr