Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-01-03

o'u uiemleeed ner from the room On the
evening which he first saw her.
There was singular beauty about Eme.
line May that was calculated to win lust
such heart as that of young Mr.. Now
oray's. Though he was of decisive cha.
racter, and was governed very much BY the
strength and duration of his impulses. vet
his heart was by nature all innocence: and
it was this very freedom from all guile tbi.
perfect child like trustfulness on the part of
Emelins that found sympathy in the heart
OF the worthy young man.
When at length mother and daughter had
retreated to the sitting room again, it was
with the most fearful foreboding that the
former contemplated this very unseen oc-
currsnce. Nothing certainly, could have
been more unfortunate for the success Of
her selfish schemes.
1t was several days after this occurrence
that Mrs. Green asked Mr.. Mowbrav. with
an air Of seriousness-both were sitting in
the parior Of the former-where and how il
was he first made the acquaintance of Eme.
line; "for," said she, "I was really aston.
ished at what saw. sent the girl out Of
the room, the first time you saw her here.
that you might not think wished to intrude
such creatures in your presence"
81 assure you, Mrs. Green" replied the
young man, "that you need not have beep
at any pains on my account; for am frank
to confess that was very much pleased
with her appearance; and 1 really think
madam" continued he, "that you have
great reason to feel proud of such a rels.
ton I"
The lady looked very blank for moment
yet she dared 60 no further on the public,-
ton to Mr. Mowbray of her prejudces
against the poor seamstress.
II will inform you in few words. Mrs
Green" said he, "where and how it wa.
that | became acquainted with your neice
had seen and noticed her at your house
one evening when I called. l was even
then interested very deeply in her appear
ance, and should have been glad of q,
Introduction from you, You gave me
none"
"You know, Mr.. Mowbray," interrupted
the lady, in one Of her most artful tones.
"that l did not know whether she might be
agreeable to you or not, and of course was
altogether unwilling to suffer her to be in.
truded upon you
IL understand and appreciate your mo-
tlVes, Mrs. Green" replied he, "yet it So
happened that I was pleased with her, and
was not loath to avail myself of the first
opportunity that Offered itself to become
acquainted with her. l happened to meet
her one afternoon at house in -
street."
"What was she doing there, pray" ca
gerly interrupted the aunt
"Giving of her scarty means, madam. to
relieve the distresses of poor family" an.
swered the young man firmly. "I recog-
nized her beautiful countenance instantly.
and with no further ceremony. made myself
known to her. / have babit of hunting
out sufferers and the deserving poor in our
streets, and of relieving them as far as can
judiciously. Some people, perhaps, may
call it eccentricity. call it duty. have
ample means, Mrs. Green, and l intend not
10 throw them away"
This interview was drawn to a speedy
close after this free and full disclosure on
the part of the young man.
Many months had gone by. Spring had
returned, and the grass sprang up every
where on the lawn and hills. A neat billet
doux came to the door of Mrs. Green by the
hands Of footman on carriage that wait
ed at the bottom Of the steps. Mrs. Green
took it, broke the seal impstiently, and read
with perturberation
&" Miss Emeline May Is at home to her friends oo
Tuesday evening, May ID.
"MDs e. MAY. "Mx. W. MovBRAY"
They were married. Mrs. Green at first
was enraged, but time softened her resent
msnt, and she finally acknowled her folly.