Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-10-13
THE MOTHERS FAvoRITE.


Head ache, again." said beautiful girl
checking her hasty steps as she entered
darkened chamber; show unfortunate; eve
ry time we are going 70 have right gran'
time, our poor mother must have head
ache. am very sorry"
at need not interfere at all with the por-
,y, Augusta" replied her mother, raising
her eyes languidly, II am always best alone
You have arranged your hair, have CUP
You will look very lovely tonight. -shal
YOU wear your diamonds ? "
"How can think of going, my dear moth
err, and you sick? Oh, no, no; no matter
for diomonds--and though my dress fits
most exquisi'ely, and Harvey Miner Will
DO here Tonight wanted TO set my cal
for him. you know" she added ployiulNy-
'yct will on no account 60; cannot think
Of IT,"
"And shall insist that you do said her
mother, decidedly. any head is no worse
than it has been thousand times-l am de-
lighted at the prospect Of ynur pleasure, anG
this is the first party of the season-sn!
nothing, Augusta, command you to CO."
The beautiful creature placed her hand
upon her mothers lips; and STOPPING, kissed
her repeatedly.
Say no more, mother, see you will no
let me please myself, and share your loneli-
ness with you; dear, dear mother, you shall
see how well look; goodbye, till CONF
back dressed for the BALL." and away she
glided, the most graceful creature in thu
world.
Dear child" murmured Mrs. Aubrey
pressing her thin hand on her temples tina
were hot and burning, chow lively and low
ing she is, and so beautiful! Oh, | wisl
Mary was like her. cannot bear favor
ties, and yet how can avoid it August
is so affectionate, Mary so cold and quiet"
At this moment a slight figure, ROBBED il
white, came noiselessly into the room, an
stood by her mothers side. She seemed
full, though simple dress; white bud i
her braided locks, and a fan OF exquisit
Workmanship hanging from her slight wris
"You are not so well, mother" she sale
softly, and gazing round she darkened tn
twilight of the room 10 deeper sombre
ness, and taking vinagrette in her hant
/ lightly pressed back the dark locks, an
y bathed her mothers forehead.
" Thank you, Mary said Mrs. Aubre..
" softly, for it relieved the almost intolerab
/, pain; ''are you going to wear only white
You look very sweet, my child-oh, tn
throbbing-is Augusta almost ready? Whe
~ will she come in?
"Here she is, mother" and the briia
beauty burst upon her dim sight, lightenlr
UP the chamber with the almost regal sple
dor of her diamonds.
Beautiful" whispered Mrs. Aubre
shading her heavy eyes, "you will queen
tonight, l expect, Augusta"
"But oh, how much rather would ST.
at home, by the couch of my sick mohe
and minister TO her wants." said August
her ewes meanwhile covertly seeking 4
large dressing mirror. But you know y
ro,Ad make me CO. mother, so | have CIV
orders for nice cup of tea and some toa
though am so sorry You must eat alone.
Here comes the carriage; good evening, de
mother; come, had mt better send it ava
and stay at home" she murmured.
son no account, my love, " said her mot
er, returning her kiss, ''go, and sometin
think of me-
Sometimes! yes all the time my thougl
will be here with my darling mother; NJ
good bye: take rest; Rose is coming up to
with YOU" And she was gone.