Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-29

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Il wish 10 exact a promise from you, Fred
on this anniversary of my birIh-day-Shall 1T
be given?' 81. tGs --r.., a1.....
Most assuredlY Lucy if it be anything
consistent, up. ess, indeed, it be that shall re-
linduish py cigars
'No, Fred, that Is not what was aiming at,
so rest easy. Twill not tense you on that point
to- day; but it is one Of infinitely more import
ance. so say yes.'
Tell me first what can promise. tits too
much like leap in the dark, to say yes to an
underlined proposition. My sister knows |
would not willingly refuse her any request to-
day.
well, then, It is simply this, that you pay
Susan Howar I'd no further atten tions.'
How so, LUCY? What has Susan Howard
done to offend you, OF what can you bring
ogainst her that will justifyyou inmakng such
a reutestP = ss~s
e,d Il should not suppose you would ask that;
is not ther parentage enougl? =, ,..-..'
Il cannot see why. She is the daughter
Of ali honest respectable blacksmith, who has
always supported his family honorably, and.
given his daughters an education that Will
render them, ornaments to the best society IN
our land.' 1,
'How absurdly you talk, Fred; where can
youhave pickedupsuch sentiments?' Think
society would be vastly obliged to you, were
you 10 introduce blacksmith's daughter to
grace it's circle's.'
We'll, it might be, Lucy; for notwithstand
ing your prejudices, let me assure you there is
not agirl among the circle Of your acquaint-
ance, who, for the sterling qualities OF mind
and heart, will comDare With Susan Howard
Iknow nothing of her sterling qualities
She doubtless does we'll enough for the station
in which she moves, and which she IS as
signed 10 Gll, as the wife of some sturdy me-
chanic; but you as well as she would fndshe
was quite out of her'sphere in more refined
society," ...'
q am sorry TO hear you. express such senti-
ments. What have we, the children OF re-
publcon government, 10 do with such diStinc-
tions? Worthis the criterion by which We are
to Judge, not the accident offortune and fam
| lily. This is one Of the chief beauties OF our
Republican Institutions that It grants to every
man and woman the power TO become the
architect of their own fortune. To be some-
hing or nothingP 49,
'All that sounds very well for politicians,
and will doubtless have very good effect in
eectioneering purposes, but have no ambl'
ton, because live under republican gov
ernment, to become so very republican in my
feelings and assoc; atoms. The distinctions oi
society should be observed, else what would
it becnme?'
So they should, Lucy, and so they ever will
The distinction between vice and virtue, ig'
norance aud intelligence, cannot be too nicely
drawn, though fear II would be TO the e2clu
sion n( many who now swell the list OF on
would-be afiStoCracy, wfiie the admission o.
our worthy blacksmith and his intelligent fam
lily would more than compensate for a scor,
of them.'
How can you, Frel, persist in that whicl
you know is so annoying TO your family
The very idea of having girl like Susan How
ard associated with 1t, is too humbing to bt
endured
4 regret exceedingly that your prejudice'
are SO strong, Lucy, as have decided on ask
ing Miss Howard TO become your sister, so yol
see cannot with consistency give you the re
Iquired prcmise.'
If that is your decision, further argumen
lis useless; but you know my feelings towards
her, and the welcome she will be likely tore
ceive from me.
#w.
Have you seen the member from c.
Fred?' asked Lucy Preston OF her brother
the day after his arrival in Washington
where she had been spending few week.
with her father, a distinguished member o
Congress, from one of our New Englan'
States.
mo. Who is he? and what is he like7
asked Fred. ... 49,.
'His name is Howard, and l heard fathe
say this morning, he was ore Of the mos
talented members OF the House. He is Ger
tanly one of the most perfect gentlemen
ever met .. ...,
Howard! Oh, wonder if he has any sis
ters?' 50.
Eyes, several. One of them was here will
him during the early part of the session, ant
Judging from the quantity and quality OF praiS
lavished upon her, she must be paragon
She will be here again soon, as she is expect
ed TO grace Mrs. LIS party tomorrow
: night
Il must manage to get an introduction tc
her,
, Il think can expect this, as her brothe
has promised 10 favor me with one. am reall
curious W SEC OHC WIN CASi'Ss SuNh "At~"i'"N
admiration
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Mrs. Is spacious drawing rooms wer
already filled with the elite OF the Capital
when Lucy Preston entered, accompanies
BY the talented and accomplished Mr.. How
ard. .,..
Grave statesmen and politicians had lai
2 aside the care and dignity of state and office
TO participate IN those fashionable folle
t which so invitingly promise 10 afford reaxa
i I.ion and amusement; and well were thos
PROMISES fulfilled, as the radiant faces c
Q beauty, and, majestic manhood proclaim, a
: ihey here surrender themselves TO the exhia
. rating sound OF music, and keep time an
mace with its Voluptuous swellings, or the
h ioin themselves to that merrygroup where w
I and humor is the presiding genius. While
o perchance, some more intellectual in thei
tastes, find deeper source Of enjoyment l
the discussion Of graver topics. O.. ....
a Lucy's eager eye took in at a glance the go
! assembly, then wandered enquiringly from on
: group to another, to distinguish, if possible
The Star which reigned pre- eminent; bu. a
Q seemed alike'to her, gay and beautiful, and sh
soor, in the fascinating eloquence. of the gen
tlemsn on whose arm she leaped, hall forge
q lth, womanly curiosity and the promised intro
duction; when the announcement OF Mr.Pres
ion and Miss Howard excited both curiosit
!. and astonishment. ThesVppresSed mumur
4 admir-, ton which greeted theif enhance ha
: scarcely subsidized, when her astonishment wa
4 assuddenly changed tothe deepest chuTinan
4 notification for there in the sister Of the pIa
she so much. admired;- and.ihe acknowledge
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