Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1854-08-09

edge, which though it was very becoming,
did not suit my notions of propriety. IN
Gle, in his goodness, sent up to my room
just before had finished dressing, a mag
ni6cient cameo bracelet, cut out of fine,
large piece of coral, and surrounded by
diamonds. Dear, kind uncle, was more
grateful for the good will, with which it
was done, than for the intrinsic value of
the present, though it corresponded most
admirable with my dress, and was in
the drawing-room, and had just resumed
my wraps, after undergoing a laughing
inspection from uncle, when Mr.. Blanch-
ard entered. He brought with him three
most beautiful bouquets. one of which
he gave to each of US. By the way, do
you know that the present fashionable
way of arranging bouquets, is after the
Hindoostan style? threading work on
India lately, found that flowers of each
distinct color were put in circles by them
selves: Mine, on Thursday night, was
kind Of flattened pyramid, with fine
| crimson camilla at the top then around
it was circle of white rose buds be-
meath AM! around all, was circle of de-
licious heliatrope all contained in a
white glazed paper, With large lace edge
as if in cup.
The hall Of Mr.. Vernon's house, irG11
the front door to the staircase, and on
each side with superb exotics in full
bloom. Gushcs of music, and the fra
GRANGE Of the flowers, were making the
air heavy as we entered. Even the man
tells and toileL-tabIes of the dressing rooms
were filled with bouquets and basket
of flowers. White gloved servants,
with pOmpous reverence, met you at eve
ry turn and tie niInble fingers. of the
dressing maids, whipped off rigolIeNes,
cIoaks, and carriage shoes, almost before
you were fairly in the room. The whole
Of the immense house, which is what is
here termed double one," that's with
a hall in the middle, and drawing rooms
on each side, was thrown open, and in a
perfect blaze of light.
Uncle and Mr. Blanchard were waiting
for. ..us at the door Of the gentlemen's dress
ing room when we issued from ours, and
Mr.. Blanchard stepped forward as Louise
and myself went out, and was about offer
ing each of US an arm, when my cousin
said, Ada, you had better go with papa,
rs you are a stranger"
Not exactly knowing what might be the
etiquette on such occasions, 1 gave my
place to Ella, and went down to the
drawing room with uncle and aunt.
Mr.. Blanchard looked back with half
comic smile, when we reached the foot Of
the staircase, and said,
You see, Miss Lester, how modest
Miss Hinton is, she is afraid she has not
dignity enough to introduce you to Mrs.
Vernon"
Louise replied sharply. q did it to
prevent Ada feeling awkwardly; mamma
is certainly proper person than myself
to introduce her to Mrs. Vernon"
Thank you Louise, answered l, "but
as never felt awkward in my life, your
fears were groundless," and with this lit
tic skirmish, we entered the room.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon were standing by
the drawing room door, receiving their
guests with the easy poiit2ness Of persons
accustomed to good society all their lives.
You need not raise your eyebrows, Maggie,
when you read that, as if it was matter
of course, for it is by no means the people
here, who give large parties, and " fare
sumptuously every day" that are accus-
toned to good society. 1 have seen in-
stances Of purse proud arrogance and
vulgarity among the parvenucS of New
Gerk-the aristocracy that sprang into
existence but yesterday-wh would
shame some of the poorest people in
There was band of music hidden be-
hind the large, Towering shrubs in the
conservatory ; and in both drawing g-rooms,
gay walters, in light dresses and flashing
jewelry, were floating around, and thread
ing in and out, " like swarm of fire flies,
tangled in a silver braid" The drawing
rooms were also heavy with the perfume
from the many vases and baskets of fow-
ers scattered about. None of these, l
suspect, came from Mr.. VcrnOn's own
conservatory. They were purchased,
l have no doubt, Of foris: forit is Gus
tomary, when giving large parties here.
to hire the flowers which decorate the
shlls and stRircascs.
In the tea-room, back Of one Of the
drawing relreshment table was
laid, decorated with bouquets, at which
coffee, light wines, oysters, sandwiches, DC.
were served throughout the evening
The rooms soon became most uncomfor-
table warm, and after dancing a plain
quadrlle with Mr.. Blanchard, and waltz
ing plain waltz with Ella, l took
my stand in the cornor as locker on
Louise and Ella were both waltzing with
all their might. Waiting is almost the
only thing. believe, that New York la
dies do with energy and it would be
much better to be LETT undone altogether
Really, Maggie, these fashionable waltzes
are disgusting; they begin with some
show of decency but before they have
taken dozen turns, the lady's head is
completely piIlowed on her partners
shoulder, and his arms encircling her
much more closely than is necessary for
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