The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-06-28

arch smile; aud shaking her pretty hand sauci-
", she said:
Won't make them ashamed Of their green,
countriied cousin?-won't l. EdIth Brom-
ley is just the girl for that! and here she dane
ed on to the Kitchen while the whole house
echoed to the music Of her merry, ringing
laugh
Scarce had she gone, when 10 v tap was
heard al the door, and Susan Austin entered,
without waiting to be bidden.
.Ah. friend Susan, said Mrs. Bromley, 4
thought that was thy step. I'm really glad
to see thee; how is thee to day.
We'll, friend Elizabeth said the old lady,
as she removed her sugar scoop bonnet from
her head, and placed it on the floor by her
side; then taking horn snuff box from her
pocket, she applied thumb and finger full of
its contents vigorously to her nose, and COM
menced trotting with her thick, leather shoes,
upon the hard. oaken floor.
What troubles thee Susan Austin? inqur-
ed Mrs. Bromley who knew by the Fremont
tory symptoms that something was wrong.
The old lady. thus queried, elongated her
face somewhat, smoothered down the frill Of
her mop-cap. and placed her glaszcs above it.
and then folded her sallow. wrinkled hands
demurelv over her white muslin kerchief, and
after a season of deliberation said:
Friend Elizabeth, |, in accordance with the
promptings of the spirit, have come TO talk
with thee about thy daughter. Edith Bromley.
| fear for her, verify do |, for lie. mind seems
to be wandering after the fashions of the
world Last First day she came to the meet
ing, dressed in pea green silk, and her long
curls dangling well nigh to the bottom of her
waist; besides, bonnet that WAS highly unbe
coming, sat jauntily upon her head. The
spirit moved me to rise, and lift up my voice,
to warn such ones Of ther imminent danger,
but my words were bu. as chaH driven before
the wind for her eyes wandered hither and
thther ike the fools TO the ends of the earth
VIII thee not see to this. friend Elizabeth, and
have her to dress and carry herself more as be
cometh her station? for woe, woe will be unto
us, if we look not after the lambs of the flock.
Farther, | hear that thou wilt send her into
the city, the great birth place of iniquity. Tell
me; truly, is this so, Elizabeth Bromley
Yes, friend Susan replied Mrs. Bromley,
nothing daunted by the sage address Of the
old lady. our Edith has never seen much Of
the world. and She is now eighteen. So we
have concluded to let her visit cousin Darn
ley's family. In regard to dress, thee knows
we do not think thou dost; and now that
Edith is old enough to think for herself, we
allow her to follow the bent of her inclination,
provided 1t does not lead her astray.'
We'll. I've no more to say. said the old
lady. as she rose energetically from her seat,
and hurried to the door, without even paus-
ing to say FAREWELL and away she went,
squeak squeak, down the green lane, mutter
ing to herself Vanity of vaniJies. saith the
Preacher the girl viii surely marry out OF
the meeting:' and | don't know what will be
come Of my John--poor boy. poor, dear boy
On a bright, sunshiny morning, about three
weeks from the date of our story, the stage
coach stood in waiting before the door of
Farmer Bromley dwelling, and Edith Brom-
ley appeared, ready equipped for her journey.
An intimate acquaintance would have scarce
recognized her face from under her close fit
ting Quaker bonnet, her luxuriant curls were
drawn smoothly back from her brow, and not
even one stray ringlet dared to peep its sober
prison house. \ pair of green glasses parti-
ally concealed the beauties of her laughter
loving eyes Round her sloping shoulders,
was fastened primIy little shawl of brown
ish color. which served to hide in part the
awkward set Of her stiff gown. Her delicate
little hands were drawn into some long thread
gloves and on her arm she carried shiny
morocco reticule. Susan Austin even could
no have found fault with her appearance
Two aristocratic ladies occupied one seat of
the vehicle, for at that time railroads and
steamboats, were among the things that were to
bearing filed the seat opposite. The Younger
lady OF the two SO far comprised her dignity
as to indulge in low litter, As her eve light
ed upon Edith, and touching her sister, said:
Look. Lima. / really think this is the iden-
tical. Gray head on green shoulders
o, Eta, dont' said Lima. while a look of
disdain settled upon her face This travelling
in stage-coaches is horrible business for sen>.
tive nerves, one IS SO often thrown in contact
with people who are SO decidedly vulgar, l
shall insist upon pas allowing family con-
vevance. Only to think of il! 10 make n
travelling companion of that uneouLh object.
Do reach me your salts, Eta.
Before Eta had opportunity TO reply.
Edith was seated in the coach, and soon the
vehicle was ra;tling along the dusty road at a
furious rate; and Edith saw the red chin
news of her father house disappear from her
view, tears blinded her eyes.-Ior this was the
first time she ha! left home exeeptin company
with her parents. The looks of t!isdain cast
upon her by her travelling companions. who
had drawn their cloth's more closely about them
lest they should come in contact with those Of
their more poorly dressed neirhbor. fell all
undecided upon her. for her mind was wander
ing in another direction. Her mothers tear
full kiss was still warm won her cheek. and
her fathers fervent God bless YOU, Edith
still sounded IN her ear; and what 10 her II
that moment were the irowns Of her worldly
minded companions. Alas. how prone are
We all 70 look with contempt upon those we
eonSiter our interiors. forgetful that there is a
u,ne coming when all distinctions will be lev
ei'ed IN the duSt-when the lordly king. and
The tas'eFed beggsr, will share the same grave;
ana should they De sohappy as TO be permit
ied 10 enter heaven, hand III hand thew must
pass lis portals. and together blend their voices
10 swell the notes of praise t, Him who has
loved them. and died Tor them
Silence remained unbroken for soma ff,,..