The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-11-29
d. G..
according 10 act OF Congress, in the year 1888, by
h. Pc I'M he Clerks CiEec of the Circuit Cour
1-t5c District Of Coirnbia-l
FOR THE NATIONAL ERA
ROSA AND HER SUlT0RS.
TALE OF SWEDISH DOMESTIC LIFE.
BY EMILE F. CARLEN,
,, ee0 O4r Year Of W'oek,"' Tie Bride Of Oznb"rs,
Sc. &c
Translated BY Ebert PIERCE.
CHAP. XIII.
ROSA AND HER SUlT0RS.
Translated BY Ebert PIERCE.
The Visit and Its Results.

VA. o,ly opened on especial occasions, were
e.stal Madame Widen and her daughter, each
bnsv with her embroidery--the former in q
comfortable corner of the sofa, the latter on a
.hourst # the window. The Merchant him.
.,r Was standn, By table. amusing himself,
min anrarent unconcern, in plaguing parrot,
which was picking, through the gilded bars of
Il, Gaze. Il a piece cf sugar in his masters
lepd This rad not lasted very long, when
.l. fald;rg doors were thrown open by Larson,
md - be announced Mr.. GARDEN, the expect
land much-dreaded visiter entered the room.
lie VAS pale and somewhat spare man, of
,-.ra than the usual height. His features, which
v-. p.ssaIly handsome, were slightly shaded
f., q small qlantity Of thin, ight-colored hair,
,r',cj was smoothly combed over the furrowed
f-.Eeal his small, dark-blue eyes had min
c,l expression Of earnestness ard benevo-
l-rce: bat there was a trace of energy and de-
ci,.a, about his lips, which remained there
even vie, he smiled. He, however, appeared
Iy no means "A mere stiff, tedious man of bust
irS bu: polished member of society his
Tres, was modern, and Of rich material; he made
l. t,r to the ladies with practiced ease, and
paw. his hand to Mr.. Widen, who advanced to
,.-t him, and babe him welcome with every
o.ar.s,ion of cordial friendship.
Yen see here nv wife and daughter, who
.sve l0lr been DESTROYS Of making Mr. Gar
i-rs acquaintance. And here, my dear Bri-
"a Marie, and you, my child, see the man of
rh)n have 50 often spoken to you with such
p,teern and regard; We will hope that he will
10 as the honor to make one of our circle"
Al this very unusual introduction of her hus-
baud 5. Madame Widen bowed repeatedly, and
Ross; made a graceful inclination of her pretty
i.ad wlnc she nearly let all her work tumble
Down upon the floor, from surprise at her
.'aer'S speech; for, az far as she could recol-
.-;. she had never even heard the name of the
iiIhly respected gentleman in question men
u5-ed Il. all, except casually in connection with
a. invoice of salt or grain.
rs iooG rs Mr.. Garben was seated Madame
Hiden commenced with all manner of inquiries
raTdng the Giifculties OF the journey, the
'adEess Or the roa,is, &C.. but, her guest not
appearing particularly inclined to enlarge upon
the subject, She thought it better to give the
conversation some other turn.
for now iOh@ nay we nope to have the
pleasure Of seeing Nh Carbon among us 2"
The Danish merchant looked at his host, and
replied
"ltrot inconvenient to Mr.. Widen, we might
possibly take our business in hand to-day; and
tomorrow, Should we have concluded it, pur-
roSr c)rlnuln" my Journey TO Stockholm"
Mr. Widen darted look at his wife, which
quickly made her aware that she had made a
.'4 beqAnng; and while, IN the anxiety of
J. heart, she was puzzling her head how to get
. Of he nire. he replied to Mr.. Gardens re-
--aEa' iaa composed and previously weil-studied
,.l.-
"e cen discuss these matters privately
l'- afternoon, il Mr. Garben wishes"
Ire tone OF security in which these words
.e'" uttered. and the slightly perceptible feel
O.. lroad dislike at such a subject having
Teen touched upon by his guest, in the pres
tir' 81 the ladies', had more effect in convinc-
~ Ga-5en than all the assurances in the world
''-.d Rave donc for such degree of security,
confidence and ease, 10 man could exhibit, who
-a' oa the brink OF ruin.
mr. 'arbpn, there fore, fully believed that be
"1- 0. his oyer-ha5te in appearing to wish to
''Al u SIC i'oint aiironted family which had
Iac7.'ea him with much kindaess; and
''T,''o'e "a tone OF open cordially, which
went 10 Mr. y lden's very heart, said
!A's afternoon or tomorrow morning, as
SUITS yol best"
AAG. saying, Mr.. Carbon turned his atten-
'.9n 70 Rosa; and, after the usual preface OF
''-ia.rs'ioI. al The dexterity with which she
tented TO produce fresh flowers upon her can
vas, h. sdrctly led the conversation to those
St's lpon which a well informed and well.
.Tei Msn prefers to talk with an educated
art literature, poetry, and so on. 4
II ''tie OF hours flew swiftly, during which Mr..
II y" appeared to lind increasing pleasure i'll
40 as APT remarks, which he knew how to call
'''a II VIII; and her correct tact, and agreea-
Die unaffected tone succeeded, as usual. in
'-4t ang the person with whom she conversed.
ne shall have the honor of seeing Mr..
'I''n tS2in at dinner" said Madame Widen.
i Ler very sweetest tone, a5 their visiter rose,
all. looked at his watch
Ne thanked her politely and went to make
''ipe more morning visits before dinner
tur
lAe i-n.ily kept their places until the last
'apse Of Mr. Gardens elegant blue cloth
=, a. ig.mmed with fur, had disappeared be-
s. I.ll , LIE corner Of the next house and then
- "ieen, turning to his wife, said as ne drew
@.lug breath
WAT = goose you are, Brigitta Marie
,'' sort OF a question was that, under such
instances, how long he was going to stay
1''a not been so uncommonly selfpossess
=" YOU would had set a regular little revolu
& gong; 5ut. fortunately, l behaved mysel
l@ilrer which produced very good efiec
go L'l. AND, now, what shall we do with
Ler2" Love lou "'AeO i'A' ~ 'i1
10 no. trouble yourself, my dear. Rosa ha.
.'cgiVed note from him, in which he say!
gong to the country for few days."
- So-that IS good. had almost though
N .1oAer expedisnt; but this is far better
~ 'ilai. indeed. And now, bark ye, Rosa
J., I sand the father, addressing his daugh
~E, no was quite mute with establishment
81 "tIi 70 what am going to say, and lay
Tins man, whom you have seen me
- WIN sucn unusual politeness, is my
III ia "a. creditor, who, understand me well
III u nc cnose Ii, arrest me, and beggar Vi
5,r. n Noef 'hese unpleasant circumstances,
- 'loaght :; best to tell you what may b,
80, ,'1 81 Al, Unless we do all in our power t.
r- IL ,'T e'll day, or, at least, delay it. Much
5g,i- - Sepends upon you. MIR. GARDEN evi
Eli -. 'yoA pleasure In your conversation. d.
tr. 80 can 10 please him. You do it only fo
rrri i,''er sake, my darling" added he, tap
rl,'a,. uAHghters cheek, which glowed witt
res al THIS direction. yes, Rosa, TO
q reai emotion. Wbo knows whether tbes
.. -.er hands may not hold the thread which i
enough to secure all those ties whicl
eily r,;1 i''''n to break, and which, most assur
!,srS -, ana must do so, unless they are quick
F 4a more firmly bound togetherl"
llk %ood sllent--she did not venture Il
do,,ncPp, out her father read her answer in he
VS. 1Tis' look, and quickly added
den y all Is over, and the old house of WI
III V0' dlsmembered, like a chain from