The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-09-01

20 alone: for Bell and Kate had gone to bed
with hair in curl-papcrs, and novels under
their pillows. Towards noon the rain ahatcd
and notified my friends of my dc.crnina-
ton to go to A., The young ladies star.
ell with establishment.
ITO morrow will be at your SERVICE
said Bell, but not to day. Why you re
crazy-look at the clouds-you'll take
drca dful cold-don't get satin striped tissue;
1t trays shockmsly.'
IL dressed, walked to the station, but a
few rods distant, and found myself half an
hour too carly. Very soon the clouds lower
cd and rain fell in cataracts. Nevertheless,
| stubbornly adhered to my determination,
the more stubbornly that knew the girls
would ridicule me without mercy if return
ed. But looked at my dress, and thought
| of my bonnet; and was thankful that the old
brown veil found crumbcd in my pocket
would protectit. My nantilla was Of wa
tered silk, handsomely trimmed, and ] re-
mcmbered a lady told me that water would
spot ;'' it, lilo" foolish had bee" to wear
We'll. Eunicc, what do you suppose
did | turned it wrong side outward! 1t
was lined with the usual black muslin from
which the gloss had disappeared in spots. |
"
and enjoyed the full benefit of the eight by
ing what a ludicrous figure my old veil and
my fine cashmere travelling dress with its
richly trimmed basque, the idea of going to
| the city thoroughly disguised at once pre-
scented itself The skirt of my dress was
| separate from the body, and had lin cd it
| for comfort in winter with an old gingham
dress, clean and whole, but must confess,
sadly faded Well, turned this wrong side
outward. Also"
"'You don't mean that you went 10 the
city in that style, said Eunice.
81 did, and enjoyed it, too convinced that
| was doing a sensible thing. But you shall
hear. Scarcely was my odd toilet complct-
| cd, the whistle sounded, and drawing the
thick veil tightly over my face, made my
way to the nearest car. And now COM
lncnccd the Development. The handsome
and Schtlcmanly conductor nearly knocked
me over at the doorway, in his willingness to
pioncera lady in blue silk with four hounccs,
a satchcl, hat box, a parasol, and a lap
dog, safely out upon the platform. Return
! ing while stood gazing vacantly at the rows
of hats and boots none of which moved to
| rclinQuish seat in my behalf, the model
| conductor pointed to all uncomfortable cor
ncr seat, between black woman with baby
| and q white woman with two babies. OF
| course | accepted it, and the cunning pranks
of the little African made my hard seat en-
, durable.
"Well, reached the city, and made my
way to Viewers fashionable store. The
| skies were weeping briskly, and |, carrying
blue cotton umbrella, probably did not
call up golden visions to the eyes of the young
gentlemen clerks who loungcd upon the
counters, or sat with feet elevated at alarm
| ing acute angles, as | entered. When in
/ 4uircd for silk, tissues, grenadines, any
iinc summer dress goods, there was one
undivided stare.
1T would take TOO much time to tell how
some straincr silks. and half cotton bclages
: were first produced, and how | eventually
convinced them that [ understood their pro-
per quality. Suffice it to say, purchased
nothing there, though tempting articles were
finally displayed before me, but suited my
self at less prctcntious establishments.
Next, to Mrs Lasallc's went, whose
anathelnas upon me for detecting the cotton
laccs presented me for linen, l will not re-
peat, but must say they we've delivered in a
very uncountcss like rage, though in excel
lent French.
g! did not try the shoe store, that day,
but in passing DR.. r. 5 office, something
| prompted me to enter. ! had been amused
and not the least disappointed by my otter.
moons experiences, but now a little anxiety
mingled with much curiosity. | bethought
me OF nervous toOth-ache that had robbed
Inc of sleep for a portion of several nights,
and which had sedulously concealed from
the family, chiefly because Aunt Lucy's in
falliblc remedy in such cases was whiskey
and ginger, boiling hot, remedy to me in
tinitely worse than the disease. Perhaps
DR.. k. could name something less objection
able.
rang gently, and was admitted The
Doctor, who was talking and smoking with
dashing young man, glanced at my dress as
| entered, and without farther notice, went
on with the conversation. Finally, in
stitutcd slight cough, and he turned to-
wards me, with
"'Wcll, old lady what is the matter with
you7'
II inquired in a suffering voice, the best
cure for All aching tooth.
"'Crookcd iron marin, applied cold, is
the best thing, and animal magnetism is next
best. Ever try it, hey g And the man of
science winkcd and grnncd to his compan-
ion, who in turn elected quid of tobacco
from his mouth, quite near by poor ging-
ham skirt, and laughed immodcrately. In
two seconds was in the street, and on my
way to the Depot, questioning within myself
whether there are such qualities yet remain
ing in our world, as unbought honesty and
Kindness. My doubts were to be removed.
The train stood at the Depot as came in
sight, and | hurried my steps lest it should
depart without me.
! II managed to gain scat. but had no
time to purchased ticket, and when the
conductor came. felt for my port-monnaie
to pay the necessary fare. 1t was gone. An
exploration of my pocket to it's lowest depths
awaited nothing and was in dilemma. |
explained the matter to him, assuring him
should leave the cars at the next station, and
would there borrow the amount. lie left me
muttcring his suspicious that the story was
lie and went his rounds.
'.So0n after some one touched my elbow,
and OH looking around | was greeted by a
lank, ragged, uncombcd Irishman, who smil-
cd and held something toward me. 1t was
my port-monnaie.
"'Faith and havn't been sarcllin the
cars for yc this blessed while, said he; sure
twas mcself that saw We take yer handker-
chief from yer pocket, and send this ere thing
a spinning upon the paving stones. An ye
didn't see Pat Crugan after ye-faith if