Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1855-04-23

And then she proceeded to the table and
helped herself to block Of patchwork, in
curing for the sewing silk, which having
rec,ived she sat down in the only vacant
chair, and commenced hemining . red bird
with yellow wing on . very green twig,
which latter had already been hemmed on 70
square peic. Of white cloth, and the whole
when completed was designed to form the
twentieth part Of bed spread. She seemed
all engrossed with the birds bill and spoke
to no one. Everybody wondered If she heard
what they were saying when she came in;
but her placid countenance soon treasured
the most fearful and every one longcd to
commence personal attack.
Old Grandma w. was the first to venture.
She meant to do up the matter very delicate
| y and in 80 roundabout way that the lady
would not suspect her Of curiosity. So she
began BY praisins Mrs. CO dress.
"Why it's really beauty. Where did
you get it?''
Il bought it." was the quick reply.
ssHere?"
UNO.0
| "Where theD?n
ssin New York, last spring."
80, you did, did you? But thought you
wasn't never going to wear anything but
black again."
All scrutinized the lady's face in search
of n blush, but 1t continued as usual, while
she answered:
81 did think and say 90 once, but l have
finally altered my Minds
"You have ha! What made you2''
ooh, had good reasons"
| Here the hearers and lockers or winked
and looked very expressive at each other.
"But did you not spoil your beautiful
white dress Sunday night wearing it away
up to the burying grounds
81 did not pedr it,
Here was damper on the old lady. She
had such long lecture to read on extrava-
gance, and she was determined to do it too,
when unfortunately fur her eloquent strain,
Mrs. CPS dress hung up IN her wardrobe and
she had worn an old black silk.
After while the old lady took fresh
start. She would not be balfled again. She
would find out ali about that beau before
she went home, s'that she would" she began
by saying:
"Your company went away this morning,
didn't they?"
"They did," was the reply.
che did not stay very long, did hr?''
s'Not so long as wish d he hal" vas
the emphatic answer this time.
And now the ladies did look at each other.
1t was as good as a confession.
s'When did he com"?'
ssSaturdav evening"
"Was you looking for hIm?o
81 had been expecting him for fortnight
or more.
.Why, du tell If you had then and you
never told on's either. Had he any business
the place?''
s'Ho had"
'sWhat was it?'
This was rather more direct and blunt
than tn" old l,dy had meant to put, and she
forthw tn apologised.
But the widow interrupted her BY saving
go, I'D as lief you'd know as not; he c me
to see M"
o, widow G, your good name did 20 down
tn n. Be careful what you say next, or you'll
have only remnart OF Oh .raccer left to 20
home with. and remnants 60 very cheap.
| 'sHe did, did he, and he didn't come for
nothing else then. But was you glad TO see
him?''
"Indeed was; it was one of the happiest
moments of my ex stence"
"Well, we'll, . said the old lady, hardly
knowing how to frame the next question,
Swell well, we'll, he's q real good looking
man, any way"
81 think so too, and he's not only good
looking, he's good hearted-one of the best
men ever knew
"You don't say so! But is he rich?''
"Worth thousand or so," said the lady
carelessly.
"Why, du tell if he is. Why you will
live like lady won't you9 But what 10 his
ntme?''
The old lady's curiosity had now raised
to the highest pitch.
"Henry Macon.''
"Macon2 Macon2 Why, wasn't that your
name before you was married9''
cit was"
"Then he's connection, is no."
ssHe is."
sDu tell who be is then. Not a cousin l
hope. never did think much of o marriage
between cousins"
! ''He is not my cousin.''
s'He isn't? Not your cousin? But what
connection is be? du tell now9
"He is my youngest brother"
II ever there was rapid progress made in
sewing and knitting by any circle of ladi 9,
1t was by those composing this society, for
the next fifteen minut,s.
Not word was uttered nor an eye raised.
Had the latter been done. the rougish and
expressive g'ances, which passed between
Mrs. G. and the minister who unobserved,
had stood on the threshold, . silent specta.
tor and curious hesrer, would have been
seen.
Two Of the rolling mills of Mr.. Dupont, in
Del ware, blew up on Friday last but occa-
stoned 10 serious damage.
The family Of Joseph Gueh, who wa kill
led on the track nj thu Ciavolocd fsol.-h.