True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-08

Darlington and his companion beheld a
lively scene! In one corner OF the room
was lady quite young, who held in her
arms little girl who might have number
ed two years. Beside her stood a pretty
girl of fourteen, with dark hair and deep
blue eyes, her fair face cOnvulsed with
laughter as she watched the movements of
another young girl apparently about a year
her senior, who was dancing about the
room with well-growp kitten, to the tune
of Dandy jim A soldiers cap of paper,
ornamented with red ribbons was placed
roguishly upon her head-but beneath it
fell over pair Of white shoulders a pro
fusion Of glossy tresses, which in her gam
bols had escaped from the comb that con-
fined them. A cap of similar material
but smaller dimensions adorned the head
of the partner of her dance and poor
puss looked sadly vietimized us she was
whirled rapidly round the room by her
frolicsome mistress. Here was evidently
the cause of all the mirth-for the lady in
tho corner was laughing right merrily,
though now and then pausing when she
had gained breath, to join in the singing
81 looked in the glass and found itso,
ln the best looking niger in the county o."
while the baby clapped her hands and fair
ly shrieked with delight! But why did
Ernest Sinclair gaze with such eager, al
most breathlesS scrutiny upon the face of
the youthful dancer Why did he start
almost wildly as he exclaimed, "who is
she ?"
That" whispered the Benedict, who
was at this moment absorbed in the con-
temptation Of the gaycty Of his better half,
(who, by-the-byc, was the lady that held
the child,) "that is my wife"
Your wife " calculated Sinclair, as Il
sudden pain shot through his heart; that
young girl your wife"
"Oh, you refer to the danseuse," said
Darlington, smiling archly, for he now
contemplated his friends meaning. THAT
is Lizzie, my little chatterbox of sister.
But take care and do not lose your heart,
Mr.. Ernest, for | forewarn you that she
bids fair to be most desperate little firt
At the first part Of this information,
Sinclair felt inexpressibly relieved; for in
Lizzie Darlington he had recognized the
young lady to whom he had been of so
much service more than four months pre-
vious! She had now to all appearance
concluded her antics, for she had seated
herself upon chair, and was busily en-
gagged diveSting the kitten of her orna-
mental attire. Ernest Sinclair thought he
could never tire gazing upon that fair and
laughing face; but his attention was now
, attracted by the sound of Mrs. Caring
tons voice.
"Come, Lizzie" she said, smilingly, as
she advanced and took the young girls
Y hand, ''now that you have put the finish.
: ing stroke to your grand dance, suppose
S we adjourn to the parlor and claim an in
A PRODUCTION to Henry's friend, Mr.. Sinclair.
t "No, indeed, Mary, shall do no such
thing she replied, Withdrawing hel
i hand; 81 have great deal to study this
e evening and cannot afford to waste any
s more time"
: "But you positively must see him, Liz,
D zie-aye, and set your cap for him, too
J. from all accounts, he would just suit you
t young, handsome and wealthy"
!. AT this moment Sinclair would hav'
d left his station, but Carrngton percelVint
Q his intention, caught his hand and detain
r ed him by force; and he was obliged
! though against his will, to listen to Lizzie
answer.
:. "I set my cap" she exclaimed, with
contemptuous toss of her head, "just a'
y though I ought to trouble n'y head abou
It beaus. For shame, Mary Darlington, II
J. put such silly thoughts into little school
e girls brain ! Set my cap, indeed! No
n no, Mary; for once congratulate mysol
o on being wiser than you, though you ar
the elder So, go to the parlor, good sis
= ter, and leave me alone with my studies.
l. And in spite of Mrs. Carrington's con
/. tinued entreaties Lizzie remained firm il
r her refusal aud when her sister turne'
,r away with many expressions of discomfort
h Lizzie's only reply, accompanied by a play
le full shrug Of her pretty shoulders, was
in al faut sou6r% potiemmemcnt ce qs' e'
10 inevitable" ("What cannot be cured
Or must be endured"
n, Days passed away, aud Ernest sin0lal