True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-04

ty this child, rs it were, applied herself
to the cares Of the household and antici-
pated, as far a. her means would permit,
the wishes Of her poor sick father. Smiles
lit up the face Of each member as Anna
entered their humble abode, and felt sat
isfaction in being able each day to con-
tribute something toward their relief.
Mira Mellow had stipulated what amount
she should use weekly in her charities. At
first it seemed a great sum and she could
not but deem her mother improvident, but
few days only elapsed before she wished
it could be. doubled, 30 many wants did
she find unsatisfed. She had almost for
gotten in her zeal to accomplish good that
she had received no notice from Wallis
Weston since her mothers departure.
Returning from morning excursion some
weeks after, she threw herself upon sofa
overcome by fatigue, and her hat lay care
lessly beside her. Her rich tresses of
dark brown hair showed that EoluS had
played some pranks with them, but he
had at the same time impaired such bril-
liant hue to her complexion that he might
be pardoned if, in SO doing, he displaced
here and there q curl. Had she been ex-
pectipg visitor she would have arranged
with accurate precision every trcss, but
fortunately for her beauty, she had not
time to think of it before the door opened
and Wallis Weston stood before her. If
he had never been struck with her beauty
before, he could scarcely full to be so now.
Anna quickly gathered up her shawl and
hat, and was evidently about to make some
apology but he took her hand saying,
"No apology, Miss Mellow, / am happy
to witness upon your cheeks, the e1ilera.
ting effects of morning walk, and would
readily pardon any appearance Of dish.
abille in young lady, could l see it was
caused by attention to this duty; duty,
say, because / consider it one Of the first
duties Of every young lady to preserve her
health and spirits, as without these, she is
unfit for every important duty"
The glow deepened upon Anna'S cheek
as she met his admiring gaze. If there
was a gentleman of her acquaintance fol
whom Anna entertained warmer feeling
than friendship, it was Wallis Weston
They seemed to have reached point Of
deep interest in the conversation when the
door opened, and her ever volatile cousin
Emma Gibson entered. It was most in
auspicious moment for all parties, for il
must be acknowledged that Emma was moi
disinterested enough to rejoice at finding
her fairer cousin enjoying so very agreea
bic tetc-a.tete. Shortly after she enter
cd. Wallis withdrew.
Nov, Anna," said Emma, ~ hav,
some pleasant news TO communicate.
"Indeed," replied Anna, "what can i
be?
"Why Lizzie Tilson is going to give
party next week, splendid affair, design
ed to outshinc the last, and this time, An
ma, you shall not be debarred the pleasur
of attendance; it will certainly be no harm
for you to provide yourself with necessar.
articles"
, "But cannot be able to do it, Emma
; ! gave the last cent Of money / pOssesse'
, in charity this morning"
20, that is pity, bu: how long befor
you will have more?"
20, not for week."
"Wel, the cards are not out yet, m
0 perhaps you will have some in season."
Anna hesitated moment, for her hear
E misgavc her, as she replied, ~ don't know
c Emma, as it would be quite right for m
I to appropriate to my own use what IN
0 mother expected to 60 for charity"
a 20, what possible difference eau Oh
: week make' 1t would only make yo'
o assistance the better appreciated afte
0 wards"
}. Anna was too much inclined to listen
!. her Sophistry. So Emma continued, 'Yc
t need not get anything very expensive, ar
r you will scarcely miss the amount take
d But you may think Of it. am going
h see Miss BsIvillc, and Il you conclude
: have any thing made, will introduce "
q there and she will work cheaper for you
l. confederation Of my patronage. She
N ways docs nay work very cheap"
I kmma departed, and'Anna resolved al
/ re.rssolted the subject in her own min
l. till finally her love Of fashion ruled, nj