The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-04-16

errand boy proceeded to don their most
obsequious smiles and agreeable deport-
ment. 1t was not strange, Eunice. The
young ladies carried heavy purses, and
they were easily persuaded to tighten
them.
''The afternoon passed pleasantly and
fatiguingly enough, in chatting and shop
ping, in shaking hands with old acquaint-
ances, and trying to bow gracefully to new
introductions, and on our return, as amid
many expressions of satisfaction as our
purchases were enrolled and exhibited be-
fore Mrs. Wilmot and Aunt Lucy, the
girls forced me to confess that the A.
merchants and the A and O.
conductor far surpass any others in the
known world.
"And so it was, almost daily, for the
first fortnight of my stay. At one time
we call on o celebrated dentist for some
trifing tooth operation. He was an ac-
quaintance of Bell's, and she presented
him to me as friend He was very hand
some, aud his voice and smile captivating
to one who could appreciate music and
sunshine. Eunice, was amazingly pleas
ed with that man; I, who am so fastidious.
faucied him the iiDpersonation of skill
and benevolence-the head and the heart
the means and the end-glorious COM
bination for those who set themselves up
as the worlds healers and teachers. He
impressed me as one of the few to whom
science may safely commit her peerless
treasure, sure that they would be used
only for the blessing of humanity. All,
Eunce! had only seen the silken side
"Pray go on" said Eunice.
"One rainy morning, / received letter
from home, giving notice that my young
sister was abont to take Western tour
with friend. New dresses, of course,
are requisite wrote my mother. and l
wish you to procure and send them imme-
diately' Then followed list of the ar
| ticles needed.
"This letter had been longer than usual
on the route; that moment, knew sister
Lib, amid a sympathizing conclave of
waiting millincrs, maryelled at my long
delay
"The articles must be purchased that
very day, raining as-it was, and moreover
I must go alone; for Bell and Kate had
gone to bed with hair in curl-papers, and
novels under their pillows. Toward noon
the rain abated, and notified my friends
| of my determination to go to A..
The young ladies started with astonish-
| ment.
Tomorrow 1 will be at your service,
said Bell, but not to-day. Why, you're
crazy--look at the clouds-you'll take a
dreadful cold--don't get satin striped It's
sue; it trays shockingly.'
IL dressed, walked to the station, but
few rods distant, and found myself half
an hour too early. Very soon the clouds
lowered and the rain fell in cataracts.-
Nevertheless, stubbornly adhered to may
determination, the more stubbornly that
knew the girls would ridicule me without
mercy if returned But looked at my
dress, and thought of my bonnet; and
was thankful that the old brown veil l
found crumped in my pocket would pro-
| tect it. My mantilla was watered silk
handsomely trimmed, and l remembered
lady told me that water would spot
it.-Hew foolish l had been to wear it.
"Well Eunice, what do you suppose
did? / turned it wrong side outwards!--
1t was lined with the usual black muslin
from which the gloss had disappeared in
spots. was the only occupant of the
ladies' saloon, and enjoyed the full benefit
of an eight by ten looking glass. CLAN
ced in it, and seeing what ludicrous
figure my old veil and rusty outer garment
made in contrast with my fine cashmere
travelling dress with its richly trimmed
basque, the idea of going to the city thor
oughly disguised, at once presented itself.
The skirt of my dress was seperate from
the body, and had lined it, for comfort
in winter, with an old gingham dress,
clean and whole, but I must confess, sad
ly faded. Well, 1 turned this wrong side
outward, Also"
"You don't mean that you went to the
city in that style" said Eunice.
~ did, and enjoyed it too, convinced
that / was doing sensible thing. But
you shall hear. Scarcely was my odd toi-
let completed, when the whistle sounded
and drawing the thick veil tightly over
my face, made my way to the nearest
car. And now commenced the develop
ments. The handsome and gentlemanly
conductor nearly knocked me over in the
doorway, in his willingness to pioneer a
lady in blue silk with four founces, satch-
ell, q hat box, parasol, and a lap dog,
safely out upon the platform. Returning
while I stood gazing vacantly at the rows
of hats and boots, none of which moved
to relinquish a seat in my behalf, the mod
Ell conductor pointed to an uncomfortable
corner seat between black woman with
baby and white woman with two ba-
bies. Of course l accepted it, and the
cunning pranks of the little African made
my hard seat endurable.
"Well, reached the city and made my
way to Weaver's fashionable store. The
skies were weeping briskly, and /, carry
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