Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-09-12
THE TWO SISTERS.
IRON THE GERMAN oF KoTZEBUE.

In large city in Germany dwelt two
sisters, Jeanette and Pauline. Jean
nette had the good fortune to be very
handsome, and the bad fortune to fnd
it out very soon. She soon accustomed
herself to look in the glass-that was
natural she soon took pains in dressing
that was pardonable she endeavored
to acquire accomplishments-that was
prudent but she thought nothing more
was necessary-that was foolish. True,
she played well upon the harpsichord,
and sung bravura airs with taste
she drew landscaps after Hackert, and
embroidered flowers from Nature. But
she only played the harpsichord in great
companies, and only sang airs at con-
certs, she only drew landscapes for ex-
hibition, and embroidered flowers for
sofas and screens. At home time pass
ed tediously, although her old weak
mother was continually praising her
beauty. This old truth can only give
pleasure by coming from new lips hence
Jeanette was continually seeking new
society.
Ladies always practice certain econ.
onay in the praise Of other ladies but
gentlemen, on the contrary, are generally
very lavish of praise and, therefore.
Jeanette was fond of the society of
men.
Her sister Pauline, would, probably,
have thought and acted in the same
manner but no one praised the poor
girl. simply because no one noticed her,
for the smallpox had rendered her ap-
pearance homely. She was also far be-
hind her sister in snowy accomplish~
mcnts. She played the guitar and sang
agreeably, but merely simple little songs
Of drawing but except few landscapes
which hung in her mothers chamber,
which no one but her mother saw, no
one knew of her talent-for the homely
Pauline was as dif1ident as the fascina-
ting Jeanette was unembarrassed, and
it only required second look from any
one to cause her to blush deeply. For
tunateIy this did not happen often, for
no one looked at her twice. She en-
broidered as well as her sister, but only
upon work. bags for aunts and grand
mothers. She appeared best at home
in company the consciousness of her
homeliness gave her an air of constraint /;
but affairs could not go on without her.
When the girls grew up their mother
thought proper that they should take
charge of the house, each one by turns,
week about. Pauline soon became ac~
customed to it, and in her week all things
went on right. When Jeannette's turn
came, she hurried about busily the whole
forenoon, but when noon came the din~
ner was all spoiled. She gricved also at
the time she lost from her singing and
harpischord, and the little time which was
left her to arrange her head dress for the
evening parties. The good. hearted Pau
line frequently took her task off her
hands, until finally the practice was neg
lected Of reliving each other weekly, and
Jeannette troubled herself no more about
domestic affairs. The weak mother did
not interfere, for she could not be .displeas
ed with the lovely face which pleased eve
ryhody. There could be no large party
unless Jeanette Western graced it her
name served the poets for subject, aud
was the universal toast. Few only knew
she had a sister.
Two young officers, Edward and Maui
rice, saw Jeanette, and both became ex-
tremely enamored. Both were of a good
family brave, noble, and both very rich.
Jeanette was delighted with her con-
quests, and her mother who was in mo-.
derate circumstances, indulged herself in
sweet dreams Of the future. " If both
should be in earnest" said she to her
daughter (which would you prefer 90
" don't know myself" answered Jean
nette I" they both please me, but shall
like the richest one the best. Then l
would take care Of you in your old age.
and l would have my sister to manage
my house for me-" The doting parent
wept for Joy at the flial sentiments of her
daughter, and Pauline was grateful for
such mark Of sisterly affection.
In the mean time both of the young
men wooed earnestly for the beauty 3
favor, and both we're equally kind to
the homely Pauline, because she gave
them the pleausre of being alone with her
sister. Jeanette was really in embar-
rassment which Of her edorers to prefer.
Edward gave ball at which she was
queen, aud she thought on that evening
she was in fair way to love Edward
Maurice gave sleigh-ride, and she few
along the street in splendid equippage,
and that day she thought Maurice more
amiable than his rival. So she delayed
her decision from one day to another, at
tributing her hesitation to her heart.
elf were in your place." said Pau
line one day, IL should take Edward y
"Why ? Maurice is rich. and you will
acknowledge he is handsomer."
He is generous, too" said the moth
or.
But he is fckle," replied Pauline.
"Our aunt has told me good many
things about him."
"Our aunt" answered Jeanette. snap
pishly. " is an old aunt"