True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-17

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'in' We shall probably leave town NJ the
mortfing. We were anxious 20 see You,
lNlbut for a moment. Good Bye, dear
aunt. Good bye, Ida,' and followed down
the stairs by the agitated and mortified
mother, who suspected the truth, the
girls quickly sprang into the cab, where
all restraint being removed, they wept in
each others arms over chilled affections,
and tile worldly lesson they had received.
Arriving at Bunker's they proceeded i'm
medialely TO their own room. 2' s'
There was a knock at the door, and
the benevolent countenance of Mrs. Van
Comtand appeared. y.' o.' ..
May7l come IN my dears? | am glad
to find you returned, for l have favor to
ask Of you.' Then for the first time,
perceving their saddencd features, on
which traces of@lears yet fingered she
added, 'Excuse mc-but what has lap
pened ARE your friends i'll? what is tie
matter 2 pa. 81. ""t ..
Lttle'accuStomcd to Discrimination, the
girls knew not how to eyade as they could
have wished, these questions. The .ex.
perlence Of their kind friend soon led her
10 surmise the truth, aud the sisters then
related their little story. r-. ..... ...
My poor girls you did not expect this
reception said The good lady, kissing
them but comfort yourselves for be as
surel there are very many who have suf
iered from The same heartlessness. Dis.
miss the subject from your minds-SuGl
people are unworthy those tears. | mus
now make known my request-to nigh
Forest plays at the Park, and ] wish 20,
to DIN my little party-have you ever al
tended the lheatre?' o.. &c.,. .-.....
,., Oh no my dear madam, thank you,
cried Lizzie clapping her little hand
with delight, never "a play! o delight
full y -..
Then you will go my dears-than
you--come to my raenl when, you ar
ready b., ....'.
Helen looked at Lizzie, and then blush
ing said: ....,.. a,...
., But our dress--we know not what i
suitable 10 wear on such occasions
Oh your dress, little prudc y reple
Mrs. Van Courtland, laughing. 'Wh
in the first place, you need not conceu
that beautiful hair under any bonnet, an
for the rest, your own TASTE will be you
best guide w..
AT the appointed hour, with beatin
hears aud happy faces, Helen and Lizzi
presented themselves before Mrs. Va
Courlland, who, with a smile of aproba
tion at their neat and modest appearance
introduced them to her neice and nephew
who were lo join the party for the the
are.
How different was this young girl lror
Ida! Of true patrician birlh--accustom
ed only TO the most refined and intellec
tual society--a mind richly endowed
lace and form of surprising lovliness-
Miss Lindsey met the girls with tru
polteness and graceful refinement, whic
at once removed all restraint, and in ie,
moments both Helen and Lizzie wondere,
how they could chat thus easily with
perfect stranger.
The party now drove 10 the theatre
where it is needless 10 say, everythin
seemed like enchantment to the ewes O
our inexperienced young friends. The,
had not been long seated when CAV par
ty took possession of the opposite box
There is Mrs. Ellery-look, Helen
said Lizzie, as she recognized that lady
surrounded by knot of gentlemen
DO you know her, Miss Moore! 2 ask
ed Miss Lindsay, at the same time re
turning slightly the bow of the lady il
question.
mot very much. she replied. "Ibe
lleve she is an intimate friend Of nv cou
sins, and was with her al our house las
summer ....
But Mrs. Ellery did not appear 10 recog
Mise her country acquaintances--althougi
she stared at them, and several times lev
eled her eye. glass toward them. ..o- .,.-.
AT length the play was over, and, it'll,
aware Of the attention their beauty hat
excited they left the theatre. Befor,
parting, however, Miss Lindsey engage,
her new acquaintances to remain in III,
city another day, which they were t,
pass with her. But The next day, AM
the next, passed-not at Bunker's bu
with Mrs, Lindsey in-Square, VIII,
was perfectly charmed with her youns
friends. She stroye to show them ever,
attention in her power that they nigh
no longer dwell upon the neglect Of thei
relatives -cyery place of amusement wa
visited, and at length it was agree d tina
theyl should go up the river with Mrs
Courtland, who was about 10 return home
accompanied by Miss Lindsey and he
brother. '-.o. ."'t'." H'
Two new stars in the galaxy of beau
tyr cried Adolphus Ellery to Ida. b
Jove they outshine you all, and SO
told Serena '"''-'''-
7 Extremely gallant replied Ida. taT
ping him with her fan; pray who ar
these wonders, where may one see them
AT the museum, may-bep 9''''' a''
"iNo demn1e, but in the traid Of venu
II mean that superb creature. Mar