Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-02
iaE WEEKLY ST.

way to Weayer's fashionable store TIL.
were weeping briskly, and I, carving a bIne
cotton umbrella, probably did not cali m gnI-
den visions 10 the eyes Of the young sentIa-
| men clerks who lounged upon the counters, or
| sat with feet elevated at alarmingly acute an
giles, as entered. When inquired for silks.
tissues, grenadines, and fine summer goods
there was one undivided stare.
1t would take too much time TO tell how
some strainer silks, and half cotton berages
were first produced, and how I eventuaIly
| convinced them that understood their prop.
er quality. Suffice il TO say, L purch ased
nothing there, though tempting articles were
hnslly displayed berere me, but suited myself
az less pretentious establishments.
Next, to Mrs. Lasalle's L went, whose
laces presented me for linen, viii NOT re neal.
but must say they were delivered in n yery
nncountess like rage, though in excellent
French.
al did not try the shoe store that dav. but
in passing DR.. r. Office, something PROMPT
ed me to enter. / had been amused. and
not the least disappointed by my afternoon 8
experiences, but now little anxiety mingled
with much curiosity
bethought me Of a nervous tooth ache thst
had robbed me of sleep for portion of sew.
eral nights, and which had sedulously con-
ceaied from the family, chiefly because Aunt
Lucy's insallible remedy in such cases was
whiskey and ginger, boiling hot, a remedy to
me infinitely worse than the disease. Per-
haps DIR: X could name something less OBJ
jectionable.
4" L rang gently, and was admitted. The
Doctor, who was talking and smoking with n
dashing young man, glanced at my dress as i
entered, and without further notice went on
with the conversation. Finally, instituted
slight cough, and he turned toward me
with
We'll, old lady, what's the matter with
you''
81 inquired ia a suffering voice, the best
cure for an aching TOOTH
" Crooked iron. marm, applied cold, is the
best thing, and animal magnetism is next
best. Ever try it, hey?" And the man of
science winked and grinned at his companion,
who in turn elected quid Of tobacco from
his mouth. quite near my poor gingham skirt.
and laughed immoderately. In two seconds
was in the street, and on my way to the
depot, questioning within myself, whether
there are such qualities yet remaining In our
world as mnbOWght honesty and kindness.
hy doubts were to be removed. The train
stood at the depot as 1 came in sight, and
hurried my steps lest it should depart with
out me
managed to gain a seat, but had no time
to purchase ticket, and when the conductor
necessary fare. twas gone. An exploration
of my pocket to its lowest depths availed
nothing, and was in a dilemma L Explained
the matter to him, assuring him / should
leave the train at the next station, and would
there borrow the amount. He left me, NUT
tering his suspicious that the story was a lie,
and went his rounds
And now L was at o. station, and the
sun, though low in the west, was shining
brightly. / went directly to the ladies'
room, and in five minutes emerged therefrom
a well-dressed lady, with an uncovered bon
net of the latest importation As the con-
ductor crossed the platform to give moving
orders, stepped up and rendered my fare,
saying my purse had been found and returned
to me. You have a vivid imagination, Eu-
nice, picture the countensnce of that gentle.
man "
"Did you relate your adventure to the
young ladies ?' said Eunice.
"No, indeed! When the goods came, they
were delighted with them, affirming that
this silk came from Weaver's; no other mer-
chant had anything like it; and this lace from
Mrs. Lasalle's, they remembered seeing it
there" kept my own counsel; and now
Eunice what do you think of il all?';
81 think the cIsdom you purchased was
cheap enough at all events Yet there is one
other place to which L wish you had gone.'
And where is that ?"
To church," said Eunice!