Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1857-04-07

ering HIM III his own estimation. as wei
/ as in that Of every one else for when
/ his infataalion will allow him 10 see the
affair in the right light, he will despls,
himself and you for that meaness Of spir-
j it that prompted you to such a course
1 And YOU are planting thorns In Mary
! Gordou's heart that viii rankle there for-
! ever, and are making yourself the sad
! dest wreck Of all.
g That winning, loving way that calls
! all hearts to YOU, was not given TO YOU for
curse. Use it rightfuLy, Minnie, and
it Will prove a blessing 10 you and others.
The same power that caused Jenny to
sloop and kiss your forehead this morn
/ ing, while YOU were scolding her so un-
mercieulIy abouttangling your hair, would
cause others to take a reproof pleasantly
from your lips, which would fall harshlv
upon Them coming from another. You
are not listening to the purest prompungs
Of your own soul, or YOU would not thus
debaSe yourself. Commune with Yourself,
Minnie, and let the right spirit prevail .
As she concluded her last remark, she
laid her hand for a moment caressingly
upon Glnnie's glossy curls and then left
the room.
Minnie sat for a while as if lost in
thought. When she arose, there was a
calm bright light in her eyes-the light
of high resolve.
9 will try" she exclaimed, and has.i-
[ " donuiug her bonnet and shawl She
walked on, Of the house and down the
street towards Mary Gordon's house.
She rang the bell with nervous trepida-
ton, ana was admitted into the parlor.
where She was soon Joined by Mary, who
greeted her with pleasant cordaIItv that
placed her immediately at ease. They
fell into pleasant conversation, in the
course Of which Minnie inquired Of Ma
ry If she was going TO attend Mrs.
Green's ball q
Il have not attended any of the as
semblies since my return from the south.
Indeed l have no one 10 accompany me
since father died"
Carrie is not going tonight" SAID
Minnie, land | called to see il YOU will
do me the favor Of occupying her place
IN the carriage. Father Is going with
me, and will be pleased with your compa-
n.y."
at has been so long since / have worn
anything but black, replied Mary, . that
| fear | have nothing suitable for a ball
costume. Come, she exclaimed, :" let us
examine my wardrobe, and She led the
way to her room.
There are many pretty things here, .
said Minnie, which would be very suit
able if they could be altered so they would
conform lillic more 10 the present fash
ION. But here Is a beautiful white silk
skirt which viii answer admirably, and
have a crimson bodice, which is TOO large
/ for me, and [ have never worn it.
think it will fit You to a charm, and j! Is
/ just the thing to wear with a skirt"
/ A servant was dispatched, who soon
returned with the bodice, and Minnie de-
clared that Mary looked sWeetly in it,"
= am at a loss to know how 10 arrange
+ my hair," said Miss Gordon. =. 1t IS so
short and dry that l hardly know what 10
! do with it"
81 should think it would look well in
curls," SAID Minnie, allow me 10 ar
range 1t for you, / am used to dressing
my own il that way"
/ 1Imnie's soft hands, together with the
aid Of a brush and some water. soon coax
ed the bushy refractory hair into smooth,
! glossy Curis. She combed them far enough
away from her face 10 prevent shading
Of il, and interspersed them so tastefuIly
with pearls and moss rosc-buds, that Ma
ry said she would not have known it was
the same head and Minnie wondered
that she could have ever thought her
/ homely.
The crimson bodice, revealed by the
/ delicate rose -colcrod trimmings, and the
rich white lace around the neck, lent a
rosy glow to Marv's cheeks and the ex-
element attendant upon entering large
company, brilliant sparkle to her eyes.
She looked so fascinating that Minnie
thought she needed no further assistance
from her TO gain attention.
Minnie was seated by Mary,s side, and
when the quadrilles were forming, Ed
ward crossed the room with a beaming
countenance, seemingly unmindful of Ma
+ RVS presence. As he approached, Min
ME looked him full Id the face, laid the
boquet of flowers In Mary's hand. and
turning give her hand TO a gentleman a
her side, who had solicited the favor.
Edward turned away with a sad look
Of disappointment and left the room.
Mary danced well and was soon per-
fectly at ease amongst her old friends,
who were delighted to see her again
amongst them.
In the course of the evening Minnie
was invited to sing, which she declared
she could not do without the assistance Of
Mary. They chose . Bonnie Doom" =
Nmnie's soft, bird-like warble mingled
perfectly with Mary's sweet, clear tones.
The words of the beautiful old song were
distinctly enunciated. Mary played the
piano finely, both the singers did then
, best. and every one stood still TO listen
! AS the concluding lines foated away a
chord was touched in Edward Emery's