Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1857-04-29

"The afternoon passed pleasantly and fa-
tiguely enough, in chatting and shopping, in
shaking hands with old acquaintance, and
trying to bow gracefullvto new introductions,
and on our return, amid many expressions of
satisfaction as our purchases were unroled
and exhibited before Mrs. Wilmot and Aunt
Lucy, the girls forced me to confess that the
A and c. conductor, far surpassed
any others in the known world.
"And SO it was daily for the first fortnight
of my stay. AT one time we called on a eel
ebrated dentist for some trifing tooth opera
ton. He was an acquaintance of Bells and
she presented him to me as friend. He
was very handsome and his voice and smile
captivating to one who could appreciate mu-
sic and sunshine Epnice, was amazingly
pleased with that man. who am so fastid-
ious. I fancied him the impersonation of
skill and benevolence--. the head and the
heart-the means and the end-glorious
combination for those who set themselves up
as the worlds healers and teachers. He i'm
pressed me as one of the few to whom science
may safely commit her priceless treasures,
sure that they would be used only for the
blessing of humanity. All, Eunice! l had
only seen the silkcn side
"Pray go on" said Eunice.
"One rainy morning, l received letter
from home, giving notice that my young sis
ter was about to take western tour with a
friend. "New dresses, of course, are requi-
site" wrote my mother, sand wish you to
proceed and send them Immediately" Then
followed list of the articles needed.
"This letter had been longer than usual on
the route; that moment, / knew sister Lib,
amid sympathizing conclave of waiting mil
liners marveled at my long delay.
"The articles must be purchased that very
day, raining as it was, and moreover must
60 alone; for Bell and Kate had gone to bed
with their hair in curl papers, and novels un-
der their pillows. Toward noon the rain
abated, and l notified my friends of my de-
termination to 60 to A. The young la
dies started in astonishment.
"To-morrow | will be at your service said
Bell, "but to-day. Why you're crazy-look
at the clouds-you'll take dreadful cold
don't get satin striped tissue, it trays shock
ingly.
II dressed, walked to the station, but a
few rods distant, and found myself half an
hour too early. Very soon the clouds lower
ed and fell in cataracts. Nevertheless, stub
bornly adhered to my determination, the
more stubbornly that knew the girls would
ridicule me without mercy if returned. But
l looked at my dress, and thought of my
op1 fho,,1,f,1 that +ho o1l hrA.y,
veil l found crumpled in my pocket would
protect it, My mantilla was of watered silk,
handsomely trimmed, and l remembered a
lady told me that water would spot it. How
foolish 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-bv-ten
looking-glass. glanced in it, and seeing
what a ludicrous figure my old veil and rusty
outer garment made in contrast with my fine
cashmere travelling dress with its richly trim
med basque, the idea of going to the city
thoroughly disguised at once presented itself.
The skirt of my dress was separte from the
body, and I had lined it for comfort in win
ter with an old gingham dress clean and
whole, but | must confess sadly faded. Well
l turned this wrong side outwards, ALSO.
You don't mean you went to the city in
that manner?" said Eunice.
81 did, and enjoyed it, too, convinced that
| was doing a sensible thing. But you shall
hear. Scarcely was my odd toilet completed,
when the whistle sounded and drawing the
thick veil tightly over my face, made my
way to the nearest car. And now commenc-
ed the development. The handsome and
gentlemanly conductor nearly knocked me
over in the doorway, an his willingness to pi-
oneer lady in blue green silk with four
flounces, satchel, hat-box, a parasol, and
a lap-dog, safely out upon the platform. Re-
turning, while stood gazing at the rows Of
hats and boots, none of which moved to re-
linquish seat in my behalf, the model con-
ductor pointed to an uncomfortable corner
seat, between black woman with baby
and white woman and two babies. Oh
course | accepted it, and the cunning pranks
of the little African made my seat endurable
"Well reached the city, and made my
way to Weaver's fashionable store. The
skies were weeping briskly, and carrying 9
blue cotton umbrella, probably did not cal
up golden visions to the eyes of the young
gentlemen clerks who lounged upon the coun'