Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-07-02
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THE TWO RS
FROM THE GERMAN OF, KoTzBUE.

In large city in Germany dwelt two
sisters, Jeannette and Pauline. jean
nette had the good fortune to be very
handsome, and the bad fortune to find it
out very soon. She soon accustomed
herself to look in the glass-that was ma
tural, she soon took pains in dressing
that was pardonable; she endeaYored to
acquire accomplishments was pru-
deat; but she thought that nothing more
was ncccssary--that was foolish. True,
she PLAYED well on the harpsichOrd, and
sung bravura airs with taste; she drew
landscapes after Uackert, and embroider-
ed flowers from nature. But she only
played the harpiscord in great companies,
and only sung airs atconcerts, she only
drew landscapes for exhibition, and en-
broidcred flowers, for sofas and screens.
At home time passed tciiously, although
her weak mother was continually praising
her beauty. This old truth could only
give pleasure by coming from new lips;
hence Jelnnctte WAS continually seeking
new society. Ladies' always practice Il
certain economy in the praise of other
ladies, but gentlemen, on the contrary,
generally very lavish of praise, and there
fore Jeannettc was very fond of the So
cicty of gentlemen.
Her sister Pauline would probably
have thought and acted in the same man
ner, but no one praised the poor girl, sim
ply because no one noticed her, for the
small pox had rendered hor-appearance
homcly. She was also far behind her
sister in showy accomplishments. She
played the guitar and sung agreeable, but
nfere!y simple little songs. She was not
behind Jeanncttc in the art of drawing;
but, cxcepta 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 rs diff
fdent as the fascinating Jeannette was
unem barrasscd, and it only required
second look from any one to cause her to
blush deeply Fortunately this did not
often happen, for no one looked at her
twice. She embroidered us we'll as her
sister, but only upon work bags for aunts
and grandmothcrs. She appeared best
at homc-in company the consciousness
of her homeliness gave her an air ofcon-
straint; but at home 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 accus-
toned to it, and in her week all things
went on right When Jeannettes turn
came she hurried about busily the whole
forenoon, but when noon came the din
ner was spoiled. She grieved at the time
she lost from her singing and harpsichord
and at the little time which she was left to
arrange her head dress for her evening
parties The good hearted Pauline fre-
quently took her task off her hands, un-
til finally the practice was neglected of
relieving each other weekly, and jean
nette troubled herself no more about do
mestic affairs. The weak mother did not
interfere, for -he could not be displeased
With the lovely face t!.ssisSt p.sasG9a9. every
body. There could be no large party
unless Jeannettc Western graced it; her
aame served the poets for subject and
was the universal toast. Few only knew
that she had slater.
Two young officers, Edward and Mau
rice, saw Jeanette, and both became OK
tremly enamored. Both were of good
family, brave, noble, and both very rich.
Jeanette was delighted with her con-
quests, and her mother, who was in mod
crate circumstances, indulgcd herself in
sweet dreams of the future. eff both
should be in earnest" said she to her
daughter, (which will you prefer?'
81 don know myself, answered Jean
nette, they both please me, but shall
like the richest one best Then should
take care of you mother in your old age,
and would have my sister manage my
house for me"
The doating parent wept for joy at the
flial sentiments of her daughter, and
Pauline was grateful for such mark of
sisterly affection. In the meantime both
of the young men woocd earnestly for the
boauty's favor, and both were kind to
the homcly Pauline because she gave
them the pleasure Of being alone with