Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1857-03-26

for their sugar party. which everybody an
tieipatel would be grand affair.
Ceralii,iy EIisa Nelby aud her brothers
Samuel and Nichorls spared no pains or
expense" TO meet The expectations of the
public. Sam had personally attended the
boiling of -he sap in is la!er stages, and
used his utmost skill and care in Keeping it
free from impurities, and in reducing IL to
syrup of the proper consistency, without
scorching. Then Eliva herself had secured
the bright copper kettle IN which this de-
lectaole preparation was to be placed over
the sus gar making slow fire n the kitchen,
in time to have II feather" as soon as
tie guests should be ready for the grand
sweetening.
Meanwhile Nicholas had busted himself
ia filing large tub with the purest snow
which could be be found in the woods, and
in hollow places, protected from the sun
and he had deposited the cooling treasure
in the shed, covering it will cakes OF Ice
brought from dismal ravne on the north
erly side of Kellogg's Mount.
Moreover, the plotting Eliya, anxious to
have the old folks out of the way, had plan
ned an engagement for them at a married
peoples sugar party, over the river; and
now everything was arranged just as she
desired.
Aud Eliva was very happy until aboui
three O'Clock on the important day. About
that time an incident occurred which
threw her into the utmost conf sion. Eli
We wished the sugar party had never been
thought of!
To explain the reason of ibis: Eliva
Nelby was young lady lofty pride. No.
only did she account herself the belle Of
the town tf c., but. having twice OF
thrice visited relatives residing IN Phila-
delp!ia, she had become ambi;ior of fash
ionable manners, and prided herself on her
knowledge of the beou monde Her proper
sphere, She felt convinced. was accom-
plished socie'y. BAT believing in the neces-
81 Y of imi a ing tie Romans in their own
domains, she tolerated the country people.
aud condescendel Ia patronage the smpic-
i y of lh~ir manners when in heir mi Isl.
Anl Eliva coall enjoy herself with her
rural friends exceedingly well toe: and she
al icipa el as much pleasure as anybpdy
from he proposed sugar parry. But AT
just three o'cloek-how iaexpressiblv pro-
vcking gl-ihe arrival of an unexpcc;cd vis-
i-or produced the eAeci at which have al
ready iintel.
Tia. visj or was her Cousin Lawrence.
from he ciiy-her rich. andsnme. ac-
cnmplished, desirable cousin. who haI come
20 spend = week with Lis couatiy rela ives
II sugar lime!
At any other time Eliva weYl] have
been delighted with the high honor which
she hal So !oog desired in vain. Al no
other time co-,d she have been s, utterly
disnayed! Alihons after she IN has i
ly changed her dress To meet him. the
young gentle man greeied her wi h easy "a
niIiiri'y, she thous sht il was only because
he happened TO be partial to her; and firmly
believing him to be the slave of etiquette,
that she 81 much admired, she shuddeed
at the thought OF his disgust should he wit
ness the 'vulgai'y" Of the country peo-
pie, with whom h. would be obi ged to as
sociate that night! -
After Lawrence had been introduced in
TO the ..bcst room," Eliva, all flushed and
Hurried with excitement, poured The turbu-
lent fears into the stupid ear Of he s.oical
Sam. N
What acW lie say--when the folks
Gomez she exclaimed.
Say how dye do Of course replied
the unfecling Samuel.
'But--everything will appear odd to
him! He will think he is among barbari
ans! He will be disguised with them, and
us too. for associa ing with them
.What'll he be disguised for? Just as
if our kind of folks amt as good as his,
any day.
But you don't understand! whispered
the perplexed young lady. He is used to
good society-and the young folks here
are so rude and uncouth.---l
If you call hying and hearty rude and
lncouth.' he'll find US up and striving!'
exclaimed Sam. We'll have as good a
time as he can read about,or my shlep are
all goats a
How can You talk SOP demanded Eliva.
passiona.ely. Lawrence will think ii in
sul;ing to Introduce him into such rude
company; and he will Leave us in the morn
ing in disgust
Let h1m' III ne Stuck-up chap like
thai muttefed the cruel Samnel. It's
my opinion dis ism; the rlace f,r him
He'li<spd his shiny boots. But If he
woulln't like to see ths. folks Sam aided.
pi ying Eiva's distress why he needn'l.
You know. Let him 10 to bed. | saw.
cousia Lrwrenre.' he cried rs tie Young
man nsfes bis Appearance we'ro going 10
have Ii tie sort"f dig here TO nj .h'-'
A sugar parry said Eliva, tlusTiny at
the 'vulgaiiiy' OF her brosher's phrase, "a
sugar parry for the enteriaiument of some
boys and girls ilaI We have to be civil to-
living in the same town---'x IT,
Good hearted, jolly FLOWS: and nice
girls as you can find idtd Samuel. 'Busl
perllrps you wouldn't fancy vlsifing with
them. 'Liva was saying yor amt used
to such aad il would BE- kind o letting
yourself down to make one of our party
oh! / am sure Cousin lawrence would
laugh at our couniry--friends.' s,ammere,l.
EIiva. crimson with confusion. Their
man,e.s are 50 oud--they are SO rude
Il beg that you will make no apologies .
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