Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1857-06-27

valuor or splendur, but because they cor
respond SO well with Mrs. Westbury s.
style Of dress and beauty, If she will wear
them to Mrs T-----'s she viii crafty the
giver." .-s .. s.g..li
Julia opened the box, and a set of beau
tiful pearls met her view. Chow delicate,
how kind, and how cold he is" thought
she. go, how trifing the value Of these
gems, compared to one particle Of his love !
Yet for his sake will wear them-not
as my adoring--may that ever be the or
nament of a meek and quiet spirit, but as
proof of my desire in all things to please
lin, and meet his appreciation"
Mrs. T--'s we're filed well with the
elegant and fashionable, on the evening
on which her house was opened to receive
company. But the heart of Julia was not
in such scenes. The more she saw of fash
ionable life the less she liked it. Emula.
ton, envy, destruction, and dissimulati'n
obtruding themselves on her notice, amid
gaiety and splendor. Her console ntious
scruples as to the propriety of thus mixing
with the world, increased rather than di-
minished, ~ promised" >" thought she while
she was surveying the gay assembly-I
promised, in all things lawful, to obey my
husband-but is this lawful for me! 1t is
my duty it is my pleasure to comply with
all bis wishes, where superior duties do not
forbid, but it is allowable for me to try to
please him thus! His heart is the prize
at which I aim, but will "thc end sauctify
the mearsl" Can expect blessing from
above on my efforts, while my conscience
is not quite clear as to the recitude of the
path pursue! Cau I not have moral
courage enouge to tell him my scrufle !
and dare 1 not hazard the consequences
Mrs. Westbury had not the pain of re-
plying t. speech from which both her
heart and her judgment revolted, as Mr.
Eveleth at that moment addressed her
He soon engaged iher in conversation
which was continued for an hour, and would
have continued still longer, but for gen
ersl movement of the company, which sep
arated them. Not long after Mr. Eyelcth
found himself near Miss Eden, who was
chatting with two or three gontlemen.-
Mr.. Westbury was standing hard by, but
his back was toward them, and Mr.. Eve
eth did not observe him.
"Arc you acquainted with Mrs. West
bury, Miss Eldon9" Mr., Eyeleth inquired
"No, pot in the least" said Miss Eldon,
"and do not wish to be. She looks alto
gether too fade for me-
"Fade I" said Mr.. Evcleth-"I should
thiuk that the last word that would apply
10 Mrs. Westbury in any way. She is GER
tainly animated both in countenance and
manner, and she talks better than any lady
ever conversed with. Her tn us hts have
something Of masculine strength and range,
delightfully."- modified by feminine grace
and delicaoy. Her manner is perfectly
ladyliko and gentle.
Every thing she says must sound well,
remarked another gentleman. "She has
woman's most potent charm in perfection
voice whose tones are all music
perhaps it is all just as you say" said
Miss Eldon, "but really, / never saw q
lady that appeared to me more perfectly
insipid, or less attractive. / hope'--bu
the tone of Miss ldon's voice contradic.
y ted her words--"I hope her husband see'
her with your eyes, rather than mine"
"Ido-I will p thought Mr.. Westbury
who had heard oil the conversation, will
variety Of conflicting emotions--'Fado F!
reiterated he, as Miss Eldon, uttered the
word-"'Tis false !" He glanced hi:
eyes towards Julia, who stood en- the op
J posite side Of the room, talking with a lady
She was dressed in black, color tha
finely contrasted with her pearls, whicl
proved to be very becoming. Her cheeh
was little flushed, and her whole fact
bcaming with animation. y Fade, III
false !" Mr.'Westbury's pride was piqued
Julia was Mrs. Westbury--hs wife coult
he patiently hear her thus unjustly spokeI
of How grateful to his feelings were tn
remarks of Mr.. EveletA How clearly h
read the feelings of Miss Eldon in the tone
of voice in which she uttered her last re
mark He waited to hear no more, bu
moving towards table that was spread
with refreshments, filled a plate and car
ried it to Julia. 1t was the first attention
of the kind he had ever paid her, and lie
face was eloquent indeed, as she locke
up with smile, and said, ''thank you,
lie stood by her few minutes, made som
common place remarks, even took a crap
or two from her plate, and then turned a
way. 1t was one Of the happiest moment
of Julias life. There was something in
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