Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-12-10

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blue and green caliker. The colors are
magnificent. It'll look splendidly in the
evening"" replied Fanny.
Can indigo-blue print at an evening
partyi' exclaimed Sarah, in unfeigned
astonishment. "You will mortify me to
death. shall not enjoy myself moment.
Do, dear Fanny" she added, in persus-
sive voice, ''do gtatify me enough to put
on this pretty white muslin. II is very
tastefully trimed."
III don't mean to wear white till I'm
married; it's improper, and not bit gen
teel-like. Besides, 'twould show my neck
and arms, and make people look at me-
/ shouldn't feel at home in it,
"What shall I do, Christophena2 She
will surely make fright of herself. Now,
there is blue and white frock which
would just suit her.
"That sky blue will take all the gloss off
my complexion, and make me look just as
though was goin' to faint away. I'll try
it on, though, to please you; but if ]
don't like my appearance, shall take my
own rigging" replied Fanny.
Sarah and Miss Georgeman left Fanny
in the hands of Martin, who speedily made
such an improvement in her appearance
that one would scarcely have known her.
The black silky hair was put back from
the forehead, and arranged in a becoming
manner. The arms, which were white and
well formed, remained uncovered, and the
dress could have fitted no better had il
been cut to her form. Martin, having ar
ranged everything to her satisfaction,
observed that Fanny could now survey
herself ut mirror. Accordingly, the
latter arose and approached glass. She
surveyed her person intently for long
time without speaking. Martin, mean
while, had gone to request Sarah and hei
friend to come and see show much better
Miss Fanny looked"
"Really," exclaimed Miss Christophena
II did not believe our unsophisticatet
friend could be so much improyedp'
"Nor L either" added Sarah. "Ant
now, Fanny, if you are careful, and DOM
speak except when spoken to, and ther
only in monosyllables, you will commit NJ
blunders, nor make yourself ridiculous
Come, Christophena, we shall be late ;
and the two young ladies, followed b!
Martin, hurried away.
AS they left the room, Fanny turne,
the key in the door, and deliberately un
fastened the hair which Martin had Sc
nicely dressed; then carelessly twisting
it, she placed huge comb at the top o
the head, with any quantity of gaudy
colored ribbon dangling therefrom. Pro
ducing the wooden trunk, before mention
ed, she took from it the much lauded prin
and put it on, together with fauntin
yellow ribbon. The skirt of the dress be
ing very narrow, we must allow it did no
hang in very graceful folds and tn
sleeves, which resembled small balloons
had the appearance Of wings. The wais
being quite short, Fanny, who SCENE
conscious of the fact, produced rust
black scarf, and tied it about her to SUP
ply the deficiency in length.
! Fanny, we fear, had but an indifferen
taste in the choice of colors, for strang
medley was selected. She seemed satisf
! ed, however, and after thus equipping hel
self, sat down and patiently waited unit
she heard the company assembling. The
descending by back staircase, she az
preached the parlors aud cautiously locke
in. The elegantly furnished rooms wer
, nearly filled with well-dressed ladies an
gentlemen, not one of whom was know
T to Fanny, 1t was lively party; merr
voices, happy faces, bright and smilin
glances, were predominant.
1 elbow grandp exclaimed Fanny, draw
ing back as the galaxy of beauty an
fashion met her gaze. 81 declare l.
1 afraid to 60 in"
4 "Allow me to escort you" said fin
4 looking young man, who was standin
q near, in respectful tone.
"Tm willin'," replied Fanny, taking Il
Q proffercd arm. "But don't the 9srandc
+ and chandeliers dazzle your eyess VIII
" mine fairly ache;" and she placed h
!, hand over her eyes as a screen.
"They do not incommode me" rejoin'
n the gentleman, politely. "YOu will SOC
It become accustomed to the light. WOu
IS you like to see any particular person y
e 81 shouldn't mind seein' Cousin Sara
I'm not perticerler, though for I s'po