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

"My name is Sarah not Sally said the
f young lady, with dignity; the word "Sally'.
, having dissipated all her mirth.
"Sallys the most fashionable in our
I village; but seein's you look SO black
about it, I'll call you Sarah when | re-
member" answered Fanny, demurely.
Mr.. Lindsay was not at home when they
began to dine, but came in before the meal
was finished. He appeared glad to see bis
|, niece, and made many inquiries concern
, ing her family. The afternoon and even
ing passed away without bringing any
; visitors, to the great JOY of Sarah. The
latter dreaded nothing 80 much as the ap-
pearance of "caller; for the uncouth
, speeches of Fanny we're ever present be-
fore her, and it was utterly impossible to
keep her out of the way.
Fanny Farley was not bad looking
, girl by any means. Her features were
quite regular, her complexion good, teeth
fine, and her figure very we'll formed
> She would certainly have been called
' pretty, were it not for bad habit which
she had Of winking continually when
spoken to. Her hair was arranged very
unbecomingly, and the ill-ftting and
, rather dowdy looking dress, added not a
! little to the awkwardness of her appearance.
AS Sarah had predicted, her feet were
. encased in thick shoes, more to be valued
= for their durability than beauty; and the
, noise which she made in locomotion
usually gave notice of her presence
Judging from the appearance of Fanny,
; she was, probably, seventeen years of age,
and according to her own admission, "big
/, enough to have beau"
She was shrewd, and possessed good
share of that useful commodity--common
! sense. IF her observations were peculiar,
q they could certainly be called original,
4 and to the point.
Mrs. Lindsay represented to Fanny that
y, the name of Betsey was old fashioned,
and nearly obsolete, and it would be bet
, ter to substitute her true name-Elizabeth
. in its place. This remark was made in
such mild, affectionate way, that Fanny
acceded to it Immediately; and the "deli-
y, cate nerves" Of Sarah received no farther
. shock from repetition of the opprobriou,
g epithet.
The second day of Fanny's visit arrived
and with it Miss Georgeman. The latter
- was proud, naughty girl, with super
cilious, self-conceited air, which was very
y disagrecable. Being favored by nature
y with but few personal attractions, she
n endeavored to gain that consequence ant
ID attention which she desired, by display il
y dress, and lavish expenditure of money
d Upon being introduced to Fanny by Mrs
. Lindsay, she raisd her eye-glass, and look
ed at her from head to foot.
~ "Why don't you get some bows hitche(
ne to your specs, Miss Christopher it mus
lg be dreadful tiresome to hold 'em up all th
a, time. I'll take hold little while till yo,
get rested" said Fanny, who rose and ap
K preached the young lady.
a II wish none of your assistance, Mis-
Il Vordant" retorted Miss Georgeman.
he "My names Farley" replied Fanny
It "But I'm sorry your sight is SO poor. Nv
got some ointment that'll be sure to he'll
al it. Mother and old Deacon Fox bot
er used it, and they can see now about a
we'll as when they were as young as yo
to arc-say twenty eight"
Ie. Miss Georgeman made no reply, save b
ou a contemptuous stare and a curl of the liT
nv Sarah looked very much vexed, but Mr.
We Lindsay smiled, and introduced ne,
Id subject.
For several days nothing was talked O
's- but the anticipated party. Great prepars
W, tions were made, and much time spent i
o wondering who should be invited; but, {
or last, all was concluded, and the girls II
m tired to dress.
n "Now, Fanny" said Sarah, in decide
If voice, ~ must insist that you perm
Martin to dress your hair. 1t does nj
look decently arranged as yon now hay
rs. it,"
- "Sam Fisher said 1 looked like ii
ng Tenns de Methodist" replied Fanny, d
murely, "and he belongs to the church
hy whats that, ] wopder2" asked Sara
ess laughing.
for "Folks say it's mermaid that lives
Its. the Fejee Islands; but Sam will have
it, she's a celebrated character, and sta
ok, under water most of the time" was h
Gus demure reioinder.