American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-12-23

t0unQ IL QeSsOIat9 IN Tue extreme, ueF iatD-
er sad and detected, her mother who had
always b,en reared in luxury. sinking un-
der the weight Of their misfortune; but
Cara was more persevering. She did not
idly give up to despair, but with sad
doned, though cheerful spirit arranged
plans for her future employment. that by
earning something she might aid her father
in obtaining their support. She disposed
Of her costly jewelry and thereby procured
the means Of supplying their immediate
wants. When her friend Fanny Culber-
ston, called to see hers new it was true
friendship that prompted the visit, and
therefore received her as friend, and
cob6ded 10 her all her plans. She first
proposed obtaining number Of music
scholars, and then she said she had An uu-
Gle. an editor Of a paper. who would am
ply remunerate bsr for sny sketches she
would write for his paper. "But," said
she, can scarcely bring mamma to my
plans"
"Only think" said Mrs. Morton, 'of
Cara trudging around from house 10 house
teaching musicI and 10 be Stunned by her
former associates, aud the remark that
will be made. dread to think of it,
"Here is Fanny, she has not deserted
US; those who sought our company for
friendships sake, will seek il still, and
those who did not will not will not he much
loss. AS to making remarks il they do
not reach my ears, shall not trouble my.
self about them; but 4 am going to try TO
earn something: you shall see mamma that
you have not spent so much Time and mon.
ey on my education for nothing"
Fanny encouraged her, and promised to
assist her in procuring scholars, and to
furnish her items TO write upon.
The evening for Mrs. Baxton's party
came. AS the guests arrived, tho splen-
did equipments of the porter, dressed Ia
Tardue, gave them some idoa Of the mag
niicent preparations for the entertainment
Charles Wilmot aud Henry Woodruff were
the first to arrive.
"What an elegant ladyi' said Charles
as Ada MELVILLE entered and passed across
| the room. 'T wish Fanny were here.
think the evening would decide me-"
II -NuhIltb uhu pCcu lOt oOmO tiIut
undecided between Ada and Fanny
When in company with Ada, her eiegan
carriage, gay manners. and sparkling wi
dazzled him for the time; when with Fan
ny, her blushing timid modesty, retiring
manners, and deep thoughtfnlness com
pletely won him. lie had scarce mad
tho remark when Fanny entered, leanin,
on her uncle's arm. She was dressed il
white satin, with wreath Of white rose
in her hair, and looked perfect model Q
simplicity. Henry looked inquringly a
Charles, who exclaimed.
"The loveliest creature ever saw"
"Beautiful indeed" said Henry; "hov
/ envy her old uncle his fair charge, I at
going to relieve him." and so saying ho az
prosched tliem. and bowing, said:
"Allow me, sir, to relieve you of th
care of this LADY," and Offering his arm
led her away.
During the evening, as Fanny, Adj
; Charles and Henry, were enjoying a tett
, a-tete by themselves, Charles remarked.
awe miss Cara Morton this evening
, she used to be the life OF our Circle
"She will not likely bo of our circle ali
longer" said Ada; ''she will have to Ia
aside some Of her dignity and naughty all
now; her father is only erk, She wi
perhaps, not be so proud"
al am sorry" said Fanny, "tbat a di
ference in her fortune should exclude be
from our society. 1t shall not be SO for .
am concerned. Cara is the sweet TEN
pered, accomplished lady she always wal
, Healed to see her few days age, receive
, the same kind Welcome ! always did, an
: spent an hour or two very pleasantly wit
her and her mother"
a "1 dare say we would receive heart
I welcome, but employers and employed d
a not often mingle in the same society
A group of ladies and gentlemen JOIN
q ing them ended the conversation. Mr.
Q Braxton's splendid rooms were filed wit
s the gay and fashionable Of the city, an
!, the evening passed of pleasantly. II W.
. late when the rooms were deserted. A
/ seemed to have enjoyed themselves. b,
5 we must always Judge Of peoples feeling
from their actions, for smiling face ofte
hides breaking heart, and as oft jea
Q GUS, and envious one. Ada being vor
r much excited, and little enyious Of di
{ ferent ones, could not enjoy herself Far
' ny always made the best Of everything
: Henry was too much absorbed with b
own thoughts for tho company 70 haV
n much effect on him. Charles retired MOI
J. than ever il love with Fanny and with h
q good opinion Of Ada greatly lessened b
the remarks she had made while spsakip
J. of Cara Norton % H
e y But let us pass over one week and the
? make Cara's visit In a small house in II
$ retired part Of the city We will find her,
). In little back room, which is their sittin
i room, her father is sitting by the FIRE. m,
a sing on the past; her mother, to whils
Q way the time, is looking over some ne
i Emuslo which Cara had brought home q
: that day, Cara herself is sitting by the ii
i lie table writing as fast as her wear
s brain could intte, and her more wear
Il iiugers move the pen. They We're all
}. reused blythe ringiug.cf stfie door be-
d which was answered by yefy great in
/ lportatioa from ths, Emerald Isle, he on