Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-06-04
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A STORY OF 4 NECKLACE

"That necklace, those bracelets, and
that cross, which you wear, Miss Juliet
Maitland, are not really carvol coral,
observe" said Miss Caroline Perkins,
one of those very disagreeablc girls who
are weak enough to pride themselves on
wearing expensive tincry, and are some
times guilty Of the ruleness Of max ins
unpleasant remarks on the dress of 9th
crs.
.You are very close observer. Miss
Perkins," said Juliet, smiling; my orna-
ments are not coral, it is true; but are SO
good an imitation, that any one must
examine them pretty accurately before
the difference can be detected
Il assure you saw what they were at
a glance; and dare say all these young
ladies did the same. reioined Miss Per-
kins, looking round at the Juvenile party
assembled to commemorate her birthday
Miss Caroline Perkins having that day
entered her fifteenth year
And what if they did make that i'm
portant discovery sid Juliet, smiling
again.
oH JOu tuibh IL vi nv NoH'N
quence, Miss Maitland, but should not
like it to be said wore such imita tions.
My necklace cost twenty-five dollars,
reloined Miss Perkins, twisting her
fingers ostentatiously among her rich
coral beads.
1T is very elegant, admit, said Juliet;
but that is a large sum to expend on an
ornament
'Oh, Miss Juliet! if cheapncss were
your object, | can tell you where you
can buy real glass necklace for shill-
ing said Miss Perkins with an unkind
snecr. Some Of the young ladies laughed.
Il have a better apology to offer for
wearing my mock coral necklace said
Juliet, quietly; and am persuaded that,
when have related the circumstances
which induced me to buy, not only you,
Caroline, but every young lady in the
room will be disposed to make similar
purchase. About a week ago. she con-
tinued,I went into Bazaarwith my gov
erness, for the purpose Of laying out a
sum of money which my grandfather had
just given me, to buy some ornaments
to wear in rcmembran of him. While
was looking at one glittering toy and
another, at a stand in one of the gal
lcries my attention was accidcntly attrac-
ted BY this set of beads which has been the
subject of our conversation. They were at
that time in the hands of pale melan-
choly looking girl, about two years older
than myself, who had the appearance OF
a foreigner, and was dressed in deep
morning. She was speaking in great
earnestness to the person who kept the
stand. but drew back to make way tor
some ladies, with an air of evident de-
lection, and stood modestly waiting for
their departure, and her eyes still fixed,
with an air of anxious expectation, on
the proprietrcss of the stand. Beside
her was sweet little boy, of four years
old, whose infant features wore the same
expression of care and sadness that sc
deeply characterised her own, obser-
we'd that he cast a longing eye at thC
cakes and sweetmeats on a neighboring
stall he touched his sisters arm, and
pointed to them but did not speak. She
shook her head silently, and her lii
trembled. The child hid his face in her
dress, to conceal the tears that arose IN
his large eyes. My governess, | sup
pose, guessed the cause of his distress,
for she Immediately bought buns, which
she offered to him. His eyes Frightened
and he extended an eager hand to receive
them, but paused, and looked anxiousl!
in his sisters face.
You may accept them Carlos, sail
he,speaking in Spanish, which my gov
erness, Miss Lumley, understands. yot
know.)
\ deep blush ovcrspread her ftatNre
as she turned to Us, and oXpress,t he