Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1858-05-28

Let her go TO the convention, and trust
to Providence
Il don't know he replied, shaking his
head, doubtfully; mother is far from be-
ling well, and one can't trust to nurses ems
tireiy. Frank, too. has studied himself
almost sick. hoping to get the prize. I'm
half sick myself. what with anxiety about
her. and the pressing demands OF business;
besides, how will il look to send young
thing like her to New York alone?'
Never fear, but what she will take care
Of herself replied I; something tells me
tina. it will doher good. and perhaps cure
her foolish whim.'
An unexpected event took me away
from home on the evening Of that very
day, and for more than six months 1
heard nothing more from Anna Hope.
What shall do? asked her father in
despair. Il wish she had never got these
foolish notions in her head. She is con-
tinually doing extravagant things. and
spraining ber arms and ankles. trying to
prove that she had enormous strength
She reads works on agriculture: and ar
CUES with the farmers; sets herself up as
thsologian and mortifies me extremely
by contradicting our venerable Pastor.
who is four times her age. What shall
dog
PART II.
One delightful morning. the second of
my return to my native city, on the wings
of hope. away to Hope Cottage l few,
eager to see and hear the result of my
advice. Spring had blushed into sum.
mer, and the beautiful home of my friends
was embowered in vines. trees and roses.
Great was their surprise at seeing me.
and much greater my own at meeting
with my little friend, Anna.
In her eye shone mild light that
made her sweet face radiant. The spite
full snap was gone. l looked in vain for
the green dress. the shirt bosom, the stan-
ding dickey. the mannish air-all were
missing; and in their stead, modest attire,
neatly and becomingly worn. Even her
curly hair had lost its determined twist.
and looked softer and glossier. Her whole
demesnor was maidenly. therefore Loves
ier. She said nothing of woman's rights.
spoke softly; and at tea bent with defer
ence to the opinion of the aged pastor.
Her father gave me a triumphant
glance. Her mother gazed on the daugh-
ter with gentle affection. and something
between a tear and smile sprang to her
eyes.
In the evening Anna was alone with
been pleased with the convention.
Don't mention. it, she answered blush
ing little; Il have entirely recovered
from the silly mania that possessed me
then. Would you like to hear how p
and her bright eyes twinkled at me so
mischievously.
We'll, went to the conventions; and
was more surprised than edited. In spite
of my new philosophy. it shocked me to
hear women speaking so boldly upon
such themes. before mixed assemblage.
But had begun to get somewhat accus-
toned to it, and was just sitting down in
my hotel to affix my signature to some
resolutions, when letter was handed me
from my father. had gone a week and
little thought whet the household had
passed through in that short slime. 1t
brought me news of my mothers alarms
ing iIlness. aud my youngest brothers. at.
tack of some painful disease. My father
was alone with his troubles.
! need not say how hurried home,
forgetting all my new rights and Privi.
leges.' My mothers sad. reproving eve
andwasted form smote me to the heart;
and, for the first time. felt how much
had neglected my duty in leaving her an
invalid. to battle alone with the cares oi
family. Nv father was walking the floor
with little Frankly. relieved him Of his
burden; and the dear little fellow, at the
clasp Of woman's arms. piIlowed his lit
tie head softly, and sank into a sweet
sleep. When saw him slumbering in
his cradle. left my mother with the
nurse, and made hurried visit over the
house.
Il can never perfectly describe to you
what saw. Our help was green girl,
just from Ireland, and unless under the
supervision of my mother was Of very
little service. Not floor was swept
Biddy was cutting some raw. red slices oi
half cooked beef. for dinner. and my
brother Charles washing the remnant oI
the breakfast dishes. poor child. in seal
ding water. His face and hands. his
buttonless bosom. his very hair. were
stained and disfgured with SCOT and ash
es. 1 could hardly keep from crying.
The weeks wash stood about in tubs
and baskets, on chairs. and the floor
The kitchen had horriblesmell of burnt
, and uncooked food. Through the oper
windows came pouring the sun upon lit
:le heaps of dust. and bits of cinders. al
unwashed hearth, and deplorable stove
} In the closets were dishes Of damp anC
mouldy bread, pieces OF meat covered will
flies. The sight was absolutely sicken
ing.
! The parlor wa. Uttered with paper
| and toys. and the furniture white wit