Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-12-23
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from Godey's Lady's Book for october,I
80 NELLIE'S,DIARY.
BY BIRDIE RAE.
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I Really. haze been bcred,.. to-deatl
to-day, if it were not for the thought of Mrs
Russell's grand ball, tomorrow night,
should certainly expire. There was no on,
at Mrs. Lansing's, lasi night. Mr.. Morton
had avery pressing engagement. Too bad
I'know, if were a man, ] would never LEI
any engagement keep me away from ths
| girl I. was wooing; and Mrs. Mason say.
Mr. Morton. is courting me, and MANN.
sasa it is . ahame fol. me to encourage hin
when have Charlie on hand. But gave
'er to understand that Master Charlie
might look out for himself. -.
II. has Been. a terribly gloomy day; the
rain is coming down in perfect torrents
though it is near midnight. and, to crown
all, Mrs. Mason has left US for week, to
visit an old school friend of hers.
Charlie dropped in early. All. how well
ssne his presence was; and thought TO
have a quiet little filtration with him, to
talk great deal Of small talk and senti-
mental nonsense, such as we used to do
when we were first engaged. Bnt no;
Charlie was as cross as bear; never
knew any one so changed in so short time
lfit were not for the beautiful bouquets he
sends, and his being convenient, / should
give him his walking ticket. But he has
gone away now, and before he comes back
nay be--well.. never mind; / had better
keep that to myGelf. ..t 81 t-.- e..-. ..
q, Charlie only stayed moment: be came
to tell me good bye. | believe he is counsel,
or something or other. in great law case,
and he has gone south, to collect evidence.
Charlie is so odd. When we parled, he
was going to kiss me; but would not per-
nit that; SO be ohly took my hand, and,
gazing down into my face with strange
look, said, Gas you will, Nellie; you do not
understand me; but am content to wait;
goodbye; and God bless you" .--
How strange! | felt a tear start 10 my
eve; Charles voice was so deep and low
l half repented refusing him kiss; but it
was too late. came up o my room. |
read Rousseau; ! skinned through novel;
I romped with Eyie and Frank until was
tired; then lay on lounge, watching the
clouds drifting all about over the dull sky
and 4 louged to dash them away and let the
sun shine out. Blessed luminary! never
knew its full value until this weary
days At length little excitement did
come in the shSpe OF mamma.
"Nellie,' she said, primly, and I knew a
lecture was forthcoming, for mammals eyes
sparked, and her mouth looked as though
she had been eating sour lemons =" Nellie,
you shocked me !ast.night; the manner in
v hich you dirted with Mr.. Humbug was die.
gustingi every one noticed it. The idea of
a 'chi,' like you laying yourself out to fas-
cinate an old dandy like him!'' s--.ts
Twas very angry by this time. He is
not SO very DID," said, and added, malicious
", "abuut your age, mamma" ,c+
Mammals eyes sparkled with anger, she
stood looking at me afew minutes, then
said, kind lily, "Nellie, you NAV firt with oil
the Young men; there is Mr.. Morton, whom
you ars either flirting with or making love
To-: these old men are not for you; leave
them for Mrs Mason and me'
By this time -csntell You was angry
That allusion to Mr.. Morton vas hunillia.
ting sprang up. .-....... ..u. |
"Why did you not tell me you wanted him
Tor yourself!' | exclaimed: sit is my opin- :
on that people who live in glass houses
should not throw stones. Bah! that Mr. I
Humbug is conceited old fool, worn-out |
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Take care, Nellie Black" said mamma
now very indignant; Il am only telling You
Ior your good; he is wicked man, and he
,hall never come hare again; detest him
md neither the Russels nor the Whites
tolerate him, OF permit his visits"
This. then, was The secret of all this fuss !
1t out the Hon. Hora,io. The Russels and
he Whites are mammals criterions of what
g to be permitted and what is not | smiled
It the thought. 81 --.....r a.
do not sit there laughing" said mamma,
lngrily; then she added, This is all Mrs
Mason's doings. that. old Jezebel!".
"You shall not call her that, to mel
"she is beautiful, refined, in.
woman"
"Hrs she told you what she is'" asked
mamma, quietly!
"Yes," answered, "she has conquered
lob! y; abe has lived down the worlds frown;
she. has an impenetrable armor agains' scan
Hal"
Mammals lip curled in sc6rn as she said;
: Did she tell you that she lived year wit. :,
Mr.. Mason before he married her!"
My cheek flushed. (" It is not true NJ ex-
claimed; 81 will rever believe it,n
"As you like" answered m ANNA; al con.
fess she is eAceedip,,ly fascinating, bu;, like
a beautiful serpsnt, she would lure poor,
unsusPectip.. little bird into her venomOus
jaws. Take care, Nellie.sit you get into
the Snakes mouth, you cannot easily ge:
but"
In defending Mrs. Mason, rforgo, the re-
spect due 20 mamma. 4"You are jealous" ="
cried; "you know you are. y -..-.
Mamma did not speak. but left the room
and ] have felt extremely uncomfortable
ever since. Oh, dear! uhy are they Gun.
stantly taking against Mrs, Mlson, whom
Love SO mueh',.-s ja q 81 90 s.g.z.
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