Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-18
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SCENE II.
 Mrs. Morris and her daughter Hattie at work
 1Nrs. Norris-"I would not be surprised Ii your aunt came to-day. She has had time to reach us since the 20th.'
 Ndttle-" You saw the notice of the ar rival of the steamcr-did you>not?''
 (Susan bursts into the room exclaiming.) " Oh mother, old Verry de We're has come, l see the carriage at the gate with an enor- nous quantity of baggage upon it.''
 Mrs. M-'' Yes, 1t is the old lady. I will go and meet her.''
 Susaaa-" Why don't you go too and meet your dear auntie at the gate, I am afraid my reception would be overpower- ing-but suppose we must appear glad to see her''
 MoAie-" And l am really glad she has come sister, and that she is to live with us. Here she comes with mother'
 As they enter Susan runs up with out stretched arms to salute her.
 "Oh I am so glad, so glad to see you, we have been looking long time for you'' Hattie simply kisses her. "I too am glad to see you auntie, let me help you to the easy chair 7
 Aunt Bettie wears an immense bonnet, very old fashioned with a quantity of ribbon and flowers-whch disgusts Susan; she turns to the servant girl who came in with the carpet bag and says:)
 Howors Lucy, did you ever see such a fright of q bonnet? where do you suppose she got itH''
 Lucy--" At that ar place way off yon- der where she just come from. Cubby, or some such name"
 MrS. Norris rery 1oud-" Are you much fatigued from your journey?
 Aant BeNie-" Yes feel very tired, we have been riding since soon this morn ing"
 4Nrs Norris" Let me nfasten your cloak. Here Lucy, take these things"
 (Lncy goes over to Susan with the things. "I declare Miss Susan, never saw such fright before, and this cloak do not believe was made to wear"
 Suson-" No, some one has imposed on the poor old creature l expect she has made some mistake about the bonnet, bought it for one when 1t was intended for something else
 Nrs. h." When did you leave New Or leans?"
 Aum 3. (with her ear trumpet.) "I think it was three days ago."
 -Ndate-'' You did not come alone I sup pose"
 Aum BeHie-" No child. Mir. Song wood accompanied me, and found him not only attentive, but very agreeable"
 Susan-" We might know you would be inquiring after company if a gentleman was mentioned. Auntie was he young man?"
 Aum B-Yes-an unmarried man. I tried to persuade him to remain here few days, but he was anxious to reach home | tomorrow, as he has not seen his mother in two years"
 tSusGn-" You see sister there is sweet heart already, and l have no doubt he has heard of auntie' fortune and her two nieces, mark you he is mine. Auntie when is he coming to see vou?"
 1uM B.-''To see me child! I know you of old. You are speaking for vour- self, and not for me. presume you think a young and handsome man would find it an irksome task to wait on an old lady like me when there are host of girls about who might have claimed his attention.- However, l have no doubt he will be here this winter"
 Nrs. N.-'' Susan why do you talk so foolishy-be more like woman. Loud to auntie.) l suppose you had a pleasant voyage"
 Aum B. It would have been delight ful, but l suffered very much from sea-sick- ness. It is the last time l shall cross the gulf, for my days are few oh earth Come here child is this Mattic, the dear little girl 1 used to love so much?"
 Wdttie'' That is my name. am glad that you used to love me- and shall try to make you love me again"
 Aum B. Bless your heart child, who could help loving such sweet face and dear good girl. But oh that crazy, harum- scarum Susan; what will become of her?''
 SaSon-" Of me auntie! You don't like to think of the race after the ducks-do you?'.
 Mrs. M.-" Hush Susan, this is no time to recall the past--be quiet 1 know yor must be nearly famished after riding SC far. Supper is ready, come to the dining room."
 Aunt B." Here child come and helr your grandma. She needs great deal O attention, but you are young and active an( can assist her.
 Susan scorn1uUy. -" Run along little one and wait on your mistress''
 (All go cut but Susan and Lucy. Susar walks across the room very angry. l. "Neon, ugly, hateful old thing, I canno endure her. She has come here just to an noy me. Pll not have another moment, peace. Did you hear her call me crazy something?"
 Lucy-" Yes miss, but I would no trouble myself about her. She is only al old woman and don't know much, yot need not mind her, but what shall do witt this carpet bag?"
 Susan-s' Bring it here and let me sec what the old lady has got stored away SC carefully, perhaps she has bought us some thing nice.'
 | Lucy-"I was going to tell you, yo, had better take look, for that bonnet i enough to kill anybody, and if she ha' brought you or Miss Hattie anything, pray it Is not like that, unless you want t, be laughed at by every one" Lucy put her hand in the carpet-bag.)
 ,Susan-'' Don't you know your place Lucy, take your hand out, now shake tn, things out on the floor"
 Lucy-" Did you ever see so many trin kets and odd things slowed away in such , small place before." I Susan-" Never, here is an apron, brush and comb, pair of shoes and stock ings and needle book, goodness, if herr is'ent her old specks, the very ones sht wore when she was here before, I can tel them by the side piece l cut off once, SC they would slip off her nose every time sht put them on.''
 | Lucy" Good gracious! Miss Susan what in the name of all that's good, is thi with the long strings.' l Susan--'' You simpleton you! don't yo, know q night-cap?" Tac3f-U nipht-can Mice Sucao