Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-08

dG idSt Lhc JFeu pupil was OfSlnlSSeQ, ana
Agnes, weary, but light hearted, went to
prepare for the party.
When you are ready, come and read
to me a little" said the invalid mother
u will" replied Agnes, cheerfully.-
You know it never takes me long to
I dress"
And in q feW mopents she came down
dressed in a delicate fresh colored mus
lin, her dark hair falling in simple
ringl6ts, requiring neither wreath nor
gem to enhance her quiet loneliness. Il
hope that he will lbe there" was the
thought that fitted through her mind as
she took up a book and began to read
aloud.
When Harry entered Mrs. Temples
parlor, he found Helen already there,
and looking more brilliant than he had
ever seer her before. The glances of
her bright eyes quickly attracted him to
her, and for q whole hour he yielded
himself to the spell Of her fscinations.-
She was beginning to think her triumph
sure, when Harry; on turning suddenly,
met the clear. soft glance of Agnes Bry
ans dark eyes. He bowed smilingly,
aud by an irresistible impulse would have
approached, but a quick word frnm Helen
chained him again.
DO you know Miss Bryan 2" he asked
after listening a few moments to her gay
sallies. which had suddenly grown ssupid.
Miss Bryan 2" she repeated. "No;
l believe she gives music lessons to my
little brother, butt have no acquaintance
with her."
There is a great deal Of character in
her face" he continued.
Indeed Do you think so ?" said
the proud beauty, with a slight, very
slight look of scorn at the object Of their
CONVERSATION. She makes a very good
music t%eactter, | ar told"
The tone nd had not escaped the
quick observation Of Harry, and he went
on rather roguiohly
And do you rot know that 1t takes
qualities of "a very high order to make a
good music teacher :? There must be pa
tience, q%uicknesS of perception, hrmness,
enthusiasm for the art, are all necessary
requirements, all these. | can discover in
Miss Bfysn's face. Do you see irmness
in her well formed mouth, enthusiasm in
her large eyes
20, do not go on, Mr.. Stephens r said
lie en-, interrupting him with a forced
laugh.
II an no physiogolnist. But you were
asking me to play something, a little
while ago. | have just remembered
something which | am sure you will
! like" She seated herself at the instru
ment, and as her white fingers glanced
over the keys, he could not help smiling
at her jealousy Of Agnes.
In the meantime, Agnes drew near, and
stood a quiet listener with the group
which now surrounded the piano. Helen
played with brilliancy and almost fault
less grace Of execution; but Harry looked
in vain for that enthusiasm which he had
+predicted, in the calm eyes of Agnes
Bryan. she felt what he did not perceive
until a few minutes later, that Helen
played as we'll as one could, who had o
soul enough to comprehend more than the
mechanical part Of music.
Miss Byran, you must favor US now
he said. when Ite1en looking quite radi
ant with the Consciousness of the admira-
ton she must have excited, rose from the
piano. Agnes hesitated a single mo-
meat, then blushing, seatedsherself at the
instrument.
What a touch succeeded the rattle and
dash of Miss Fewler's performance i
The very fragrance Of the music breath
ed through the silent room, for as the
first low, flowing accents swelled into the
grand and deep. Then melted again TO
liquid flowing harmony, a Stiffness fell
over all, and they listened with FLUSHED
hearts to tie voice Of TIE true melody.
Harry felt the difference in the two pay
ers, and felt the cause, too, lying deep
down in the character of both.
She rose quietly, and before he could
thank her she had giided away. He
paused a moment, seeking her with his
eyes, and then the ringing voice OF Helen
called him to- another part of the room.
1--WE are talking about woman,s
rights. l don't believe in them. Idon't
think it belongs to woman to earn mon
ey," she said gaily. DO you Mr..
Stephen 81"
Ithink she has a right to earn it ifshe
needs it, be replied And | must con
fess | prefer to see young ladies who are
not wealthy Engaged in some profitable
employment, rasher than lying idly at
hume"
Oh! it dees not look well + said
she, tossing her pretty head. prefer
to see them contented with their lot, for
it looks ayaricious in women to cara
money
" Is there avarice in trying to help
oneself, rather than be a burden Z" asked
Agnes Bran, who, unseen by Harry, had
stood near, and whom these cold words
had stung perhaps not unintentionaly.-
" Is there ayarice 10 choosing industry
and Independence toidlepess and wantY'
Miss Fowler's eyes flushed for a mo
prevented her from replying.
II agree with Mas Byrau," said he