The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1860-09-12


cashmere made up tomorrow" And mamma consent |
ed for the admirer of subdued tints rich, and
desirable match for her Matilda.
But harkl the waltz strikes up. Margaret played
with ease and spirit and Mr.. Hallowe stood leaning
over her as if enchanted Her small hands glanced
rapidly over the keys keeping perfect time although
she had never before played for dancers. Another
waltz and still another Young ladies drew the
piano because Mr. Hallowe was there. And one OF
these he imprisoned beseechng her to take Margarets
place while she danced with him She was good
natured girl and complied at once. And soon the gray
dress was mingng its folds with white lace and satin in
the dance
''Well," said HallowelI to himself, when nearly ex
hausted he led Margaret cool and composed to her
seat-"well, she talks, plays and dances Admiralty
three things that Georgana Morrison cannot do. Mrs
Morrison need not look much ashamed of her. Per
haps she will yet have to withdraw her daughter from
the field and leave it to the niece"
And Halowell smiled at his own conceit, and brought
glass of to his partner to whom Mrs. Morrison
now deigned to speak After the company was broken
up she could not help telling her that she would rather
not have seen her to-nighthat she had better have
waited until she could receive her alone.
''But was very cold and hungry, aunt Morrison, and
did not expect that you would have any company too
grand for your own relations to mingle in"
Her face colored. She that Margaret Ashby was
match for her-cunning as she thought herself.
week had passed Margaret had gained the abso
lutte love and confidence Of Kate Morrison but Georg
ana kept aloof She had shown herself from day to
day. procfcentn in the more solid and useful branches
of knowledge
ssTwo or three weeks Mrs Morrison had named to
stay. and Margaret determined to stay to the utmost
verge OF the invitation.
Ali in those few weeks she found it harder and harder
to think of going away For far above Mrs. Morrsons
neglect or Georgiana's haughtness the respect
tue delicate attentions the love, she truly believed
of George Hallowe The time out, and she was to
go in the morning She had walked out for the last
time and returning just at twilight, Mr.. Hallowe had
Joined her She told him that she going and that
she was glad to see him this once
''Going, Miss ly-Nargaret-forgive me for
calling you So But | am indeed unprepared for this.
You must not GO"
"Indeed must 20 back, Mr.. Hallowell! have idled
away time enough and must go back to my work. 1t
will be sweeter than ever after eating the bread OF de
tpendcnce for month"
/ "0f Dependence
Certainly. Am not indebted to my aunt for the
first meal that have eaten since my parents death,
that my own hands have not earned?'
And do you-can you think that she grudges it to
| you2'
ssNo-but do grudge the independence have
sacrificed the serenity have lost-for will not con
ceal from you who have seen that my feelings have
been wounded hv her indifference her sisters child
WhenI get back to my attic, shall feel so no longer
sMargaret, you shall not go back till you answer me
one question VIII you give me the right to take this
tindeaendeuce out OF your hands?'
She looked up inquiringly but did not answer Only
that morning Georgana had blushed and looked con
scoaslv when Hallowel had ridden up to the dooranc
iad snatcheda and some buds which he had gVeI
the servant for Miss Ashy The servant had remontra
ted ''He said for Miss Ashiy naam, indeed he did
.'Nolsense! they are for me-" And Margaret heart
it all and tnat Georgana would not Resfgn then
without hard struggle.
.'What are yoa t6inking of? you do not answer m,
quesioa, Speak, Nargaret-may lhope?'
Mr. HahoWel am poor working girl, and as such
I must not mate with rich man like yourself NJ.
cousin is more suited for such station. shall 60 bacl
to my lonely home, feeling that, at least, have no
interfered with her rights"
.,sWhat can YOU mean? she has claim on me what
ever know of no woman who has, except yourself
PRAY do not pain by saying this. Say rather, tina
vou will think of what have said to you, and that yo
Will stay some weeks longer"
ssNo, that was impossible. She had made all he
arrangements, and had taken leave of the amily-fo
they had all gone TO the opera and she would not Sc
them again as she would 20 eagerly. Why was not b
at the opera too? Georgana had said he going Sh
rang the bell at Mrs Morrson's door at that m0men
and when she turned to dhm goodbye he had toowe
her in and both proceeded to the drawingroom, whic
they expected to find empty, But Mrs. Morrison an
her daughters were still waiting for company-bot
\ hoping that Haowell would come. They looked su
prised to see him return with Margaret but conclude
they had met at the door.
''You are imprudent to stay outthus alone, said Mir
Morrison.
.Miss Ashly was not alone, said Hallowel. II VIZ
with her, guarding her wish to do through life
J II shall do # she viii permit"
Mrs Morrison looked horrifed, and GeOrgiana had
sit down very suddenly
Miss Ashy has played her cards WE'LL said the latte
Il did not dream Of such iplomaey in country girl
s'Miss Morrison said Mr.. HalowdIl in a voice tn;
sounded cold and severe. Il am surprised that you,
ali women should make that remark.
GeOrgiana did not understand whether ne thought sh
was too generous make it, or that she was too at
herself to charge artfulness upon another, and 81
looked puzzled and confused But the gentlemen wh
= were TO accompany them came, and she was reuctnt
obliged to leave them altogether.
One week from that time, Margaret, sat in her oE
little attic room, bat not alone George Hailowe s.
beside her. and his eyes were charmed by the e1quls
: neatness of the little humble apartment. Margaret
look of happiness told what she had been giyn
. to his renewed urging, And before many weeks ha
gone bv she was dwelling in a house in which ever
beautiful object that could suggest or aectc
supply was gathered to make pleasant abode for Il
poor sewing girl.
:. Mrs. Morrison and Georgiana are invited to it som
: times, but very formally. Kate is ever welcome
$ TEACH THE WouEN TO SAvE.--There's the secret.
saving woman at the head Of family is the very be
S savings bank vet estabshed--one that receives d
/ posts daily and hourly, with no costly machinery
p manage it. The idea OF save is pleasant one, and
the women would imbibe it at once, they would cuIt
It vate and adhere TO it, and thus, when they were
aware of it. would be laying the foundation for con
peten security in stormy time and shelter in ram
II dav The woman who sees to her own house has
d large field to save in aud the best way to make h
comprehend it is for her to keep account ofcure
y expenses Probably not wife il ten has an ld
ID how much the expenditures of herself and taIlIl
p Where from one two thousand dollars are eXpend
p annually there is chance to something, II t.
attem1t is ONLY made Letthe housewife take the Id
y act upon t-and strive over it-Gnd she Will say
le save many doars-perhaps hurdreds-whele beto
it seemed impossible This Is a duty, not promoting
to ayrice-a moral obligation that rests upon the Mome
as well as the men, but it is duty, are sorry to sa
y that is cultivated very little, even among those vi
Mt preach the most regard themselves as examples
at most matters Teach the women to save, is 60
ID enough M kim to be inserted in the next edition
IS Poor Richards almanac.
! Is THE PLANET NJ sRs INHABIrED?--The opponents
the doctrine of the plurality worlds allow that grea
= probability exists Of Mars being inhabited than in
"a case Of any otter planet His diameter is 4,lC0; a
- his surface exhibits spots Of different hues-the sea-
9 cordng 10 accurate observation appearing to be gre
and the land red The variety in the spots it is thouS
~ NAV arise from the planet being destitute OF atm
- pherc and cloud and what adds greatly to the pro-
nd by of this is the appearance of brilliant white sp
on at poles which have been conectured to be snt
M as they disappear when they have long been expos
rfIf,fr iron