The new era., 1860-05-31

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for Mr. Moor, his father. She was
ushered into the library, and the genial
old man stepped forth to greet her, say
ing :s s,-. ao,....
:" Why, Myra my child, God bless
you for coming out to see me this cold
morning come to invite me to the we'd
ding Come, sit here by the FIRE and
tell me all about it - fsa
| Poor Myra could hardly summon up
courage to answer hm-her tongue
seemed to cleave to the roof her mouth; !;
but raising her eyes on high as if call
ing for help, she turned them full and
earnestly towards the old gentleman,
and said:-
1t depends upon the result OF the
visit, whether there is any wedding at
ALL"
why 7" quoth the alarmed father.
Because, said she, 6 fear when
Radolph finds that | am to be portion
less bride-that | am not to bring him
one dollar-his feelings will change, his
ardor all die out My uncle will pass
MS whole property to his son-the or
phan will have enougltobe be grateful for,
IN the generous support aud protection
she has enjoyed thus far from his hands. %
" Sweet child [ love you better than
before. and | know some one else who
VIII set intrinsic value on so honest a
heart. Radolph is talented, and will
soon rise in his profession, and in the
meantime | will help you. There, 60,
and God be with you,, and the old man
turned to wipe away the tears of sensi-
Dillty that bedimmed his vision.
How joyous was the meeting on that
eyoning-two souls we're assuredly
chronlcled on that scroll of light where
angels delight to record the joys of
earth
The wedding soon followed, and was
celebrated with much display. The
President gave away the bride, and
amid the congratulations Of the most
distinguished of the land, the young
couple left for short tour to the south.
When they returned, Mrs. Sumner
issued cards for large reception, and
as 1t was to be stylish one, she was
very desirous that Mrs. Moor should ap-
pear elegantly attired She knew her
plain taste and her convictions on ex-
travagance, for she had selected her
wardrobe with great economy;
so she took one Of her own handsome
head-dresses, composed Of white ostrich
plumes, and persuaded Myra to wear it,
together with splendid brocade robe,
on that particular occasion.
Not long after this Mr.. Moore rem
ted snug little house, and Myra soon
showed him what a thrifth housekeeper
was A little incident which | will re-
ate presentlo, will prove to my readers ,
now well she was managed. As their [
means were small, and they could not
'eturn invitations to parties, they gene {
ally declined them but as they were I
invited to e select gathering at the Pres
dents they of course felt Obliged to go, t
Nyra went simply dressed, caring moth n
ng for the body's adornment, but seek n
ng always, in all her walks in society,
o adorn the mind. The next day her y
husband asked her "why she observed h
uch planness the last evening-that Y
Ter white-plumed headdress would have $
dded much to the beauty of her at a
ire" n
She told him that the article he spoke s
f belonged to her aunt. h
He then presented her with sum of Il
Money, telling her to purchase one of is
he same description for herself. a
She took it, and smilingly said that 81
he would "do everything that would a
lsure the happiness of one loved SO IN
early" e
A week after, he wanted to know if W
le feathers were bought. Myra repi- b
d that they were, and that they were IT
p in the attic. a.
Sup in the attic 70 exclaimed he; in
why, you surely cannot intend to wear o'
lem very soon to put them in such an 81
ut of-the-way place. o.
cit is the best place for them Just n
ow. y said she, and as am going up n
airs, will be very happy to show W
lem to you, if you will accompany :,
e." III
So up tripped the light-harted wife. CO
nd after her the excellent husband tq
who could he be otherwise with such g
eipmate y and soon the feathers were m
rought to view; for 10 the husband lii
eheld a great bale of-not osir'ich-but d.
pe geese feathers! He. was taken by st
lrprise, and exclaimed sigs-l ef' ef as
tsWhy Myra. what does all this CT
can - a.d hsa4u. gr. bsa-.3 i! le
..Why, it means this dear Radolph, Sc
at | thought It much better to have is
athers under the head than on it. ce
new that your income was too small to fe
,mmand opportunities, SO decided to
spend my money in more profitable m
amer than that which your kindness W
Id generosity dictated. lii
/" MY precious wife z" and he folded ds
n to his heart, feeling confident that'o
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