Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-01-30

The Sanuary sun streamed cheerfuiy in
across the crimson carpet OF the snug little
room-the fire glowed redly in the CRATE
and the canary, whose cage hung in the win
dow. tril:ed aud warbled as joyouslv as if he
was 10 the laud OF cinnomon and spice cloves
instead of the cline of snow aud wind And
Mr. Wayne, as he buttoned up his overcuat
aud fitt,S ON his glo-es, preparatory 10 faciuy
the kssrseater air. glanced round. very much
as though he would prefer staying with th..
fire and the canary bird
just as he resoiutely put on his fur cap
the door opened aud his wife came in-one
ii :hose bright-eyed rosy checked hule WON
en. whom 1t Is very easy to spoil, and very
difficult to control. The crimson merino
dress she wore was the prettiest possible con-
trast to her peach blossom cheeks aud the
white lace frIiis at her throat aud wrists were
= more becom,ug than the costieSt Ereuch am-
OroIdery could have been, while her tiny
black silk aproI all ruffles aud lace. aud CO.
quettish pockets. might have been worn for
use. but certainly had rather an ornamental
effect
Are you of already. Charlie 2
Mr. Wayne nodded. To be sure suSs
| fhesc are tlme- when man can't watch his
business too ciose.y
Il for .you go want some money said
the lady, reaching up 10 arrange her bu>
! bands cFayaI with rather d conscience strck
en- looK.
| Money what for 2
Mrs. Arnold wishes me to 60 shopping
with her.
But you don't need TO buy anything
i know that said Mrs. Wayne pettisnly,
but [ want little money, nevertheless, not
to spend, but to carry. What would Mrs
Arnold think if went shopping with au
empty purse?
MIR Wayne whistled omnously, and then
shook his head. as he sounded the depths of
his pocket.
L haven't anything but fifty dollar bill,
/ Matte
4 will take that, sir , said Mrs. Wayne,
dcmurely.
Hold on. thought shall need that for
rent, next week
Well. you may have it-oUly want the
privilege of carrying it to-day Don't be so
provoking, Charies-one would think l was
a child
And you are, in all essentials said Mr.
Wayne, placing the bank-note iu her exten-
ded PALM aud giving her playful kiss he
took his departure.
If you please, maam, Mrs. Arnold is wai
ting said servant thrrstiug her round red
face through the open door
| Tell her I'll oe down IN Que moment
Matte Wayne turned the bill from side TO
side. and looked thoughtlully at it. Had sue
not better place temptation out OF her reach,
aud leave it at home?
.Nouseuse | shall not speEd IL was the
next reflection, ana Mrs. Wayne placed it iu
ner portemonaie. aud rau up stairs to dress
It's a great bargain. ma am. said ;he
] shnpmaD, strokIng doso the rIcn to.ds % tns
cashmere shawl as 1t hung from the shoulders
of the lay figure
Il axe it Matte. l never saw anything 50
cheap, whispered Mrs. Arnold
But really do not need it at present
hesitatsd Mrs Wayne.
You eau lay it aside until you do, INA am,
persisted the clerk That Is the great adj
vantage OF these goods--tbey never 90 out ut
fashion Thnk of ia shawl like this FOR
twenty dollars You won't have another
such chance in ten years
How | wish / had not bought that India
wrapper of mine.' said Mrs Arnold, Il GER
taiuiy would have preferred this
Il will take it, said Mrs. Wayne laying
down her solitary note, and sllencing her cou-
science with the reflection - Charles cant
help seeing bow cheap 1t Is "
Matte do look at these silks :. exclaimed
another lady, who had Just recognized Mrs.
/ Wayne did you ever anything with such
| lus:re and so cheapp
Mrs. Wayne's eyes sparkled with true fem
| iuIhe rapture, a. she glanced at the shining
| folds, aud from that mDInebt she was lost
woman, as far the change from the fifty
dollar bull went
l. it fair to blame her. Let those cast
the first store who do not know bow strong
| is the influence OF crowded emporIuDs, cheap
!, goods. aud advising friends. whose own wealth
makes them IucousideTat ate of their n-ignbors
less lengthy purses.
What makes you look so grave, Matte 2
asked Mrs Arnold their way bome.
.UIa lo..a grave ? was only thinking .
! Oniy thIuking-only recalling the folly aud
ext. avasancs oi which she had been guilty !;
| ouiy ieeliug for the first tunes the bitter sting
J of remOrse
| Whs; lcouLd Charles say?
Ii was late when he came home and Mat
| tie had not the courage To make her corfes-
sion at once.
How is the business world to-day. Charles z
she asked.
He shook his head. Matters are looking
very badly-we business men need every
ceut We eau rake aud scrape together And
by the way. Matte, | am little sorry yor
went shopping to-day. Several men wis
had advanced uie money, think | am able L
pay at once, when they have seen you look
lug at expensive goods gown town. And o
course knew you We're only looking, for
Mattie's face was scarlet
L have speut the moDey you gave me
Chsrles,' che said but