Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1861-09-13

these graduates of fashionable boarding
school every movement is always stud
led that is their system Of teaching
but, dear brother, those that have
seen Elsy, say that she is as artlcss a. a
child"
"Woll, they are artless by rule. The
principals OF these schools study the ma
turc Of their pupils, and make them learn
a part suited to it. That is the way they
obtain popularity
"Well, say no more about it, replied
Jane, ''you will see her, and can then
best Judge of her charms"
The ensuing morning, Jane met her
brother in the breakfast room. What is
your opinion Of Elsy Maudley?' she in
quired.
That she is beautiful, decidedly so,
beyond description" he replied, with
earnestness. ':Shc is the most charming
female have seen since my return"
Jane smiled archly.
You need not smile, my heart is not
touched. | admire but do not love-
We will not dispute him, perhaps he
did not love but, certain it is, she had
awakened feelings which no other female
ever had 1t might not be love but it
was an interest strong enough to keep her
image in his mind the ensuing week.
Mrs Green had two daughters married
in the city; one Of them, had married
Charles Dalton, merchant Of more
wealth than wit, and Cecilia Dalton, the
lady before referred to, was his sister,
1t was proposed by Mr. and Mrs. Dalton
to bring about a match between Cecilia
aud Herbert Weldon. They concluded
Mrs. Green, they could manage adroitly
enough to outwlt the rest and secure the
prize Mrs. Green had not been inform
ed Of this arrangement, till after she had
engaged to lend her powers to Mrs, Maud
ley. However, she readily consented to
further the ends of the D4ltons, while
appca ing to assist Mrs. Maudley, which
would in reality give her the better OPP
portuuity Of defeating her.
EIsy Maudlcy was as unconscious as a
child of all that was going on in regard
to herself, as was also her father. lie
rejoieed to find her mind uucontamiuatcd
hy the principles Of a fashionable board
ng-schoo; aud moreover, to find it Was
elevated by tae pure principles oil reilg-
i1n-incucatcd by her worthy aunt.
y ring was heard at Mr. Dalton door.
Run, Cecilia, and dress, sud Mrs.
Dalton, "it IS Herbert Weldon, | saw him
as he came up the court | will 20 down
an. entertain him. l-et your d.shablile
be gracefully ncsligeat-sulta5le tor the
morning. =.
Mr.. Dalton descended to the parioF
and Herbert inquired Tor Cecilia.
She Is ENGAGED IN writl's | viii speak
to her III Il icH moments, sati Mr. p"i-
ton.
After giyius her sufficient time to ar
range her tollctc' She sent to inform her
that Nr. Weldon was there. HE cohfer-
>ation ran on various topics, and among
tha rest, the party at Mrs. Maud,ey ;, 49,
How were You pleased with tIay
inquired Mr.. Dalton.
l. think her very beautiful, was the
reply Of Herbert.
Perhaps, then, she made aN deep an
impression as her mother desired, She
continued, with smllc.
= | know not how deep an impression
she desired" he added, . but no deeper
impression was made on me than female
beauty always makes ON the mind oil man.
i" | expect you had some influence IN
bringing her from school, chlmcd IN Miss
Cecilia, with 4 most artess smile,
| disclaim all influence there, hecon-
tinued, "as never was acquainted IN the
family
Il am aware Of that, replied Mrs,
Dalton, ''but it was their intention you
should be. She informed mamma OF her
plans, and YOU may fatter yourself 1t was
solely on your account that Miss El>y was
taken from school; and with all her art
lessness and innocence, any one that knew
how the plans were laid, could sec that
she acted her part well.
When such beauty and youth set a
trap, it would be absolutely ungallant IN
you not to allow yourself to be caught IN
it, softly whispered the charming Cecilia.
Elsy Maudley was presented IN new,
and uncnyiable light to Herbert W eldon,
Half an hour, and he was ringing at the
statel y mansion OF Mr.Maudley lie had
never seen Elsy since the party and po-
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