Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-01-21

Mr.. Yves bury was waiting for her, ana
casting his ewes over her person, he said;
"If you arc ready Mrs. Westbury, we
will 90 immediately, as il is now late
Most of the guests were already assembled !
whrn they arrived, and it was not easy
to get access to the lady OF the house to
pay their compliments. This duty ac-
complished, Mr.. Westbury's next effort
was to obtain seat for his wife. She
would have preferred retaining his arm,
at least for while, rs few persons present
were known to her, and she felt somewhat
embarrassed and confused; but she burst
not SAY so, rs from her husbands man
ner she Jaw that he wished to be tree
from such attendance. In such matters
the heart of a sensitive woman seldom
deceiycs her. Is it that her instincts are
superior to those of men
Julia had been seated bat n short time
before Mr.. and Mrs. Cunningham APP
preached her. and entered into lively
conversation. This was great relief to
Julia, who could have wept al her solitary
and NEG ected situation. Mrs Cunning
ham was in fine spirits, and her husband
appeared the bappiest of the happy.
Not that be Appeared particularly to en-
Joy society-bnt lis blooming wife was
BY his side, and his eyes rested on her
with looks Of tenderest love-while the
sound of her voice seemed constantly to
awaken thrill of pleasure in his heart
After conversiuc with Julia awhile Mrs
| Cunningham said:
"Do you prefer sitting to walking,
Mrs WeStbury Pray take my arm, and
move about little-it looks so dull for
person to sit through party"
Julia gladly accepted the offer, and
was soon drawn away from herself, in
listening to the lively rattle Of her com-
panion. who although only resident of
a few weeks in the city, seemed already
acquainted with all the gentlemen, and
! half the ladies present. An hour had
been passed in this manner, and in par
taking Of the various refreshments that
were provided-to which Julia did but
littls honor, though this was of no con-
sequence, as Mrs Cunningham amply
made up her DEFICIENCIES of this kind ;
when the sound of music in another room
attracted their attention. Julia was ex-
trcmeiy fond Of music. and as their
present. situation, amid the confusion OF
tongues was very unfavotable for its en-
ioyment, Mr.. Cunningham proposed that
they should endeavor to make their way
to the music room. After some deten-
ton, they succeeded in accomplishing
their object, so far at least as to get fairly
within the door. Julia's attention was
soon attracted to her husband, who was
standing on the opposite side of the
room, leaning against the wall. his arms
folded across his breast, his eye resting
on the performer with an expression OF
warm admiration, while deep shade of
melancholy was cast over his features.
JuIia's heart beat unanimously. "Is it
the music" thought she. "or the musici-
an that thus rivets his attention? Would
l knew who it is that plays and sings so
sweetly" She did not remain long in
doubt. The song finished, oil voices
were warm in its praise.
''How delightfully."- Miss Eldon plays
and with what feeling she sings" excaim-
ed Mrs Cunningham. Il never listened
to q sweeter voice"
The blood rushed to Juia's head,
and back again to heart, like q torrent
vertigo seized her; and all objects be
fore her were for moment, an indistnct
whirling mass. But she did not faint;
she did not even betray her feelings.
though she was unconcious of all that
was passing around her; she could not
even thnk-she only felt. Her husband S
voice was the first thing that aroused her
attention. He was standing near her
with another gentleman; but it was evil
dent that neither Of them wero aware Of
her proximity.
"Mrs. Brooks looks uncommonly well
to night, said Mr. Westbury's companion
cher dress is peculiarly becoming"
at would be-" said Mr.. Westbury
.'wero it not for those blue ribbons; but
| cannot Ii Ike lady's looks who has that
odious color about her."
at is one of tho most beautiful and dol
icate colors in the whole world, said the
other gentleman, wonder at your taste. y
at does finely in its place" said Mr.
! Westbnry, "that is-in the heavens above
our heads-but never about tho person
of a lady"
Julia wished her mantle and girdle in
Africa. "Yet why z" thought she. ~
dare say he is ignorant that | have any
of the color he so much disikes about
me. His heart belongs to another, and
he cares not-minds not how she is clad,
whom he calls wyel"
Mr. Westbury and his friend now NOV
ed to another part of the room, and it
was as much rs Julia could do, to answer
with proprety, the few remarks shat n
passing acquaintance now and then made
to her. At length the company began
to dispense, and presently Julia saw Mr..
Westbuiy leading Miss Eldon from the
room. His head was inclined towards
her; bright hctc spot was on his cheek
and he was speaking to her in the softest
tone, rs they passed near where Julia
was sittinr Miss Edon's eyas warn