Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1863-01-28

trudlng themselves On ner uot'so' e'
gaicty and slpendor. Her contentious
scruples a. TO the propriety of thus mix
ing with the world rather increased tnen
diminished 4 promised, though; she,
while Surveying the gay as embiy--i
promised, in all things lawful to obey my
husband, but is this lawful for NET 1t is
my duly-it is my pleasure 10 comply
with all his wishes where superior duties
do not forbid; but is it allowable for me
to please him thus! His heart is the prize
ut which aim, but viii the end sanctify
the means?' Can | expect blessing
from above on my efforts. while my con-
science is not quite clear as to the rectl-
tude Of the path | pursnes Can | not
have moral courage eaough to tell HIM
my scruples and dare / not hazard the
consequence? JuIia's reflections were
interrupted, by the approach of Mrs
Cunningham.
How serious you look, Mrs Nestbury,
said she; Really, you and Mr. Cunning
ham would do we'll to 90 together, for
you are both more grave in party than
any where else. Mr. Cunningham actua-
lily til les my patience by his disrellsh for
society. | do believe ho is now quite well
yet he made ndisposition an excuse for
not coming with me tonight. But, sac
said, lowering her voice to whisper, L
shall show him that can be obstinate rs
well rs he! He chooses to stay at home
i choose to come out-and IT he VIII
not come with me, neither will | stay
with him. | should rather live in a cot
tage in the country. and have done with
it: but to live in the midst Of elegant So
cioty, and yet be constrained to immune
ones SELF is intolerable, and [ will not
submit to i'll"
Mrs Wesrbuty had not the pain of re
plying to a speech from which both heart
and judgement revolted, as Mr. Eveleth
at that moment addressed her. He soon
engaged her in a conversation which was
continued for an hour, and would have
been continued still longer, but for a
general movement Of the company,
which soperatod them. Not long after,
Mr. Eveleth found himself near Miss Ell
don, who was chatting with two or three
gentlemen. Mr. Westbury was standing
near by, but his back was towards them,
and Mr. Eveleth did not observe him.
Are you acquainted with Mrs West
buy, Miss Eldon,' lie inquired.
NO not in the least. sail Miss Edon,
'and do not wish to be. She looks alto
gether too fade tor me-
'Fade said Mr. Eveletll-I should
think the last word that would apply to
Mrs Westbury in any way. She is GER
tainlv animated both in countenance
and manner and she talks better tina any
lady | ever conversed with Her thoughts
have something of masculine strength
and range, delightfully."- modified by fem
inc grace aud delicacv. Her manner is
perfectly ladyIike and gentle.
Everything she VS. sounds well, re-
marked another gentleman. 'She has
woman's most potent charm in perfection
"a voice whose tones are all music"
perhaps it is all just as you say said
NJ IS EIdon, but really | never saw
lady that 'ppeaIed to be more insil
or less attractive. | hopc-but the tone
Of her voice con'ralicted her words-"I
hope Der husb1nl sees her with your
eyes rather than nine"
Il do will thought Mr. Westbury,
who heard all, with variety Of conflict
inc emotions. "Fadei" reiterated he, rs
NJ SIS Eldon uttered the word' IT'S false"
He glanced his eyes towards Julia, who
sto ID on the opposite side of the room
conyersing with lady She was dressed
in black, a color that finely contrasted
with her pearls. which proved to be very
becoming. Her check was little flushed
and har whole face beaming with ANNA
ton. Fade lis f,sc.' Mr. Westbury's
pride was piqued. Julia was Mrs West
bury-his wife! could he patiently hear
her thus spoken Of Vas there anything
noble in that mind that could thus speak
of q rival! How grateful to his feelings
were the remarks of Mr. Eveleth! How
clearly he read the feelings of Miss EIdon
in the tone Of her voice in which she
uttered her last remark He waited to
hear no more, but moving towards
table that spread with refreshments. fill
ed q plate and carried them to Julia. 1t
was the first attention of the kind he had
ever paid her, and her face was eloquent
indeed. rs she looked up with q smile,
and said ''thank YOU" He stood by her
for few moments, made some common
place remarks. even took q grape or two
from her plate, and then turned away.
1t was one of the happiest moments of
Julia's ife-There was something indie
scribabe in his manner, that a delicate
and feeling woman could alone have seen
or appreciated, of which Julia felt the
force.
When the party broke up Miss Eldon
contriyed again to secure Mr. Westbury's
arm. She saw that he purroseIy avoid
ed her, whether from new Unborn iudiff-
erance or principle she could not deter
mine; but having boosted to quite q num-
Der of her friends Of his passion for her
self, and the reluctance with which lie
had complied with his fathers command
to marry Jnla, who had made tn; most
indicate advances-she resolved if art
or manoeuvring could accomplish it, to
maintain the power over him. From the
first she exuted in her conquest over Mr.
Westbury's heart. She admired his
person. his fJriune she loved: and bitter