The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1866-06-26
From Godey's Lady's Book.]
"THE OTHER ONE. /"
BY S. ANNIE FROST.

It was distinctive title, which was al
most as much her name as the Antoinetts
inscribed upon the baptismal register
People talked of the beautiful Miss Ham
mon2, the talented Miss Hammond, and
the other one; or Of the oldest Miss Ham
mond, the youngest Miss Hammond, and
the other one; or varied this by the bru-
nette, the blonde, and the other one; and
I am sure all the large circle of acquain-
tance who thus distinguished them will
ridicule the idea of making a heroine out
of "the other one"
Looking at her, upon the dreary De-
cember night which opens my story, you
will see that there is, little outwardly to
mark her as fitted for the post. The
slender little figure, SO neatly draped in
pretty blue merino; the glossy braids of
brown hair, with ne flower or jewel to
decorate their profusion; the delicnte COM
plexion, soft brown eyes, and sweet fexi-
Bile mouth, are each graceful and winning;
but glancing from her to her sisters who
stood near her, you admit their advanta-
ges. Leonie, the tall, superb brunette, in
her black lace dress, cleaning here and
there with rich, crimson knots of ribbon,
her hair dropping low and crowned with
crimson flowers, is Juno-like and bewil-
dering in her regal beauty; while Lucy,
the blonde, tall too, but exquisitely ethe-
real in her floating robes Of white, with
starry Jasmine twisted in her short curls,
is only second to Leonie in loyeliness.-
Mamma, tall and dark, with worldliness
written upon every feature of her hand
some face, is in gala dress too, for tonight
one of the csowning festivities Of the sea-
son is waiting the arrival of the Misses
Hammond, and Mrs. Hammond always
accompanies her daughters. Nettie, of
course, was invited, but Nettie don't care
much for parties, and has chosen to wait
at home for papa; for papa, being ply
sician in full practice, has a fashion OF
popping in at all sorts of eccentric hours.
and Nettie has noticed that he seems to
relish his coffee or dinner more, when she
hovers about him to pay personal atten-
tion to the sugar or salt question; to ask
questions Of the days duties; to pepper
his dinner with rafting anecdotes Of
home or sympathize with him over some
newly discovered case of distress. Leo
ME and Lucy have declared it horrid
shame that she won't GO; her mother has
added that Nettie has queer notions, and
she has had her own way in the matter.
As soon as the carriage rolls away with
the party goers, Nettie tides the pretty
sitting room, and takes out her knitting,
pair of wonderful crimson and brown
comforts for papa's wrists. She has not
long to knit; for by nine o'clock she
hears the gig drive up, and tossss aside
needles and wool, to fly down stairs and
greet her father.
,sCome in the sit.ing-room, papa, "ashs
cries, drawing him forward; sit is SO nice
and warm there, and I have told Martha
to bring up your supper, SO you won'i
have to go down again.
crest all out?" asks the doctor.
eyes; gone to Mrs. Moseley's,the large
party, you know, that we had cards fol
last week. ;" sf e
] "Why didn't you go?p
"Oh, I didn't care for it. Three of u:
are enough, and where Leo and Lou are
they won't miss me. Oh, father, Leo
was superb tonight; she had her hail
i dressed in the new fashion, with crimson
flowers all woven in among the braids, ,ani
dropping on the neck. She wore grand
mas diamonds, too,and her dress was yer.
becoming"
aYoushould have gone, Martha can wal
upon me-"
Yet while he said it, the doctor knew
that Martha fingers could never arrang'
a tray SO temptingly, never wait upon hin
so thoughtfully and noiselessly, Martha
voice make such music in his heart, o
give him such sense of rest after tn
i days fatigue and anxiety.
"And now, papa, while you eat you
supper, I want to read you story Lo'
wrote to-day One Of her gems, with tn
prettiest song verses introduced, Yol
! are not too tired?"
; The proud father was never too tired t
admire Lucy's graceful sketches; so tn
story was read and admired to Nettie'
full satisfaction.
''Ain't it loyely?" she said, as she TO
: Ided the papers. 81 am SO proud of Lr
e Icy. 1t is so nice when l hear stranger
G wondering who L. H. is, to think that
s my sister, and to have such deliciou
g little mystery to unfold"
: And now tell me what you have bee
! doing all day?"
J, Gall sorts of things. I helped Lou
: little. by copying her article for her, an
a I made the knots Of Leo's dress, an
5. trimmed mamma's gloves, and concocte
: that chicken-pie you are eating, and d
Q a lot of odds and ends, nothing much. "
d aAre you too tired to read me this a
Q, ticle in the Lancet2 Ny eyes are sno
d dazzled, and / should like to hear VIII
ct this fellow has to say-'Diseases OF Il
D Eye"
h @I am sure he recommends green spe
v tacles for doctors who drive about on su
lit snow. By the way, papa, do you su
pose any doctor ever practices what
ID preaches?"
le @I don't know, dear, I'm sure; shou
is probably preach very loudly at any Of n
patients who drank such strong coffee