The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1870-01-07
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|Htapa, ana, opening the left hand door II
ne hallslentered his wife's sittiug.room.
Aervant-boy, passing through the
apartment was despatched to inform
iss Juliet that her father requested hel
snresenc ceimmediately. The piano ceased
l5g, tones, but not the sweet voice, for
lies Juliet ran across the hall, singing
toi the top Of her voice, never ceasing
1ensiI she found herself in the presence 81
her parents. t,l
y. THAT ID D pretty song. Juliet" said
net Snother, in feeble voice. raising her
sell in herinvalid chair; ''but it sounds
1etter to me from the parlor. When you
aig8 so ue0F ms I get nervous"
a. Pray pardon me. mother" the youpg
SiA said inks) .Repentent voice, seating
hffself on low seat beside the invalid.
M am sQthoughtless. Constantly for
the fact that yo1r nerves are not so
ong assraipss But isn't it q lovely
bhg, naothefe Madame says It suits my
my daughter" interrupted Mr.. Clay.
burn, 81 have desired your presence to
te4 you something about Madame, and
70 unfold some plans in reference to your
self. Madame has just given me notice
thft she will leave us in . months time. {"
fs Leave usl" exclaimed Juliet, in sur
prise, lifting her clear blue eyes to her
fsassasrs face, WHY, where is she going2"
ITO her sisters, I believe; and, my
Rhild. I take this opportunity to say to
bn, that ! am highly. gratified at the
Ipression you have made on MADAME
le is person Of experience and dis
Elimination; and she says you are not
|nly clever girl, with good native en-
4owments,' but you also possess that
nhiabiiity and Imildhess of temper, with
nt which no woman is endurable, not to
by captivating" .";q., hay'
TT am glad to hear she has spoken 80
Kindly of me-, Juliet replied. with o
plush of pleal IRE, ''but fear I do not
il. 2 Madame is partial to me,
tafher, because she loves me. Though
b have ays tried ID do right and to please you
and my mother-do you not believe it?"
s t'You are dear little GIRL" said her
father, trying to steady his voice, 'sand
have never done anything to displease
me dnring your whole life. do not fear
fhht you ever will. accept the past as
AM earnest Of your future conduct"
= Il am sure, father, I never will dis
please OF disobey you. if know it,"
j There was silence for few moments.
Juliet occupied herself by gazing into
the fire; when she raised her eyes they
were suffused with tears.
ssMother," she asked, "are you not
sorry Madame is going2s no not know
how I shall part with her. I love her so
dearly.''',.
!. "Do not fret about it. said her mother,
in comforting tone. 'no doubt Ma
dame win write, to you, if you ask her;
and that, you know, will be so nice, and
WI improve you 80 much. It will not
be sU bad as you think; trust me, it will
not"
3 t'Bnt then, how do I know will like
my new governess; she may be cross,
hnhppish thing, like Miss Lynchp" and
the spoiled child fairly sobbed at the
thpught.
I'.No fear of that" interrupted Mr..
Clayburn soothingly. "No fear of that.
You are not TO- have any other governess.
You are to 60 away from home to school,
DP you hear my words, Juliet? do you
hear mep Come, dry your tears and
listen, while I tell You about it; you have
always wanted to go, you know
Sand will you send the child away ?'
mnrmured the invalid, in o pathetic
voice. It seemed to her, the earth had
buddenly become darkened. "Have you
decided on that step, Joseph2 Have you
thought we'll of it? The very life and
glory Of the house will DEPART
81 know it," said Mr.. Clayburn. cit
will be verylonely here, and particularly
for you, Mary; but I have decided this
course is right and proper"
, The poor lady knew then there was no
remedy for it. From this tribunal there
w hs no appeal. Joseph Claybuin was
obstinate in performing whatever he con-
aihered his duty, no matter if it was at
the expense of his happiness.
y 'tShe ought to mix little with the
world, " resumed Mr.. Clayburn. resuming
the thread Of discourse. Heretofore
she has lived the life of recluse. It is
nbt q life suitable to her age and pros
poets. and besides, I wish her to become
m elegant, accomplished woman. Her
home education, I believe, has been car
ried far enough. She is approaching
womanhood now; shD must go away to
acquire that necessary superficial polish,
that smooth varnish of society, which is
not accessible here, in SO secluded re-
treat. In order to become moro self
sustaining, she must go abroad for q
pittle-must battle somewhat with the
small trials of life, from which she is
shielded here in this soft home existence.
IGod knows, think it is for her good, OF
lI could never have determined on such
10 course. and Mr.. Clayblrn drew deep,
heavy sigh.
AS for Miss Juliet, herself, that young
lady was totally metamorpbosed by this
sudden turn in affairs. Her heart was in
% tumult of enthusiasm. She pulled out
q soft cambria handkerchief, dried her
blue eyes and looked immensely interest
Cd. So the bright dream Of which had
haunted her for years, was at last to be
ffealized! She was going to boarding
1fAhooll Her father had granted her
5sifayer at last. Heretofore the poor old
ban had never mustered up sufficient
r$urage to look the matter in the face.
y laet Juliet go from homel Why just as