Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-26

| influence Oh aHecuon falls upon her IRON
ribbed heart with us much effect as the shad-
ows Of rose-leaves upon marble slab.
The Sabbath morn opens, that splendid
calm and ebb which rests DER the great tide
of life once in every seven days, the congre-
cations have assembled in the sacred tenn
Pile, the Holy minister of God has read his
text, when this charming, fastidious and fash
ionably dressed creature sails down the aisle
to some prominent pew, resting her head
upon delicate ana artistically gloved hand,
she assumes the attitude of prayer--what
fraud and a libel upon christianity!
Much Of her time is spent in promenading
the streets, observing the fashions and the lat
est style of bonnet, and whilst out, she takes
occasion to drop into the dry-goods stores
for the ostensible purpose of making pur-
chase, when her real object is to have CON
versation with the clerks--halfof the goods
on the shelf are placed before her from which
to make selection; finally she purchases a
fewcents worth ofribbon, and with bewitch-
ing smile and a pleasant good morning, she
walks out. AT oil public entertainments
she excels all others in attracting attention
and at social gatherings she is reserved, and
would assume the position of critic, TO
wear the garb Of learned research, and who
upon such occasions does
"a willful stiffness entertain,
With purpose TO he dressed in an opinion
OF wisdom, gravity, profound conceit."
If foiled in her hope of conquest, frus-
tiated in some petty scheme, or ceases to be
the planet of society, around which the
lesser lights must revolve, then revenge
comes to her
AS sweet as prize money to seamen,"
and mounting its chariot, Selling the reins
in hand, drives DER the character of those
who have been her best friends, have over
looked her faults and pitied her weakness.
But II is in the whirling, may labyrinths |
of the joyous dance, the ballroom, where
this charming lady would hold her court,
where she would reign supreme, where this
Goddess could be the central figure of devo-
ton and admiration How her eyes sparkle
under the brilliant lights of the chandelier,
how intoxicated she becomes at the atten-
ton showered upon her by her long train of
admirers, how her merry laugh rings out as
the dissipation of the evening increases, with
what consummate grace does she I'LL the glass
of her unsuspecting victim--the glass which,
perhaps, Is TO lead him to the execution Of |
some dreadful crime, or drag him down to
want and misery. How she coquettes with
hearts as though they were but play-things-
how she smiles in triumph DER her victims
of the evening
The small hours Of the morning are steal
Of pleasure is a 4Sd stSae SET trnt ths Shlrlpoe
still trembling upon the delicious and volup- Z
tuous air, the guests are gradually departing |
for their respective homes, but the Belle of
the ballroom" still fingers midst the broken
fragments of inebriated joy and surrounded
by her flatterers She discourses with ami
nation Of the delightful time she has had,
the number of dances in which she has par
ticipated, she INDUCES in repeated glasses Of
wine upon wager, and listens with an
eager ear to the empty compliments that are
paid her, and with an anxious countenance
wonders when and where the next party
will be given. But all things must have an
end, the lights along the street have been
put out, the honest laborer, after refresh
ing and peaceful nights rest, Is on his way
10 his daily labor, the gambler and the de-
bauchee are going from the squalid dens Of
vice and intemperance, the mendcant has
resumed his accustomed rounds--and this
fair lady rising from her velvet cushioned
seat snatches the fragile flowers which have
assisted in adjoining her person, but now
scortched and withered under the hot breath
OF passion, distributes them among her
friends, as souvenirs, summons her carriage |
and departs for home.
Home, how II CRATES upon her ear-all Of
It's hallowed childish and innocent reminis-
cences and amusements have been abused |
and wiped off the tablet OF memory, its
vacant places never bring tear Of regret or
moments sadness--its buried dead have |
been chilled TO forgetfulness upon frozen
ana mhrDlc nehft, Wniist itb hFihb ihiphfHf
lat the very close Of pious, yirtuous, cx-
emplary and useful life, just as the fires Of
eternal hope are lightning above the sun
set,) are bowed down, palsied, paralized with |
care and sorrow.
Where, tell US where, in the catalogue Of
shame will this individual hang her bediz-
ened and soiled wardrobei Where In the
vortex Of ruin, with blood-shot eyes and a. dis
torted countenance, will abe read her dread
full sentencei Where in the great m@l-
storm Of life will she 90 DOWN.
In writing this article would not have
II understood that | even intimate that such
characters exist in our community, or scarce
ly within the reach Of the Sentind. The
young ladies who possess such qualities
of mind and heart AZ ! have above cited |
are "few and far between" and generally |
figure In the fashionable circles Of our
crowded cities. II has ever been the happy |
privilege OF Montgomery 10 boast Of the
sweet flowers which bloom In the garden Of
of life, ornaments 10 society and cndeariDg
charms around the hearthstone.
REyEHIE.