Plymouth Weekly Banner, Volume 5, Number 4, Plymouth, Marshall County, 17 April 1856 — Page 1
5 53 5 S3 mm i rsr A Family NewspaperDevoted to Education, Agriculture, Commerce, Markets, General Intelligence, Foreign and Domestic News. VOL NO. 4.1 PLYMOUTH, INDIANA, THURSDY, APRIL 17, 1856. o.WHOLE NO. 212.
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DIRECTORY
VpriT L COt'NTY rEMOCRAT, T' 'It is no more of a plr.ee for gossip than j tempered by n certain dignity, which. iVjL M T) u ild an 111. R. D'oi.'hUb01i,ins houses are Thereare atways! while it attracted Mrs. Bentley, prevent- - . n .ic i an ii , , ... ! td her from farming the intimacy toward ?me VV,l KlU Ullk- anJ 60me Uh vM ! vhich she felt to much inclination. A iceries tnJ Uats & Caps. , liSUn' BUli SOmC who iri" ra' 6nd of Mrs. MoaJi. for whom Mrs. Bentley at j 'w CF.NNTT S office i t iiu resi- course at a large boarding liouse like ! first felt an aversion, became at length her d -ne three "doors north of Edwards r.rke r's you w ill no doubt come across ' Sr?t favorite; and indeed her sparkling iivel on Michigan street. . , v . .u 1 vivacity and vry winning ways mada 1 1 .e i. on ic n l , a naw - specimims of each. But there ts no r?a- . , ,.r , , , , ,i , -k-ocF ,v KVW5. Dealers in Prv r.oo.ls ; her the lifo of the houselnld. Another Kro an 1 Ue3'ly made 50,1 VU VC VOUrSeU f ! gst attraction was her exceeding truthi:iothi'nc; corner Lapoite A" Mich, streets. . the conveniences which that fami-ltouso ; lalntss of manner. Mrs. Bentley fully R'lüA'NLEC CO. Dealers in Dry possesses over ail of which I have, any 'appreciated this Truth, for she had often . Goals, n ois A. Shoes, Heady made ijnotpj.,,. J ht en condemned by her own family for Chxhii. Hardware & Cutlery. j ' . j excessive candor. Sha loved her . n- ' a ne greatest inducement to me wou.d ; .... . , ,, . r.. . . A,
3XH T . Lh'ri s iTJcviein i nj. U a'nl'dkr ia ün;s Mrdiois, 0:1s pa-ats A. Groceries, ea.i s.'ie ..m u. ... YPCF.nr, E. Dealer in ForeL-n nnd Do- . r.iestic fVrocefles rid riovuio:i-J,ea: 'a V".f'n-.rjn ro L. PIATT, Cli:t':r v': Cabinet r:ÄtT, . nr.,! r.Kleri.ikcr. Forii:!'ue room ia north room of the ild ?iyr.;ou:h Hutel. IHSELTOX, :i.ni'!.aeturer and le.ikr t f . in B.))tsi Sho-s, and Shoe t iad.n-s, t.?tside .Viehian street. TUSCrH TOTTER Saddle ud il.rr.s - , J maaafacture', comer Lap-Jtte ana t ( ftreet. S.CLEAVELANDV!.olesle - T tail dealer m Dry Ooo-ls. ilar. nre ana , ?forrs, newbulldinir. north side Lop?!10..?.1. '. TVT H. OOEESBEE & Co. Dealers m il . Goods Groceries, Hardware, Boots fu.oes Crockery ic; in the Rnck Store. r ..-:l- r?-,.-.. 5" r.e?. rtoi-.'ua3 a-d Ti.r.vare 0 a - ... n .i.v., attached, ea:t side Michtjan street. j JT r.'- -.'E VM SALMON, M- H. Ti'.bits pro-. iVetor, ? slairs U Ilulk..l'U.!!l,".i?' - ' TiiMrLRK, :v;ercaa:u i.iu. r , H rin.I.i'i? and all Uinds of l urnish-; iaV Goali.i-t RusVs buildiaj E er in .... i lirAVITT: Dealers "in ! SMITH, Justice of the peace, will he east side of 'ifj;'.-;,.fl...slre.e. - j -riniv r-ii-r:i.r K.e;s a "ener.il assort-1 S men of Dry Cools, Irocer.es, esetables; Meats ofVilkirds. Cor. Ga " - - .'Ii ' rvn t n r:rV Eclectic I hysicinn, win attend to calls day or ni.iht. Office tour ; doors ots north of J- n. neeve sittu cuc. - t t mT-n - r. Wa mn P.nria?e vV Plow ; . ei. w ..r--...., f K r nf-W 3tand at the a a Jianuiacuucis. m. , i r io nrw'rp Viclni-an street. BO KB eiiU 'Jl II'C "'r'-' ' : t r nnnvrw Physician and Surgeon,' fi7 will promptly attend 10 all calls in .his , Piofession. Ofnce at his residence, south I lym. ; D piofess ÄTjOSEPII. Cabinet Maker and l'n- . dertaker, Sooth riymouth. . C1IAS. Yvfci. xcie.y . .,:v. ;. . 1 J Office at h"i3 residence east siue jueu- j ' gaa street v iLOR. Cabinet Maker and underta-; U ter, cornjjrXejUeir EDWARDS' HOTEL, Wni. C. Ed wards ProDrietor, corner ot Michigan and H achingicui, v c ton streets.
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1 V Twr.,.i. r.r.ieenef. Hardware UooU .be a saler place tor children
&si!2I.JeiJyJri - j broad, green lawf,wth itsrraveled walks; i spaks of you as though you were on the FF E. PERSniXn T Wholesale nnd .J-f11 j anci bat k, lha meadow land with its or-! lli:t UrmS-' . .
E1 . dealer in Dru-'sMfc'hcine.s,Uil.i aiuu, - i.i 0h we have had no qunrrej ?ome GlaTsi Glassware, Grocery tje". the 8VRnue 01 8lthe' s stories that had got about this spring, and
r.77 p. t vtc w .Miifietiirersof Fin i that ttOords such a shaded pMli even a! ,ia. t thoiinht 1 had traced to her. hut af-
Aon nd Cc:i:erwTe, and dealers j , T tell von what. Anna, vou ter all l believe Miss Somers is at the Mrs- nlen of lha leasl
uTstovcs-nofTinsl..V Stove. !,-... iw, ,i ,ma ai if ! root of it. I mentioned them to Mrs. since- Mrs- Moodie, on
tr;rnr'pvp""iViv." t Law. Collections i , . ... . , ... . . , . . ! Rolen's sister, and that has been the cause ,s always committing
i ii. tii.t. . vou uon t iiae mein uou i iuihk ui gang, i . . , 1 , ,. v , . art -,i Khn npp nnt tallr j punctually attended to n ortheru in-. . c j 0f the coi-lness, I fancy. Mrs. Jsolen is i aci 81,1 6no neeJ n01 lalu Äilna. Lands lor sale cheap. Emily Turner is very anxious to get board . . , . t k Q j . ( f j .Nolen.'
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jtl. attend to business in .t. e rc'ia )p mv rooms, or she would have been 'How unl.ke she isto-m- I could j vuu ' "naerstanu me. sne positively r-om.rMeas court... Over the I o:t oM-.r. o n;, hPO never rest until I had confronted my ac- re'uiei to tell me of the circumstance, to fvt 'sM'L. lTlGr,IXrOT:iAM,lMiysi cuser but if I had her dignity to fall which she had accidentally alluded, and SJanlSurffcon. ffice at iiw residence on. Mrs. Bentley began to think that Tar- j u lg CQn. t ' I wIsl I sent me to you for information.'
P C.TCRXEn, House Carpenter .t Joiner-1 . Shop ou Washington street, east oer of Mrs. Bentley. 'lam glad of it. Michitran street. J if VOu are not tauaht 6ome lessons there.
A K. BRIGGS, Horse Shoeing and! Blacksmithineof allkinds done toorder Shop south east of Edwards' Hotel. A M EIH CAN HOUSE, G. P. Cherry & Son nronrietors. South riymouth. A BALD WIN. manufactures and keeps; mi hand custom made Boots & Shoes; east side Michigan street. TOHN SMITH, Manufacturer of Fine " Custom made Boots. Shop next door north of the Brick Store. TAMES & M. ELLIOTT Turners. Chair Maker?, and Sign Painters, Michigan street, South Plymouth. T eTÄrMSTROXG, attends to all calls in his line of Daurreotypiag, at his residence north ol Edwards' Hotel. J H- PECHER fc CO., Dealers in family iJL. Groceries, Trovisions, Conlectionariei &couth Plymouth. H- PECHER fc CO., Dealers in Family . In the mflarhetm w II EAT At the hiehest market prices. taken on subscription to ihe Banner, delivered at the office. July,l355. Blaults of nil kiuds. neatly printed, an;Wr ald attha Bnur fSc.
MKS- mkxtley lessons.
A SKETCH OF SUMMER BOARDING. BY MRS. FKOTII. i 'Where are you going Ihls summer. I nm sure I don't know. Thr' an end put to our pleasant summer tour. now tilai 1 have lwn children, fori am . sure couid never travel wito such a tribe af:er me, nurses and all. I found ; . one enough, goodness knows. Charles o & i wants to take country bo-rd . somewhe re i , , . . near enough for him to come out every ; mgni. Then you will go to Rocklandlown, of ! t coursa. j I hate Rocklandtown. ! 'So do I; but you know the old addage. 'hprcnr mnttn't ho fhnncpie ' i.r.,1 nfter , ". ' all Tarker 8 is really a capital place 1 aner )s. a capita! place for gos - ' " i bip una hiauaer-i navo aiw aj s nearu , i . i i i i . i i i mat. - i be your society, fur of course gou go j there, luuare a regvi.ar fixturp, are you I riotr Tobe sure we have taken room-. We , A . ... was d) Ircm year to year, but this J J u mmer I ü ) not Know but Hut we si. alt I . alt j rive them up. I have no young children ; to keep mi- liiere, and I have a grett fan. icy f;r spending tho summer at the sea- - M.ure. i tu. a ia.i.e nere to .wr Jrx- ) my rooms, lor you must Know every room j m ihe liouse hks been rented eince ! eb v. Thereare plenty who will b. . i j glad of them. Mrs. Parker turns score. be away eveiy spring. I only want to give ; you tho fiist choice.' You are very kind, V!'r;.,c lite "" -'v.., ..r.v t.i trf- ilrt.ir ;ilf i i'nn nf io tri h my noisy little troop. Not a vry pleasanl exchange to tho boarders, I fancy, if T wero to tako the pluce of your all out jrrown up cuiiüren. j 1 V U 4JU ' V VVlil j'U 11 a mi mil it iii t.; n t i rn r n nn ranr i i is a x'Z"Ur nursery; and there could not than that there, but she docs no: dream of mj givker's must be n very desirable place. t.,. ... .i. i.- ... .. . , , - , , ., Mrs. Ilaycton, h id invested the . ... . ....... .1 4 ä t a 1 tac-lvaa-k) In spui, eic puniru iu uci i.uauonu m Q S3me glowing colors, and resulted in a drive out to Rocklandtown tlie follow,uo .oiiiiij0. The rooms did ir.dced seem very inferior aiJ small, but the air of cleanliness ai,oui them, and the genial nood-humor - rarliet attracted Mrs. Bentley; aad as . -end.u ncroSs the back of the house. and looked out thiouh the cloisltr-like arches upon the charming crounds beßhe maJe hef decisionj Bml forlh. Wlti, completed her arrangements, -.nit. 'So you are sroing to Parker s to board,' j eai.1 It re frocctioll Vi o - fö n f m Itmlfk. that you need to learn, then I em mista-ken-' What lessons do you mean, Ellen?' 'Never mind. It is my opinion though. ; tnai you win icarn sometning Deyona . . . . . oomuialiTe I, possessive my o. mine, objective me.' What do you mean, Ellen? Do you think I am egotistical?' Not exactly, but you have lived so exclusively among your friends, and they have so flattered, and petted, and spoiled you, that you know no more of the world than a baby.' I do answered Mrs. Bentley, the col or mounting to her face, 'I know enough . t rll , ,. , . ! abo.ul .the J1 because I i Prefer ;P"g S0 mot.re. to persons instead 01 oau one?, ton manes you think me ignorant! Now answer me honestly, Anna, who is more freouently in the rieht in the estimate formed of our mutual friendsyou M If ad been deceived as many limes as you have, I warrant uo one would
have the opportunity of deceiving me again; hut each new face i;ou see you put your trust in, anil are fool enough to believe evPty smooth word 8polten to you. If you don't learn some lessons this summer then I am mistaken. I only hope and pray that jour eyes will be opened to see who your true fiiends are.' I do 'not want my eyes opened eny wider,' said Mrs. Bentley, pettishly. I 6eo enough tht is disagreeable now.' After such a conversation, it would
have been singular if Mrs. Bentley had not felt some mistrust of the strange faces , , . amongst whom she was soon thrown; but it lasted nut long. A lightacquaintance . , , ,,. . , ,. , 'unJ l!u, wtll-filled board, or ! im iuu i;u hiiib i.uui i"i 11 it , iui.ii as iirithered in the Id stone piazzi of a morning, or in the largo, cool parlor at eventide, convinced her that the grievous lessons her sister-in law had predicted would be postponed for 'that srason. Nuver since her removal from her Southcrn ho:r.e had she been thrown amidst zo I chinning nnd so congeniil a set. ! L'I.r. 1.-. , .;.. ',n .. crn 1 T V,-. , , , . , 1 .. .. 1.1 1. , . 1. . : 1 1 : . . . ! 1 VCf3 enRrossCil her attention. The Jesse and affability of her manner was irienas uevoieaiy, urvci buucriug mem to le BUatkeil in ,lCr presence without defending thcin to the best of her ability. iS!;e told thvm pleasant things said of j U;em- cause it Savc her pleasure to do so. 01 persons to whom she was nidifI, : . . . j fermt. she was quite as apt to gossip as if!(( ,va m,;n,Hv f her rpt- od those whom she disliked, she disliked with a her.rty fervor, until s'ae discovered some redeeming trr.it in them, and then not un - ireauentiv did her imtiressiblo nature her to unsay th unkind things , hat sjie f,.jt &uihy in havmg sati. Her tin Jeveloned and undisciplined character wai the uccasioa of her being often misunderstood, and only in the hearts of these who had known her well and lung could she win a lasting place. One morning, when Mrs. Bentley was; in Mrs. Moodie'a room, the conversation tuni'd upon Mrs. Nolen. '1 do not know how I have incurred her displeasure,' said Mrs. Moodio, "but she has not been In my tootn this season, und previous summers we have been very intimate. 1 am sorry, for I admire her exceedingly.' '.Yhv is sho ancTV with vou?' eaid Mrs j ßi.niJCyt curious to know particulars. I am sure I did no herself if tho was falsely accused.' pon was like her.' 'You need net wiah lo be. It is all very well in Mrs. Nolen, whose experience of life has been such as to make her so, but I should be sorry to see vou artificial.' 'Oh, she is not artificial. It is juit as natural for her to be dignified as it is for me to talk and eat in my 'harum scarum' wav. You have not known her so long as I have. She was wild and wayward enough before that unfortunate affair of hers.' What unfortunate afTairV 'Is it possible that you have not heard of it? Well, I shall not be the oue to enlighten you ' Now that is really unkind. You know how much curiosity I have, and 1 6hll always be imagining something dreadful until I hear the tale.' Indeed I shall not tell you, Miss Somers knows more about it than I da Ask her if you want tho particulars.' The next morning Mrs. Bentley joined Miss Somers os she started for a morning walk. The one subject uppermost in her mind she could hardly help referring to, but Miss Somers was busy recounting the story of her troubles with Miss Moodie, who she thought was treating her very cruelly this season. T do not think I shall stay here all summer, said Miss Somers, 'it makes it so unpleasant for me. I have almost cried myself 6ick about it, for Mrs. Moodie and I have always been so intimate. 'Why don't you tell her that you never said the69 things? She would surely believe so old and intimate a friend. She knows that she has been mistaken once in her suppositions, and of course she is liable to have made another error. I'll tell her for you. No. no, that wouldn't do. I don't want her to know that I've said anything about it to you. There is always some fuss here. I advise you to be careful. Speaking out what you think, as you do, will very likely be the means of getting you into some scrapo before the summer is over Never fear for me. I like every one
in the house too well to quarrel with them.' There is one lady in this house that a person of your disposition ought to bo careful of. I 6hall not tell you who it if, but I will put you on your guard. She is 'all things to all men,' and if I am not mistaken you have already formed a very incorrect estimate of her character. She is a very dangerous, inconsistent woman.' Why, MissSomers, do you know what you are doing? You are saying that which will by turns make me suspicious of every lady in the house, for I should never find out who it was. Nov that vou hare
told mo so much von ousht to. in iusticc to me. and to the other ladies, let mo know which one it is. I am 6ure it is very kind in you to take such on interest in me, and I nppreciato your kindness. You need not be afraid of my making nn improper use of your confidence. Is it that funny-looking lady who came last? b, whit's her name, she has such rest less-looking eyes, nnd talks so much ' about lipr rinrin1p&? I bVf nnt 5rrlfPti L w , j. .Ä i h .1 ! I i n7jn irnn S In Airs, uiimshaw you mean oh, no. This is the first time I ever saw her, but the lady 1 refer to I have known for years, and was as much captivated with her once ns you are now.' Who can it be? not Mrs. Moodie, for she is truth itself: nor those lovely sisters, Mrs. Tercival and Mrs. Stanley, for they are the most religiously conscientious people that I ever came across; nor Mrs. Nolcn, who would never stoop to anvthins; evil, nor ' Stop, stop you need not go on with the list Mrs. Nolen is the one, and you can admire her talents and hei beauty as much as you choose, but r.ever trust htr.' Mrs. Bititley drew a long brealh. How very kind of Mrs. Somer,' thought ! she. 'i never should have distrusted her,' sn? sai.i, aiou.t. 'TJie Indies in the parlor were speaking of you last evening after you went up stair,' continued Miss Summers, "and one of them said that she admired vour sim plicity of manner and your naturalness j 1 3 an atlectcd simplicity, I imagine.' j SiiJ Mrs- Nolen. 'and her naturalness is nothing but art." ' 'Is it possible!' exclaimed Mrs. Bentley, i ner checks all in n glow, llow could lJl,Jjk so meanly of me' I'm sure I have always wished to be different, nnd tried to be, but it was of no i;se. Many a lesson inj sister, Mrs. Grassdcll, has e about n.y thoughtless, impulsive ways. Ah, K Ten was not so far from right, after all! I think my eyes will be opened this summer, us 6he said they would ho.' 'Mina you don't say a word about it to any one only watch for yourself.' Yrv well. Oh, Miss Somers, Mrs. Moodie commenced telling me something about Mrs. Rolen's early life, or rather, she made an illusion to some unpleasant occurrence, which, when 6he found I had not heard of, she would not continuo, but told me that you knew more of the particulars than she did. What was it?' That happened long ago, end ought not to be revived, for no oue can accuse indiscretion tho contrary. some imprudent about Mrs. 'She did not talk about her. I want It was only an old lore affair, or rath er a want of love in an affair she had on hand. Her husband was her first choice, but through the instrumentality of friends she became betrothed to another. Frightened at the near npproach of the day fixed upon for the wedding, she retracted her promise, and subsequently married Mr. Nolen. There have been many versions of this affair, but this I know to be the true one.' Well, sh did just right, said Mrs. Bentley. 'If I had kno.vn her, I would have upheld her through the whole. I think more of her than ever to have sufficient independence lo break off an alii ance so near completion, when her heart was with another. Yet, I wish she had not said that of me, and I am sorry to think her insincere; but perhaps her ex perietice of life may havo caused her to appear more so than she really is. I am sure from things I have heard her say, that underneath the cold exterior which sho sometimes assumes, that she has a warm heart that thTob3 right nobly. I was reading a poem to her, not long ago, wherein was narrated seme act of hero ism, and I saw the tears gather in her eyes, end her lips quiver. Oh, Miss Somers, I am sure you mjst be wrong.' You are welcome to think so, if you choose. I am sure it makes no difference to me replied Miss Somers, plainly show ing her pique by her tones. They had retraced their steps, and were now sauntering slowly through the grounds. Mrs, Moodie came toward them, and Miss Somers fell back. 'I know all now said Mrs. Bentley. 'It was not all what I expected but quite romantic, wasn't it? Mrs. Marston ought to hear it it would furnish her with materials for her next story Yes, they say that that Mrs. Marston writes. Mrs. Pcrcival and Mrs. Stanley have taken a great fancy to her, I must say it is more than I have 'She seems clever enough, but nothing remarkable. When do the Cannings arrive? i. .., They are expected next week, I think. Ali, here we have come upon Mrs. Marston, botanizing.'
Not botanizing said Mrs. Marston, only gathering a few wild flowers, for Willie, who is not well to-day, and ho does so dearly love flowers.' But the Cannings continued Mrs. Bentley, 'do tell me about them. I have heard Mrs. Canning was perfectly beautiful She is very handsome do you know her. Mrs. Marston?' No yes that is, I am not acquainted with her, but I have frequently met her, and we have several mutual friends. 1 am very anxious to know more ol her, for I hear she is a lovely, warm-hearted woman, and such & character I should value moro than all the beauty in the world. Combined as they mo in her, they must make her very attractive.' You will soo.i have an opportunity of judging for yourself; she is a grpat favorite of Mrs Haydon, Mrs. Bentley Yes, I know that. Isn't Nelly llaydon
a lovely creature?' Well yes, I like her very well was Mrs. Moodie's disjointed answer. S'ie did not want to come here thi3 summer, but her husband engaged the rooms last year, and Mr. Parker wculd not let them off. She was in a great way when I saw her last, because she could not get them off from her hands, for she was determined not to spend another summer in the same house with Mrs. Whillon and her unruly boy Mrs. Bentley looked amazed. Mrs. llaydon's apparently disinterested motives dawned upon her in a new light. Did you over see that black lace breakfist cap, and faded green silk wrapper of her's? I declare they ueaily killed me but what a shame for me to make fun of so dear a friend of your's. If she only had a little more taste in dress, she would be quite endurable. Of course you would never think of repeating what I have said. You are right, Mrs. Moodie. I never should think of repeating it, for I would not have Nelly's feelings so hurt for tho world Mrs. Bentley left -1r3. Moodie and Mrs. Marston, and retraced her steps to ihe house. After that morning's conversation, sho did not fraternize quite as well os formerly with Mrs. Moodie. Ferlin a little distrust both of her and of Mrs. Nolen, she did not avail herself of the opportunities for enjoying their society; but her acquaintance with the two sisters, Mrs. Percival and Mrs. Stanley, and their friend. Mrs. Marston. increased ranidlv. Mrs. Grimshaw also attached herself to this party, and Mrs, Bentley felt conscience-stricken that she could not bring herself to like teller cue whose good principles were so frequently brought forward as her guide and rule, of action The summer days, despite the heat, passed pleasantly away. Beneath the shade of some wide-spreading elm or chestnut, the ladies gathered, and while one read aloud Borne poem cf rare beau' ty now Mrs. Browning's, and again our own grand Ida May's tha others bent busily over some daiuty bits, of embroidery, or pieces of worsted work, whose brillhnt colors contrasted finely with their white morning dresses, and the greenswcid beneath the green brinches above them. Tho evenings, then, what merry times' In lively rallies, in mirthful games, and in bewildering music tha hours lost themselves. The Cannings were great favorites, and contributed vastly to the enjoyment of the party. Only poor Mrs. Marston kept aloof. Some unfortunate misunderstanding between herself and ... . , . -k j , Mrs. Canning had effectually alienated them, notwithstanding Mrs. Marston's earnest desire to make her acquaintance. Now and then, through Mrs. Percival's persuations. 6he. would make her appearance in the drawing-room for an evening, but her own sensitive, rather suspicious nature, caused her not unfrequently to fancy slights when nono were intended, and consequently these evenings were anything but pleasant to her. Finally, fche withdrew herself entirely to her own apartment, nnd as her room was large and pleasantly furnished, some of the ladies were almost always to be found there during the evening. Mis. Stanley, Mr3. rercival, . Mrs. Grimshaw and Mrs. Bentley met thereon ono occasion. Some of the boarders were in the parlor, and others watching the gentlemen in their games in the tenpin alley, How sweetly Mrs. Hunter dresses said Mrs. Stanley. Urn!' said Mrs. Grimshaw. 'It is plain enough to see what 6he makes so much display for. I advise you to look after your husband, Mrs. Percival On, no danger, laughed Mrs. rercival. Mrs. Hunter is an old friend of mine, and of my husband's, too, I could not trust him in safer keeping Well, I am opposed to such extravagance in dress, and principled against it, too. Besides, you can't make me believe that she does not flirt. She may be an old friend of the Percivals, but I amsuio she knew Mr. Marston before this sum mer eh. Mrs. Marston?' Mrs. Marston colored slightly. It never entered my head to ask my husband 6he answered, seemingly embarrassed. 'It is my advice toyou to interest yourself a little in the matter. Mrs. Hunter is a dangerous woman continued Mrs. GrimshawT I do not 6ee any occasion for interfering with my husband, answered Mrs. Marston. proudly, Others may if you do not, said Mrs. Grimshaw, with emphatic uods of the head. Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Percival exchanged glances, and Mrs. Bentley's face
was more flushed than Mrs. Marston's. It required the memory of her sister-in-law's precepts to keep her quiet. Oh, I see you don't think there is any ocension fur anxiety, but I know belter than to excite groundless fears. It is from a sense of duty that I have used my eyes and my ears, too, and I know what is going on, continued mrs. Grimshaw. 'I must insist upon an explanation,'
said Mrs. Marston, with dicruily. 'I'daH not understand such accusations.' If I have put you on your guard, that is ail that is sufficient, for 1 am no busybody, telling tales backward and forward j for the purpose of making mischief. I considered it to be my duty to say what 1 have said, but I shall not tell anything more. Mrs. Bentley, fully aroused, answered, 'I should not take any notice of reports coming in such a way, Mrs. Marston. For my part, I never believe those fancy statements. If one can tell me what was said, and who said it, it may be worth while to pay some attention So you mean to convoy the idea, Mrs. Bentley, that I havo nut heard any reports concerning ' '1 mean to convey the idea, that if you had heard any, I should have had a much better opinion of your principles if you had kept them to yourself interrupted Mrs. Bentley, her cheeks oglow with the indignation which she felt, You are very kind, Mrs. Bentley, interrupted Mrs. Mariton; 'but indeed. I would rather you would not incur Mrs. Grimshaw's displeasure by Mrs. Marston hesitated, and J;s. Grimshaw finished for her. By. your inlerfertnce, I'll give you a piece of advice, -Urs. Bentley attend to your own affairs, your husband's and your children's, but leave your friends to lake caro of themselves. You will have quite enough to keep you busy with the first, I imagine, and at any raU, you will nev er gel any thanks from the latter j 2,1(5. Bentley thought little cf this j 6j?eech at the time, but the remembered it afterward. Afrs. Alarston had become a great favorite with 3rs. Bentley, since her distrust rf Jlrs. Nolen, and she now cs- ! noused her cause nrrainst Jrs. Grimsbrv.v ! with valor. She discussed the matter with the other ladies, in caer warmth, without realizing that ehe wbs thes giving greatrr publicity to the disagrecaul-j ! rumor, and consequently increasing Jrs. Jiorstow s annoyance Not long after this 2Ics. Afoodie came into Jrs. Bentley's room, end closing the door afier her with an sir of secrecy, said; 'I have come to ask you n question, 3hs. Bentley not that I believe you have ever said such a thing, but it will be a satisfaction to hear from your own lips thit then was no foundation for the story. Jiss Somers tells me that you came to her, and told her that I had given ou tho whole history of ATrs. Nolcn's early life, and in that way threw her off her guard until you had gained your point in ascertaining from her all ycu wished to knew 'Oh, Jlrs. -Voodie, how can people be so wicked? But this is a falsehood that carries its refutation along with it.' 'Of course it does. Jis3 Sobers is too shrewd a peason to bo taken in that way. It only con fir ins tho opinion I had already formed of her.' Jits. Bentley felt sick at heart. She recalled what rilss Sinters had told her of 3rs. Nolen's speech about herself, end she was not long in coming to the concluciort lhat thai also was a falsehood. j From that lay sha sought Jrs, Nolen's society wit i renewed avidity, and the moro sho sa of her the better was she convinced . .. she was well worthy of the esteem in which her friends held her. ! Jirs. Nolen treated her with exceeding coolness, and both Afrs. -1oodieand Airs. ; Bentley were Id to infer that Afiss Somers had told her own story lo Ars. Nolsn, but the subject was too delicate a one to admit of any explanation to her, and Mis. Bentley wss therefore obliged to let the matter rest, very much regretting that her curiosity had lest her a friendship from which she had promised herself so much pleasure. But she had not yet learned to bo politic, and she treated Miss Somers with all the scorn that in her opinion she merited. Miss Somers revenged herself by insinu ations which were not lost by the ears! upon which they fell, and gradually Mrs. Bentley found herself avoided by the ladies. Even Mrs. Marston partook of the general feeling that Mrs. Bentley was curious, intermeddling and a gossip. And about this time another of her vial apropos remarks confirmed the unjust opinion in Mrs. Canning's mind. In conversation with Mrs. Canning, Mrs. Bentley, speaking of the high terms of tpgard in which she had heard her spoken of by her friends, said, 'I believe they were dissatisfied with your marriage, having expected a more advantageous alliance Mrs. Bentley was quite unaware that Mr. Canning's circumstances had been very inferior previous to his marriage, but had supposed that the friend? of Mrs. Canning would not have been satisfied with any 'business man that their ambition demanded some titled foreigner, or Borne man high in office in our own country, from what she had heard said. But Mrs. Canning construed it differently, nnd being very spirited, and very devoted as a wife, she resented the affront which she imagined Mrs. Bentley had put upon her husband. Mr. Canning was in reality a great favorite of Mrs. Bentley's, 6ho feeliug particularly attracted towards him as he was from the same NVw England Slate; but thereafter her attempts at conversation with either
of the two were failure?, end as she was ignorant cf tho cause of offence, she was unable to vindicate herself. Mrs. Bentley began to feel constantly annoyed by tho change in the manner of the ladies toward her, and when sho recalled her defencs of Mr. Marston, and the subsequent coldness of his wife, and the train of circumstances which had caused Mrs. Nolen to repel her advances toward intimacy, she looked upon herself as an injured woman, and resolved that 6ha would not longer enduro the disagreemens of her situation. It was no difficult task to persuade her husband that a few weeks at the sea-shore would be a desirable change, and consequently they made their arrangements for departure. The requisite city chopping fatigued Mrs. Bentley so much cs to bring on a severe attack of nervous headache, which deferred their departure for several days; and during this time tho kindness of the ladies welt nigh obliterated all her unpleasant feelings. Mrs, Percival's small, fair hand seemed lo chece away the pain from her head with its magnetic influence. Mrs. Marston reading in her low, dreamy voice woulj not unfrequently scolhc her into slumber when all other means had failed. All volunteered come acsistance, and the result was that when at length the Br.lleys look their departure, they left with pleasant feelings toward all excepting Miss. Somers, whoso violation cf principle had been too flagrant to cntiroly overlook; and the good liulo Mrs. Grimshaw, whose principles in the eyes of Mr3. Bentley 6tuck out like bars of iron in every direction; nad toward whom she still reproached herself for feeling badly. Upon their anival at the sea-side they joined the Grassdells and their party at tha hotel in which they '.vers boarding. When Mrs, Bentley had last seen her sister-in-law, she had given her a glowing description of the charming society at Parker's, and the delightful summer sho was pRssirg there. Now sho felt a littla uncomfortable at Mrs. Cira-sdeli's first question, for sho delected tho lurkinrr smile in her eve. 'Well, how do you like Rocklandtown boarding by this time?' Oh, very well replied Mrs. Bentley, resolving that she would not givo her the satisfaction of hearing of her unpleasant experience. But Mrs. Bentley was one who was apt to speak cf what waa uppermost in he mind, and had no tact at concealment, and the result was that on? afternoon, when they were cenversisg alcne und sociably, fhe jave her sister-in-law a full history cf the events of the summer. And is this all the trouble you have h?.d?' said Mrs Grassdell, with an elongated face. "Mere moonshine, why from what I had heard I imagined the whole hcu:o to have been in an uproar everything dreadful going on, and you at the bottom of all the fusses? Where did ycu ever hear anything about it?' said Mrs. Bentley. her f3ce expressing the amazement which she felt. Oh, a friend cf Mrs. Canning's to'd me. You havo mado yourself a name this summer, my lady, whether ycu deserve it or not; and I am not one whit sorry. I warned you that you would barn some lessons this summer Well, now, what lessör.3 have I learned? I am sure I don't know. Not to distrust every one certainly, for with th3 oue exception of Miss Somers, I am sure it was moro an unfortuitous chain of events that caused the misunderstandings there than anything elss Well, begin at the beginning with me, auu I will tell yen what lessons your experience ought to have taught you, and if you have not learned them now you never will. In the first place you found that Mis. Haydon's motives were not so purely disinterested as you imagined them lo be. Now next time a friend come3 to you in great anxiety to do you a kindness, see what motives of her own she has to serve before you nra so eager to accept 'I would rather be deceived by false friends a hundred times than to doubt tha kind motives of cne real one once. Besides, Nellie Haydon probably thought she was doing me a kindness, as well as accommodating herself replied Mrs. Bentley. There are none so blind qs those who will not see said Mrs. Grassdell, warmly, 'and positively you provoke . me beyond anything. I suppose Miss Somers was doing you n kindness, in your estimation, in telling these abominable sto ries No, indeed. I cannot bear Miss Somers, and I W23 not at all diffident in showing the estimation in which I held her There! another lesson for ycu! Such things don't answer, Anna. It was no use to increase her ill-will you must learn policy, nnd no matter how much you despise a person, so that you don't let them know the opinion in which you hold them. There is two lessons for you to begin with. Now let mo see what next. Why, your curiosity to know tho past history of people you must ge: over that. It is no matter who nor what people were, nor who their grandfathers and grandmothers were, so that they are agreeable and answer your.purpose. You only make them suspicions if you show any interest in their genealogical tree Well, lam sure I ' Don't interrupt me. There's three lessons for you. Now for the fourth. Mrs. Nolen may or she may not have said what Miss Soiners told you that she did. Even if she thd say it, you have no right to think less of her for it she thought so, no doubt; You expect people to think Concluded on fourth fagc
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