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"WE WILL CLING TO THE PILLARS OF THE TEXPLE OF OUR LRhRT, ,AND IF IT ITWEI SINKINS, DURISOE & CO., Proprietors. ET EFJELD,SLUME II --. . The Mothers of the South. The Mothers of the South ! In the lurid morn of battle, When from the cannon's mouth, Came the thunders deshly rattle, Tieir air and fragile forms Shrank not, In terror from us, But-rainbows on the storms Still gaveus freedom's promise! Then pledge to-night their memories bright, - Our noble Southern mothers! Who In the strife-maid, matron, wife Stood by their sons and brothers I On Camden's fatal plain. At Eutaw and Savannah, .The star of freedom's train Was beauty's woven banner! Throughout the night of woe, The ag was still resplendent, And many a son fell low To keep its folds ascendant! Thesapledge to-night their memorlesbright, O r noble-southern mothers ! Who In the strife-maid, matron, wife . Stood by their sons and brothers! Oh, I we'll keep their names Embalmed in song and story, Those lion-hearted dames, Who cradled freedom's glory; And should the strife of war B'er tinge again our waters, We'll find our hearts to cheer, Those matrons in their daughters! Then pledge to-night their memories bright, Our noble Southern mothers ! Who in the strife-maid, matron, wife Stood by their sons and brothers! Written for the Advertiser. SUMMER FRIENDS, -0 BY RUTH. -0 CHAPTER L "A new set of sables? NoWmadam ; I as sure you I've not got five hundred dollars to give you to buy a set of sables nor anything else. And I wish to say to you, Mrs. Bre voort, that there must be no more bills sent in; your account at Bulpiris is nine hundred dollars now,-and I must insist that hereafter you pay for what you buy instead of having the bills sent to me." " Well, I muit say, Mr. Brevoort, that'i think it very incomiderate and unkind of you to refuse me so trifling an amount as five hundred dollars. I cannot possibly go out until I have a new set of furs." "You will be obliged to remain at home the- , ateast-until Ieainaeke a raise.- I am. terribly hard, up at present. Two thousand dollars totpay in-the bank to-morrow; and I freally do not know which way to turn to get even one hundred dollars of the money. So its quite useless to talk to me about furs. I must try and borrow the money some where, to pay that note in bank. I wonder if George Sago would'nt lend me a few thou sand ?" "I expect perhaps he would-.that sort of people generally have money to lend." " By the way, this is Mrs. Sago's reception day. I think you had better call on her; it might have a good effect, you know." "What ! I call on Mrs. Sage!. Are you crasy, Mr. Brevoort?/ Would you have me call on those vulgauisns, and become the laughing stock of our set? You have most certainly taken leave of your senhe"." "Tou can do as you please 'about it of course. I dont insist upon your going, though 6ii I could borrow five thousand from him I could then let you have five hundred to pur chase those sables you were speaking of; and, I think, under the circumstances, it is but fair and right that you should do some thing to assist me in negotiating the loan, not thatlIwish you to appear to kow any thing of the matter, but your visit would make a good Impression." "Ildont se howlIcan possibly make up my mind to go there. Did'nt you tell me tliat he was formerly a runner,, or a drum mer, or something of the sort for some dry goods house ?1" " No, I told you that he was, head clerk at Allen & Hurn's previous to the death of his Uncle, who left him the neat little fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, all in cash too. I must really try to borrow some from him, and I think that with your assistance I shall succeed." "Well, I suppose I must make some sacri flee for your beniat. What sort of a person Is Mrs. Sago? Do yotnknow any thing of her ?" " Only that she is very pretty." "Pshaw! I hate pretty women, they are certain to be either low-born or simple,-.and generally both. I think though I will try to assist you in this af'air, provided you will give me a thousand dollars of the money ii yqu succeed in borrowing Ave throusand." "It's a barghin. 'Let isa now settle the -preliinuaries. You take the carriage, and mnake your visit at twelve. I will come while you are there j make yourself agreeable to the lady and we shall succeed. I understand he is quite deveted to his wife, andl never lends money withotit her consent, which sh~e would not be likely to withhold, and you in the house. Now I think we know how to proceed." " I must go, I suppose, but I must insist that yoa will be punctual, as I don't wish to remain there over five minutes at the very outside." " Never fear. Il not keep you waiting.? CHAPTER II. " Well, Burdotte, what shall I wear-? This is my first reception day, and I should like to uake a good impression ; first impressions are lasting you know. I think P11 wear this amber colored sattin. It is made very fash ionably low nathe ~neck, and short sleeves. 15en'there is my ruby necklace, and the imidamany hair. I think the dress will bSYhSS8il; ,il8 qu S At iii Burdotte, for. really you have great taste in these matters." "Well, mum, if I were to choose I should say wear a handsome morning dress. Now this foulard robe for instance, or that white marine with the blue facings; something a little neglige you know. Then for the hair a little cap of lace, or something of that sort." "Shocking,- Burdotte, 'you surely would not have me receive company in a morning dress. I should certainly like to be as well dressed as .any one who might happen to come." "That is it, mum. Supposing no body should happen to come; you see mum this being your first reception you wont have a large crowd perhaps, and it may be better not toexpectmany. Now, mum, when I lived with Lady Clara Bently, why her receptions were perfect jams; the two drawing rooms and front passage crowded from twelve until five. But then you see, mum, Lady Clara was of a very old family indeed, and had such a host of acquaintances. If I were in your place, mum, I'd wear this foulard robe and this pretty French cap. Those Clintons on the other side of the street will be on the watch, and I would'nt appear to dress much, -nor be anxious for company." " Well, Burdotte, perhaps you are in the right," and with a sigh Mrs. Sago laid aside the very handsome and elaborate evening dress she had anticipated wearing on this her first day of reception.. Mr. Brevoort scarcely did her justice when he said she was pretty; she was more than merely pretty; she was beautiful, perfectly lovely in face and form, but with a mind en tirely destitute of mental culture, for Minnie Moore was poor, and in the days of her girl hood a manufacturer of- artificial flowers; she was prudent and amiable; every body said Minnie was a nice girl and for once every body was right. It was no wonder that George Sago should have fallen in love with her, seeing her pass Allen & Hurn's twice each day on her way to and from the shop where she was employed; and he thought himself the happiest man alive when Minnie consented to become Mrs. Sago and share his lot in life, and the thousand dollars a year he received as a salary. They were a happy young couple, all in all to each other. Am bition had not then found a place in their hearts and they were satisfied with their station in life without a wish to rank higher in the social scale. Their home was with a middle-aged widow lady who supported herself by keeping boarders. Oft times in after life did Geogge Sage sigh for the happy cosy hours he had pawed in the unpretending two story brick house, but sighed alas, in vain. Five years have passed since his marriage, and George Sago is still head clerk at Allen &7ffdutf['azilthe lower hnsband of.five, years before, and Minnie is even prettier than on her wedding day. Mrs. Mervin the lady they board with, thinks them a model couple -and shethinks aright. But Mr. Sago's uncle dies and leaves him two hundred thousand dollars, and- this chan ges all their prospects for the future. Allen & Hurn offer him a co-partnership, but he refuses, telling them that he is tired of the. business, and must rest awhile and travel some. Mrs. Sage has grown ambitione, and wants a residence up town in some rashiona bleStreet or Avenue. Her hus'band is only too happy to be able to gratify her, and forth with purchases an elegant five story granite building on the corner, of fourth Avenue and Ninth street, to which they remove. Mr. Sa go is aman of leisure now; and Mrs. Sage in a fair way of becoming a fashionable, heartless woman of the world. Some few of her fashionable neighbors have called, among whom are Mrs. and the Misses Clinton who live directly opposite. On entering the draw ing-room Mrs. Sage invites them to lay off their bonnets, which request is met by a very broad stare, and a very cool, "No I thank you; we are out paying visits,"-and Mrs. Sage is set down by them as being very igno rant and a perfect novice as to the usages of society. So Mrs. Clinton and her two daugh ters return home with the full determination of never calling on her again. Every lady who lives in the neighborhood has a maid and of courne Mrs. Sage must have one too. She prefers a French woman, and Mr. Sage Whdrtises for one, which advertisement is answered by Rearly a hundred applicants, from which number Mrs. Sage selects Agnes Burdotte,a middle-aged woman, who purports to be French, though from her broad kentish socent would certainly be taken for English. But Mrs. Sage does not possess any great deal of penetration, and considers herself quite fortunate in securing the serices of Agnes Burdotte, whosechief recommendation is that she has once beeli the attendant of Lady Clara Bently, of Bently Manor, Devon shire, England. C01Ai'T1i1 11t. .. .It. is eleven o'clock a. mn., and Mrs. Sago, wearing the foulard silk morning robe and French cap, goes down to the drawing-room, where there is a very perceptible smell of new furniture; and very quiet is all within that drawing-room. No sound save the mono tonous ticking of the small French clock-on the marble mantle,-vases are filled with rare flowers,-the walls are almost covered with painting., some of them gems of art, beautiful atatuary and elegant surroundings, but no air of home comfort; everything is too new for that. The folding doors are open, throwing the front and back drawinig-roomsa into one for the occasion; and Mrs. Sage walks from one to the other feeling a very little out of humour. and very much dissatis fied with her tord esenbke. She was standing in the middle of the floor, determining in her own mind to go to her room, and exchange her dress for one more to her taste, when there was a ring at the'door bell. Making a plunge she landed in the middle of a sofa, where perfectly erect and with folded hands she was,sitting as motionless as a statue, when Burdotte, after a very slight rap, entered to say that the cut glass had arrived. "If I were in your place1 mum, I'd have slittle piece of fancy needle-work in my hand, oskank entinUeU Of ihe ortasamat to appear to be waiting for any body to come. Now, mum, if you were to be writing notes that would answer." "But, Burdotte, I have no notes to write." "Well, mum, that dont matter; you-know you could be writing something or other, just for looks, so'that if any one comes you will appear to be rather broken in upon us one might say, instead of waiting for them. il just show you mum, if you please." The writing desk was brought, Mrs. Se go was seated at it by Burdotte, who scatter ed writing materials about in a careless man ner, placed a chair and foot stool in close proximity to where her Mistress was seated, as though there- had been company and left the room. Mrs. Sago began to think that it was a great thing to have a French waiting maid. And there she sat a weary hour, which certainly appeared like five at the very least. The French clock strikes twelve-nobody yet-she is in dispair. Just then the sound of carriage wheels is heard coming down the quiet avenue; it certainly stops at the door; what would Mrs.Sago not give to run and peep out at the window, but she resists the temp tation and remains writing. Presently Jud son, the waiter, throws open the drawing room door and announces Mrs. Astley Bre voort. Mrs. Sago is somewhat flurried but manages to go through the usual routine of compliments in accordance with Burdott's training. Now there is another ring of the door boll, and Mrs. Sago begins to think her self quite in luck; but this time the visitor asks for Mr. Sago. Judson asks the gentle man to " walk in the parlour; Mr. Sago is in the library," No, he "will go to the library and see Mr. Sago there." The front basement door opens and Mr. Astley Brevoort is ushered into the library where George Sago, not expecting company, sits before the fire with his fees upon tho grate, a segar in his mouth, and to tell the truth more than half asleep. But more ac cu tomed than his wife to society, he receives the distinguished visitor with polite ease. They are not strangers, having met several times previous at the "Club," of which both are members. They chat quite sociably for a few minutes, and then Mr. Brevoort remarks, that he did intend riding over with Mrs. Brevoort but being five minutes behind the hour named, she had driven off and left him to walk. He hopes, however, that he shall not be deprived on that account of the pleasure of paying his respects to Mrs. Sigo. Mr. Sago tells him that be shall be most happy to introduce him, and invites him up to the parlour. Mr. Brevoort has a little matter of busi nep to settle, and then he will be delighted. Salailketai . e 'the ( seoffle ou sand dollars for a very short time. Mr. Sago would lend it to him with pleas ure, but makes it a point never to lend money without first consulting his wife, and ma she has company he does not like to interrupt her to-day, but will speak to her about it to night, and send the amount in the morning. This not exactly suiting Mr. Brevoort, who has implicit faith in the old adage that " a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," thinks for a moment, and then says, that as there are no other visitors at that time, ex cept Mrs. Brevoort, and it being necessary that he should use part of the money to-day, perhaps they might as well go up to the par lour and settle the matter at once, or Mr. Sage can write a line to Mrs. Sage if he pre' ers doing so. The line is written ad sent In to Mrs. Sag, requesting her to step into the front passage for a moment, which Mrs. Sago does without even asking her visitoi- to excuse her-there being no proviso for such an emer gency in Burdotte's training.. So anxious is Mrs. Brevoort about the re sult, knowing perfectly well why. Mrs. Sage is'called from the room, that she scarcely notices her abrupt manner of leaving. Of course Mrs. Sage is perfectly willing that her husband should lend Mr. Brevoort the money, which that gentleman pockets, and then comes up to the parlour where he makes himself very agreeable for the space of half an hour. * * * * * * * " Why, mamma," says Miss Clinton who is watching to see if any one is going to call on those odious Sagos, "I declare if there isn't Mrs. Astley Brevoort's carriage over at that horrid woman's door, and there Is Mrs. Bre oort actually getting out. I should so like to meet her...do let us dress and go over," " Well, Maria," replies mamma, "I think It would be a good plan. Perhaps Mrs. Bre voort might invite us to come and see her9 who knows. And there is Mr. Brevoort go ing up the steps ; we must hurry and dress, or we shall be too late. We will not say any thing to your sister about it, as it takes her so long to get ready ; she can go another The mother and daughter make all possible haste and arrive just in time to see Mr. and Mrs. Brevoort step Into the carriage and drive off. They pay the visit, however, and on their return home conclude that "Mrs. Sago has improved wonderfully." The Clintons wero not the only ones who saw the Brevoorts make their visit to their new neighbour ; several ladies of 'acknowl edged position in society had been on the watch, as well as the Clintons, and taking their cue accordingly, honored Mrs. Sago's reception because Mrs. Astley Brevoort had done so-that lady being considered quite a leader of the ton. So the day ended, and was termed by Burdotte "quite a success." And the following morning Mrs. Brevoort was seen promenading the fashionable side of Broadway in a new and very elegant set of CIIAPTER IV. Mrs. Sago has made her entree into the society of New York upper-ten-dom. She has attended the receptions of those who are termed the first families. Being rich, she is ourted by many; and being auniulenvied s. e i....ns aher -= mar.- 8b de balls, parties and re-unions without number, sometimes attended by her husband, and very frequently without his company or protection, for Mr. Sag does not enjoy parties, and very often prefers remaining at home. Atsuch times Mr. and Mrs. Brevoort call and Uke her with them, or Judge Haines and ladi stop for her with their elegant new turn:Ou Mrs. Sago can undergo a great deal of Lpes ure and never tires of going ;-a re-Union or the Opera;va ball,or the Theatre, almoet every night. She does not know that hor simplicity of manner, which is pronounned -scharming" to her face, is termed mere "guacherile" behind her back; nor that Mrs Brevoort declared her to be positively "idi otic" on the day of her first visit. No,-rs Sago remains in blissful *ignorance- of these facts, and enjoys society to her heart's con tent. By those living near, she is pronounpc "quite an ornament to thei neighborho6? and a very friendly, social neighborhood it was. Mrs. and the Misses Clintonsighed forthd carriage their circumstances would not'admij of their keeping, but they could always-boi row " dear Mrs. Sago's" whenever they.waqe ted to pay visits or go shopping. Mrs. Male grove, who lived a few doors off, possessed bu very little silver ware and cut glass, but when anticipating a dinner party, or an evening rm union, would pay a very social, neighborl7 visit to Mrs. Sago and request the loan tio her " plate and glass ware." And Mrs. Hgdg kiss, who lived next door, being a widow, in very moderate circumstances, with four girls ranging in age from eight to fourte" insinuates to Mrs. Sago that it is a great pitt that she has no girls to give her dresses to when she leaves them off, and hints in a very delicate manner that if she had those-sti off dresses she could make. use of them, and from that time her four daughters are kept elegantly clad in Mrs. Sago's cast off finery So, literally spoaking, Mrs. Sago might b considered useful as well as ornamental to the neighborhood. To be sure she was inul ted to all the parties in the vicinity) always attracted a great deal of attention wherver she went, and was very much carressed by her acquaintances. But these things were not to be wondered at. Other men besides Ast ly Brevoort wanted to borrow money. It was a well known fact that George Sago had money, and would lend it to particular frienii without security, at the request of his wife So as a matter of course it was beAt to keeg on the right side of the lady. Mrs. Sago has made her entree into fash ionable society, and occupies a conspicuoii position within its charmed circle. She has given her time and attention to society and its usages, read books on "etiquette," " party giving," and "party going-;" has practic positions before her mirror and taken leues talk, and become expert in banding and re partee. To sum it all up in a very few words, Mrs. Sago is polished; gives a. ball every winter to say noihing of her "star parties," social evenings and seleet suppers. To be sure, the time has been when women called her illiterate, and ignorant; when men bor rowed her husband's money, ate his dinner, drank his champaign, and in less than five minutes after leaving the house called his wife a fool, a simpleton, an idiot. But a year has rolled round since then, -and if these things are not actually forgot ten, they are aol. dom spoken of. Yes, Mrs. Sagd is a polished woman of the world. But is she happier than in days of yore, when she occupied the back drawing room, and played with the widow Mervin's children ? When she watehed for " dear George" to come that she might give him the kiss he called so precious; when a ride in a gig or buggy out on the Harlem road, ox to Cato's was a delight, a real pleasure ? But every thing was changed now ; and whenever scenes of by-gone days presented themselves, she would strive to shake them off like some unpleasant dream or horrid night-mare. With Mr. Sago the ease was far different. He loved his wife with the same affection as in .days gne-by ; there was nothing he enjoyed so much as her society. Yet this was almost entirely denied him. Besides, there was little congeniality between them now; she was so changed, so coldly polite to hinm'in the pros. ence of strangers; so formal when they chanced to be without visitors. Ho scarcely understood their relative positions; she. ap. peared to have passed on and left him very far behind. It is no wonder that be became moody and reserved, disgusted with fashions, ble life, and out of humour with himself, sometimes even a little displeased with MIs nie, considering that she never will stay at home with him of an evening,-Inmtead of. go ing to some ball or party. For It very oflem happens that when he is about to fetire fout the night she is dressing to go out, and her time of retiring is when he is getting reads for breakfast. He always manages to be oui of the'way on her reception days, and his social dinners have become rare oeeurances Mrs. Sago cannot imagine what ails him; hei is so changed of late. The true cause nevei for a moment enters her mind ; she does not dream that, through all the changes that have taken place-their accession to wealth anid position-his heart has remained- the same, She does not dream that he sighs over the remembrance of the past when they were all in all to each other. Then he has anothei cause for disquiet. He has been looking over his affairs, and awakes to find himself, noi famous like "'Byron," nor infamous like " Jasper Smiley," but minus one hundried thousand dollars. Yes, it is indeed a fact ie hasloaned t-o his " dear particular friends,' until one half of his fortune has passed int< their keeping. And he knows full well that it would be useless to attempt to get even portion of it back, as such friends as his neve expect to return a loan. They consider thing of that kind just so much made. So hi determines not to tell Minnie, and he resolvei furthermore not to lend any more money.. CHAPTER V. " Well, Mrs. Brevoort, I must have anothe cool five thonsand out of Saga. Hoy shall - ......sei I enuidur it andh ten rthmn .ery.least to take-such a couple and in them to our set. I have but five d as yet; and I consider myself still eeitor." ally dont see how I can assist you, Mr. You know the Sagos are. quite ndent of us now." Tere I beg leave to differ from you, Mrs. You can be of the- greatest assis to me. In- fact you will have to be ef negotiator in this business. Women much more tact in these matters than V gallant of yoI to say so; but do tell to go about it, for I have really noth wear, and I suppose that as a matter use you will allow me the same com Y" nthat you did on the first." , providing you are as successful; but y knowl am somewhat doubtful about ult? Why, I met Sago on change the day, and he passed me with no other tion than a very cool bow." fancy, Mr. Brevoort, take my word for I met Mrs. Sago last night as the and she was as friendly as possible; is improved too, I assure you; has become t passable-Just to think what a dunce only one short year ago. I declare nsformation is quite wonderful." Sago with her?" she was with Walsh Castor and his ; they were very attentive to her. I not wonder if Walsh wanted to borrow thousand himself.l' ery likely; or perhaps it was on account e twenty thousand Sago has already d him. ' He may be paying him back in on to his wife; and that is the way I in to square accounts with him.". ut how shall I proceed this time ?" v, we must give a ball and invite them t k week before the time appointed for take place. In the meantime, you can say that we have been disappointed reception of funds for the occasion or hing else you please so that you get the Shall we really give the ball." - rtainly we shall, provided you get the eith."1 Well, I can got it." Of that I have not the least doubt." d so the conversation euded. A few afterward cards were sent out, with the pliments of Mr. and Mrs. Brevoort. It to be very select. Many were slighted. day or two after the invitations were sent Brevoort called on Mrs. Sago, to make elf certain that. "she would come as Mr. rt made such a point of her being there." Sago promised that she would certain me; and Mrs. Brevoort was delighted. that the conversation turned to money and Mrs. Brevoort made known her e Sig-wa-inot' so eIbt Mrs. Sago would let him know aboutit on his return, and she had no doubt but that he would either come to Mr. Brevoort with the amount or send it the.next morning. Mrs. Brevoort went away a liule anxious, but tolerably sanguine as to the reault of her ission. * * * * * * * " Mr. Sago, Mr. Brevoort wants to borrow five thousand dollars of you. I promised that you would send it to him either to night or soon in the morning," said Mrs. Sago as her husband entered the tea room. " I am very sorry that I cannot oblige Mr. Brevoort, as I have no money to lend ; and even if I had I would not lend it to Astley Brevoort." " But I have given my word; Mr. Sago." "1I cannot help it, Minnie." " Well, there dont be so absurdl as to call me by my given name," and Mrs. Sago smoothed down her clegsut brocade as though she would wipe out all recollection of the past. " I will call you Minnie as long as I live. Itis one of the sweetest names in the whole vocabulary to me ; it reminds me of the time when I was happy.". There, never mind about it, Mr. Sago; but you will certainly let the Brevoorts have at least a part of the money. You know they are going to give a very select party." "Not a cent, even if I hagl it to spare which I have not; and as for theirseleetpasrty you may attend if you choose, but I certainly shall not. I believe him to be little better than a swin dler, and his wife is a perfeit snake in the " How you shock me, Mr. Sage ; why Mrs. Brevort is the soul of honor;i and I am real ly quite charmed .with her," " Well, my dear, it Is not the first time sInce the rqation of the world that a wopian has ben charmed by a ..rpent," " How ridiculous yondo talk, Itnm absolute ly shocked;i people in society don't go on in t3at manner. Is is certainly considered, very vulgar so to do." " Minnie, I despise the scc'ety you talk so *much about ; decidedly the largest part of the people who frequent it are humbugs, and I am quite willing to be rid of them. You talk about " our set,"-it has cost me half I am worth to get into the "set," and but fbr you, darling, I would willingly give the other hali to get out. There now dent say you'r U shock ed," but come and sit down- by me, and I'l tell you- all about it." And he did tell her his troubles, trials and grievances,-how he had begn imposed upon, positively swindled out of his money by peoplt who had not least the intention of ever paying him. Of this he felt certain, as he had asked Col. Maden (who had borrowed laigely fron1 him) when it would be cenvenient for him tc replace the amount loaned him ? The ques' tion though very civilly worded, was answered by a prolonged stare and " I really canno' say," and Col. Maiden walked og, evidently offended. So Mr. Sage concluded that he had no intention of paying at all-.and he wa: right. Col. Malden was an adventurer in thi very worst acceptation of the term ; made I fne appearance on what he borrowed or wol at the gaming table, had no ostensible busi ness; in short, was what might be styled gentleman loafer. It was a mystery to man: that he had gained admittance into the her ociety; but there he was, and seemed to has asEt fmhfughleKd Noen. appunsse know who had been his stepping-stone to social position. He claimed to be quite inti- aw mate with may of the first families, and'if not b liked .was at least tolerated; had called on p Mrs. Sago; professed great admiration for that lady, and borrowed largely of her hus- r band. And he was not the only man who ei had .played the game successfully. Many I others borrowed, and not one of the number di appeared to have the least intention of paying. Mr. Sago told his wife all this and more; call- p ed the society of which she was so fond a pl "rotten system' and a "humbug ;" pulled al her idol down before her very eyes, and broke tc it in a thousand pieces. And then he told bi her how great a sufferer he had been by her hi changed manner towaid himself; her neglect al and coldness ; her blindness to the falsity of ir the society of which she was a votary and he a victim. And ended by saying," I wish my oi uncle had left his money to some one else; we were a great deal happier before our ac- Iii cession to wealth. We lived much more p pleasantly with poor Mrs. Mervin and her te pretty children; there was but one shadow oj between us then, darling, and that was that we had no little ones of our own." cc " How horridly you do talk. You know I at cannot endure children; am really very thank- ja ful that I have none." hi "I love children, Minnie, and would gladly ae take one of Mrs. Mervin's little black-eyed girls w< to educate if you were only willing." bi " Well, I am not. - I wish that to be dis- gi tinctly understood. I dont see how you can to afford to take children to educate, when you le complain about not having money to ,lead to th one of my most particular friends." di " They are but summer friends, Minnie. th Every one of them; nothing but summer es friends.' They would desert you in time of 11 need; and were yo'n to become poor and des titute, not one of the many gaudy butterflies who now Butter round you would know you, Si though they were to meet you face to face in open day." . e " What false ideas you do take up; so un- e charitable too, I am truly shocked to hear you at talk as you do. And you have grown so c'oss and strange, and so careful of your money that I am almost afraid to ask for sufficient dr to enable me to make a proper appearance at .lo Mrs. Brevoort's party; or you may even wish to me to remain at home." And Minnie spoke fo with bitterness. hi "No, darling; I do not wish to prevent ja your going. I rather wish you to go; and I ax have always money sufficient for all necessary O purposes, and some to spare in charity, but th not one cent to lend. Here are three hun- th dred dollars-will that be enough ? And to here is a hundred more that I must send to Mrs. Mervin. I had almost forgot to tell you r I called this morning and found her quite ill; w I do wish you could go down and see her." - tatpart of thn city; yet Vaiiit im why you should send mogey to her." "I send money to her because she is needy and worthy; has a family of children to sup. port, and is ill, I am glad that I have money of that I can spare as well as not. I would divide my *last dollar with her, for she has been as a sister to me; at a time too when I friends were not over plentiful. I have been I destitute myself, homeless and withotit money ; it was at such a time that Mrs. Mervin gave hi me a home in her ftfmily, and trusted me t until I could makte the money to pay her." ni " I dont see why you should revert to those things now. You cannot suppose them to he gi at all pleasant to me; and besides~ such alllu- ty ions are positively vulgar." ni And Mrs. Sago went to her chamber to a make out a list for to-morrow's shopping. st CHAPTE~RVI. -yl It is the nightof Mrs. Brevoort's select ball ; I the tastefully arranged drawing-rooms are 01 filled with beautiful women and elegant men; al fashion and folly, wealth and wastefulness are n4 mingled together in that brilliant assemblage ; pure and lovely girls just entering upon life's W holy-day, and young men fresh from College; ' many good and estimable women .are there lU and very manay honorable upright men, for society is not all false. Mrs. Sago is there Ie dressed magnificently and very much admir- ,tl ed by many of the distinguished guests. Mrs. hb Brevoort has some friends from Boston stay- w ing with her ;--l wo sisters,-very lovely and y accomplished girls-by the name of Whitney. They appear to be the centre of attraction in C~ that gay assembly. This party is only Gne of CI a thousand, and too much like all others of its class to need desoription, The evening wears a way delightfully; at tw'~Jve, supper is an onced ithere is a rush for the@ supper rooni; but the s'epast is not so substatntial nor abun.- II dant as these thitiga generally atre istill that al matters little ; every one appears to enjoy i themselves. In another hour all have re turned to the drawing-room and the dance. Mrs. Sago was anxious to speak to the hostess U privately, and tell her that Mr. Sago had been. ft quite short of funds, but was expecting to re- ' eive money soon, and would then lend Mr. ul Brevoort the required amount. This was not true, but Mrs Sago wiahed to say something on the subject by way of apology ; and seeing ~ Mrs. Brevoort standing quite alone was making sa her way in that direction. The dancers were Ul in motion and there was not much room to S spare, and by some chance Mrs. Sago found I herself in the recess of- a deep bay window. ti The night air was very refreshing, and Mrs. 01 Sago seated herself behind the heavy window a drapery intending to remain there until the dancigeasedpudthere should be more room rn and a better opportunity for getting in the .u -vicinity of the hostess. The guests passed -a and repassed close enough to tread upon her u dress, but the curtain being down she was a hidden from view. Presently a couple stop. d ped in the window recess, so close that Mrs. e Sago could have touched theta without rising, 5 they were talking quite earnestly and proved a to be Mrs. Brevoort and one of the Misses 5 Whitney. " Who is this Mrs. Sago?" Miss Whitney's t asked. " A mere nobody," was Mrs. Brevoort's i answer. "She is verybheantiful, and appears to be 2 -mamiud" "s She is a beautui fool. Quite imbecile I asure you; has hardly sufficient sense to ,have herself properly in company ; and a irrect nuisance to society." "I am astonished to hear you say so. ally thought her quite accomplished and itertaining in the few moments conversation had with her when Mr. Brevoort intro iced me." "You did not remain long enough, I sup. ,se, to exhaust her stock in trade of set irases, learned from her waiting-maid in I probability. I did not expect her here -night, not having sent her an invitation, it Mr. Brevoort is so eccentric, and meeting r in- the street told her'she must come, and ie not having any better sense took it as an vitation."1 "Somehow I never feel like blaming any e for what they dont know." "Very true, but any one witheven a ve ;te sense .ought to know better than to ,rch themselves in where they are not wan d. We can pass now," and the train moved i out of ear-shot. Poor Mrs. laigo sat and listened to thi.' nversation, very hot and very cold by turns, Ad when they left, felt as though she had st emerged from a shower bath ; could she ileive her ears? Was she in her right naes? Was she awake or dreaming f Such ,re the poor woman's thoughts. She trem. ad in every limb; and felt quite sick and ddy. But determined- in her own mind not betray herself and, making a violent effort, rt her hiding place as calm and collected as ough she had not heard a word of -that eadful conversation. In passing toward e door, with the intention of ordering her rriage, she met Mrs. Brevoort who was all ules. " What I not going so soon, Mrs. Sago ?" "I am obliged to leave, as I promised Mr. .go that I would not remain away long." " You are early in your departure," and the tertainer passed on. Mrs. Sago gained tht rriage and then all her fortitude gave way, d she, woman-like, burst into tears. * * * * * * * Mr. Sago was, sitting in his bed-room, in easing gown and slippers, thinking of days rg gone by, when Minnie and himself used pass the evening together, without a wish e other society,-when he was aroused from s reverie by the cluck striking one. He ped up suddenly, and saying, "Yes, I'll'go d ride home with her," commenced drawing his boats. -Just then a carriage stopped at a door; the bell rang violently, and in less an a minute Mrs. Sigo rushed into the " Why, Minnie, I was just coming over to let home with you; but what's the matter ist are you crying about?" "0, that horrid woman. I shall certainly "Do tell me who the woman is, arling, aln iat she has done to you." The thought up rmost in Mr. Sago's mind was that some Le had attempted to poison his wife. "I wish I was dead." " Well, I dont. I should be miserable if a were to die; but do tell me what ails, , darling." " Well, I will," and Mrs. Sago repeated to r husband the conversation she had unin ntionally overheard, and concluded with "I'll ve- go to another party while!I live." ", yes, you will, Minnie. There are some true hearted people who frequent socie ,thogh the Brevoorts are not among the ber. I was rather hard on your list of quatances when I' said that they were all amer friends. I did not really think so at e time;i for I know that there are many of or friends who really esteem you, and snch wish you to retain. But do try and get rid people who only make a tool of you. I ways felt satisfied that the Brevoorts .were t sincere in their professions of friendship." " Yet, who would have thought that she auld have said those horrid things about me, id told such a dreadful falsehood about the vitaton." " The truth is not in such women. Dont tus talk any more about her. I have been inking that perhaps I had better go into isiness with Allen & Hurm. I know they uld like to have me as a partner;-what do mu think about itT' "Perhaps it would be a good idea. Then I n come down and bring you home in the sriage sometimes." " Of course you can. What a darling!i You u more lik, my precious Minnie to-nIght an you have been in a long time," ' n Amn!? Well l am glad to hear yott ay for I amn heartily slck of being admired id flattered by people who care nothing for e only so far as I can be of service to them. intend to weed my acquaintances". " That's a bright idea of yours, little one. o so and be certain to weed out all these shionable upstarts, who are in faeality noth. Lg but adventurers, and still set themselves p for so much." "I'll be certain to do that," and she did. Who can imagine the astonishment of Mres. revoort when, a few days after the party, ie met Mrs. Saga in Broadway, ad stepping p toher with "how are you, my dear Mrs. ago." Mrs. S. replied very coldly, "you are istaken in the person madamr. I hare not Le pleasure of your acquintance," and passed a; and that was the termination of their ~quainance. Mrs. Sago did not treat any one else so idely, as-she bad not heard any other person ake use of her name. Though she remained good deal at home, nevergoing in ecpany, ileas her husband accompaned her; and was uh happer in consequence of being more amestic and tiseful. Hers was a dear-bought perience ; for the heartless, coarse expres tons of Mrs. Brevoort wounded her deeply d costherioods oftears ; stillishe was not arry that she overheard it, as it opene& her yes to the true state of affairs, and, as she >ld her husband, made a woman of her. She isits Mrs. Mervin very frequently, and is a reat assistance to the poor widow. Mr. Sago is still in patnersh(i with Allea H ura. Eight years have have paMedsince ha.mmeuemAs at eysle.ad N~si is again tMe spue o1.19 Use, 1U sag W &eMeb interest in all that Concerns.her kabeias sisting the needy and sympalpisig wIththl alicted. .Her husband idolizes. hr; an4. there is no shadow. between thei now,. fo Minnie is the mother of a beautlful black eyed boy. - May. So3.?. WILMus. Oh, the merry May has pleassat hor And dreamily they gild. As If they bted like the leaves Upon.a silver tide; The trees are fall of crimson bae, - And the woods are fall of brds, And-the wafers tow to muie,. Like a tune with pleasant words. The verdare of the meadow-land Is creeping to tije 4141, The sweet, blue.bosaineal violets Are blowing by th' rills; The jilach %a alod ol bam For every wind that stirs And the larch stands green and beattiMl Amid the sombre Ar. Theres perflme upqn every wind-. Mus In every tree Dews for the moisture-loving lowers Sweets for the sucking bee; The sick come forth for the healing 4o0th, tbe young are gathering dowers; And life is atale of poetry, That Is told by gulden hours. If 'ts not , true pbIlosophy - That the spirit when set free Sdii lingers about it olden home* In the dower and the tree, It is very strange that our palses thrill As the ight of a volse thing, And our hearto yearn so with tenderness, iu the beautic tileof Spring. NKUlicArio.-The )Julliers of the fugi. tire slave law in the North make a geat outcry over the- alleged -nullicstion of the anti-slave trade laws in the South. Thy ought to set the South: a better 'exampl. They suggest that the slavers be taken Noth md~triedy-Northernujuris, which, no doubt, wold be'aeeable:to the South, if they will sand their slave rescuers to the South to be tried by Southein juries.' A comipromite of his kind woul$ be exketly fair, andi accom plish more effieiently tha by-any other meas ll the ends of jutice, Moreover, so long as Northern kidnappers steal negoes from the South, they must not be surpnsed if Southern kidnappers fill the vacuum with negroes stlen 'rom Africa. - Ifthe North wanIs: prevent this, the most eiectual way to do it is to cease the war'upon Southern labor, and seten ex ample of equity,.fair dealing and obedience th the laws.-Richmond Dispatch. SUDDx DEATu raox A StsudmAn AUEr. -We find the followig in the Troy 'Times: (yn Tuesday of last, week,' a gentleman amed AugustusBedfod, beloPgig, sa- New. ork, and who was in this city on busines, got shaved at one of our barberushis; O* re turnn from Itt6 the store of a friend with ironi he-wastvis e remarked that he be. lieved the barbeJ 'as himsoie dsa, 5~10 ppearance. D li kh& dy efi isre grew worse and he' sered' so 'aiuch from it he decided tiretuin home, which he' dia a Wednesday night. 'Bii conditioi rapidly became-more distresig-the pain extended through the body and to the -vitala-aud finally, on Sunday mornig, after mufforing untold agony, he died. The dece'aed, as long as he rentained sensible, attribmUted his safferings to the intoculation -of the pimple iponlis lip 'with poison from the arber's raor. Ten MAsoste Gute.-At the recent festival f the Provincial Grand Lodge, at Glasgow, Sir Archibald Allison, the .historian% me. tond, that during the assaulton the Be, as - a small party of soldiers led up to one of the - ns placed in areiess, were .received .by a ody of Russians, and the Edglish-oficer was about to be bayoneted, when chanetug to catch the hand of the Russian officer, he hed'.pre. sence of mind enough to give him a- Maeonie grip. The Raselan in a moment- struck sup the bayoniet of his soldier, led his beyw1y fond brother to the rear, and treted him-,with ili the kindness of a Mason.- - I3rLUEKCE oF TENF'za ON~sALan.-Exces sive labor, exposdre to vet and'cold, deprva tion of sufficient quantities of nesa and wholesome food, hab't# 'bad lodging; sloth - and intemperanee, are aldeadly enemes Gi d~ uman life ; but none of them are so hadeas vlo' lent and ungoverned p 'cobs. 14ea .an# womn have surived athlese, and at last. reachedan extreneold age; but It may be, safely doubted wh ther a usinigle -instance. een be found of a man of violent and irasbible temper, hadituall sndject to storms-ofuegov erable assionafrio has arrived as a very advance period of life. 't It s, therdfore, a mattr of the highest importance toevery one desirous to preserve a."sound ind..i a sound body," so that the brittle vesssel of life ma glide downl thestream of time inaoothly adsceyinstead of he cotn j~yos. sed about amidst posha andi-shol ~c dan e its ' aec t have asp :.et amit ll hevilsstuesand - ofee ||b to maintain a ltieA -poeseusion of is owqt Axe editor a i ket a Ark a a pretty girl hadieds- broom.-A.iU editor says that a rathet perverted uatof-the same instrument caused him to appig br a divorce. ___________ ITi adto-bedaneidus to be wdrking with a sewing -machine near a window..whett there is a thunderstotta. -It Is also very da.' rouetosi a some sewing mshass wheB eISn't a thunder steam. At least we have foundit so. - " PA?" "i Well, my dear what is It.." "Did not you tellima this world wa sounl?" "ThenlIwould like to know how it can come to an end.". " My child how often must I te'1you not to talk when you are eating" A YOUYG physician, * z|eeent autwa asked why he had not~u to seells he ini ie tumdt r ihirm aI atnoshre had,.yIsI relctano~e, Ilhad to tted egress into the palamatai the morbid exdtementf extinguished the vitali,' Hrnosat-A waeinth Pro~iemwc in --4he diseasec~ hn e ess as tae denime aa-d