Surveying herself with an air which
would have done credit to a queen, she proceeded to the Sea-flower's
apartments, thinking to banter her a little in her endeavors to make
perfection perfect; but instead of finding her still in dishabille, she
had long ago dismissed her attendant, and was quietly engaged in reading
her bible, before she engaged in those scenes of gaiety which had less
attractions for her.
"Why, you charming creature!" exclaimed Winnie, "I can't help comparing
you to a fairy, preparing for a camp-meeting!" and her wild laugh was
heard reechoing from hall to hall, Natalie smiling at her ludicrous
comparison.
"Why do you look at me with such a bewildered gaze, Winnie? Is my simple
dress not to your fastidious taste?"
"You could not have found anything more becoming, Natie dear; you will
eclipse us all!" and Winnie, taking both her hands in hers, gazed into
her face as if spell-bound.
"I have seen some beautiful picture, somewhere," she exclaimed, "which
is like you! but where, I cannot tell; and yet, when I look at you, the
association is so fresh in my mind! Yes, you will be our evening star.
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