M. Great, round, mahogany table, in the
sitting-room, covered with papers. In the morning, before and soon after
breakfast, gentlemen reading the morning papers, while others wait for
their chance, or try to pick out something from the papers of yesterday
or longer ago. In the forenoon, the Southern papers are brought in, and
thrown damp and folded on the table. The eagerness with which those who
happen to be in the room start up and make prize of them. Play-bills,
printed on yellow paper, laid upon the table. Towards evening comes the
Transcript.
June 15th.--The red light which the sunset at this season diffuse; there
being showery afternoons, but the sun setting bright amid clouds, and
diffusing its radiance over those that are scattered in masses all over
the sky. It gives a rich tinge to all objects, even to those of sombre
lines, yet without changing the lines. The complexions of people are
exceedingly enriched by it; they look warm, and kindled with a mild fire.
The whole scenery and personages acquire, methinks, a passionate
character.
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