But that she didn't mean to do any one harm.
As to the latter averment, it can be believed or not as suits every one's fancy.

All concerned in this affair felt that they had received a lesson they would not soon forget.

And we doubt not, that some of our readers might lay it to heart with great advantage to themselves and benefit to others.
THE HEIRESS.
KATE DARLINGTON was a belle and a beauty; and had, as might be supposed, not a few admirers.

Some were attracted by her person; some by her winning manners, and not a few by the wealth of her family.

But though sweet Kate was both a belle and a beauty, she was a shrewd, clear-seeing girl, and had far more penetration into character than belles and beauties are generally thought to possess.
For the whole tribe of American dandies, with their disfiguring moustaches and imperials, she had a most hearty contempt.