The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-08-21

COUSIN W As-ss'Ns ~~~-~
fell into q reyerie.
well. sir--but here's 70 us both from that
lima firth Il became the great object OF my
I;fe "a effect that which had failed OF IN my
you,h. and which my lovely little cousin SO
nrovokinaly persisted In refusing, Why, sir,
we were cousins, and pray, what was there
;mproper in il Besides, hadn't been abb
sent Eve years and more, and now when
returned and was kissed by all, uncle, aunt,
m,rse. down almost TO the washer-woma il
was absolutely outrageous that she alone was
10 stand out, and be obstinate. But she was
so lovely tina. couldn't get angry with her,
and besides, what use would it have been TO
fume and fret ! Il wasn't the way to conquer
I'D learnt that any how--and il would have
been ungalant in the highest. How should
win | had bun couple Of months to
stay, and she was so popular that all the
beaux Of the country were thronging In her
train. I'd hard task before me, and il would
have disheartened many one. But had
been to the Black Hills and shot buffalo.
There was one of her snitors named Thorn
ton, whom she seemed to like better than the
rest /; and must say, during the first month Of
my visit, she coquetted good deal with hima
my expense. Il used to give me touch Of the
old autter now and them but consoled my
self that, as was not in love, there was no
sense in getting jealous, and besides, Mr..
Thornton's favorable reception had nothing to
do with my object. So took to humming
the Black-foot tune and teasing my pretty
cousin about herfavoriie lover You'veno idea,
sir, what n change it made. She denied il
at first, then grew absolutely worried that
wouldn't believe her. aud finally showed me
pretty marked preference on every occasion.
But was only cousin and nobody took any
notice of il. All sir, those cousins play
the deuce with the girls hearts! They're
always untangling your daughters silk, or
bringing her the last new novel, or plncking
her fresh moss rose, or lifting her over the
pebbly little brook and then, too, you let
them take such long walks in the summer
twilight--or ride for hours on September
alternoon--or sleigh away for miles on the
clear moonlight nights Of December, with
nothing but themselves for company.
all this time when they are just budding into
life, and fall into love as naturally as smoke
my meerschaum. Egad, sir, I've got two
daughters myself, and, though was quiet
young man, saw good deal of your love
matters, and let me tell you that no cousin
comes palavering about my house, with his
flute and his familiarity. for if he does, I'll
either make up my mind at once to have him
as sonin-law, or else kick the young ras-
cal, neck and heels, down the staircase
Cousin, indeed!
1t was just such walks took with Ellen.
They were all set down to the score of cou-
sinship, but they were so delicious, that
regretted the time had come for me TO depart,
and wished that ones cousin could be with
one forever. But it was no use, wasn't
worth copper dollar, and unless could get
some heiress to marry me for pity, | saw no
way Of living without roughing it through
life. was too proud to trespass on the
bounty Of my uncle, and had actually carried
it SO far as to snake my quarters al the village
inn. 1t may be the good old man could see
further than |: he only smiled, and shook his
head, and left the expostulation to his wife.
So it happened that my visit was nearly up.
Happy, too happy had been those months,
and my pretty little cousin was the cause of
all. She, sweet angel, like alLihe rest charg-
ed il to our cousinship; but l., at last, began
to open my eyes, and half suspected the truth;
for had noticed that my cousin, unconsci-
GUS TO herself, seemed very fond of my pre-
sence. learned it by close observation, sir,
faculty | picked up among the Sioux. l
once admired cape on giIPs shoulder. for
do hate your low dress, and 10 the next
day saw that my pretty cousin, the dear
creature, had such modest cap on, prais-
ed the tie Of ribbon carelessly the next
afternoon, l declare it's every word true, sir,
she met me in the evening with that very
fashionable tie. And yet didn't think she
was conscious of it. 1t came natural to her
to do So She would have died had she
thought noticed it. These may seem ,riAes,
my dear sir, bat the proudest Of us all have
seen the day when such little proofs of affec-
ton from the one we love have sent thrill
through every nerve in our frame, and in our
ecstasy almost lifted us from the earth. All!
sir, it don't do to laugh at these trihes; many
noble, many monarch would have given
MS broad lands, his greatest victory, or the
hnest Jewel OF his crown, to win such trhe
from the one ne loved. I'm wandering-the
three months were up-and yet, in all this
time, hadn't got kiss from my cousin.
II was the night but one before had TO 90
away. determined TO make last effort.
We were sitting by the window, and the old
folks were next door. My sweet little cou-
sin looked pensive, and doubtless felt so for
though had been at the Black Hills and
shot buffalo, | was somewhat sentimental my
self. 1t was just the night for melting
thoughts and the moon shone tenderly upon
the river in the distance, pouring her silvery
light like fairy verdure on the distant hills.
My pretty cousin sat by my side, and we
were talking Of my approaching departure.
81 shall be very busy tomorrow, and /
don't know whether shall be able to come
here in the evening"" said 1.
She slowly raised her dark eyes to me ill
her very soul seemed pouring out from be-