The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-06-10
KISSING ONES COUSIN
nY IEREMY SHORT, EsQ.

BY JEREMY SHORT, ESD
WHY. sir, we were cousins, and pray, wha
was there improper in kissing her! Besides
hadn't been absent FIVE years or more, and now
when Ircturned and was kissed by them all
uncle, aunt, nurse, down almost to the washer
woman and it was absolutely outrageous that She
alone was to stand out and be obstinate. But she
was so lovely that couldn't get angry at her
and besides, what use would it have been to fumC
and fret9 Il wasn't the wayt to conquer haC
learnt that any how-and it would have been un
gallant to the highest. How should win!
had but couple of months to stay, and she was 81
popular that all the beaux of the country were
thronging in her train. had hard task before me
and it would have disheartened many one, but
had been to Black Hills and shot bufaloe.
There was one of her suitors named Thornton
whom she seemed TO like better than the rest, anc
must say, during the first month of my visit, she
eoauetteda good deal with him at my expense
Hused to give me touch ofthe old fUtter now
and then. but consoled myself, that, as was not
in love. there was no sense in being jealous, and
besides MIR. Thornton's favorable reception had
nothing to do with my object. So took to hum
ming the Blackfoot tune, and teazing my pretty
cousin about her favorite lover. You've no idea
what change it made She denied it at first
and then grew absolutelyworried that would not
believe her and finally showed me apretty marked
preference on every occasion But was ouly a
cousin, and nobody took any notice oft.
Itwas the night before my, departure. 1t was
Just the night for melting thoughts, and the moon
shone tenderly upon the river in the distance pour
ing her silycry light like fairy yerdure on the
distant hills. Ny pretty cousin sat by my side,
and we were tallxii:ee OF my approaching de-
parture. 81 shall be very busy to morrow, ana
don't know whether l shall be able to come here
IN the evening" said |.
She slowly raised her dark eyes to mine, till
her very soul seemed pouring out from beneath
the long black lashes, and after seeming to look
right through me, answered,
aWhy not2n " You know how glad we are to
soc you"
"Why notn said !, a little piqued at the word
sse for to tell the truth, half suspected was in
love with my pretty cousin, and had, as you
know, flattercd myself that it was reciprocal
why, because 1 shall be very busy-besides,
l heard Thornton ask you the other night to go
TO P, to morrow evening with him land
Of course, my pretty coz, you go
There goes that Thornton again, said she,
declare you are too provoking-you know what
think of him."
tsAh? butreplied |, wickcdly, why make any
engagements on the night an old school fellow IS
going away"
Her gaiety stopped at once. She hesitated an
Instant, and then answered,
81 told him I'd give him answer to day, and
thought we were all going together; but PHI
send him note declining at once; you don't think
what you say cousin"
laughed it of-and directly rose to depart.
6. How very soon you are going!' said she, in
her pretty Gliding Voice-andl thought there
was something unusually melancholy in its flute
like tones
"And you're going to kiss me-" said gaily,
after a little merry conversation eCousins al
ways do it at parting, among the Black Feet"
Indeed amt said she, sauciiy.
'Indeedyou are,' said |, boldly.
Indeed, in very deed, Mr. Impertinence, you mis-
take for once, even though you have shot buffalo
at Black Hills and she tapped her tiny foot on the
floor, and pouted her rich, red lips sauclly out,
looking for all the world if about to give me a
flash or two of her brilliant repartee. But was
in for it and was determined to see whether
love and the BlaclzIIls could not conquer reserve
and wit. Thought would try the latter hfst'
isn't it your dutyH said |,
She said nothing, but looked as if doubtful
whether was quizzing or not.
Il can prove it by 'Falmud,' said l.
A funny smile began to flicker round the cor
Hers of her mouth.
can establish it text by text
Indeedn SAID she archly, smiling maliciouslN
at my anticipated perplexity But / was aheae
of her sDo unto others as you would wish to b'
done unto-aint it proved, my pretty coz"
well, really, you deserve something for you
wit, and more for your impudence, you're quit
n logician-did you learn that, too, at the Blacl
saw was no match for her in wit, SO be
took myself to my other ground.
well, good bye, cop
$50 earlys
EARLY and began to pull on my gloves.
eyeull be here tomorrow night, won't youi
said she persuasively.
6 DO you really wish it
How can you doubt it's said She, warmly,
But how shall interrupt tete tete wit
Mr.. Thornton, said /, teazingly.
fPshaw! Mr.. Thornton, again. SAID she, pet
tsshly. sT'here was moments silence, and at II
end came a low, half suppressed sigh. bcga
to think was on the right track
eYou won't grant my favor! II now 1t was
mend Mr.. Thornton's glove
cts too provolsingn she burst out in her oil
mood but directly added, ina pensive tone, sho'
can YOU think care SO for HIM"
seHosv can i?o You do fifty things for him 20
wouldn't do for me-
eCousin!n
al ask YOU for the smallest, favor-I take OF
for a sample, and you refuse-you are very unfa
cousin and I took her hand
6 Why?" said she, lifting her dark eyes till
gaze met mine. 1t thrilled me in every nerves
z Whyf' and her voice shook a Little.
q, xBecause you never do anything ask W
tor sslndoed do,' said she earnestly.
eeI wish could think So" said l, pensivel
We were standing by the window and thong
her hand trembled as spoke, but she only turn
away her head with sigh and without speaking
gazed out upon the lawn. At another tim
perhaps she would have listened to my ianguai
differently. but was going away, perhaps forev
and il made her so pensive. Yet she did not kno
her own feeling. Something told her to grra
NV boon-it was but tri1e-it seemed so foeli
70 hesitate, but then something whispered to h
oas that she ought not to do it. But thenit won
Il be soreserved and unsnooinly to refuse, and
might be justly ofendedat her prudeIyf "n