, 1841-05-22

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HIS eyes were Of deep blue--his eyebrows
finely arched, and his forehead high and
white, from which the jet black hair was
pushed back, displaying its fine proportions.
tie was certainlya handsome man, which
TACT, even the Misses Ellis's did not attempt
to deny, and the ease and politenesss, with
which he greeted Miss Charleton, spoke his
claim To that which that lady herself had
awarded him-ihe title of gentleman.
He was soon seated, and in conversation
with Delilah. Delilah Charleton was a
charming girl. 1t is true she did not possess
the exquisite proportions, and regularfeaiures
of the two cousins but then there was ever a
sunny smile upon her face, and a cheerful
had such light and bounding spirits, TINT
made her appear, if not as beautiful as her
cousins. at least more bewitching; at least so
thought Mr.. Barton as he gazed upon her
laughing countenance. How much better,
thought he, wouldit be to possess her for a
wife, dependent as she is upon her uncle.
and dowerless as size would be, than either
ui the Misses EIlis's with their spoiled lem
pers. and their fortunes. Thinking thus, is
it 10 be wondered at. that he left her with
"A half formed determination to win her love
If j; lay within his power.
When Delilah appeared at the dinner Ia
Tile tina, day, many were the meaning and in
q~uIsilive chances her cousins cast upon her.
At last, unable TO restrain their loved habit
OF running their COT sin. they spoke.
Il hope you spent a very pleasant morn
ing, cousin said Miss 4 .anda, with a mock
arch look.
"A very interesting tete-a-tete, was il not?
whispered Emma across the table.
q spent the morning very pleasantly an
swered Delllah, b~lushing slightly.
'Oh! ] dare saw said Emma sarcas,icaily,
i suppose he gave you a dissertation on me-
chanics, did he not, cor
well, and suppose he didr said Mr.. Ellis.
who had been listening patiently, but into
whose honest face the color now rose. is
II not better 10 listen TO that. than to the
senseless conversation. and sicklv sentiments,
idrawled out in affected tones by the f~oplings,
half men. half monkey, who disgrace humani.
tyr and the old man cast such n look upon
ms daughters as made them quail beneath il.
But never mind. Lie he continued in a
softer voice. patting his niece's rose cheek,
never mind, Mr.. Bartnn is u nth three or
four such would he gentleman as Mr.. Price,
and Mr.. Brown, and IN more WAYS than one.
Mark that girls2-He is worh t,ro or three
sach IN mare rays tian onr.' Tie last SEN
tence he add eSsed Ia his daughters.
Days. weeks, and months rolled bv, and
Mr.. Birton had hecome Il frequent visitor Il,
Mr.. Ellis's. 1t was verv evident he was
paving .pnrticular' attention 10 DelIlah Char
Teton. and il WAS also plain To- see that they
were not unacceptable. This fac, furnished
an ample subject for the sisters sarcastic re-
marks. As for their father, whenever they
INDUCED in them in his presence. a knowing
smile would repent 10 them his assertions.
that they would some dav wish they had
obttined Mr.. B:rrnn for a husband.
Thus things continued for some time
At length one morning. about three months
subsequent Ia the period when our story
commences. Mr.. Ellis entered the parlor
where his daughter were sitting, with a light
step. and sparkling eve.
well girls, what do you think of itF said
he rubbing his hands in gIee.
'Whata, asked both the young ladies' in a
breath.
lHc Wcuulng.
'The wedding! what w~eddingr
'Iour Cousins
sDeIilah'sT
yes. She is going to honor the mechan-
&c with her hand. What do you thing of it.
chr
Il don't think much Of it, said Miss Emma,
with n toss "f her head.
sNor L. said Amanda.
You don't, eh? Well suppose | was to
tell you she is going To marry Il maj worth
two hundred thousand dollars, would that
alter your opininnsr
'Why what DO ynu mean pa?
Listen! and | will tell YOU girls said the
old gentleman, bending upon his daughters
a grave, and somewhat stern look. .'The
father of Mr.. Barton to whom your cousin
is soon to be married was an old friend nfminei
we were pIaymates in boyhood. He was
apprentice 10 the carpenter trade about the
SAINT time | entered the counting house.
Soon after he had finished learning his trade
he went to the city of Baltimore, and there
business for himself, and where he
Being possessed of genius, and
a good education, from 4 master me-
chanic builder, he soon became an architect;