The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-03-05

In was neat building In Gothlc style
with its elliptic arches and heavy cornices
and its white walls were almost hidden by
The tall lea'y elms, that threw their cool
shadows on the green turf around it. i
was peaceful spot. She sat down upon
the marble steps, and wondered at the
spell that had come over her. She would
give the world for an interview with the
minister, and yet she felt that for the worlt
she would not have him to find her there
She was reused from her reverie by the
approach of a velling carriage, ant
great was her joy 10 recognise in its oc'
cupant her gay and elegant cousin, George
Mendon. After glad salulalion she en-
tered the carriage. and they soon aighted
at Dir. Randolph's door. You cannot be-
Iieve Geraldine how happy ! am to find
your health SO far restored. ! was full
of apprehensions and when ] saw you
sitting alone on the steps of the church,
was sure that you were soon TO find your
home in the peopled yard Will you be
angry if tell you that your being there
almost confirmed suspicion that your
malady was a certain disease, which can
be alleviated only by certain magic words
and charms, from one particular physi-
clan. This disease you know is always
attended by profound and tender meIan-
choly, which leads the sufferer to indulge
in lonely musings, in solemn and lonely
places. But the bloom on your cheeks,
and the gladness of your tones, lead me to
indulge strong hope that you were there
by mere casualty assure you. you are
mistaken all round, cried Geraldine ear
neslIy. My malady was severe cold,
of which ! am now almost well. Yet
my being at the church was no accident.
attended service there yesterday and
was unaccountably interested in the min
lister, Mr.. Charles Edgeworlh. dream.
ed of him all night; and a something
which ] cannot explain led me to the
church to day; and now that you are
come, you must make his acquaintance,
and we must be sociable with his family.
There is an inducement for you; he has
lovely sister, just the girl that have heard
you describe so often as the beau ideal of
your fancy. Well done Coz. Thank
you for your confidence; and an excel
lent conlrlver you are. SO you have
found native magnolia for yourself, and
wild rose for me? Well, ] will Join
you in the adventure, and make the ac-
qualnance as soon as may be; but to sa,
the truth, Geraldine. had much rather
have found myself the dweIler of your
thoughts Than to be obliged to introduce
you to rival. But never mind all will
yet end well. He performed his promise
and alter IA few days invited Geraldine to
accompany him in a ride to the minister's
house. An instructive sense of propretv
led her TO array herself as simply as pos
sihle. Her dress was pure white CAM
brio. her dark hair fell in glossy rnglets,
only bound round her temples with IL
velvet band; and her shoulders were COW
cred with a white satin shawl. Mendon
looked at her admiringly, and took his
seat beside her with sigh.
The Rev. Mr. Edgeworth received his
visiters with easy poli,eness, and intrcdu-
ced his sister Ava. who welcomed her
guests with modest dignity. Mendon was
delighted with the young pastor, and per-
lectly enchanted with his lonely sister
She was perfect contrast to Geraldine
being small in person, fair as a morning
lily rejecting on check and lip the auro,
rean tnls of heaven. Her eyes were blue
liquid and expressive, not hahilually pen,
sive, but like rich saloons inhabited by
all the joys, beauties and pure affection.
of nature; rel olcing in sweet communities
or smiling singly upon YOU from then
beautifully curtained windows. Her hai
of a shining brown was laselully put ~
in combs, except few rich curls which
adorned her beautiful! brow and temples
that seemed modestIy hiding their deli
cate loveliness amid the siken ringlels-
Her voice was like that of wild bird, anc
her movements free, light, and easy. lie
conversation was at once brilliant, ration
al, and full of feeling Mendon felt tina
he had never before met one so excellent
| he was irreslsliblv attracted toward her
his eyes, ears, and judgment were charm
| Gu dllht. oSiul'llhC ltlb lleT duIIllrdlIDl
of Mr.. Ed.eworlh increasing with ever,
smile that lighted up his beautiful face
and every sentence that fell from his elo
quent lips.
With country hospitality they insisted
that their guests should stay to tea, ant
Mendon's admiration grew stronger whcl
he saw Ava spread the table. and make tn
tea, and learned that she had no assistan
in her housekeeping, But when after, lie
they visited the garden. and the brothe
and sister assured them that their own la
bour had made it what it then appeared
rich with blossoms and vegetables, flower
ing shrubs, and fruit trees, rich with tn
young summers promise, alounding wit
clustered currants, we'll trained crap
vines, and beautiful green melons, the
were lost in establishment that such perfee
refinement c.. aid be compatible wit