Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-02-23

anectati0n OF something not felt. nan
nah, and am not the one 10 humor Oh
fall in with anything of that kind. Sc
don't let me hear any more Of this uncle
and BROTHER
But uncle.S
.Peterr- -
'Oh. | forget, Uncle Peter If must
suppose must. But as was gong
to SAY
'Dunt, if yea please, say anything
more about that. am too old to be ar.
gued out of my notions of right and
wrong by young lady just from the hot
bed of il boarding school, even if she has
finished her educaton!' uncle Peter re-
piled rather warmly and in tone Of sar-
casm.
That is hardly kind, Uncle Peter: Ce-
ella replied her voice slightly trembling,
and the tears gathering in her ewes.
1T is kinder far than 1t seems, child,
the old man said, in changed tone. the
effect Of his words upon Cecilia being
greater than he expected.
A long silence, somewhat painful to
toe whole party followed. This was
broken by the entrance of some visitors,
young friends of Cecilia, who having al
ready Iteard Of her return. had called to
congratulate her upon having finished her
studies. For about five minutes poor
Uncle Peters ears were stunned By the
outnouriDg u'.p cataract OF npliments.
questions and congratulations, uttered
III loud, piercing tones. The first llutter
at length over, all parties seated, aud the
conversation becoming mere coherent,
one young lady said:
Do you intend coming out this sum
lper, Cecilia ? Or have you decided to
wait until the next fashionable season?'
Till next winter, you mean,2a'
Yes
Uncle Peter pricked up his ears at
this.
We have not decided that matter yet, ,
Cecilia replied. with ha!f glance to-
wards her uncle, whom she heartily
wished away.
| think I'd wait until late in the fall
if | were you,' resumed the first speak
ei.
'Why SOP
Oh, because YOU will make a much
more decided impression -and what is
better, be able Ito keep it up two or three
months. But if you should make your
appearance at any one of the few parties
that will be given this season. You will
get stale by next wiater. 7You might 60
to the springs this summer, and stay for
two r,three days, just 20 create little
sensation, and prepare for coming out in
the faII.'
This was moie than the patience of
Uncle Petet could stand, and he sad :,
the moment the Young lady had ceased
speaking, with warmth of manner and
cutting irony'in his tone that were unu-
sual to him
'She had Il great deal better 90 into
the kitchen and learn how to bake loaf
Of breadl'
Indeed brother you are too bad!' ejac-
ulated Mrs. Howard, while Cecilia Grim
soned with modification.
Say Peter!!', was the incorrisible old
mans rejoinder.
This sent the color to the face of Mrs.
Howard in supply almost as liberal as
that which -suffusel the cheeks and fore
head of her daughter. But she recover.
ed herself as quickly as possible, remar-
king with a smile, as she glanced at her
visitors
My brother is gentleman Of the old
,school.and therefore does not sympathise
with the modern customs. He thinks "a
young lady ought not to make her appear
ance. III. company until she is twenty one
or two
Twenty zone or two.' exclaimed one
of the visters. La, me! shalt begin
to think myself an old maid at twenty
one.'
And pray, how old are you. madam 2
Uncle Peter asked in a grave tone.
why I'm-let ne see. Pm now
or was, seventeen last January
SO old-lndeed. And not married
yet? Are you not afraid Of dying an old
maid .
Why .bro-Pete,!'
But to be serious, young ladies' resu-
med the old gentleman, his manner en-
tirely changing-.for all Of you are quite
young | percelye-this nonsense about
coming ont and getting married is not
just the thing to ill the heads of such
girls as you are. | am a plain old man,
and my age gives me the right to speak
plainly. :So.you mustnot be offended at
what am going 10 say
But indeed, indeed, brother. Peter, it
is out Of place for you to bring forward
your old fashioned opinions here Mrs.
Howard said,. interrupting him..
Dc spare US a lecture now, Uncle Pc.
ter. if you please added Cecilia in an
inploring tone.
You needn't flutter like stuck chick
en-, Cecilia. shant say anything but the
truth. And that | am going to say; 70,
| | don't know that shall ever have a
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