The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-04-19

had declared his intentions Of aiding me still farther
in my future career. must, therefore have been
ungrateful indeed to have been long idle; SO my
visit was nearly up. Happy-too happy had been
those two short months and Harriet was the cause
Of it ALL She, sweet angel, like all the rest, char
ged it to cousinshp but l at last began to open
my eyes, and half suspected the truth, for had
noticed that my cousin, unconscious to herself,
seemed very fond of my presence, All this
learned by close observation Of her conduct in
innumerable triles; and though hifes, many
monarch would have given his broad lands, his
greatest victories or the finest jewel in his crown,
to win such little tokens Of affection from one he
loved. Well, the two months were up, and yet,
in all this time had not got kiss from my cousin
1t was the night but one before was to go away.
determined to make last effort We were
sitting by the window, and the old folks were out
My pretty cousin looked pensive, and doubtless
felt SO; for was somewhat sentimental myself
1t was Just the time for melting thoughts; and the
moon shone enderly upon the river in the distance,
pouring her silvery light like fairy verdure on the
distant hills Harriet sat by my side. and we
were talking of my approaching departure.
81 shall be very busy tomorrow, Harriet, said
/, "and do not know whether ] shall be able to
come here in the evening"
She slowly raised her dark eyes TO me- till her
very soul seemed pouring out beneath the long
ashes, and after seeming to look right through me,
answered,
"Why not' you know how glad we shall be to
see you"
Because" said !, "a little piqued at the word
zoe, for, to tell the TRUTH half suspected was in
love, and had of course Aattered myself that it
was reciprocal;) "because shall be very busy,
and, besides, heard Thornton ask you the other
night to go to P Tomorrow evehng with him,
and of course, my pretty COZ. you CO."
"There goes that Thornton again, said she; ~
declare you are too provoking; you know whafI
think of him." a
"Ah! but," replied I wickedy, ''actons speak
louder than words; why make engagements on the
night an old acquaintance is going away?"
Her gaieiy was stopped at once. She hcsitated
an instant and then answered:
81 told him would answer him to-day, and
thought we were all going together; but I'll send
him note declining at once; you know you don't
mean what you said, William"
laughed it off, and directly rose to depart
ssHow very soon you are going" said she, in
her soft chidng voice, and thought there was
something unusually melancholy in its gentle
) tones.
"And you are going to kiss me" said gaily,
after little merry conversation. "CouSins always
do at parting"
"Indeed ain't," said she, saucily.
sIndeed you ought to-" said J., earnestly.
"Indeed you are mistaken for once"
"Isn't it your duty!" said /.
She said nothing, but looked as if doubtful
whether | was quzzing her or not.
81 can prove it by the Talmud," said l.
A smile began to flicker round the corners of her
mouth.
al can establish it text by text"
.'lndeed!" said she, smiling archly at my antc-
lpated perplexity. But was ahead of her.
"Do unto "thrs as you ,conld Dish 10 be done
nnto;' isn't it proved, my pretty coz"
swell, really you deserve something for your
wit; did you learn that at college" and her eyes
danced as she answered me.
saw was no match for her, so betook myself
to another ground.
"WeIl, goodbye, coz"
$50 early?"
"EWly'" and began to pull on my gloves.
"You'll be here tomorrow night, wont you'"
said she, persuasively.
"Do you really wish III"
"How can you doubt ti" said she, warmly
"But shall interrupt tete-a-tete with Mr.
Thornton" said !, teasingly
'sPshaw! Mr.. Thornton, again, said she, pet
tishly.
There was a moments silence, and at its end
came low, halfsuppressed sigh. | began to
think was on the right track.
"You won't give me hiss,-if now it was to
mend Mr.. Thornton's glove, or"
-"Its too provoking" said she in pensive
tone; show can you think care SO for him?"
SHOW can I!-you do fifty things for him you
wouldn't do for me-"
"You don't think so."
"Indeed do," said l.
"William!"
81 ask you for the smallest favor.-I take this
one for sample, and you refuse, you are very
unfair, cousn;" and took her hand. G
"Why" said she, lifting her dark eye till its
gaze met mine; and her voice shook little as she
repeated "Whyi"
because you never do any thing ask you to. -
'Indeed do,-you know do said she earnest
ly.
''I wish could think so," said ], pensively.
We were standing by the window, and Thought
her hand rembled as Ispoke; but she only turned
away her head with sigh, and without speaking,
gazed out upon the lawn. At another time, per-
baps. she would have listened to my language
differently; but was gong away, perhaps forever,
i and the tho,Ight made me pensive Yet she did