Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1844-02-29

anu f1afrlet was the cause oil II all. She,
sweet angel, like all the rest, charged it all to
cousinshp; but at last began to open my
eyes, and half suspected the truth, for | had
noticed that my cousin. unconscious 10 herself,
seemed very fond Of my presence. All this |
learned by close observation of her conduct and
innumerable triaes; many monarch would
have given his broad lands, his greatest vcto.
ries, or The finest Jewels in his crown, to win
such tokens Of affection from the one he loved.
Well, the two months were up, and all this
time. had not got kiss from my cousin.
Ii was the night but one before was 10 GO
away. determined 10 make las, effort. We
were sitting by The window, and the old folks
were out; my cousin looked pensive, and doubt
less fell so, for was sometimes so myself
Ii was just The time for melting thoughts and
the moon shone enderIy upon the river in the
distance, pouring her silvery lgh, like fairy
verdure on the distant hills Harriet Sc, by
my side, and we were talking of my approach
ing Departure.
4 shall be very busy tomorrow Harriet"
said i, g and do not know whether shall be
able to come here in the evening"
She slowly raised her dark eyes to me, ill
her very soul seemed pouring ouI beneath the
long lashes, and after seeming to took right,
through me, answered:
"Why not You know how glad we shall
be TO see you."
because" said |, Qiue piqued at the word
,ce, for to tell the truth, half suspected ! was
in love, and of course fa,tered myself that i,
was reciprocal,) 81 shall be very busy; and,
beside, heard Summer ask you the other night
10 GO TO H Tomorrow night with hun, aud Of
course. my pretty COZ, you CO."
"There goes that Summer again" said she,
al declare you are too provoking you know
what think of him."
"Ah: hat" replied wickedly, actions
speak louder than words; why make engage
menls on the night an cid companion is going
away!"
Her gaieiy was stopped a, once. She hesi-
ia,ed 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. lou know
you don't mean what you said, William"
laughed it off, and directly rose 10 depart.
How very soon you are going" said she,
in something unusually melancholy IN lis gen.
"And you are going TO kiss me y said gai-
always do at parting"
"Indesd ain',," said she, sancily.
"Indeed you ought to-" said |, earnestly.
"lndeed you are mistaken for once"
"ls'nt il your duty Z" said |.
She said nothing, but looked as il doubtful
whether was quizziDg her or nni.
smile began TO flicker around the corner:
OF her mouth.
IL can establish i, by iexi"
"Indeed - SAID she, smiling archy at my
anticipated perplexiy. But was ahead Of her
"Do unto others as you would be done unto
isn't il my pretty COT"
"Well, really yen deserve something fo
your wi,--did you learn that while studying
your profession p and her eyes danced as she
answered me.
/ saw lha, was no match for her, so be
took myself 10 another ground.
Well. good bye, coz"
$50 early ?"
Early ~ and began 10 pull on my glove.
You'll be here tomorrow night, won't you!
said she, persuaslvely.
] "Do you really wish me y
/ How can you doubt il :" said she warmly.
+" But shall inIerrup, iele.a-lsie with Mr.
Summer" said |, eazlngy.
"Pshaw Mr. Summer again. said she pet
iishly.
i There was moments silence. and at il
end came low hal-suppressed sigh begaI
TO think was on The right track.
"You won' give me kiss-I now II wa
10 mend Mr.. Summers glove or"
lis TOO provoking" said she in pensv'
lone. " how can you think care for him :"
How can you do fifty things for hin
you wouldn't do for me-
"You don' think so.
Indeed do" said |.
William"
81 ask you FOR the smalles, favor. take ih
as sample, and you refuse; you are very un
fair, cousin" and took her hand.
"Why p said she, lifting her dark eye I'll
its gaze mel mine, and her voice tfembled ;
lnle as she repeated 'Why!"
"Because you never do anything ask yo'
TO-"
Indeed do. you know do said she, ear