Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1847-09-10

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heard the whole affair, and had enjoyed ;
hearty laugh by herself at poor Fanny:
expense. You know his lively DISPOSE
ton, and that he would not really hurt
your feelings on any account. Come
stop crying, and I'll 60 out into the hall
and get the book for YOU
Josephine raised with both hands the
suffering head her cousin had deposited
IN her lap, but Fanny had no idea If such
thing; SO she let it fall back again with
grievous sob, upon which Josephine
gave forth peal of laughter, so merry
and heartfelt, Fanny's Indignation turned
upon her.
L suppose you and William cs-oo
gether to render my life as miserable as
possible she said, raising her face, and
regarding Josephine with eyes that flashed
through the tears. Il believe both of you
are never happier than when you are tor
menting me- did mt think before now
il gave you as much pleasure as | see it
| does
Take care, Fanny answered Jose
phlne, in low tone, and with a sudden
seriousness coming over her face. You
have already said what you will be sorry
for; do MT go any further for your own
sake as we'll as mine. These are the first
hard words YOU ever gave me; remember
that any more will cut link in our friend
ship not easy to be bound up again.
There was a slight haughtiness in her
cousins tone and manner which had never
been before exercised towards Fanny, and
her pride was Immediately reused - her
quick, flashy temper was also excited.
Perhaps your friendship is not of as
much value to me as you imagine she
said, curving her lip scornfully, as she
brushed away the tears that rested on her
cheek. She rose, and approaching the
door, said, L ii not trouble you to get my
book, unless you desire it for yourself.
Josephine fixed her large, expressive
eyes on her face, halfin pride, half in bit
ter establishment. Fanny, is it possible 2
she asked, almost sternly, and then she
closed her lips tight as if to repress the
contempt they would express.
Is what possible ? If you will be a little
more definite in your questions, | can
probably answer Them was the reply.
Josephine turned slowly away, and took
up the slipper she had been embroidering.
1t was for William, and Fanny had COM
menced the mate to it at the same time
she did; they were nearly finished, and
were to have been presented to him when
he came home that very day. Josephine
took all her sewing implements and left
Fanny's pleasant boudoir for the sleeping
apartment they occupied together. The
moment she had closed the door, she laid
her work basket upon a chair, and fling
ing herself upon bed, burst into q pas
sion of tears.
Fanny and Josephine had been attached
from childhood, but they had never lived
together till within a month. Josephine
was an orphan; her guardian had lately
died, and had left her in care of her uncle
who was her fathers half brother. All haG
been perfect harmony until now between
the cousins. Their ages were about the
same their tastes and pursuits similar.
Mr.. Wood was a wealthy merchant who
had retired from business he lived in a
beautiful dwelling overlooking the clear
bright waters of the Hudson. Luxury
and comfort were combined to render his
home pleasant and cheerful. He had but
two children, William and Fanny, and
both parents idolized them. Fanny was
the youngest and had been idolized to ex
cess. She did not know what it was tc
: be crossed, except by he brother William
who did not always restrain his mischief
loving propensities. She was naturally an
intelligent, sensible, warm hearted girl
but her temper, which had never beer
Subdued, was quick and passionate. She
could not bear contradiction or restraint
with much patience, because she had never
been taught to bear anything. Probably
If she had known the determined prid,
that lay concealed beneath Josephine
gentle exterior, she would have been
great deal more careful about offending
her. When she turned into the hall to ge
! her book, she felt the hot tears of shame
and selfreproach chasing each other dowI
her cheeks. Even then she wished she
might recall the passionate words she ha'
uttered but 1t was too late. She wen