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satisfactory answers to 10th questions, and by
an introduction to the lady. Emily knew his
character, and in spite OF tie ominous looks of
the gentleman who accompanied her, fell into
little, graceful filtration with the dandy.
Never was man on better terms with himself
than was Theodore Alonzo, when he stopped in
at F1orencc's on the way to his lodgings. If
Fowler had laid his fingers that night on the or
gan Of selfesteem he would assuredly have found
it growing beneath his touch.
Heavens! how fortunate that vou knew the
lady, Walton said the excited Theodore, adj
dressing the young man who bad introduced him
to Miss Stanton. Sixty thousand, think YOU
said-pity il isn't a hundred however, sixty
is not so bad. say, Walton, here's to the
pretty heiress!'
But are you not too hasty in your conclu-
sons 2 said Walton, why, man, you have just
commenced storrning the outworks, and already
yOn count on surrender
There is an old saying which keep con-
stanily in my mind my dear fellow. it is this
Faint heart never won fair lady say, Wal
ton, if you could accommodate me with a small
loan for week or two, until get the money
which 1 told you should receive from the sale
OF my land in Texas, matters might 20 on more
smoothly. Oh, while think of it--what is
the name of that plain looking girl who sat be-
side Miss Stanton? | paid so little attention
olen you introduced me, that did not hear
what you called her
Her name is Lansing, she is cousin to Miss
Stanton
"A poor relation, no doubt, you might see that
in her quiet. timid manner. Does she live with
her cousin 2
She stays with her when she visits the city.
Miss Lansing's father is farmer, believe, liv-
ing somewhere away back of Newburgh'
He NAV farm in the moon for what care.
| say, you'll not forget that trifle, Walton: I'll
pay you with interest when get my money
from Texas
| Miss Stanton was feeding her pet birds, and
letting in the sunlight upon her hyacinllIs, for
be it known, although Emily was sometimes
playful as the frolicksome Puck, her tastes were
gentle as the dainty Arie's.
WHO can it be that sends these beautiful
flowers, Kitty?' said she. bending over some of
the loveliest treasures of Flora oh, if | only
knew-if-'
IF it should chance to be Gordon Graham,
said Miss Lansing, with sly look.
Emily blushed, turned away her head. and
was buster than ever with her birds and flowers.
While thus engaged, Mr.. Grimes and Mr.. Wal
ton sent M their names by the servant. Miss
Stanton received them cordially, and after few
of the usual nothinTs which are generally dis
cussed during morning-cali, Theodore Alonzo
directed the attention of Walton 70 a superb
bouquet, which bioomed in vase Of ruby-col-
ored Bohemian glass, on small marble table.
/ You are fond of flowers. believe. Miss
Stanton, and have some rare Ones said Walton,
who wished to speed the wooing of his friend,
on account of that triilc they are truly ex-
Quisi,e do you rear them in a hot-house?
'Oh no, some good fairy sent them here. But
are they not beautiful? and so fragrant, too
they fill the room with their odor.'
Emily caught her COUSINS gaze fixed upon
her; she thought of Gordon Graham, and again
the blood mounted to her cheek. The happy
: Theodore Alonzo was sure that both the blush
and The emotion which had produced it, were
caused by himself Miss Stanton read hi,
thought and the spirit of mischief stirred within
her She spoke to Walton in monosy llables
leaving him to be entertained by Miss Lansing
While she devoted herself to her admirer Anu.
sed by his vanity, she adroitly turned the con.
vcrsa'ion on dress, and no compliment was toe
broal For our hero.
Il agree with YOU, Miss Stanton, a gentleman
slonld always make fashionable appearance.
There is one thing in which particularly
commend your taste, Mr. Grimes
What is that! pray tell me. shall be bu
too happy if in anything my taste corresponds
with yours
'Oh, you na,tcrcr have hafa mind not tc
, tell you. Must !-yes-wcll, then it is in III,
choice of your gloves.
Why must own my weakness on that point
, | am indeed partial to IA handsome glove. Her
Theodore Alonzo grew sentimental and whisper
ed, Oh, that were glove upon that hand -
Nexaion at that very moment a visitor wa
announced, and Gordon Graham, cold, calm, Sc
we're, bowed to Miss Stanton, and took seat nea
her cousin.
r Hang that fellow!' said Theodore Alonzr
when he was once more in the street; 'anothe
, half hour and should have proposed
, And so, Miss lansing said Mr.. Graham
: continuing Il conversation which had been intel
: rnpted by the departure Of the gentlemen, 70
Q approve of the romance which made Jane Eyr
h. seek out a blind, manned man, and unite he
D fate with his ?
: Il do; Jane was a truc-hcarted woman. S
: had done right in tearing herself away from NJ
u Rochester, when he was in the full pride of h
2 manly vgpr, because there would have bee
{ guilt had she remained but when he was a
- ed-sutiering-aloHe,t then Jane did right in d
u voting herself to him, and becoming his mini
', !, tering angel
y Would she not have made better choice
marrying the elegant Rivers His eyes we
;, periect--he had not lost hand-there was
scar OIL MS DToN-ie was Il man 10 DC pTOuu
). why did she not take him p
20 Because he was little more to her than
N speaking automaton--that is, il Jane Eyre cou
I'd regard any one in such light. In short 81
he did not love him, and she did love Fairfax Roc
e ester; there's woman's reason, MIR. Graham
word here about Gordon Graham. lie HI
rs been, nay, he was in love with Emily Stanton
something, gh, as nir-a look
word unK IND, or wrongly takeD,'
,r had produced distrust and seeming GOODNESS |
es tween them. Moreover, Graham had lately u
of with an accident, which sadly disiigured his on
C. handsome counlenance; hence his warmth
no the subject Of Jane Eyre.
To convince him that his GOODNESS was mi
mr. ter of indifference TO her, Miss Stanton bestow
ate her attentions on Theodore Alonzo. Grain
Ia and Emily were at cross purposes, and in va
. did Cousin Kitty seek to set them right.
nm
Ter by Jove am in luck exclaimed TIL,
,ss dore Alonzo, rushing into his friends room
Ie- the Aston, Sixty thousand-pity it was no
Of hundred! say, Walton, we-Mrs. Grimes a
DIS. myself-will travel. 1t is so genteel to say y
let have been abroad, and after season or two
Paris, you are a better Judge of the fashions
TO Isn't it curious Miss Stanton should have tai
Nv, such fancy, to my gloves I'll bring a &C
Il stock OF the Alexandres with me for betw;