The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-04-06
VOL. lX.-NO. Sc.

st htntu MN VI intriguing mhmnS or altCts
ed misses. True, he was charmed with
Emily's beauty and omplishm.n,s; and,
had she appeared little, or rather much
more naturally, there is no telling what
might have happened. As il was. he hal
never once thought Of marrying her. So
iaStdious was he, that his most intimate
friends, already accounted him bachelor;
and he, despite Of his dome site tastes, and
admiration Of woman, sometimes feared le.t
he should never find the beau ideal Of his
imagination, in which case he wonld mort
assuredly fulfil his friends predictions.
The anniversary Of Emily's birthday
was fast approaching, and sincerely did sho
hope that Louisa's visit would be completed
before lis arrival. Alas the day cana
round, and Louisa was still there. In the
early part Of the day she had occ aston 10 90
TO Emily's room, where she found her recli-
npg on the sofa, weeping bitterly.
'Why, dear Emily = she evciaiins i, What
can he the mai,ery
Emily rudely pushed her away, saving,
Leave me alone; | am 50 tried aud unhap.
py. do not wish 10 see you.'
'Iried and unhappy! and on your birth
day, toor interrupted Loui a, compa ssiop.
ately; SIS there nothing can do TO relieve
you:'
'!fyon could, you would not said Emily,
petfishly, 'yon are 50 ob,iinate.'
Louisa was sfieved, but not Uffe nhed (:
and in tones OF earnes'ness she sought 10 as
sure Emily Of her mistake.
'Well, then, supposing tell You that You
are the the cause Of my routle.'
! the cause OF your trouble! WHY, Emil
ly. what on Garth can You mean:'
Graf wan i'll ha ororv aud ,,,.ll M g.,
pa wIthit.'
Indeed Twill not. Who ever saw me
anery:'
'Well, then, am weeping simply because
-becauSe-my friends who GENE 10 cele-
tfate this day will laugh at your-your old
dress
'But why cry for that? they cant make
me cry don't care for un, one cent?
! But you and differ; and TO know thpt
my cousin must be laughed at, will mako
me miserable all day long,
| 20. cousin, what strangely disin.ercstfd
girl you are but it shows how dearly yon
love me and since il is your birthday, you
shall have your own way, and will prom.
Use to do every thing just as yon tell me-
That same night large and select COM
pany was assembled in the splendidly illu-
minated halls of Mr.. Howard Sir Edward
Walton was seated between the two Miss
es Wilmot, when he remarked
Il really hope that rustic cousin will be
here, it will be so amusing TO see her ma
nTvure. And Emily, too--why, she turn
ed nineteen different colors when happen
ed te meet them at Courtlapd's. How hard
they tried to be gen,eel, int it's of no use,
if they allow such vulgar visitors. Why,
| such nnrnuntnr
well-brea person Of their low origin.
know Of several who would have dropped
them long arn, hint tho silly things gave
such splendid partirs.'
At that moment Emily, who had srent
many hours in dressing aud d,illius her cous-
in, presented her to her guests.
'What charming wonianl' said Sir Ed.
ward; but bless me 'tis the country girl.
metamorphosed truly. How sweetly she
looks in that simple white muslin, aud that
white rose in her beautiful harp
| Louisa tried Tor appeared to try) to MAX g
her entrances as she had been instructed,
bnt after two hr three awkward attends,
she sunk into the empty chair, saying die.
ncly-'Thcre, | can't de it Emily, and
Is Of no use TO try
half-surrreSsed litter ranihroueh then
partmeut, and all eyes turned scrntnizingIv
upon her Sir Elward'sin pity and aimira-
ton; for he saw, or imagined he saw, n
painful blush o'ersp,ead her check at her
awkward situation.
Il thought yOu told me she was a gavky-
looking country gir,' said the younger Miss
Wilmot, to her sister.
And so she il, only Emily has been seek :
Ing TO disguise the facts, by rigging her UP
in her cast of clothes. How disgusting,
But then what is the use she has shown
opt so soon?
'Why don't you play something or other?
asked Louisa. why, up where live
there lis again-pardon me, Emily, forgot
was not TO name the country; only
meant it was dreadful dull here, sitting stock
.till, and staringat one another. I's what
Gala Quaker meeting, jiSi no celebration
at a'i.'
why louisa said Mr.. Howard, 'our
friends are enjoying conversation
'Well, then, should think they would
talk loud enough SO can hear them, for
really begin 10 link those two girls there
(potnting TO the Nilmotsl are poking fun at
me. II I'll worn my bigiiegGat comb. what
cost my mother twelve dollars, and my stri-
ped gown, / should have been expected to
nave Deeh IauShed NJ. Tor EmlIy mere toll
me SO /; but now don't see what you find,
beingas how am dressed as fashionable az
any yen, though, TO he sure, look a deal
pre,,icrin my own clothes. But there Ills;
love my cousin, and guess you'd Thoughts
she loved me too, fyou'd seen how She
cried aul took On, for fear Id get laughed
at and SO | told her to rig me up as she
pleased, though could hardly keep from
crying, too, think how Queer | should look.
At this moment Sir Edward, who really
pitiied Emily, who sat like statue, propo-
sea music, and prevailed on a young lady, ,
whom he knew TO be well skilled, to take
her seat at the piano.
After the conclusion Of her admirable per-
formance, Miss Wilmot was invited, who :
replied in Latin-'rake away that country
nuisance, and will.'
81 will withdraw, and save him the trou-
be- said Louisa in the same tongue.
Miss Wlmut started and rcd,lened whilo
Edward, almos, coniounded, ea2od alter
nately al the two.
'pleaSc, gentle lady, be little mare
careful in fulnrc,' said Louisa dryly; ssomo
apples are green when ripe.'
Duttc Iixccmr,ob Ni,s Nyit,,ok 1919