The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1849-04-06

dou5, you are surprised at my traycliuse-
qWpage. DO hot remove my baggage, as,
peihaps, yo' viii not approve orthe as>um-
ca character which circumstances compel
me to act, II remain With you.'
S1o then explained all in regard 10 the
letter, and what had been overheard by the
bearer, and closed by saying, that since
she had sent compliments, she thought best
to come; but il such part as She proposed
TO act would be in the least unpleasant 10
him, She would uuhesitatinrly depalt.'
Sly no means p replied her uncle. syour
plot is excellent, and though can scarcely
bear to see you do violence TO the refine.
ment Of your feelings, and thus veil your
superior lovelness, yet, | doubt not, il is
one that win greatly assist in curing the Sc
rious faults Of my child, faults which CON
ceal her every virtue, and will assist Won
to the utmost Of my powey.'
During all this time, pecping from the
widow above, was poor Emily, and rs she
witnessed the dlSmouniug, the remoy al rf
baggage, &c, her appearance was quite
as langhabIe as that Of hsr cousins, and her
remarks much more so.
~, horrible y she exclaimed, raising both
hands, and looking as if she scarce knew
whether TO laugh or cry, as Louisa made
her first appearance, what large bonnet /!
and as to her outside dress, really believe
It IS her old fathers big farmer coat Well,
well, papa need not have feared smiling
lips and honied words from me; for hypo-
critic as he thinks me, could not have as.
snmed them, but should have laughed in
spite OF myself, in her face, which. Of course,
Is as big and hoHely as her bonnet. The
provoking creature what assurance! do
see her lean on his ARM and the baggage
IS, am Suie, precisely like that Of the fat
Irish woman who always comes TO service
in stage coach with inst such an old band
box tied up III rag; only she has got a
rusty umbrella. | suppose she thought
mdbby her souSin Emily had none, and this
would be jest the thing to bircr MS both in
our rainy walks. Ills too bad too bad =
aud tears began TO fow.
At this moment, Sir Edward Walton
the son Of a wealthy marquis, " no W as visit
ing at Mr.. Wilmot's-was announced, and
hastily drying her tears, and arranging her
becoming dress with studied negligence,
she proceeded TO the drawing room where
he awaited her. \ look ufundisguised adj.
miration from him rewarded her trouble.
and forgetting all her anxieiies in regard to
her country cousin, she was soon rapturous.
ly listening to his glowing and reiinod con.
verSalion.
In the meantime, Louisa had been busily
engaged in decorating, orrather disfgurinr
herself for the pursuance Of her plan. Her
beautiful brown hair had been tightly drawn
bacl; from her forehead, and its luxurian,
curls confined with immense tortoise she
comb; directly across her fair brow, was
bound row Of stiff, ar;ifcisl curls, secured
by a black iiilet, which was tied back Of
the earwith bright pink bow. Her dress
which in no ways fitted her form, was Of
calico, .Gailv sirirr'i M. - ~,,N .,-..-.,
the waist cncircled by red sash, fastened
with an old fashioned brass belt buckle. To
complete the arrangement n pair of mits
encased her delicate hands, and green shoes
sat loosely on her feet.
While Sir Edward and Emily were en-
joyiug their tete-a-tcte the door was thrown
open, and the glowing country lassie stood
courtcsyinG before them. Emily was so
shocked she was unable to rise but not at
al! discomiilted, Miss Louisa approached.
and throwing her arms about her neck. i'm.
printed smack on her cheek which re-
sounded through the room like the bursting
Of bottle Of beer; aud without taking
breath, she exclaimed,
Il told Won I'd come dear cousin Emily.
and | meant 10. Ever since my uncle
Charles was cut at our house, I've been
wanting to. He told me all about YOU. but
he never 50 much aS told me YOU had bro
ther,' advancing TO Sir Edward wit extend.
ell hand, saving in an under tone, 'well, so
much bette
Poor Emily vainly essnycd to speak, and
Sir Edward noting her cmbaIrassmeut. with
assumed gravity, Wild he took the exend-
ed hand, inrormeh her Of her mistake.
80, pardon me- she replied, starting
back and then cycling them both in the
face, she said, 'but YOU look as rear alike
as two peas, only Miss Emily is so pale ,
and marching across the room with the air Of
one perfectly at home. and fixing her eyes
on rich velvet co'ored easy chair. She
said what nm Elegant cheer; but spose YOU
nave no objection to my sitting in it. now
Eve got on my best new gown. An so
comfortable too!' she continued as she
threw herSe!finto il: and placing hcrhands
upon her knees, with her mouth half open
she stared about the room and freely ex-
pressed her admiration Of its embeliShed
beauties, declaring that it was unlike any
thing that she had ever dieamed Of. At
length, as recollcctiDg herself, she started
up and said
But, come, Emily, where is the piaaacy
your father told me about? I'd like to see
Sich a wonderful thing, that speaks music
night out;' and ramiliarly Selling her hand,
she continued. come don't be so stupid:
you have got to show me everything now
and that will be no small task, for every
thing IN a city is new 20 us country folks.
| SpoSe | shall be asked to plenty ofrrohcs,
and cuttings, and all that
sort OF thing, and I've brought lots of pretty
clothes to wear. | know you will be quite
proud, and as TO the beauv, why. up whero
live they think am-butthe | won't
brag-you'R see what can do
ut this jpncturc, Sir Edward. " hose &C.
neroSiiy would not allow his torturing Miss
Finely, babe them good morning. and
withdrew, though it must be admitted,
he had enjoyed the simplicity of the little
rustic.
'What pittyp he said to himself, as he
turred away, shat such little creature,
Tor despite of her DISCUSSES she was beau.
ilful.) with eyes soft as the doves, and
teeth pearls, half conscaled by such sweet
lips, and compile yion whose purity might