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

ous devotion: swsat grace of form, ant
movemrnssi what splendid heir! anf
above all, what accomplishments. ! half
yea, qaite-suspect her Of a plctl Ay, yes
have il now--she is no rustic, but more
than a match for the finest lady here.'
At that moment she sang TO plaintivs
air with her mellow touching voice, and Si'
Edward was completely subdued: not tina,
exrellent music was a new thing tn him. by
no means--but the conquering little god had
aimed a successful dart, that's it.
sDo not again assume your rustic man
ners,' said Mr.. Howard to Louisa, as she
affected polite escape from the iinroTit'nl-
ties of her admirers 'for by this time Emil
" understands il all, and am sure is quite
disguised with the Wilmois.'
While they were speaking, the smiling
Emily advanced, and shaking her finger al
Louisa, alIeciionaiely said
sYon are caugh, al last, my precious cou-
sin When You perform your next comedy,
Iadvise you to take the stage, a. have no
tsst for such cruel theatricals. Dcsee those
Insulting Wilnot's--how mortified they are.
You served them highland the noble Sir
Edward Walton is, | am sure, in love with
their country nuisance. 0, charming, char
ming! now they will have a chance TO en-
W instead Of de.pise. Bnt here he comes
laughing right merrily.'
"A truly delightful comedy, Miss Dalton,'
said he: but like the closing scene best,
AND Miss Howard, Judging from your happy
face, our tastes are not entirely dissimilar.'
'And only think, Sir Edwardr exclaimed
Emily, show cruel, to keep me in iGnor-
ance of the plot, even my own tender-h hear
ted papa all the time enjoying my NORTH
cation-indeed, suspect him Of conspira-
cy. Bat there it is; half conceive their
motives, and | suppose must fain a cure,
for feare Of another bitter dose. y Louisa.
that Elegant cheer and pienney.'
Ry this time the whole company had
learned that the country rustic was an as
sumed part, aud were fast and loud in their
expressions Of admiration of her superior
grace and beauty. Some laughngly repea-
ted-'There, Emily, can't do it, and its
no use to try;' others-'some apples are
green when ripe;' and others stiil-'take
away the country nuisance Some pTais-
ed her well. spoken Latin, others her Italian
performance, while peals of merry laughter
reverbrated through the apartments. The
Inundated Wilmots, whose insulting re-
marks had not been at all private. nov saw
themselves objects Of ridicule, and as early !
as possible made their escape.
The remainder Of the evening was de-
lshtful TO all parties, especially TO Sir Ed
ward, who bestowed an almost undivided
attention upon Louisa, hecommng more
and more pleased with her grace aud man
ser, and conversation, go entirely devoid OF
the artificial. Emily felt no pang Of envy
at this monopoly, but rather ,rjuinphed in
her cousins success--ever and anon whis
pering to her happy father, 'what sweetly
matched coupIe-how admirably adapted
how intelligent and how happy they look
the invncible Sir Edward is conquered at
last-O, charming, charmihgn her favor
lite expression of delight.
After the conclusion of the festivities, she
assured her father and cousin that this had
been the most Joyous birthday anniversary
she had ever known. The tears of mour-
ming, like showers in April, had been cha
sed away by the beaming sun Of happiness,
and had left no impress.
On the following day she read with de-
lgt letter from her before nentioned alb
sent lover, containing intelligence OF the
success Of his expedition, and promise Of
speedy return, and withal, couched in such
winning, stftctionate terms as to awaken
the slumbering yet not extngushed flame
in her heart. Long she wept over her past
ingraiitude, in having well nigh forgotten
one, who, for hsr sake, had forsake eli home
and friends, and nobly brayeh the pcrils of
Ito ocean and dangers ola sickly foreign
cline, in order TO render his fortune equal
TO her own, since his lofty soul shruDk from
dependency, and burned with impa,ienre
TO distinguish himself from the grovelns |
fortune hunters, who ever beset beautiful .
heiress-and such was Emily Howard.
And here we leave such minute details,
and irnst to the imagination Of the reader 10
portl ay the Joyous return, the two happy
bridals which followed the transport of the
parents, the travels on tho continent, the
still increasing affection Of Sir Edward for
his charming bride, and her fla.tering re-
ception by his English friends and, above
all, the entire reform Of the now happy
Emily, and the delightful seasons passed
BY the parties in pleasant, and often laugh
able "reminiscences, among the qniet groves
Of Mr.. Dalton's sweet country home