The Planters' banner. [volume] (Franklin, Attakapas Co., Lou.) 1849-1872, 1850-09-19


Of INV presence. I learned it all By
close observation, sir: faculty that
picked up among the Sioux. once
admired a cape on girls shoulder, fol
do hate your low dresses-and 10! the
next day that saw my pretty cousin
the dear creature had such a modest
cape on. praised the tie Of ribbon
careiessly the next afternoon; Ideclare
it's every word true, sir-she met me
in the evening with that very fashiona-
BILE tie. And yet I don't think she was
conscious Of it. These may seem tri-
fles, my dear sir, but the proudest of
rs all have seen the day when each
little proof of affection from the one
that we love has sent thrill almost
through every nerve in our frame, and
in our ecstacy nearly lifted us from the
earth. All, sir! it don't do to laugh at
these trifles: many a noble, many a
monarch would have given his broad
lands, his greatest victory, or the finest
Jewel of his crown. to win such a trifle
from the one he loved. Pm wander
ing-the two months were up-and
yet in all this time l hadn't got a kiss
from my cousin {
1t was the night but one before | was
to 90 away. was determined to make
a last effort. We were sitting by the
window. and the old folks were next
door. My sweet little cousin looked
pensive, nddoubtless felt so for though
/ had been TO the Black Hill and shot
buffalo, l was somewhat sentimental
myself. II was Just the night for melt
ing thoughts; and the moon shone
tenderly upon the river in the distance,
pouring her silvery light like fairy ver-
dure on the distant hills. My pretty
cousin sat by my side, and we were
taAfog Of my approaching departure:
4,WilI be very busy tomorrow, and
don't know whether | shall be able to
come here in the evening"" said l.
She slowly raised her dark eyes to
me, till her very soul seemed pouring
ou; from beneath the long black lashes,
and after seeming to look right through
me, answered.
sWhy not a-you know how glad
We are to see you.'
'Why not!--said /, little biqued
at the wordasse, for to tell the truth
half suspected Fwas in love with my
pretty cousin. and had, as you know.
BATTERED myself that it was reciprocal.
.Why yl-because shall be very busy
and beside, | heard Thornton ask you
the other night to go to B" to-mor-
row evening with him-und Of course,
my pretty coz, you 60"
aThere goes that Thornton again."
said she, q declare You are too pro.
voking; you know what | think OF
him."
aAh, but" replied wickedly."why
make engagements on the night an old
is going awayp
Her gaiety stopped al once. She
hesitated an instant, and then answer
ed.
-. told him I'd give him an answer
to-day, and thought we were all going
together: but I'll send him a note, de-
cliping at once; you know you don't
think what you say, cousin" H
| laughed it of. and directly rose to
depart, :.
Chow very soon you are going"
said she in her pretty chiding voice,
and thought there was something un-
usually melancholy in its fute-like
tones.
aAre you going . kiss me" said ],
gaily, after In merry converse
ton.
aIndeed, l ANTI said she, saucily.
Cousins always do at parting. among
the Black Feet.s
sIndeed, in very deed, Mr. lmper-
tinence, YOU mistake for once, even
though you have shot buffalo at Black
Hills,n and pout( her rich red lips
sauci!y, but booking for all the world
as if about to- give me a fash or two
Of her brilliant repartee. But was in
for - and was determined to try
whS Ter love and the Black Hills could
not conquer reserve and wit. Thought
would try the latter first.
-aIsn't il your duty J" said L
She said nothing, but looked as IT
doubtful whether I vss quiang or
aIoan prove i, by the Tslmnd, !" said I;
A funny smile began to flicker round
the corners Of her mouth.
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1Indeed p said she, archly, smiling
maliciously at my anticipated perplex-
ity. But / was ahead of her. ~.
1Do unto others =. you would wish
to be done unto. Amt it proved my
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