The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1850-08-10

is my own make; do, H.rry!,
And Cousin Harry made himself per.
fectly at home, called Frank "Inglrby, :"
and then, as soon as they rose from thr
dessert, twirled Kate round and round
into tn. parlor, and opening the piano.
begged her to sing one OF their old songs.
So Kate, putting on every sentimental
face, sang,"I never loved but thee"
"Um, this is really pretty doings!'
exclaimed Frank aloud, and rising 10
leave the room.
so stop moment, Frank, will you! -
cried Kate, looking over one shoulders.
want to ask you if you have any objec-
ton to taking tea with Annette, MISS
Starr mean, for have promised Cousin
Harry l will take ride with him. 1t
will be such fine moonlight; We may be
late; don't sit up for me-, Frankm
Tw" or three days passed on. Frank
was a mlserabI. at home and could not
endure TO stay there, so much was he an.
noyed by Cousin Harry; he was m,ssra-
Bile at his Office, and could not endure 10
stay there either; tor still Cousin Harry
haunted his thoughts. Kate, meanwhile,
seemed perfectly happy; she walked
rode sang and t|irted with Cousin Harry
and, in short, made him the oracle of all
her plans.
Frank thought he was, without exc.p-
ton. the most consumate fop he had ever
met; such an off hand, easy air of impu-
dence, why, hang the fellow - Frank was
provoked beyond all patience, and one
day took the liberty OF expressing his
opinion pretty freely to Kate but she OH
ly laughed and said:
"Now pray, dear Frank, don't be ieal-
Gus OF Harry, he is such a good fellow"
"lngebv, come play US something !"
said Cousin Harry, one evening taking up
Franks flute.
But Frank rather ungraciously refu-
s-d.
"Ah do, Frank" interposed Kate.
ale is most delightful PLAYER, | do as.
sure you Harry; why there is Miss Star
now th'nks she can scarcely get along
with her music unless she has Franks
flute accompaniment. Come, Frank, do
play waltz"
Thus urged, Frank received the flute
from the hands of Harry and as Kate re-
guessed struck up waltz. The next
moment the cousins were sweeping
arouLd the room in graceful measure
and the next, down went the flute, and
up jumped Frank, leaving Cousin Hairy
and Kate alone.
The next morning as Kate rose from
the oreak-fa table, Frank saw small
folded paper drop from her lap upon the
carpet, and although he teit it was very
mean, he slyly picked it up, and put it
in his poe ket. He saunterpd leisurely in
to the garden, and there, taee from OBJ
srrvation, UNFINISHED the little slip OF pa
per. Alas, poor Frank What were
his feelings when he read these lines
al love thee still, my darling Kate?
Shall love thee, dearest, ever;
Net cen the stern decree Of FAts
Our hearts dear Kate, can severn
And tho another claims thy hand,
Thy love, sweet Kate, is n.ino,
Blessed :"
Ths remainder Of the verse was torn
of-but no mattrr-Frank had read
enough-too much.
Poor Frank
With very grave air he walked oack
into the breakfast room, and addressing
Kate said:
"Mrs. Inslety, wish to speakto you
in private"
80, don't mind me. Ingleby;, Kate and
| have no Secrets" said the little cox
comb.
"What Is it, Frank :" cried Kate.
II have requested private conference
Mrs. 1ngleby, will you follow me to the
library :"
Take care yourself, Harry; 1 will
soon be back;' and Skipping lightly IRON
the room, Kate followed her husband 10
the library, where, throwing herself care
Irssly into large comfortable arm chair
asked Frank what hr had to say!
"Catharinr' (he never called her Cath
arine before in his lie, and Kate almost
started. it sounded SO strangely "Catha-
rins, this cousin Of yours, this Harry
Lover, must leave the house this very
dav!
"Leave the house-what do YOU mean,
Frank - cried Kate in astonishm.nt.
Exactly as saw; cannot put up
with his presence here any longer; and,
as my wife, Catharin-, think tn. i
cense you give this young gentleman
even though he may b. your cousin, fal
exceeds my ideas OF propriety"
elbow strange you talk, Frank; VIII,
Harry is the most inofsnsive person IL,
the world,"
Yes, should think he was !" retor,.
ed Frank. snappishly.
"And don't know that you have any
right to turn HIM out OF doors as it were,
poor fellow !" added Kate.
II have right, and / shall USE it, too :"
said Frank HAS he not DESTROYED all