The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1851-03-05

long thin legs, sticking straight out,
reaching entirely across the fireplace,
testified her gratitude 10 him in the fol-
lowing touching words:
Yes, cousin. I shall remember you
in nv will.n a 80 i e
Spindles' ewes twinkled with delight,
but be e.repressed, as well as he could,
his feelings. saying, IN a whining tone:
"Oh. but cousin, you will have
quite time enough to think Of that, you
Know as as s
81 am not too sure of that. WHY
should ! deceive myselfs know that
the day is near, and when il comes
shall have no reason to complain.
have been now seventy-four years in
the world. and, to tell you the truth. I
have not made bad use Of them"
know ii. cousin" whined Samu-
ell; and a life so full Of good deeds,
so worthy Of every happiness. de-
serves #af4f
His intended hypoeritical speech
was here interrupted by the door open
ing. and poor Miss Deborah had to re-
ceive second cousin, a second com
pliment, and second new years Gift.
The new conner, Mr.. Timothy Blob
Der. was the exact opposite Of Samuel
Spindles. He was fat and rubicund.
and carried on pair Of short stumpy
legs, the most voluminous corpulence.
Although still young. he was very asth-
matte. At the age Of thirty he had fan
cied himself in love with very rich
and ugly heiress. Unfortunately in
the middle Of his most passionate dec
laration his breath failed him, and the
young lady taking advantage Of this hi
atus by bursting into violent fit Of
laughter, Timothy became furious, and
from that time fully resolved never to
marry. iaa sl.s't5 ae
Is that you. cousin Timothy ?" said
Samuel, in the tone of man who feels
his advantage.
Yes," replied Timothy, seeking ia
conceal his spite /" but it's not my will
that has prevented me from being here
as soon as you. live very far from
here, as Deborah knows; besides, my
legs are not quite as long as yours
l've had the grief Of losing money"
What Samuel Spindles most dislik.
ed in the world was any reflection up,
ON his legs; and his lips trembled with
rage as he addressed his antagonist,
with disdainful smile:
Oh, as to that, cousin Blobber,
don't in the least question your eager
ness. No grampus could blow much
harder than you do at this moment"
Miss Pilkington, quietly ensconsed
in her comfortable arm chair, secretly
enjoyed this alteration, which resem-
bled the fighting Of two ours for tit
bit, while the third dog quietly walks
OF with the bone of contention. Miss
Deborah, however. fearing they would
become noisy, thought it prudent Gin
terfere. - a'
Cousin Timothy said she, 81 be-
lieye equally as much in your affection
as do in that of cousin Samuel, and
am equally grateful to you for it. Yes,
my good friends, my kind friends" said
she, holding out to them her hand,
"you are both equally dear to me. and
shall be remembered in my will, you
may depend"
Having said this, Miss Deborah inti-
mated wish to be alone. They both
took their leave; and as they silently
descended the stairs, they considered
whether II would be better to remain
enemies, or to become allies, when an
unexpected incident decided their pur-
suing the last named course.
On their reaching the hall, Young
girl passed them with rapid step.
Her cotton dress, plain straw bonnet,
and leather shoes, as well as band
box which she carried, BETRAYED her
humble capacity; but the leather shoe
enclosed SO delicate a foot, the cotton
dress embraced form so supple and so
graceful, the straw bonnet disclosed so
sweet lace, such sunny silken hair,
that nobody on seeing her. could have
wished she had worn richer dress.
As she ran up stairs, showing at every
step, glimpses Of pretty ankle, clad
in a neat cotton stocking, the two cou-
sins seemed to have taken root upon
the door mat. Samuel, who, at sight
of her. frowned, suddenly interrupted
Timothy's mute contemplation, by such
a violent poke Of his bony elbow into
the fat which covered his. ribs, that it
nearly deprived him Of breath.
g say, Timothy. how you stare"
said Samuel. Between ourselves. one
wouldn't think you had sworn eternal
hatred to the wicked sex" g
"Well, cousin," said Timothy, rub
bing his side with grin. "you know
there's no rule without an exception.
Besides, where's the harm in looking!"
/" What! at such girl as that? Do
you happcnato know who she Isl"
/" Not in the least" ssag ness {
=" Well, then, can tell YOU. That
: sasesssss . re 90 ssi'i4e - H'