Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-11-13
From Arthur's Home Gazette.
The Poor Cousins.
CHAPTER /.

Mrs. Al0ntell, pOTliy H1duOiliy tduy. us
she entered the breakfast room, one fue
summer morning, with an open letter in
her hand.
There were three young ladies in the
room, two of whom were daughters of Mrs.
MonlelI; and to these she had addressed
herself Of the other, we shall speak more
particularly presently.
First of all, let us introduce the Misses
Montell 10 the reader
Agathe, the eldest was tall, thin, spin
sterlike young lady, with sharp, oval, and
rather pretty face; very flaxen hair, and
very light blue eyes. As she had read in
books that pensive, and languishing air,
was exceedingly becoming to a certain
style of beauty, she had adopted it as suita-
BILE 10 her owns and as she had likewise
heard thai il was very feminine, and very
fashionable, 10 appear nervous on every
OCCASION of the slightest noise; aud as it
afforded also frequent opportunities of start
ing suddenly, with a pretty timidity, and of
throwing herself into a variety of exquisite
ly studied and amazingly graceful attitudes,
she became feminine, and fashionable, aud
nervous accordingly.
Emeline MOntell was the very reverse of
her sister, both in Appearance and manners.
She was short, plump and injolent loved
her ease above all things, and cared noh-
ing for airs or eraces, The dress of Agathe,
was always in The height of tile fashion,
with every fold ia lis exact place. Enc,
line conrented herself with huldling on her
clothes carelessly, and 10 the great horror
OF her sister, was continually mixing up the
antlquated and the new, with the most pro-
voklng good nature and stupidity,
Ease was what Enelne loved; and to
do nothing her supreme delight; and so
she passed her time, either Longing list
lessly about the house, loling seeply in a
rocking. chair, or yawning over book up
on the Sofa
The third young lady, whom we must
now introduce, was as different from her
Two companions, IN features, as in fortune.
In years, they were all three pretty nearly
equal, as neither of them had twenty sum
lners; but ia positive beauty, Hester Rus
sell was lar superior 10 either. She was
lovely both in mind and person; and as
modest and retiring as she was beautiful
and accomplished. Her form was perfect
ana her face classic in its outline, and full
OF expression; her eyes were of a dark
rich hazel, and her hair of glossy brown,
was parted simply in natural waves over a
lar white forehead whose fine proportions
harmonlzed well with the womanIy, vel
intellectual character of her face.
Her dress was plain; much palmer than
the Misses Montels; but it was neatly
made, and fitted her figure admirably
She wore no ornament of any kind indeed.
Mrs. Montell would have thought the sim
piesl Jewel improper toT young grI in
ner circumstances, aud perhaps, the world
have said Mrs. Monlell was right; for alas
dester Russell was only poor cousin.
Let us now return TO Mrs. MontclI.
Il have good news for you, girls :" said
she s'Mr. Wentworth will be here in the
course of the day.
"Mr. Wentworth" exclaimed Agathe,
stating very prettily, and pnttng Oh an
expression OF timd alarm. ooh, mamma !!
Oh, dear how my poor heart BEATS Why
did you not break the news more cautious
" you know how nervous am. Cousin
Hester, wish you would reach me the sal
volatile, do, there's DEAR
With smile, Hester arose and obeyed
the request, and then returned quietly TO
her seat.
snow he is coming" brawled Emelene,
sleepily. 81 suppose there will be nothing
put one TO SO much trouble"
"Why Emeline !" said her mother, with a
reproving frown; 81 am astonished at YOU
Recollect, MIR. Wentworth is young and
handsome, and unmarried, and very wealthy
Who knows but" she glance from one 10
che other of her daughters, and giving each
significant look, added-"Well, we'll we
shall see! Agathe, remember expect you
10 make yourself as agreeable as possibIeD
II am sure" said Agathe, turning TO sur
vey her THU face in the mirror, II am sure
Mr. Wentworth will have no fault to find
with me on that score, provided he is not
too bosterous. My quiet gentle manner is
positively necessary to my comfort. | was
ill for week, you know, after Sarah lei
the CHM Vase fall: the horrid crash rings
rings in my ears yet"
"Did you say, mamma he was hand
some ?" enquired Emeline, rousing herself
TO exhibit some show Of interest.
Handsome a perfect model of man.
But that is nothing it is mis- great wealth.
my dears, that makes him SO desirable for
a son"in law. Besides, have not frequent
ly told yon that all wealthy gentlemen may
be considered handsome ?"
Cousin Hester again smiled family in her
far of corner, and while she piled her
needle buisly, she wondered 10 herself how
it was that her aunt always considered
wealth, and personal beauty, as synonymous
terms. Simple Hester, she knew but lille
of the world ~
Mrs. JMoatell contnued--"As Agathe is
the eldest, yon will, of course, Emelne,
allow her more particularly to receive the
attentions of Mr.. Wentworth F; and though I
do moi wish you TO be Intrusive, yet ii you
can advance your sisters interest by any
delicate and welI-timed illusions to her
afec.ionate disposition, and her profcience
IN all lady-ilke accomplishments, it will be
your dmtY 10 do snn Ms MonleII here