Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1851-08-09
Misrrlla 8,
From ArIhur's Home Gazette.
The Poor Cousin.
BY WIN. CARPENTER.
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4 have good news for you, g1rls!' said Mrs.
Montell, portly matronly lady, as she enter
ed the breakfast room, one fne summer morn
ing, with an opened letter in her hand.
There were three young ladies in the room
two of whom, were daughters of Mrs. Montell;
and to these she, had addressed herself Of
! the other, We shall speak more particularly
presently. tt .j 1s.f
First of all, let us introduce the Misses Mon
tell to the reader.
Acathe, the eldest, was a tall, thin, spin
sterhke young lady, with sharp oval, and to
her pretty face, very faxen hair, and very
light blue eyes. As she. had read in books
that pensive, and languishing air, was ex-
lceedingly becoming to acertain style of beau
~, she had adopted it as suitable to her own /;
and as she had likewise heard, that it was
very feminine, and very fashionable, to appear
nervous on every occasion of the slightest
noise and as it afforded also frequent oppor-
tunities ofstarting suddenly, with pretty IL
midity, and of throwing herself into variety
of exquisitely studied, and amazingly graceful
attitudes, she became feminine, and fashiona-
bic, and nervous accordingly.
Emeline Montell, was the very reverse of
her sister both in her appearance and man
ners. She was short, plump and indolent;
loved her ease above all things, and cared
nothing for either airs or graces. The dress
of Agathe, was always in the heighth of fash
ion, with every fold in its exact place. Eme-
line, contented herself with budding on her
clothes carelessly,a and to the great horror of
her sister, was continually mixing up the anti
quated and the new. with the most provoking
good nature and stupidity.
Ease was what Emeline loved; and to do
nothing her supreme delight; ond so she pas
sed her time, either lounging listlessly about
the house, lolling sleepily in a.roeking chair,
or yawning over book on the sofa
The third young lady, whom We must now
introduce, was as different from her two COM
panions in features, as in fortune. In years,
they were all three pretty nearly equal, as
neither of them had seen twenty summers;
but in positive beauty, Hester Russell was far
superior to either She wos lovely both in
mind, and person; and as modest and retiring,
as she was beautiful and accomplished. Her
form was perfect and her face classic in its
outline. and full Of expression; her eyes were
of dark rich hazel and her hair of glossy
brown, was parted simply in natural waves
over fair white forehead whose 6ne propor-
tions harmonized well with the womanly, yet
intellectual character of her face.
Her dress was plain; much palmer than the
Misses Montells but it was neatly made, and
fitted her figure admirably. She wore no or
nament of any kind; indeed, Mrs. Mcneil would
have thought the simplest jewel improper for
a young girl in her circumstances, and, per-
haps, the world wouldEhave said Mrs. Montell
was right; for alas! Hester Russell wos only
"a poor cousin. $3.50 a4a,
| Let US now return to Mrs Montell. -st.gl
4 have good news for you, girls!' said she,
| Mr. Wentworth will be here in the course OF
the day. t9
'Mr. Wentworth!' exclaimed Agathe, start
ing very prettily, and putting on an express
sion of timid alarm. 'Oh, mammal oh dear,
how my poor heart beats. Why did you not
break the news more cautiously; you know
how nervous 1 am. Cousin Hester, wish
you would reac me the sal volatile, do, that's
DEAR
With feint smile, Hester arose and obey
ed the request, and then returned quietly tc
her seat. 4, -.... .-
Now he is coming; drawled Emeline, sleep
! ily, 4 suppose there will be nothing but dress
| ing, and visiting: and these things put one tc
so much trouble "1 sa H.- eFa
sWhy Emeline !! said her mother with re
proving frown; 4 am astonished at you! Rec
olect, Mr.. Wentworth is young and hand
some, unmarried, and very wealthy. Wht
knows but she glanced from one to tht
other Of her daughters and giving each sig
ni6cant look, added-'Well well, we shall SCI
Agathe, remember expect you to make your
self as agreeable as possible
4 am sure,' said Agathe, turning to survey
her thin face in the mirror, 4 am sure Mr.
Wentworth will have no faulEto find with m'
on that score, provided he is not too boistrous
My poor nerves are so easily discomposed
that a quiet gentle manner is positively neces
sary to my comfort. l was i'll for a week, yol
know, after Sarah let the China vase fall; th
horrid crash rings in my ears yet
Did you say, mamma, he was handsome
enquired Emeline, rousing herself to exhibi
some show Of interest. ' at "
'Handsome perfect model of man. Blu
t that is nothing; it is his great wealth my dear
that makes him SO desirable for a son-in-lav
: Besides, have not frequently told you tha
all wealthy gentlemen may be considere
handsome E5sa.-l.a7, aa-= -.# qu
Cousin Hester again smiled family in he
far off corner, and while she piled her needl
t busily, she wondered to herself how it wa
e that her aunt always considered wealth, an
) personal beauty, as synonymous lerms.-
! Simple Hester, she knew but little of tn
world! n r.....sra- sFf -.za.5a.f.
j, Mrs. Montell continued-'As Agathe is tn
: eldest, you will, of course Emeline, allow he
more particularly, to receive the attentions
Mr.. Wentworth; and though 1 do not wis
you to be intrusive, yet fyou can advanc
your sisters interest by any delicate and wei
allusion to her affectionate disposition, and ht
proficiency in all lady-like accomplishments,
will be your duty to do So Mrs. Montell bel
paused for moment as if to give weight. an
impression to her instructions; and then, I
another important thought struck her, she a
Y ded gravely-
y you need notsay any thing about her ne
vousnes; gentlemen are rather shy Of SUI
n maladies. Agathe, my dear, you had bett
ride out this morning and order a couple
Il ] e. Al l.