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4 tltNt she loved Mr.
Edward bettef, but then he va ~, ~ 3 = j
: marquis, aud aborc ali one Whom, H. t;,s =
hesu led MIlmots were aspiring, o. rather ma
hoeuYTtng. 20 caPtivate- But alas for their
schemes, Sir Edward was not one to Be en-.
trapped BY art, since his travels in foreign
countries, and his knowledge of the fashion
able world, had sickened him Of intriguing
mammals or affected misses True. he was
charmed with Emily's beauty and accom-.
pl'shmelts; and, had she appeared a little.
or. rather, much more natural. there i no
ltoliiag what might have happened. As il
was, be had never once thought of marrying
e esuf 80 stidious was be, that his most in.
and admiration Of woman, sometimes feared
lest We should never find the beau ideal Of
his imagination, in which case be would most
assuredly fulfill his friends predictions,
The anniversary Of Emily's birthday was
fast approaching, and earnestly did shehope
that Louisa's visit would be completed be.
fore its arrival Alas the day came round,
aud Louisa was still there In the early
part Of the day she had occasion to go to
/ Emily,s room, where she found her reclining
on the sofa, weeping bitterly.
1 Why, dear Emily, she exclaimed, what
can be tue matter?'
Emily rudely pushed her away, saying,
Leave me alone, am so tired and unhappy,
] do not wish to see you
Tired and unhappy and on your birthday
TOO 7 interrupted Louisa, compassionately
Z is there nothing can do to relieve you 2
[ 'Ifyou could, you would not, said Emily,
ipettishly, 'yeu are SO Obstinate
Louisa was grieyed, but not offended; and
in tones Of earnestness she sought to assure
Emily Of her mistake
IN Well, then; suppose l tell you that you
are the cause of my trouble r
n i the cause of your trouble2 Why, En-
lily, what on earth can you mean =
Il But you will be angry. and will go to
papa with it9,
/. Indeed will not Who ever saw me-
angry2'
\ We'll, then, ] am.weeping simply because
--because-my friends who come to cele
brate this day, will laugh at yOur-your Ole
h dress
/ But vhyscry for that they can't max,
me cry; don't carea for them one cent
L But you and differ; and to know tina
my cousin must be laughed at, will make m
H mlseraOle all Gay long =
III 20, cousin, what 4 strangely disintereste,
| girl you are but it shows how dearly yo
love me and since it is your birthday 20
shall have your own way, and l will promis
to do everything just as you tell me-
II That same night, large, select compan
was assembled in tile splendidly illuminate
4 halls Of Mr., Howard Sir Edward Walto
was seated between the two Misses Wilmt
" hen the elder remarked
4 i really hope that rustic cousin will
here-it will be 50 amusing to see her m
neuvre. And Emily, too--why, she turne
nineteen different colors when happened
meet them. at Courtland's. How hard the
try to be genteel but it's no use, if they a
i low such vulgar visitors Why, one sue
encounter must convince every well. kre
person of their low origin know of sew
raj that would have dropped them long ag
but the silly things give splendid parties.
ii At that moment Emily, who had srcn
many hours in dressing and drilling lie
cousin, presented her Ia, her guests,
I+ what a Charming woman 7 said Sir Ed
ward but bless me It's the country CIR
mctamorphosed truly How sweetly sh
looks in that simple. white muslin, and tina
! white rose in,her beautiful hair 2
/ Louisa tried Tor appeared to try) to max
her entrance as she had been instructed, bu
after two or, three awkward attempts, sh
/ sunkin into the first empty chair, saying de:
! pairingly there, can't do it, Emily, and it
no use to try"
HI A. half.suppressed litter ran through th
apartments, and ALLEGES were turned scrut
E'nizingly upon her-Sir Edwards in pity an
admiration ); for he saw, or imagined he say
a painful blush overspread her cheek at ht
awkward situation
III Il thought you told me she was gawk
4 looking country GIRL said the younger Mi
Wilmot to her sister.
And so she is, only Emily has been see
I ing to disguise the fact by rigging her up
her ast.of clothes. How disgusting! b
then what is the use-she has shown out
soonp
E why don't you play something or othel
asked Louisa. why, up where liye-the
tits again-pardon me- Emily. forgot "
not to name the country | only meant
was most dreadful dull here, sitting s.o,
still, and staring at one another It's VIII
call Quaker meeting-jist no celebrate
at all y
sWhy, Louisa said Mr. Howard, 'or
friends are enjoying conversation. ~
II well, then, should think they Mou
talk loud enough 50 I can hear them, for
really begin TO think those ere two CIR
there (peinting to the Wilmotsbare pokir
fun at ma If I'd worn my big Elegant com
what cost my mother twelve dollars, and n
striped gown, should have expected to ha'
been laughed at, for Emily told me so b
now don't see what It's you find, being
how am dressed as fashionable os any {
Il yop, Though, to be sure. i look deal pretti
in any own clothes. But there tbs; | To-
MT counsin, and 1 guess you'd thought s.
loted me toosif you'd seen how she cried al
took on, for fear I'd get laughed at and
4 told yer 10 rig me up jist as she please
though. could hardly keep from crying, to
i I to think bow queer / should look.
At that moment Sir Edward, who real
lpikied Emily, who sat like statue, propos,
Il masie, and prevailed on young lady, who
he5 knew to be well skilled, to take her Sc
/ at the piano
After the conclusion Of the admirable pc
fosmance. Miss Wilmot was invited, who j
piled, ID Latin, take away that country nj
! sahce, and l will
/ stwill withdraw and save him the troubl
: sad Louisa, in the same tongue
! Miss Wilmot started and reddened, VII
ST Edward. almost confounded gazed alt
: nkely At the two
! sPiaase, gentle lady, be little more cal
: ful in future, said Louisa, dFily; some !
/ pies are green when ripe
) Qnite discom6tted, Miss NiImot seat
herself, and wishing to show OH, attempt
! / very heantifnl hnt liffictiItl Italian nier