Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1851-09-25
nlisrcllaneous.
From the Olive Btauch.
The COUNTGY COUSIN.


How provoklngp cried the gay and
beautiful Emily Howard, as she threw aside
letter she had been reading, only think,
10 be bored for whole fortnight, by vul-
gar country cousin, aud that too, during
The gay season O eaasl . dear1 what
viii the Wlmots think! But there it is, |
must write her to come, for father has given
her pressing invitation Of course never
once thinking she would accept
Aud she seized the pen and wrote pref
" note, and Fastening to the bearer, who
was awaiting an answer in an adjoining
room, with face wreathed in smiles pres
enied IT. But alasl not one syllable Of her
vehement sollloquy had escaped the gentle
man, and he beng friend of the family by
whom he had been commissioned to deliver
the message, on his return, related the
whole affair to Louisa Daton-lhe country
cousin.
Ga being left alone, the astonlshed girl
burst into toars--tears of disappointment,
Indignation aud mortified PRIDE But she
soon recovered herself, aud wipng her eyes,
seeged lost ~ thought, when suddenly
merry laugh burs, forth, and she roguish-
ly SAID
Ay, that will be fine; at all events, I'll
make the most Of my VISIT, aud foolish, de-
cetlul Emily Howard, shall hud that her
country cousin IA point of yulgarlty, Is quite
up to her Imagination. am sure, il Is but
TAR She should be punished and as to her
opimou or that of her associates, Il matters
but Ilite 10 me. True, 4, wall be d difficult
past to play, but trust much To- my powers
of imitation IA carrying out my plan, winch
fortunately according to the science Of
phrenolagy, are uncommonly developed
Could Em,ly Howard at this time have
looked IN upon her expected guest, she
would dismiss all fears OF beiug disgraced
by her, as even she-the admired city belle,
ia point of beauty aud accomplishments,
could not rva her She was gracefully re-
chnug on luxurani lounge, IN a rich aud
tasteful apartment The hight of the de-
parting sun was streaming through the WIN
dow, aud the damask curtains reflected a
deeper hue TO the rose-tint on her check
Though the traces of tears were still visible,
sunny smiIy played around the lips of Ma
donna beauty, aud every feature seemed
radiant with The sweet hght of warm aifec-
ton and young hope. Oh Joyous, happy
season, a season when life with ITS varied
charms opens upon the young maiden, with
only raibow hues when on the sunny and
scape she no dark spot, ne eclipse.
The father Of Louise, having acquired a
competency, aud being fond Of rural life,
while she was stll amere child, had chosen
lovely sequestered retreat Here, amid
NATURES sweet adornings of flowers and
shady groves, with fond father aud tender
mother, she had passed her childhood, and
l.N a 3D..
year She was possessed of fine natural
talents, and under the guidance of her ac-
complished mother, had made great PROTECT
ency Ia both solid aud ornamental branch
es Although she had travelled much with
her parents, and for one of her years had
seen much OF the gay world, though admlr-
ing eyes had gazed on her, and hattery 5
seductive voice had been breathed IN her
ear she still retained that sweet simplicity
and love of nature, which ever spring from
apure heart
Mr. Charles Howard, her mothers broth
er, resided IN distant city, but, owing TO
slight misunderstanding between himself
and Mr. Dalton, the families had never been
on terms OF intimacy, and, until within a
few months had not visited, when, Mr.
Howard, ia compliance with his SISTER
earnest request had spent few days with
them at their delightful home. lie had ey-
er londly loved has sister, and the attach
ment was warmly returned 10y her, SO that .
satisfactory explanation of the mlsunder
standing which had occasloned the breacl
was highly gratifying to both, and they only
regretted that reconciliation had been :,
long postponed Mr.. Howard was delight
ed with the genus, beauty aud accomplish
ments OF Louisa, and could not iorbear con
trastng the graceful modesty of her man
ners, with the lofty bearing aud naughty at
lectaton of his own beloved child; anC
when he had urged an acceptance of his M
yltauon, II had been with a hope of benefit
ting her not less than with desire for th'
congenial society of his Interesting nelce
lie was aware that his daughter, havIn!
seen only rustic beauties, had Imbibed I
foolish, but strong prejudice against Ihos'
whose lot was cast without the pale OF pc
puous city, and he forebore making am
Comments upon Their expected guest, as be-
wished TO witness the surprise ct Emily
when she should discover the superiority q
her country cousin. At every mention O
tins visit, the fallen countenahce oi Emlll
betrayed To- him how unwelcome II was, an'
nc Wen knew lnal sue Was bllltIil dhllClpd
ting many Illuminating modification, an'
trying position 10 which her VISITOR must ex
pose her. She dared not complain To he
father, Tor she understood hts views too vel
10 expect sympathy; aud she also kne'
that he would require OF her every possibl
attention upon her cousin.
The expected day at length arrived, an
with a slckenlug heart Emily, for the mr.
time IN her life, beheld siage-coach sto
before her fathers mansion. As she had
great aversion TO such vehicles, she coul
restrain herself no longer, and forgetting a
fears of her fathers dlspleasure, with scorI
ful manner and a distressed tone, she e'
claimed,
dusty stage-coach oh papa, ho
could you doom me 10 such annoy
and oil for the sake of a miserable country
girl! What on earth will the Wi,mo
sayp
The color mounted TO the temples Of nj
Howard, and Emily's cheek flushed beneal
the harsbest look Of reproyal which she ha