Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-09-09
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THE COUNTRY COUSIN.
BY 5 VI. HUMPHREY
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'that Emily Is sufficiently punished. She
/ Is really very unhappy at my obstinacy,
and my heart aches with pity, even while
I | torment her | had forgiven her thou
sand times for the few tears her thought
I less remarks oecasioned me-"
! Il comprehend the generosity Of your
motives, replied her uncle. "but this fault
| has gained too strong hold upon Emily,
to be easily overcome. If [ can but re-
claim her from those silly Wilmots, shall
/ be satisfied. l know it is as painful to
you as it is to me, but if you viii bear a
/ little longer, she must come to her senses.
In half an hour after this conversation,
! Mr.. Howard, Emily and Louisa were
started on a shopping expedition Emily
/ fully determined to recognize none of her
fashionable friends, if so unfortunate as
to meet them; her position was very
much ike that Of young child, who
sometimes shuts his eyes, thinking by so
doing he screens himself from obserya-
ton.
"Oh, papa /" cried she earnestly, as
they stopped before spacious and ele-
CANT store, '.this is no place for US"
"And why not my daughter Have [
not often heard you say that you pre-
ferred it to any in the city-that Mr.
. Courtland and clerks were accommodate
iug-and do you not generally trade
here 2"
The fact was Mr. Courtland, who was
indeed a finished gentleman, had been
charmed with the beauty of Emily,not less
than with her well-flled purse, and al
ways foremost IN welcoming her, had del
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fattering attentions, SO pleasing to the
heart Of woman.
As the party entered, Emily skunk be
hind her father; but Louisa pulled her
sleeve. saying
"Ouly look. dear cousin Emily what
lots of pretty things Not much like the
stores up where / live, [ can tell you
why, there they have pork, cheese, corn,
moIasses. and cod fish, besides their cali
Goes, tapes, needles and what not don't
they, uncle Charles But this is much
prettier way all calicoes and furbelows
/ What an Elegant lamp we'll, l never Z"
and she closely inspected the chandelier
Why, it's really worth twenty-five cents
to come here. if its only to look at the
pretty things
"Good-evening Miss Howard said Air
Courtlaud, bowling politely, and affecting
not to notice her EN- barrassment 'are
there any goods | can show you this even
ing F
No, she don't want any, replied Lou
isa, stepping forward, but I'd like to buy
a new gown"
The remarks of a country rustic were
not entirely new to the dealer. and eXpe
rience had taught self-command SO with
out changing countenauce, though he Sc
cretly wondered that the fashionable EN-
lily Howard should have so vulgar rela-
ton, he courteOusly asked
"W hat shall show you, madam silks,
de laines"-
Calico, first rate. handsome calico" in
terrupted Louisa.
Il would like to look at your nice prints,
chimed in the affected voice of fashion
ably attired young lady, lauguishingly
seating herself on a stool by the side of
Louisa, and ungloving her delicate hand,
The prints were produced, with the usu-
al commendation of shop keepers, such as
new styles, elegant patterns, fast colors,
unexceptional prints, &c, addressed al
ternately to the two inspectors.
Prints prints F" said Louisa; [ ask
ed for calico"
This is the article, madam" grayely
replied Mr. Courtland
Well that's a funny name for calico
but these are not half lively enough; why,
they look justlike my old faded wash gown,
aud would do better for my grandmother,
than for young girl like me. l like your
real dashy calico, or prints, as you call
EN-"
The young lady cast scornful look up
on the. speaker, and gathered her wide
spread costly garments about her as II she
was afraid Of contamination.
Look here. cousin Emily" continued
Louisa. do tell me what to buy"
assist your cousin in a choice, said
Mr. Howard and Emily, who had pur-
posely kept at distance, was forced to ap
proach.
At the sound of Mr. Howard's voice,
the lady on the stool had raised her eyes.
and Immediately discovered her to be the
aforementioned Mrs Wilmot's eldest
daughter, and one of her most particular
friends With q formal bow for Mr. How
ard, and a chilling smile for Emily, she
turned to Mr. CourtIand with -" l see
nothing that quite pleases me, and then
minced out Of the store
"Oh, look, Emily /" said Louisa, follow
ing her with her eyes; what widdle-
waddle piece of work that girl makes Of
walking
why, Louisa, said Mr. Howard, smil-
ing. that Is what they call graceful
just about as graceful as our old ducks.
You city folks know nothing Of grace. [
only wish you could see Mary Lee, the
milk maid, trip along that's all grace
grace without efort--perfectly Hatraltoo .
But It will not do for me to be thus mi
mute. lest might weary my reader. Each
succeeding day brought new trials and
notifications TO Emily. and it appeared
to her as If her fathers house had never
been so thronged with the fashion Of the
city.
Sir Edward Walton spent much time
with them and it was rumored that he
was paving his addresses TO Miss Howard
Ia vain aid she look for confirmation Of