The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-12-17
From the Boston Olive Branch.
THE COUNTRY COUSIN.
BY S. N. HUMPHREY.


"Vow provokingl" cried the gay aud beau
tifnI Emily Howard, as she threw asidea let
Ter she had been reading, 'only think, to be
bored for whole fortnight, BY ayulgar eoun'
try cousin, and that, too, during the gay
season. o dearl o dearl what will the Will
mOts saw But there it is ] must write her
10 come, for father has given her pressing
invitation, of course never once thinking she
would accept.
Aud She seized her pen and wrote pretty
note, and fastening TO the bearer; who was
awaiting an answer in an adjoining room, with
face Wreathed in smiles presented 1t. But
alasl not one syllable of her vehement solll-
oauy had escaped the gentleman, and he being
n friend Of the family by whom he had been
commissioned to deliver the message, on re-
tnrn related the whole affair 10 Louisa Dalton
the country cousin.
+On being left alone, the astonishcd girl
hurst into tears-tears Of disappointment, IN
diGnation and mortified pride. But she soon
recnvered herself and Wiping her eyes, seem
ed LOST in thought, when suddenly merry
laurh bnrst forth and she roguishly said,
sFAy, that will be fine, at all events, I'll
make the most OF my visit, and foolish, de-
csitful Emily Howard, shall find that her
cousin in point Of yulgarity, Is quite UP to
herimaginatiOn. am sure it's but tar she
ion. or that Of her associates, it matters but
little 10 me, True, it will be difficult part
10 play, but trust much to my powers OF
imitation in carrying out my plan, which for
tunately, according TO the science OF phTenOl-
o0v are uueommonly developed" !"
Gould Emily Howard at this time have look
al "A upon her expected guest, she would
have dismissed ell fears Of Of being disgraced
by her, as even she-the admired city belle, in
Toint OF beauty and accomplishments, could
NOT rival her. She was gracefully reclining
on luxurious lounge, IN q rich and tasteful
Rpartment, The light OF tte departing sun
was streafnine through the window, aud the
danask curtains reflected deeper hue TO the
roge-tint ON her check. Though the traces Of
tears were still visible, sunny smile played
aronnd the Inns Of MadOna beauty, and eVepy
feature seemed radiant with the light Of warm
affeclion and home. Oil Joyous, happy sea-
son. when life with its varied charms opens np-
on the Young maiden, with only rainbow
hues; when on the sunny laudieape she sees
no dark tpOt, no eclipse.
The father OF Louisa having acquired .
eompetency, aud being fond Of rural life
while she was still q mere chlld had chosen
a lovely. sequestered retreat. Here amid na-
tura's sweet adOfnings Of flowers and shady
groves. with fond mother, she had passed
Rer hapDy childhood, and here, abe had mum.
bered her eighteenth year. She was POSSESS.
al of fine Neutral talents, aud DndeF thl
enidance Of her accomplished mother, had
made great proficiency in both solid and orna.
mentsl branches. Although she had Travelled
mneh with her parents. and for one of hei
wears had seen much Of the gay world thougt
sdmirinR eyes had gazed on her, and tlAttery
Seductive voice had breathed IN her ear, shl
still retained the sweet simplicity and love 9
nature, which ever springs from pure heaft
MI. Charles Howard, her nlother's brelher
fesiled in distant city, but, owing 70
slight Misunderstanding between himself an'