The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-04-23
CINCINNATI. q FRIR APRIL23, I8 So.


Hhil6 David and Alfred we're out IN the
ba o. fpld, shspsrhaps with broom or duster,
Waagoing abOct in the simplest of pretty morn.
ing wrappers, with her soft dark hair put
straight hack behind her little ears, and fasten-
ed up wth tiny silver comb. One morning
while employed in sweeping the parlOr, and
singing s an accompaniment, she was surprised
by David, who came in hastily in search Of
something, Cathie pretended not to see him
for be was 50 odd, that she did not know how
to take hin, and so she dropped her broom, and
went to arranging some books upon the centre.
table until he should go Out-but David had
stopped in the middle Of the room, his hurry
all oVer-he stood quite still for moment, and
then broke fOrth-"why cousin Cathrie, can it
be possible that this is you"
"Why not cousin David" replied Cathie,
with cold air-''am l different in any respect
from my usual selfq"
David was thinking how beautiful she looked,
and what lovely little wife she would make
for some one not very far off-for he was not
indifferent after all to the 'pet."
81 did not know that you could work,
Cathies' said he bluntly, the red blood mant
ling spite Of himself to his brow and cheek as
he fixed his eyes full upon her own.
81 did not either" said Cathie-"but YOU
cannot tell how I enjoy it, and how dearly
love to come here every morning after I've
cleaned up things SO nicely, and sit down in
one little corner with my sewing, and think
it all over again."
'Eyery morning, Cathie, Is this your oCcupa-
tons" said David, almost tenderly, for he had
noticed Of late how beautifully every thing was
arranged-hOw fresh were the flowers in the
creamy Vases-"but you would soon tire after
the novelty wore off,
'Indeed shall not, cousin David, for after
| 80 away from hare to my own home, it shall
stiiI be e6stilhued there. But come to think of
it, do You never like any one only for what
they doq'
This was home thrust, and made David bite
his lips for very vexatiOn, for he knew that such
was the case.
''Why do you ask that question Cathisi" he
said almost flercely.
Because, this is the only time that you have
at all seemed to notice me, or care about me
since came" and Cathie broke forth into
merry peals Of laughter, for she could not help
it, David looked so droll.
"Pshagl' said David, muttering something
inaudibly as he hurried out of the rOOm-but
Cathie had found out something that morning,
which had lightened her heart considerably, and
this was: that her cousin David did not actually
hate her, as she had before feared. For ronemo-
ment, his whole soul had shone forth upon the
clear open manly face, until he had looked really
handsomei for all his coarse clothes, and great
straw hat The busy times had come at the
farm house the gathering In Of fruits-making
cider-apGe butter, &c., and so all hands were
in requisitpn for the autumn work.
Apple citing time had come toO-and some
Of the neigbOring folks, young girls, and young
men also, low collected together in the kitchen
Of Mrs. Hawthorn, to assist in the pleasant
task, whicbis always the case to make one Of
merry enjFments Of country life. How new
to Cathie il was, and how she had looked for
ward to the evening in pleasant anticipation, and
now came down to them as they all sat around
in row, laughing and chatting gaily, with her
full white ams bare to the elbow, and little
checked aprtn on covering the delicate muslin
which neve3 had been engaged in such an OCcu-
patton.
"Can you pare apples, Cathiei" said her
cousin Aires handing her pan full Of them
as he spoke, aad leaning over her carefaIy, aud
as he sat down close BY her side--"or shall
assist you, or rather teach you 2 now tell the
truth, Cathie, did you ever in your life attend
an apple cutting befOrei"
"Never, cOusin--but you will see how hard
I'lstry to learn"
David sat on the opposite side Of the great
fireplace, beside very pretty girl, but the
moment Cathis entered, his whole attention
became absorbed in her sweet face, and strong
determination to learn. He kept watching
Alfred, and at length became SO provoked al
their trifliug conversation, and merry peals Of
laughter, that he threw down his pan, and
without a word Of apology to his pretty neigh
Dor, betoOk to himself another room.
Cathie noted this-and her heart beat all
the faster. When he came back, long time
had passed away, and many were engaged in
stirring the boiling liquor, which when finished,
makes so delightful cOndiment for the tea
table. Cathis, poor little thing, was one among
them; for true to her determination, there she
was standing over boiling cauldron with a
great ladle in her small hands, stirring away,
looking so weary and heated, that David really
felt sorry for her, and thought within him.
J self as he approached her, that he never had
J seen 50 bewitChing and perssvering creature.
! positively, dear Cathie, you shall do moth