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Air. DaitGn, the families had never been on
terms Of intimacy; aud until within q few.
moaths bad not visited, when Mr., Howard in
npiiancc with his sisters earnest request
spent 1 few dayswi them nt thcif de.
kflil ho I'D 20 fond|f owed hie
sIstei, dAdt1b 8All0al 49, 4fIIIl al
cd BY her, 50 that q satisfactory explanation
Of the misunderstanding which had occasion
ed the breach, Was highly gratifying 70 both,
and they only regretted that reconciliation had
been so long postponed Mr.. Howard was de-
lighted with the genius, beauty and accom-
plishments of Louisa, and could not torbear
contrasting the graceful mOdesty OF her man
ners. With Che lofty bearing and naughty af-
fectation Of his own beloved child; and when
he had urged the acceptance Of his invitation,
it Ind been with q hope OF beneiitting her,
not less than with desire for the congeuial
society cf his interesting neice. lie was aware
that his daughter, having seen only rustic
beauties, had imbihed foolish, but strong
prejudice against those whose lot was east
without the pale Of a populOus city, and he
fOrbOre making any comments on their expect
ed guests as he wished TO witness the surpriee
II Emily, whom she should discover hesupe-
riority Of her country cousin. AteYery men
ton Of the visit, the fallen countenancc Of
Emily betrayed t0shim how unwelcOme it
was, aud he well knew she was bitterly anti
cipating many a humiliating modification,
aud trying position to which her visitor must
expose her. She dared not complain to her
father, for she understood his views too well
to expect sympathy; and she also knew that he
would require of her every possible attention
towards her cousin.
The expected day at length arrived and
with siekeuing heart, Emily, for the first
time in her life, beheld stage coach stop be-
fore her fathers mansion. AS she had great
aversion to such vehicles, she could restrain
herself no longer, and forgetting all her fears
Of her fathers displcaslre, with scOrnful man
ner and distressed tone she exclaimed
"A dusty stage-Coaehl Oil papa, how could
you doom me to such annoyahces, all for the
sake Of miserable country .girlI'' What on
earth will tho WiltOn's say7'
The color mounted to the temples Of Mr..
Howard, and Emily's check flushed beneath
the harshest look which she had ever seen on
his usually benevolent face As she reluctant
ly rose to receive her guest, he coldly said:
Don't trouble yourself; will do the civ
ilities, as | cannot bear 10 SEQ my daughter
welcoming with hOnied words and smiles on
her lip, one who in her heart she despises, thus
acting the double part Of falsehoOd and hypoc-
risy."
''She has not come after all, . said Mr. How.
ard as the stage door was opened; but instant
" he recognized her lovely features shaded
hy large bonnet. As he assisted her in
alighting, he could scarce repress an express
sion of surprise at her grOtesque appearance,
while she ingcnuOuslv said;
81 am glad to see you, my dear uncle. but
no doubt you are surprised at my travelling
equipage. DO not remove my baggage, as
perhaps you willBot approve Of the assumed
character which circumstances compel me to
act, ii remain with y0u."
She then explained all in regard to the let.
ter which had been overheard by the bearer
aud closed BY saying, that since she had sent
compliments, she had thought best tome; but
if such part as she proposed to act, would be
in the least unpleasantto to him, she would nm
hesitatingly depart.
plot is excellent, and though can scarce bear
TO see you do violence to your feelings and
thus veil your superior lOyehuess, yet, doubt
not, it is one that will greatly assist in curing
the serious faults Of my child, faults which
conceal her every virtue, and will assist you
to the utmost OF my power.
During all this time, peeping from the win
dow above, was poor Emily, and as she Wit
messed the dismounting, the removal Of her
baggage, &c., her appearance was quite as
laughable as that Of her cousins und her re-
marks much more so.
80 horrible!" she exclaimed, raising both
her hands, and looking as il she scarce knew
whether to laugh or cry, as Louisa made her
appearance, 'what large bonnet and as to
hcf outside dress believe its her fathers big
farmer coat. Well, we'll papa need not have
feared smiling lips and honied words from me;
for hypoerite as he thinks me, could not
have assumed them, but should have laughed
in spite Of myself in her face, which IS as big
and homely as her bonnet Tho provoking
| creaturel what assuraneel docs she lean on his
arnll and the baggage Is, ! am sure, precisely
| like that OF the fat Irish women, who always
como TO service in sstage coach, with just such
an old band-box tied up in a rag. only she
| has got q rusty umbrella. l suppose she
| thought may be her cousin Emilyhad none
and this would be jest the thing to kiyer US
| both in our rainy Walka. IT'S too bad, toe
| bad" aud tears began 10 flow.
| At this moment, Sir Edward Walton-the
son Of a wealthy marquis, who was visiting al
| Mr.. WilmOt's was announced, and hastily
drying hertears and arranging her becoming
dress with studied negligence, she proceeded
/ to the drawing room where he was awaiting
| her. A look Of undisguised admiration from
him rewarded her trouble, and forgetting all
her snxieties in regard 10 her country cousin
she was soon rapturOusly listening to bis
i glowing and refined conversation.
In the meantime, Lohisa had been bnsily
engaged in decorating or rather disiigurinp
/ herself for the pursuance OF her plan. Her
beautiful hair had been tightly drawn back
from her forehead, and is luxariant tFessel
confined with an immense tort0ise-shell comb
directly acrOsshef fair brOW, was bound ROW
Of short stiff, artificial cufls, secured BY I
| black fillet, which was tried back Of the eal
/ with bright pink bow, Her dress. which il
no ways fitted her elegant form, was Of calicS
gaily striped with red and green; the wais
eBeirclod by a red sash. fastened with an old
fashioned brass belt buckle. 70 complet
arrangements, a pair, Of mits eneased he
delicate hauds, aud green shoes sat loosely ol
i her feet. ts
. / While Sir Edward aud Emily we're sill
enjoying their charming tete-a-tete, the doc
was thrown open, and the gloomy country las
| sie stood courtseyiag before them. Emilywa
80 shocked she was unable to rise but net q
all discomfitted, Louisa approached, an
throwing her arms around her neck, imprint
ed smack on her cheek which res0aade
through the room like The bursting ef . h0ltl
Of beer, sad without taking breath, she *
claimed,