The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-08-24


seemed to say, Thou hast no part or lot in this
matter
Gould they have overheard the conversation re-
spectng them? 1t was possible that the doer
might have been left ajar, and Aunt Phils' voice
was shrill in her anger. She knew not that she
ought to derive comfort from this supposion, since
it exposed her auut and her father to such oppro-
brium but sh could not help encouraging the idea,
and retired to her chamber, soothed by the rsmem-
brance of her uncles blessing, and her cousins af-
ectionate good night
She was permitted to remain alone some time.
for EImira was coseted with her aunt probably lis
tening her wrahful account of the events of the
evening. Leila rejoiced at this circumstance. as
she could in Stiffness of solitude commune with her
own excited spirit. Upon reflection, she was not
pleased with her own conduct. Principle had gui--
ded her actions, but passion had mingled its base
alloy with the pure gold of her upright intentions
She trembed to think of the unchristian feelings
in which she had INDUCED.
God forgive me!' cried she. casping her hauds
over the Bible. which she had opened and COM
menced to read, preparatory to her nightly rest,
sfor the evil thoughts of this night. have hated
my aunt, despised my father and sister, and trl-
umphed in my own conscious superiority. Per-
haps if l had displayed more meekness, her stub
born will might have yielded Uncle Clements
looks like Christian. He has the evangelical
couutenance OF Aunt Lydia, her mild benignans
smile. No bitterness dwells in his heart. l will
try to Danish it from mne.'
When Elmira entered the apartment, accom-
bu bo aluav ran,ainad a Vyhila
in her nece's room, before retiring to her own
Lelias head rested placidly on the pillow and her
eyelids were gently closed. Aunt Phillis held the
candle over her TO see if she were really asleep
Her cheeks were flushed, and the moisture yet
glttered on her eyelids but her soft regular breath
ing, indicated the peaeefuness and depth OF her
s'umbsrs. Young eyelids, stepped in tears,
close heavily n Sleep and Lelia's self communion
and self humiliation had diffused quietude over
her troubled SOUL and hushed her passions into rest.
1t would seem impossible for any one to look upon
her. in her innocence and purity, and cherish vim
dctive feelings towards her; but the very contem-
pIation of this innocence ard sweetness. only ad-
ded fuel to Aunt Phllis' ire.
Impudent little MINK muttered she, L won
der how she dares to sleep!'
1t is hardly uncharitabe to suppose that she
would not have been sorry ifa stray spark had fall
len on her muslin night-cap, and scorched the
bright locks that wandered over her brow. Aunt
Phils sat down the CANDLE seated herself in front
of the fire, and placing her feet the fender, fell
into a revere.
1t is very cold,' said she, at length, drawing n
large shawl over her shoulders. i am glad told
them 10 keep up fire in Mr.. Banks room to- ight.
If he should get the gout in his stomach, lie might
die, and wouldn't have him die for thousand dol
| lars before
She stopped, for she found she was thinkingaloud
and became conscious Elmira was listening, fol
she laughed aloud.
| 8 m sure there does not seem much danger o
his dying. with his red face and stout body sait
she. .UucIe Clements looks like shadow to him
But really Cousin Charles is very handsome, ant
seems very much like gentleman, too. He i
not dressed meanly, either-and looks prout
enough, though he is so poor. Don't you think h
is handsome, aunt!'
Il don't think any thing about him. replied she
sharply, Il don't want to hear his name, or hi
fathers either. wish they were both in Nov
Zemba.'
They might as we'll be in Nova Zemba as tn
place they are in now,' thought Emira, for all tn
comfort they get in it,
But she was prudent enough not to express III
idea. She began to take off the ornaments fror
J her hair, and while engaged in this operation be
fore the mirror, sudden thought seemed 10 strik
her.
Was mother very handsome, Cousin Phllis
asked she, twisting string Of pearls round he
fingers. again and again.
: What a question: repeated Aunt Phillis-
She looked well enough, lbelieve-nothing extrt
J.. ordinary Why?'
s Because every one says Leila is the image
her, as if it were the greatest compliment in ii
world. wonder who am -Ike-for L am not
r the least like Leila -,
" You are said to resemble me- said Aunt Philli
}. drawing up her neck with sef-complacent uil;
heard Mr.. Banks say there was striking resen
: blance.
n Now aunt, you know he never said any such
thing replied Elmira, deeply mortified; 'he sa
l. there family resemblance, and that was a
J. How can you say, aunt, look like you? The
isn't feature in our faces aike-and then you lo
y so much oidtr!'
r, Elmra, forgot her fear Of her aunt, in her wou
y ped vanity, she would never have dared
breathe the hint that she thought her older th
s. herself, or less handsome.
n. Really, Miss cried Aunt Phillis. giving t
le fender push against the Fireplace she spok
tn Its great insult to be said resmble me- is
d, l am not SO old or ugly, to be ashamed TO 10
n in the glass with any one. Really, these bre
pit and butter Misses think when any one has arriv
at years of discretion. is MS old us Methuseah, Il
l. ugly too. forsooth Well the world has got tt
40 strange pass, when little girls not only think thel
selves wiser and better, but younger and handsol
'e or than any body else.
lis She took up the candle with jerk, gave !
p fender another push. and walked out of the apa
u ment in highly nc'dif'd state of feeling.
ce Look like her indeed = said Emira examini
herself critically in the looking glass; the ,
Dp friohti She uliuht have been duu ant oft rr