The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-08-31
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l cfied ILeila, II my iatfler Will CONSENT
That consent was not easily obtained; but
when he considered that Charles was to be absent,
and the danger he feared would be thus ayerted.
his greatest objection was removed. Another very
strong one remained, the want of female compnn-
onship. This obvated by Mr.. Clements des-
cripton of his houae keeper most molherly and
| estimable woman; aud who would provo suffi-
Gent guardian for his young niece.
! There are very few poor men, said Mr.. Glenn
ents. in the possession of such blessing, this
| faithful and attached friend. She has remained
| with me during all my misfortunes serving me for
an attachment, that looks for reward beyond the
exercise of its allotted duties.'
Mr. Manners at length consented that Leila
should accompany him, upon condition of speedy
return. The departure of the travellers was de-
ferred for some days in consequence of an unex
pected movement on the part of Cousin Joe. He
insisted that he could not and would not start till
bis union was consummated with Elnira, ,whwhonl
| he seemed every moment more enamoured. Ell
mira, Notwithstanding the chilling influence of Aunt
Phillis' worldly maxms and example, had some
feelings true TO nature lingering in the depth of her
| heart She thought she would not feel reluc-
tant to this marriage, for reluctant she unaffected
y was though she had used all the arts of her sex,
to allure him,-if Charles were not present. Aunt
Phillis thought upon the whole that it would be
the height of gentility to have the wedding take
! place on the morning of their journey, and then
their return celebrate the unptals by large we'd
ding party. Mr.. Manners well pleased with
the match, and as all the higher powers were pro-
plous, Elmira thought it best smile and be pro-
pitious too.
Just before the wedding, Aunt Phiilis took Ell
mira aside, and after long preamble about the i'm
porance of commencing the married life with grace
and propriety, said, Remember, my deor, that
there is great deal in the nnme you will bear;
| that is, there is fashionable and unfashionable
style of addressing married woman. You must
not allow any one to call you Mrs. Elmira Banks,
or young Mrs. Banks-but Mrs Joseph Banks
that will be a sufficient distinction. When the Sc
nior Mr.. Bunks-when am married. there is no
use in speaking in inuendoes,) intend to be call
ed simply Mrs. Bunks. Remember my dear, Mrs.
Joseph Banks
Poor Aunt Phillis che was alrendy trembling, at
the idea of being styled old Mrs. Banks, and seek
ind 10 avert the impending calamity. Leila beleld,
with unspeakable agitation, the preparation for her
sisters nuptials. She knew she did not love her
future bridegroom, and that the gold for which she
WIS about TO sacrifice the truthfulness of nature,
and the bloom of youth-woud never fill the ach-
ing void felt by the craving heart, too late made
sensible of its capacities for happiness.
| God has no blessing for such unhallowed vowa,'
said she to herself, she stood pale and fearful
by her sisters side, during the nuptial ceremony.
When the benedction was pronounced and the
BRIDE ready to receive the congratulations of her
friends; Leila could not speak-she could only lean
her head on ElInira' g shoulder and weep.
Don't cry, Leila whispered Elmira when
you and Charles live in your log cabin together in
the wild woods, you'll forget all about me-
Let me bo the first to congratulate Mrs. Jo-
seph Banks, on her new name,' said Aunt Phis,
advancing and saIuiing the bride, with mitable
grace.
Mrs. Joseph Banks J. repeated MIR. Banks
Very good young Mrs. Banks! Very good =
By andby, there will be old Mrs Bnnks-will there
not, hey! pinching Aunt Pnllis arm, who thought
proper to resent the familiarity, by drawing away
her arm and tossing up her head with unexpected
disdnin. The next moment fearing she might of
, fend him by her too manifest resentment of the
odious cognomen, she looked back upon him, with
a coquettsh smile, and suid something about his
! being privedged wit.
t The carriage rolled up to the door with mng-
b, nifcent sweep. The bride and bridegroom were
seated frst--then Mr.. Banks who seemed TO be
:. completely cured of the gout, helped Aunt Phllis
t to ascend. who sprang up the steps, light
fawn, threw buck her veil and kissed her hand to
: those she was leaving behind 1t was long time
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n faction, and it was not till Aunt PhilIis had squeez.
: ed herself into the smallest possible compass, he
n declared himself comfortably seated.
r Fine horses these, BROTHER, said he, putting his
It head out of the window; sweep like The wind
IF Ride like king! Poor Leila! don't cry-wisl
there wt room Take you next time--bye, bye.
Q The noble horses which hud been paving the
ground, impatient of their long restraint, bounded
forward at the first touch of the whip and the cur
riage was soon out of light. But as long as it wal
n seen, The white handkerchief of Aunt Phllis wav
ed from the window like oriflamme of victory
% The stage, which brought Mr.. Clements and hi
, SOD, at tie door.
= Il do not think 1 can part with you after all,
N suid MIR. Manners, retaining Leila in parting ON
is brnce-'I shall be too lonely
le Then como with US, said Mr.. Clements, an
is let me reciprocnte. far rs able, the hospi
to tulity have received under your roof
j. That cuts rather close, thought Mr.. Munrors
r Come with u.s. said Charles Then Leila wi
III not carry divided heart
le Leila echoed these invitations most earnestly
le and, 10 his astonishment,he found himself in
Mt f, W. minutes seated in the stage coach. at hi
le daughters side, about to mako exemporo visi
nd TO his poor relation.
AS Aunt Ph;s is in reali'y the heroine of lhi
10 tale. feel proper tribute of respect to follow
30 her course, in preference to the unambiious Le
no liza. 1t is rot intention to follow tho minuiic
10 of journey which required many Days 10 accom-
III plish, for we anxious she was to reac
u the homo which had so long been looming on til
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