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

the breafast table, but the palld complexion of the
former indicated that refreshing slumbers had
repaired his enfeebled frame. AS Mr.. Manners
observed the delicacy of his appearance, his slight
appetite. and that he was repeatedly obliged to put
down his coffee, to suppress a rising cough, his
conscience upbraided him for hispusilIanious con-
Duct and the image of his wife, once tendery low
seemed torse before, him in the person ofher me-
elected brother. There was gravity. too on the
fine brow of his nephew. Charles, which he con
strued into silent rebuke. Then Leila looked
sad, and he was ashamed to meet her usually low
ing gunce. His sister appeared in one of her sour
moods and Elmira somewhat sulen. Altogether
he had very uncomfortable breakfast, and though
he was glad when it was over, he Gid not feel bet
ter satisfied with himself when seated with the
same group around the fire side.
The entrance of Mr.. Banks and his tall son cre-
ated great sensation. Aunt Phiis spr ang to ar
range his cushions, and made every one move from
their places to give him the best seat by the fire.
and the most luxurious chair. He presented a
most imposing spectacle in his morning costume
wrapped ina wadded robe de chambre of silver gray
lined with scarlet, turban of yellow silk, white fur
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nodded familiarity to ALL as he sank down into his
cushions in true oriental style, winked at Miss
PhiIlis. chucked Leila uader the chin. and slapped
Charles on the shoulder, whose gravity gave place
to iI-suppressed mrth at his uncles extraordinary
figure.
I hope you rested well last night said Miss
Phillis; that you found yor room comfortable
Rested like knk,' replied he; warm as toast;
chilled at first by damp sheets; soon got over it !;
all right at last. How are you brotherl-look rah-
er pale. Sleep well, hey?'
. did pot rest well,' answered Mr.. Clements
l have difficulty of breathing, which often com
pels me to walk duringthe night. feared should
disturb the household by so doing
'Oh uncle! exclaimed Leila aud were you
obliged 10 do.so last night!'
Il did not mean to distress you, my child, said
he, taking her hand in his; but I walked my room
the greater part of the highland know it mustbe
unpleasant to those who may be contiguous to
me; and as perceive it is not convenient to re-
main longer, am sorry to say 1 must leave you
this evening"
'Oh, unce!' again CALCULATED Leila, giving her
father look that spoke volumes.
\ Must not think ofsuch thing sammered Mr.
Manners; perfectly convenient--very happy to
see you-fear you haven't been as comfortable as
you should
! What's that you are talking of-gong away |?
interrupted Banks. 'Shan't do any such thing -
Not converieut! Saw room fit for prince close
to mine; not q soul in it. sleep there 10 night
i walk till morning--won't wake Go away
nothing Inf prida. EIata to ha OntShOpe, hey!-
Empty pockets ache full ones.'
Here he put his hands in his pockets, and jing
ling some gold and silver, began one of his inter
minable laughs.
Miss PhilIls saw that it was necessary to re
deem her reputation in the eyes of Mr.. Bunks, tt
trent his brother with more civity She condes
J cended to rake apology for the mistake o
the preceding night, and promised to prepare thu
apartment which MIR. Banks desired for him, if ht
) would remain.
j Thus authorized, Mr.. Manners became quite ell
oquent, and Leiia's eyes pleaded more eloquent.
than all their words. Mr.. Clements could not re
, sist their mute appeal, aud declared his willing
s ness to remain.
q Cheerfulness was restored, ,and even Miss Philli
appeared amiabe; for the conviction that she ha
ncted right, though forced into the path of duty
gave u sweetened expression to her face, whic
elected the evident admiration of Mr.. Banks, an
s added, in consequence, 10 her own self eiation
n A week passed away during which time the tw
y unces and their sons bscame completely domest
q Gated in the family Of Mr.. Manners Mr.. Bank
continued to assume the most amusing airs OF su
: perior grandeur, sported most magnificent ward
II robe, flirted with Aunt Phillis, and pnched an
kissed her neces-whs Mr.. Clements. mid, dig
niied aud intellectual, wore the same thread-bar
l. coat, and the same KNAPP worn hat. Aunt Phil
before whose eyes visions of welded pomp an
of spendor bright if called up by the wand OF tn
le genii, constantly floating, scarcely no ice
IN his presence, according to his reputation,
seemed too conscious of his own insignificance,
8. force himself upon the observation OF any one-
Il Cousin Joe still reserved, but as Emra al
n cording 10 her Aunt's Instructions, paid him tn
most marked attention, he attached himself MOI
and more to her society, and it seemed more tina
i'd probable that double wedding might take plac
II. Leila, who, in her pure singeness of hear
re thought not of conquests weddings. felt delg
ok in the ccmpauonship of her cousin Charles, tha
succeeding the dearth of all congenial feeling
n had the power of enchantment The books whit
to she had read alone, and which had enthralled h
an with the master-speII of genius acquired doub
fascination, since they had diseoursed of their e
ne celleneies. He had finely modulated voice. al
when he read aloud she discovered that the dulIe
L! author had charms unknown before. Leila w
OK very fond of wing. and she now took unwon
ad pleasure in the exercise of this accomplishmel
eo for Charles had the painters eye, well as Il
nu poets tongue. And. in their hours of closer iu
macy, when Withdrawn from the busIling circ
m too much occupied with their own interests TO
III terfere with them. they sat near Mr.. Clemen
side who led them on to themes of high and he
=. az import and thought and feeling came up from t
innermost depths of the soul, and frightened
=, darkened in tho speaking eye-it was then Il
ia Leila learned that while music, painting, aud r
-, etry gave eracv and beauty to his mind, a ric We