Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-08-17

say so, after being here awhile. think we
have far more resources of amusement in the
country In summer, than you have in the city
Never mind, Frank, wait till you get intro
duced to some Of our country girls, and min
gle in our pleasant excursions and picnics,
and you may alter your opinion.
Well, COZ, must confess | have slight
curiosity TO see some of your country girls,
for l suppose they are perfect sPecimens-un-
polished and uneducated, and ready at any
time to give you dissertation on their favor
ite cook book Oh, shall have some amuse-
ment at all events
Really. Frank, | am quite surprised to
hear you speak thus. However, / will not
undeceve you at present, but will whisper
you word of caution, that if you still have a
free heart, and wish to keep it SO, you had
better not be too certain that our country girls
are as unattractive as you imagine
What, fall in love, COZ! Oh, that would
be capital. would like to try it once, Just
for the romance of the thing, and among these
hills and country rustics, it would be roman
tic;
Well, you might have an opportunity and
mind, give you due notice, it may turn out
to be more serious affair than you now think
4 for; ; and the breakfast bell at that moment
ringing, Ellen gaily took his arm, and they
entered the mansion.
A few hours later, and Frank Linwood was
roaming along the fair banks of the Yellow
beaches, with rod and line IN hand, but more
engaged in admiring the beautiful scenery.
than in captivating the finny tribe. 1t was
such delightful change from the noise and
hustle of the city-the air was so bland and
soft, and nought disturbed the stiffness, save
the song Of birds, the murmur of the stream,
or the drowsy hum of bees, revelling among
the flowers on either hand. 1t was delicious,
and yielding TO its dreamy influence, Frank
was soon absorbed in pleasant reverie, as he
reclined upon the messy bank, beneath the
shadow of the tall oaks.
But this was not destined to last long, for
light footstep reached his ear, and springing
to his feet, Frank suddenly became aware
that he was gazing upon vision Of such love-
illness, That at nrsz gIaAce he thongEtl 1t might
be freak of his imagination-but no for
deep blush mantled the cheek of the young
girl who stood before him, and murmurine
something about mot being aware turned
hastily round to retrace her steps, with a
roguish smile on her lips at his evident
amazement.
Stay cried Frank, recovering himself,
and gracefully raising his haiti is most
pleasant surprise, and why need it end SO
quickly!'
The young girl turned, and glanced at him
from beneath her long lashes. Her straw hat
hung carelessly on her arm, leaving her bright
curls entirely unconfned while in her hand
she held bouquet of wild flowers No won
der Frank gazed upon her with such admira-
ton.
You have been gathering flowers, and of
course, love them q said he, for the sake Of
hearing her speak, and almost fearing that
would destroy the charm.
Yes replied the girl, artlessly 4 have
a penchant for rowing after flowers, and do
love them. l never hunt for vioets, but what
| think of Willis's pretty lines and truly,
there's daintiness about these flowers that
touches one like poetry. Blooming unseen,
and no doubt often wasting their sweetness
on the desert air, makes them only more dear
TO me, and the rarest exotic could not afford
the same pleasure
Frank was delighted-he did not expect
such an answer.
You do not reside in the village near, by
said he
Yes and it is there | am now going
Goodbye and with light laugh at his evi-
'dent wish to detain her longer, she quickly
disappeared.
As beautiful, but wilder than the flowers
she has gathered murmured Frank, sinking
back upon his former seat, to dream Of the
lovely apparition that had just vanished.
'Why, Frank, what is the matter q ex-
claimed Ella Benson, next morning, to her
cousin, as he sat at the breakfast table play
ing with his spoon. you have hardly spok-
en- three words all the morning; and though
you do not look exactly miserable, hope you
have no serious intentions of leaving us al
ready
20, no. far from it, dear coz am very
much pleased with your home, assure you
and besides have not yet seen much of the
village-the inhabitants, mean. Have you
many lady acquaintances
Yes, a good many replied Ella; 'but
one in particular, with whom | wish you to
be acquainted. By the by, she is coming
here this morning to take lesson on the pi-
ano for you must know she is pupil of mine,
and if you do not go out before that time,
will introduce you
Might know her name = he asked, care
lessly as he could.
Yes, it is Cora Lyle
Cora Lyle what sweet name.'
And the owner Of il far sweeter than the
name, replied Ella. But will not antci
pate knowing how you are prejudiced against
our country girls only mind, and do not PC
out before she comes
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