Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-12-07

COUSIN tfOm tho counfil ioiBottcn
entirely.
was not surprised at that, but
was surprised at the very decided
marks Of favor shown me by Miss
Harriet. The beautiful girl sat by
me and seemed to listen with interest
to Whatever said. Poor Dennisl
the tables were turned. and l even
believe he was jealoas of his 'cousiil
from the country"
Invitations poured in upon me af-
ter that eventfuI day: became more
faslidious in the article of dress, and
even ventured to make calls for nv
self. The circle Of my acquaintance
enlarged-the handsome minister no
longer cut me in public. but walked
boldly up the aisle. I spent more
time at my toilet than formerly; l pat
ronized the barber; practised my old
fashioned songs. l sung for the ladies';
in fact, | was popular.
"Miss Harriet New!and. the young
lady / have mentioned before, had
been for two seasons the reigning
belle. She was Aot wealthy, but the
heir expectant Of good property
She was girl of decided talent. and
no doubt intended to marry well.-
My cousin. | saw, most assidiously
paying his addresses to her.
He confded in me occasionally
and occasionally spoke of her with
transport. At length things begar
to change. He grew silent and moo
dy. and seldom mentioned her name
l saw her frequently, and had I beer
vain. the light that sparkled in hel
eyes. the deep glow of her beautiful
cheeks would have led me to suspec
my presence called forth the brigh
sparkle and the modest blush.
"I like the omnibus for one reason
1t gives fine opportunities for the stud,
of human nature. One day deter
mined on taking the tour of the fash
ionable thoroughfare, and according
ly hailed the first 'buss. gaudy con
cern. and we commenced our SLOW
journey. What a multitude we've ou
that day! White hats and bluer eyes
beneath them; flying feathers ane
dancing ribbons, and mingled colors o
soft and glossy silks. seemed jumblec
together through the space between
intervening vehicles. a rich variety o
costly goods.
Suddenly. without a moment
warning. came down the rain, ant
sUca a rainl Such springing to ant
frol such lodging in the shop door
and under shades! such scamperniI
for omnibussesl In less time than
can say it, our vehicle was apparent,
full. repeat apparently full, for
believe the question has not yet beer
settled. when is an omnibus fulll'
"Drive onv' said gruff voice
when pretty white bonnet appeared
and a beautiful face looked appealing
ly in. l sprang from my seat-Mis
Harriet saw me. and blushingly mad
her way towards me between a multi
tude of kness. and after some demur
ring from her fair sisterhood. fount
tolerable place at my side. I wa
in tight place, l acknowledge, but
never regretted that squeezing. never
lone by one the occupants emerged
from the 'buss along Broadway. Sin
cerely glad was that favorite max
i'm of mine had always been IAN um
brella for every change of the wind
escorted Miss Harriet home, and spen
the evening there.
1.-The next day L found an opportu
nifty to talk with my cousin alone.
informed him that l should in wee
at farthest return home.
His face frightened.
"But | shall be back in three week
at farthest," resumed.
"To spend the next winter. per
haps?"
mo, NOT to spend the next winter.
replied, adding with signi6can
manner, 81 shall stay but shoI
time. and when go back shall nc
go alone"
"He looked at me steadily, askin
me. "what do you mean?"
Il mean to get married." | replie
carelessIy, throwing myself back in q
easy chair. "You see that my green
ness is developing ITSELF"
IL think it is. he returned unessily
and blushing deeply: "but who is tn
lady?"
None other than your favorit,
Miss Hattie" | replied, assuming a
air of indifference.
"His eyes flashed in a moment; b
sprang from his seat and took sewers
rapid tuns across the floor. In
little while he sat down again, but h
was very much asitated. had,
confess, taken wicked kind Of plea'
ure in making the announcement, e
his former false pride and minister's
conduct in sighting me, still rankle
ir my bosom; but felt sentiment {
pity for him. for saw he suffered.
"At length he resumed the conve
satiou. He was pale, but moi
composed, as he said:
"You see that | am surprised
this announcement; you must
aware with what feelings | have n
have regarded Miss Newland. but
have long since ceased to hope f
her favor. All is settled, may Go
prosper you. My disappointnr n
will, | tr 81, result in my spiritual nc
vaucement. l have been worldly an
too proud. God bless you. Fare
we'll"
"Now we have. both Of US. happ
families, and he is nm humble. sci
denying man. | sometimes qulzzin!
ly ask him if he remembers TIL
cousin from the country"
AN EXCELLENT REAsoN.-A lad
walking. u few days since, on one
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