The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-11-15

felt fearful, al traces If ,imidiy were bsnisA-
ed now; and in ihc il..Is- o! expressive smiles
and some l.ile 'i;terin5. pushed on with my
story |. worked Ike sic- Never before
had | spoken before such an audience. Every
little W hiie [ could see b. the turn oi ais mead
and certain lissle movements. tlal my cousin
was apologizing for me 70 Miss Harriet aad
he c5ull not seem to unlerstaad Il, when a
the conclusion universal roar went round tile
table almost loud enough TO drown the thun-
der OF Niagara Falls. Again and again the
mirth broke forth, and | was besieged for
more. and when arose from the table, |
the lion OF the evening, and my cousin
from the country" forgotten entirely.
/ was not surprised at that, but was sur
prised at the very decided marks Of favor
shown me by Miss Harriet. Tne beautiful
GAL sat by me and seemed to listen with in
terest to whatever | sail. Poor Dennis. the
tables were turned, and even believe he
Jealous of his ''cousin from the country.'
'.Inviations poured in upon me after that
eventual day; l became more fastdious in the
article of dress, and even ventured 10 make
calls for myself. The circle Of my acquaint
ance emlarged--the handsome minister no
longer Gu. me in public, but walked boldly by
my side up the church aisle. spent more
time at my toilet than formerly; patronized
songs. sung for the ladies; in fact, | was
popular.
Miss Harriet Newlaud, the Young lady |
have mentioned before. had been for TWO sea
sons the reignng belle. She was not wealthy
bu; the heir expectant Of a good property
She was girl Of decided talent, and no doubt
intended 10 marry well. My cousin. | saw,
most assidio1sy paying his addresses to her,
He confided occasionally in me, and always
spoke OF her with transport. At length things
began to change He grew silent and moody
and seldom mentioned her name saw her
frequently and had been vain, the light that
spsrkei in her eyes. the deep glow OF her
beautiful cheeks would have lei me to suspect
nv presence called forth the bright sparkle
and the modest blush.
Il like the omnibus for one reason. Il
gives fine opportunities for the study of human
nature One day | determined on taking the
tour of the fashionable thorough!are, and
accordingly hailed the first 'buss, gaudy
concern and we commenced our slow Journey.
What = multitude Were out that day! White
aaes and blue hats. with bu-r eyes beneath
hem; flying feathers and dancing ribbons,
and the mingled colors of soft aud glossy silks,
seemed iumbed together through the spaces
between intervening vehicles, a rich variety
Of costly goods.
came down the rain, and sUCH rain! Such
springing to and fro! such lodging in tie
shop doors and under si a4es' such SC tnlTeT
iug for omnibusSes. In less time than can
say it. our vehicle was apparently tull. re
peat apparently, for | believe the question has
not YET been settled. when is an omnibus full!
Drive on, SAID a grutT voice, when
pretty white bonnet appeared, and beautiful
ace looked apppalngty in, / sp-ans from
10y seat-h4is> Harriet saw me, and blushlngly
ma her way towards me between a multi
city of knees. and after some demurring
from her fair sisterhood, found ;olerabe
place at my side. was III tight place,
acknowledge bat never reg sretted tina. squeez-
ing. never.
..One by one tie occupants emerged from
the 'buss along Broadway. Sincerely glad
was | that a favortc maxim of mine had al
,savs been. AN umbrella for every change Of
wind | escorted Miss Harrieg home, and
spent the evening there.
The next dav | found an opportunity to
talk with my cousin alone. / informed him
thar l should in a week at fartheSt. return
home.
His face Frightened
But l shall come back again in three
months at the farthest,' | resumed.
ITO spend the next winter. perhaps
piled, adding with significant manner. Il
shall stay but a short time and when | go
back shall no: % alone
s'He looked a: me steadily, asking me-
what do You mean.3''
Il mean to get married replied carelcs>ly
throwing myself back IN an easy chair ! on
zee that nv greenness is developing Itself
II think it is he returned uneasily, and
bushins deeply; but who is the ady?'
"'None other than your fayorite. Miss
Hattie, | replied, assuming al air of indif
ference.
His eyes dashed in moment; lie sp-ang
from his seat and took several rapid turns
across the floor. In a little while he "a, down
again, but he Very much agitst q. |
mad. | confess. taken a wicked kind OF pleasure
IN maxim. the announcement, for liz former
.se pride and unmini, erial conduct 10 Slight
ing me, still ranked in my bosom: but felt
sen,men; Of pity for him. for saw he sutf
ared.
AT last he resumed the conversa.ioa.-He
Was pale bu. more composed as lie said:
10y You see ira: / aa surprised =. this an
nounccmeat: you mus b. aware with Wat
feelings Lave r,garlel Miss Ncwand. but
| have long SINCE ceased 10 hope for her favor
As all IS settled, may God prosper you. Ny
disappointment. viii. l trust, result in my
spiritual advauct ment. l have been too
worldly and too proud. God bless YOU
Farewell
Now we have both Of Us. happy families.
and lie > N humble. self-den,ng man
sometimes quizzia-ly ask linn il he remeEn
bers 'ilag cousin from the country.
Natural B,RouErERs. Caick weed is Al
excellent barometer. hNhen the flower ex
pands fully. we are moi to expec: rain for
several hours; shoald /, continue IN that state
no rain vii disturb the summers !av Mhen