The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-06-30

| {" like the omnibus for one reason. 1t
gives fina opportunities for the study of
| human nature. oncd,y | determined on
| taking the tour OF the fashionable thorough
fare, and accordingly hailed the first 'buSs
a gaudy concern, and we commenced our
slow journey. What multitude were out
that day! White hats and blue hats, with
blucr eyes beneath them flying feathers and
dancing ribbons and the mingled colors of
soft alld glossy silks, seemed jumbled t"gcth
| cr through the spaces between intervening
vehicles. a rich variety of costly goods.
| ''Suddcny. without moments warning,
| came down the rain, and such II rain Such
| sprlnginS to and fro such dOlging in the
| shop doors and under shades such scamper-
| ing for omnlbuscs In less time than can
say it, our vehicle was apparently full.
| repeat, apparently, for believe the qucs-
ton has not yet bscn settled, .wlcn is an
| omnibus fulli'
"Drive on said a gruT voice, when a
| pretty white bonnet appeared. and beautiful
face looked appcalngly in. sprang from
my Seat-Miss Harriet, saw me, and blushing-
" made her way towards me between multi
pIicity OF knees. and after some dcmurring
from her fair sisterhood, found tolerablc
| place at my side. ] was in tight place, !
acknowledge. but ] never regretted that
| squeezing, never.
| s.One by one the occupants emerged from
the 'buss along Broadway. Sincerely glad
was | that tnvoritc maxim of mine had al
ways been, san umbrella for every change of
the wind;' | escorted Harriet home, and
spent the evening there.
The next day found an opportunity to
talk with my cousin alone. informed him
that should in a week at the farthest, return
home.
His face frightened.
but shall come back again in three
months at the tarthcst,' | resumed.
"'ro spend the next winter perhaps!'
| "'No, not to spend the next winter |
replied. adding, with a significant manner,
Il shall stay but short time, and when go
back shall not go alone
''lle looked at lie steadily, asking what
doyou mcan!'
81 mean to get married. I replied care.
lcssly, throwing myself back in an easy chair.
You see that my grccnncss is developing it.
self
4 think it is he returned uncaslv, and
blushing deeply but who is the lady?'
'''None other than your favortc, Miss
Hattie. replied, assuming an air of ndif-
ference.
His eyes flashed in a moment he sprans
from his scat and took several rapid turns a
cross the floor. In Il little while he sat down
again. but he was very much agitated. |
had, confess. taken wicked XII ID of plea
sure in making the announcement, for his
former false pride and unministcrial conduct
in sighting me, still ranklcd in my bosom !:
but felt sentiment of pity for him, for
saw he suffered.
AT last he resumed the conversation. lie
was pale, but more composed. as he SAID:
Z" lou sec that am surprised an this an
nounccment' you must be aware with what
feelings have regarded Miss Newland, but
have long since ceased to hope for her faver
rs all is settled, may God prosper you. My
disappointment will, | trust, result in my
spiritual advancement. | have been too
worldly and too proud. God bless you. Fare
well.
Now we have, both ofus, happy families.
and he is an humble, self denying man.
sometimes qnizzingly ask him if he ever re-
members hhm cousin from The co'm'ry.'"