True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-10-24
2, RAGAN, Editor and Proprietor

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so was a certain young physician in a
neighboring village. How oltenhas Mrs.
Milton spoken in boundess praises of
him to me telling how half the village
girls were striving to win his noble heart,
but striving in vain.
Mamma and | had returned in the early
part of September from the Springs, tired
with gayety and excitement. | fairly
cried for joy when Mrs. Milton came TO
New York, nominaIly with the intention
of having mamma and myself return with
her TO her rural home. Mamma, howev-
er, preferred remaining in the city, tho
she finally consented to my returning with
Mrs. Milton, the terms that should keep
my miIth within bounds, for you know
what wild madcap | was in those days,
Lou.
| will pass over our pleasant journey,
and my delight in exchanging the hot and
scorching pavements, brick walls, and
dust-laden air, for cool, refreshing breezes
and waving green grass. had been at
Mrs. MIlton's about fortnight, when one
morning she hastily entered my room,
sayrg, Come, Mary, brush your hair
and fix up, for DR.. Louston and Mr.. Ne
land are coming down the avenue, and |
would not wish them~to see you in tIiis
plight Nor either, Aunty,' [ replied,
for | had been out in the woods all the
morning, and my gingham dress was sad
ly torn, and my white apron all stained
with blackberries. well, DEAR she con.
tinued, come down in the parlor as soon
as you're ready, for must go and show
them in; Nancy is so dumb, she will be
more likely to take them in the tea-room
if she should condescend 10 invite them
to enter at all,' and so saying, she lef
the room.
What Mrs. Milton meant by fixing up
Go not know but am afraid my Oile
that afternoon did not exactly suit; fol
as it was very warm | simply arranged
my hair, and put on white muslin dres:
without a single ornament, save that little
diamond ring papa had given the New
Years before.
From various hints from my friends a
Weslland and others interested, [ hat
learned that if | had heard much of DR.
Louision, he had heard much more con
cerning me, In fact the whole country
round was aware that the doctor had beer
selected by Mrs. Milton as my future
husband. But from several stories | hat
heard, knew very well that he was no
easily caught; and | determined TO NEE
him on his own ground. Much had beer
said by the village bellies and young wive.
of The country round in his dislavor ii
my presence. But | needed them not
for | well understood their motives, ant
though, sister dear, | cared very little II
sec DR.. Louiston, did die to make then
envious as far as it was in my power
I'm afraid, Lucy dear, that if their mo
tive was wrong in speaking my dispar
agement in DR.. Louiston's presence, nj!
own motive in cullivating his acquaintance
was not exactly right.
When | had completed dressing | tool
bunch of wild flowers, which ] ha,
been gathering that morning, with the in
tention of arranging them. | descended
the stairs. As | entered the room, saw
|
Mrs. Milton standing by all open window
convcrsing with the two gentlemen, ant
pointing 10 some Gavoriie plant in the gar
den below. | therefore stood for mo
ment near the door unobserved. Hap
pening to look that way, one of the gen
tlemen caught my look, and | thought
could just perceive rather amused ex
) preston pass over his coun'enance, Ii
: moment | knew that it was DR.. Louis
ton, and | returned his glance with one O
. hauteur and disdain. He was OF the me
dum height and strikingly handsome
| His features were fine, and Ills eyes blacI
and piercing. .,
{ | sat down on the sofa and commence
, arranging my flowers, and when intro
: duced begged the gentlemen 10 excus
me from rising, as was particularly en-
| gagged. Mrs. Milton seemed surprised
my DEAR she said, 'lhs is DR.. Louistor
/ whom you have doubtless heard me ire
: quenliy speak Of Indeed | answered
, without once looking up. Icould plainl
see that Mrs. Milton was displeased wit
: my conduct during the interview, br