Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-14

| have shouted at that moment cousin from
the country but pitied the blushing divine
and contented myselfwt an inward chuckle
But by-and-by things went on more
smoothly and we all got merry over the desert
/ assure you, ministers can enjoy themselves
with good jokes and jibes as well as the rest
of us and why pray should they not. One
after another told some amusing anecdote
until the smooth, sleek visages fairly shone
with good humor | forgot my awkwardness
my cousin-Miss Harriet-and setting
down my glass, began with comic air:
"Once upon a time there was an old farmer
lived away out in the woods in old Vermont
State"
"My strong nasal accent Immediately at
tracted attention. Instantly there was ST.
lence every eve was fixed upon me with a
wandering yet respectful attention"
"'Ahem ah-ahemv said my cousin
vehemeutly, turning purple to his hair, and
fixing on me his handsome eyes. | only nee
ded that glance to confirm my wavering
resolutions if | had felt fearful, all traces of
timidity were banshed now; and in the midst
of expressive smiles and some tittering, |
pushed on with my story. 1t worked like
magic Never had | spoken before such an
audience. Every little while | could see by
the turn of his head ahd certain little move
ments, that my cousin was apologizing for me
to Miss Harriet, and he could not seem to uE-
derstand it, when at the conclusion, univer-
sal roar went round the table, almost loud
enough to drown the thunder of Niagara
Falls. Again and again the mirth broke
forth, and was besieged for more and when
we arose from the table was the lion OF the
evening and my cousin from the country
forgotten tetotally.
81 was not surprised at that bnt was sur
priscd at the very decided marks of favor
shown me by Miss Harriet. The beautiful
girl sat by me and seemed to listen with inter-
est to whatever | said. Poor Dennis the
tables were turned, and | even believe he was
jealous of his 'cousin from the country"
"Invitations poured in upon me after that
eventual day. | became more iastiduous in
the article of dress, and even ventured to
make calls for myself, the circle Of my ac
quaintance enlarged-the handsome minister
no longer cut me in public but walked boldly
by my side up the church aisle. | spent more
time at my toilet than formerly; patronized
the barber; ! practised my old fashioned
songs / sung for the ladies in fact was
popular
Miss Harriet Newland. the young lady
have mentioned before, had been for two sea
song the reigning belle. She was not veal
thy, but the heir eXpectant of good proper
ty. She was a girl of decided talent, and no
doubt intended to marry well. My cousin
saw, was most assiduously paying his address
to her. lie confded occasionally in me, aud
always spoke OF her with transport At
length things began TO change. lie grew
silent and moody and seldom mentioned her
name. saw her frequently, and had been
,.,;, 10 l. hot lnl in, bn
deep glow of her beautiful cheeks would have
led me TO suspect my presence called forth
the bright sparkle and the modest blush.
81 like the omnibus for one reason. 1t
gives fine opportunities for the study Of hu-
man nature. One day determined on taking
the tour of the fashionable thoroughfare, 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 bluer eyes beneath
them; flying feathers and dancing ribbons
and the mingled colors of soft and glossy
silks, seemed jumbled together through the
spaces between intervening vehicles, II rich
variety of costly goods.
suddenly, without Il moments warning
came down the rain, and such rain Such
springing to and fro such lodging in the
shop doors and under shades such scamper-
ing for omnibusses In less time than | can
say it, our vehicle was apparently full. ! re-
peat, apparently, for believe the question
has not yet been settled, when is an omnibus
full p
"Drve on said gruf voice, when a
pretty white bonnet appeared, and a beautiful
face looked appealingly in. | sprang from
my seat-Nliss Harriet saw me, andblushing-
ly made her way towards me between a null
tiplicity of knees and after some demurring
from her fair sisterhood, found n tolerable
place at my side. ] was in tight place, |
acknowledge, but | never regretted that
squeezing, never,
"One by one the occupants emerged from
the 'buss along Broadway. Sincerely glad
was | that a favorite maxim of mine had al
ways been, an 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 aweek at the farthest, return
home.
"IIs face frightened.
"But | shall come back again in three
months at the larthest,' resumed
"'Ho spend the winter, perhaps 2
"'No, not to spend the next winter ] re-
Piled adding, with significant manner, i
shall not 90 alone
lie looked at me steadily, asking what dc
you mean ?
al mean to get married l replied care
lessly, throwing myself back in an easy chair
You see that my greenness is developing
ITSELF
Il think il is,' he returned uneasily, and
blushing deeply but who is the ladyY
None other than your fayorite, Miss
Hattie l replied assuming an air Of indller-
ence.
"EIis eyes flashed in moment; he sprang
from his seat and took several rapid turns
across the floor. In little while he sat down
again, but he was very much agtated l
had, | confess, taken awicked kind of pleasure
in making the announcement, for his former
false pride an unministerial conduct in slight
ing me, still ranked 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
"'You see that l am surprised at this an
nouncement; you must be aware with what
feelings have regarded Miss Newland, but
| have long since ceased to hope for herfavor.
As all is. settled, may God prosper you. My
disappointment WILL ! trust result in my
spiritual advancement l have been too
worldly aud too proud, God bless you
Farewell
"'Now we have, both of us, happyfamiies,
and he is an humble, selfdenying man. l