Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-09-24
CH0ICg LITERATURR.
The two Sisters and the two Uncles.
BY MRS. CAROLINE LEE HENTZ
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BY MRS. CAROLINE LEE HENTZ.
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Mr.. Manners at length consented that
Leila should accompany him, upon condi-
ton Of u speedy return. The departure of
the travellers was deferred for some days,
in consequence Of an unexpected movement
on the part of Cousin Joe. He insisted
that he could not, and would not start till
his union was consummated with Elmira,
with whom he seemed every moment more
enamoured. Elmira, Notwithstanding the
chilling influence of Aunt Phillis' worldly
maxims aud example, had some feelings
true to nature lingering in the depth of her
heart. She thought she would not feel so
reluctant to this marriage, for reluctant
she unaffectedly was, though she had used
all the arts Of her sex, to allure him,-if
Charles were not present. Aunt Phillis
thought upon the whole that it would be
the height of gentility to have the wedding
take place on the morning Of their journey,
and then, on their return, celebrate the
nuptials by a large wedding party. Mr..
Manners was we'll pleased with the match,
and as all the higher powers were propi-
tous, Elmira thought it best to smile and
be propitious too.
just before the wedding, Aunt Phillis
took Elmira aside, and after long pream-
bic about the Importance Of commencing the
married life with grace and propriety, said,
Remember, my dear, that there is great
deal in the name you will bear; that is,
there is fashionable and Questionable
style Of addressing married woman. You
.Enst-nspt AIlIsg any Gre e sE.uI Mrs.
Elmra Banks, OF young Akrh lsks-but
Mrs. Joseph Banks. That will be a sufi-
cient distinction. When the senior Mr..
Banks--when | am married, (taere is no
use in speaking in inuendoes,) l intend to
be called simply Mrs. Banks. Remember
my dear, Mrs. Joseph Banks"
Poor Aunt Phillis, she was already trem
bling at the idea of being styled old Mrs
Banks, and seeking to avert the impending
calamity. Leila beheld, with unspeakabl
agitation, the preparations for her sister
nuptials. She knew she did not love he
future bridegroom, and that the gold 70
which she was about to sacrifice the truth
fulness of nature, and the bloom of yOut
would never fill the aching void felt b
her craving heart, oolate made sensible
its capacities for happiness.
"God has no blessing for such unhallov
ed vows" said she to herself, as she stoo
pale and fearful by her sisters side, duriu
the nuptial ceremony. When the benedi
tion was pronounced and the bride read
to receive the congratulations other friend
Leila could not speak-she could only lea
her head on ElmIra's shoulder and weep
"Don't cry, Leila" whispered Elmira
"whcn you and Charles live in your l.
cabin together, in the wild woods, you
forget all about me-" ...
"Let me be the first to congratulate Mr.
Joseph Banks, on her new name," sa
Aunt Phillis, advancing and saluting Il
bride, with inimitabc grace.
Mrs. Joseph Banks I" repeated NJ
Banks. every good, young Mrs. Banks
Very good BY and by, there will be 0
Mrs. Bauks-will there not, hey?" pine
ing Aunt Phillis' arm, who thought prop
to resent the familiarity, by drawing aw,
her arm aud tossing up her head with u
expected disdain. The next moment, feI
ing she might offend him by her too mar
fest resentment Of the odious cognomC
she looked back upon him, with a coque
ish smile, and said something about his
ing privileged wit.
The carriage rolled up to the door W
magnificent sweep. The bride and bri
groom we're seated first then Mr.. Ban
who seemed to be completely cured of
gout, helped Aunt Phillis to ascend, "
sprang up the steps, as light as fav
threw back her veil and kissed her hand
those she was leaving behind 1t wa
long time before Mr.. Banks was arranl
to his own satisfaction, and it was not
Aunt Phillis had squeezed herself into
smallest possible compass, he declared b
self comfortably seated.
"Fipc horses these, brother" said
putting his head out of the window; " sw
like the wind. Ride like king P
Leila don't cry-wish there was roC
Take you next time-bye, bye"
The noble horses, which had been .
ing the ground, impatient of their long
strait, bounded forward, at the first to
of the whip, and the carriage was soon
Of sight. But as long as it was seen,
white handkerchief of Aunt Phillis wa
from the window, like orifamme Of
tory. The stage, which brought Mr.. Ct
ents and his son, was soon at the door
Il do not think can part with Won
ter all, said Mr.. Manners, retaining ]
in parting embrace shall be too
ly.'
"Thcn come with u.s." said Mr.. {