Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-11-22
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THE PLEASANT RESULT.
EY LIZZIE LINwoop.

Years ago had sister-Eliza-a tall,
graceful girl whom death has since claimed,
TO my glrlish fancy she was fit object for
alteration, ahd dearly did love to sit. and
study the languages of her pale face, though
] could never tell which was the most beau
titul--the pleasant smile upon her lips or
the varied expression of her dark blue eye.
llonly know loved her; and felt she was
something more than human. But with all
her stateliness there was, at times. quiet
drolery about her which provoked mrth in
spite of sad thoughts and sickening fears.
We had another sister--Mary-a prndish
little thing between us in age whose differ
ence from either hpr,uonized well in the
trio. ...........
1t was holiday for US when we could get
nice joke upon our sober sister, and witness
her consternation, and helpessness to retort.
We had been looking for some time for a
visit from our brother, who was doing busi-
ness in distant city, but were suddenly
surprised one afternoon by the arrival Of his
most intimate friend-Frunk Harlow, whom
We had never seen, but of whom we had
heard much. He had been west on business,
aud knowing our place OF residence aud
having been assured by my brother Of q
warm welcome, be had determined to stop
and rest few days from the fatigue Of his
journey, and form the acquaintance Of the
sisters, of whom he had such descriptions.
We only needed to hear his name before
we were ready to bid him welcome, and 10
extend to him the cordialities of the house
for-was he not our brothers friend He
looked weary and travel-worn, and sister
Eliza, whose sympathes were ever warm for
the physically weak begged Of him after
partaking Of some refreshments, to rest for
an hour. and herself conducted him to the
old par!or chamber, where many q traveller
and honored guest had rested their wearied
bodies and their aching eyes soothed by the
pleasant shade Of green the well.trained
vines cast in at the windows, and threw
around the homely though comfortable room
Sister Mary had gone to visit a sick
friend, and it was dark before we saw her
coming up the lane that led to the house.
Mr.. Harlow had not come down yet, and |
glanced ut sister Eizu ] saw plainly that
some sport was to be had il possible, without
sacrificing truth.
We heard the front door open. two or three
measured steps-and then, with one wild
cry of delight, our usually sedate sister rushed
into the purlor, excaiming:
"Where is he? Where is he? Has Warren
come 2"
Warren What should make you think
he had come ?" replied Eliza, with the most
veXing indifference.
"Why, whose travelling trunk is this out
here in the hall--and who does this cloak
belong to-"
"Oh, they belong to young man who is
going TO spend few days with us" answered
Eliza again, with the most provoking calm
ness. lie is resting little while in the
parlor chamber-he will be -"
Sister Mary did not wait TO hear The
sentence finished, but hastily throwing of her
bonnet and shawl. was in the hall and bad
assembled the stairs before we had time 10
think whether il was best to call her back OF
not.
1t was warm weather. and our guest had
left his door partly open, and with large
palm leaf fan in his hand. had thrown himself
upon a lounge, and was indulgiDg in most
| refreshing nap. The fan had fallen, SO that
it covered the greater part of his face, leaving
only his forehead and hair, which closely
resembled my brothers, exposed.
Sister Mary carefully approached and
| looked in, but getting glimpse OF the short
brown curls, she waived ali hesitation, ant
! with ont-stretched arms rushed across the
I room, and bending over the sleeper, ano
pushing aside the fan gave him NEST hearty
and sisterly-kiss
| The young man walked suddenly, and was
greatly amazed at finding himself in the warn
embrace Of young girl. But--our sister,
Oh it was too bad
II VAS so'ne moments hafors abe fairly