Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1857-08-12
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Emily-the Exemplary Wife.

BY cORNRLIA.
"a woman Of that rare behavior,
SO qualified that admiration
Dwells around about her; Of that perfect spirit,
That admirah hle carriage,
That sweetness in discOurse-young as the morn
ing
Her bushes staining his"
We'll met Harry, PvO been looking for
YOU all the morning. said Augustus Vernon
to his intimate friend Harry Manyers.
TO what good fortune am indebted for
this anxious searchP
We'll, to tell the truth returned Gus,
slightly blushing. I'D like to call on your
fair COZ, and wish you to accompany me-
so you are caught at last; Cupid has
thrown his chain around you hey, Gus =
querried Harry, jestingly.
Not exactly, but | confess desire to be-
come better acquainted with your divinity,
my heart yet remains unfettered.'
Come along, old fellow, your wish shall be
gratifed but if you are not forced to sur
render to the charms of the lovely Emily in
less than one month from date, you may call
me q false prophet
As the young men assembled the steps OF
stately mansion in -- street, Harry,
turning to his companion, laughingly said !:
Now Gus, keep q tight hold of your heart (;
uOn you lebl IL Illull hSulhob J'ul 'Sol!
They were presently ushered into an ele.
gantly furnished parlor, where, seated at a
center table, they beheld the beautiful Emily.
She received them in an easy, courteous man.
ner after the usual complimentary remarks
the conversation turned upon the anticipated
pleasure of Soiree to be given by the fash
ionable Mrs. Ward
You will be there, Miss GranvilleH said
Vernon inquiringly.
%, YES, | shall endeavor to it will be a
splendid affair no doubt. Harry has prom.
ised, in case papa cannot attend to be my
beau, so coz hold yourself engaged
Am l to have the extreme felicity of at
tending your The thought is RAPTURE ex-
claimed Harry, Nrchly glancing at Vernon.
DO not mind the nonsense of my hair
Drained cousin, Mr.. Vernon. | guess the
reason Of his railery but he need not think
10 rain his cause through those means,
said Miss Granville, smilingly locking to
ward her cousin, which, in spite of his pre-
tended indifference brought deep tinge t
his cheek
Vernon was more interested in the CONVEX
sation than he choosed to show. The eviden
embarrassment Of Manvers and certai
tremor in Miss Granville's voice did M
escape his observation and, with the tact
n lover determined to ascertain the meanin
of the covert words, and he jes tingly said
Harry do you really design forcing yor
cousin TO grant your wisdom by the powt
of ridiculel lfso, fear that you will n
succeed, as she seems to have means to pa
you in your own coln.' ....
AS she has thrown the gauntlet / cam
but accept it. What say you Emily, shall
explain p queried Harry, archly.
If you choose answered Miss G. laughir
and slightly coloring.
Harry appeared in no haste to give
friend the proposed explanation, and
cousin laughingly exclaimed: Come, CO
Mr.. Vernon is l am sure, anxious to hei
your confession but never mind anoth
time will do, so We'll change theoonversatiC
Mr.. Vernon, when did you hear from yo
sisterP
Ireceived letter from her yesterday; s
writes that she will be home by All SaiI
Day.
SO soon? am delighted to hear it,
'You and my sister were very intimate
school, believe Miss GranvilleP
Yes during the FIVE years that we W,
ut - we continued inseparable; a
strange, neither Of us formed any otl
friendship while there. And she will
home so soon2 Well really this is m
welcome news. You have not seen her
some time, have you Mr.. Vermont
Not since she first went to school; Il
she was q mere child; but assure you t
am very anxious to have her with me o.
again
No doubt; and you will be delightf'
surprised to see the change in her for j,
is perfect in all that pertains to woma
beauty.
Your preference, fear, prejudices you
her favor said Vernon, with o graft
smile
'Onol True, feel for Julia the war;
friendship; but with all my love for he
am sure that | would not be blind to
faults, if she had any. No woman G
lived who possessed o truer heart; ev
one who approaches her is at once fascin
with the beauty of her person, the grace
affability Of her manners
Really, Miss Granville said Vernon g
IF you were a gentleman | should have
Of soon losing Julia. What say you MANY
don't your cousin talk more like a lover
female friend 2
She does indeed, responded Harry,
castically smiling i never heard lad
applaud one of her sex generally speal
they
Harry, will not allow you to finish
sentence, interrupted Emily, for know
you intend to make an ill.natured rem
You lords seems to think that women
incapable of feeling true friendship for
other.
Miss Granville do not include me in
attack on the lords" said Vernon, ga
Ndmiringly upon the lovely girl. i
learnt woman's worth, and shall ever
her love and homage. The impressions
ed in childhood can never be erased
do not mind, Harry, he was jesting.'