Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1857-09-17

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:; both left word they would soon be back
l. " Was l expected at this hour, do you know
Y said Delamour to the footman.
That functionary was new to the establish
e ment, and was not acquainted with Mr.. Worm
woods person.
" Didn't letter come this morning by post''
; he inquired; g from London-pink envelope
, red seal-coat of arms Z"
: Yes" replied the man; :! from the hair
dresser, wasntitl'' he inquired, a little doubt
u tul, but not very as 10 whether Afr. Iruefit's
representative stood before him.
i What do you meal. ~ exclaimed Delamour
"yon insulting secure rel I'm Mr.. Worm
wood, and wrote to announce my- arrival"
Il humbly beg yorr pardon, sir; but Miss
fhilIs didn't mention nobody but the barber. anG
OF course, SIR, you see--but I'm very sorry, as.
sure you, sir, and hope you won't alude to the
! mistake"
Delamour left the house and pursued his way
through the park. At the side of an ornamental
sheet of water, beyond q risu. knoll he saw his
adored Phillis. She had a crook in her hand and
a round hat on her head, tastefulIy ornamented
with flowers of her own gathering. close.iit-
ting dress revealed the matchless symmetry OF
her figure her petticoats were very short, and
her feet the smallest and prettiest in the world.
The shepardess smiled when shesaw her lover,
and bushed at being detected in her festival at
! tire.
9 tits so pleasant to watch the sheen ., she
said; = q! how wish had lived in the DAVIS
OF rustic simplicities, when everybody was so
KIND and innocent 1t must have been charm.
ing to fold in the flock when the hot sun began
to descend, and then to assemble for dance up
ON the grass-no etiquette, no drawing Dom
false refinement"
"And your Slrephon ~ inquired Deamour
with cloud beginning TO darken his brow
oh he would have been some gentle vii
lager, some neighboring farmers son, soft-voiced
and musical; for, of course, he woaid have sung
and played delightfully."- on his oaten reed
You know, suppose, Miss Daisyfeld that
neither play nor sing and to tell you the truth
despIse any one who does either"
/" But am only painting a fancy scene,' re-
pied Philhs, alarmed at the sharpness of his
tone. " You didn't think l was serious, Della
mour was a kind Of actress for the time, and
thought l would speak in character" So say
ing, she threw away her crook and tool: the
wreath from her little straw hat; and now"
she continued, " will be as steady and sensi-
bic as you please. Let us go and see my aunt.
Delamour brooded over the previous part of
the conversation. He didn't like the allusiOn to
Strephon, nor the rapture about pipes and sing
ing.
T" The girl can't be wholly devoted to me- or
she wouldn't talk such nonsense about dancing
with shepherds on the grass l am no shepherd
and she knows that very well.
The post she said to Phllis, 50 has Just
brought me a letter from your brother. He has
been Unexpectedly ordered to join his head-quar
tiers, at Nedithorpe, and arrived there last night
ooh! am SO delighted ~ exclaimed Philis
Dear Edward when he does come to see usl
Oh let MS go TO see hin at once u
He promises to be here tomorrow" said
Mrs. Ogeton, in cold tone, " and should like
to see Mr.. Norwood for few minutes alone"
Mr.. Norwood had just resolved to ask Phil
lis why she was in such rapture about the return
of her brother. Wasn't he, her lover, by her
side and yet she wished 10 start away from
him ! But he followed Mrs. Ogleton into the
drawingroom, and Phllis saw there was some
thing wrong, but could not tell what.
The letter from Edward Daisyfeld," began
the lady, is exceedingly unpleasant. He tells
me that he has long promised the hand of his sis
ter to one of his brother officers, and he has re-
ceived with great disapprobation my announce
ment your engagement.
Indeed ~ said Delamour, a and why -
What has he or sny Papinjay in the Blazers to
say against me :"
"Oh nothing against you, replied the lady;
"for he never heard fyou before. Ali he says is
he prefers Captain Bedford, aud refuses his con-
sent to your sut."
"And does Phillis agree with him % Inquired
Mr., Wormwood.
II have this moment got the letter, replied The
lady, and she knows nothing about It. / have
given my approval you are aware. Mr. Worm
wood; but the decision, suppose will lie with
Phillis herself"
at is little too late should think, to make
it a matter of choice" said Delamour BITTERLY
81 have announced my approaching marriage to
all my friends, and won't he made fool OF, by
either brother or sister Why, the world would
laugh at me, and am not man to be laughed
at with impunity."
l never heard of sCaptain Bedford said
Philis, when she was informed of her brothers.
epistle, $ will have nothing TO say TO him
and I'm sure, Edward only requires to know
you rs well as do to see that ] can never be
happy with any one else"
Dearest girl, you make me happier than
ever l was BEFORE
"You are always so kind and trusting" con.
tnued PhiIis,-and Dolamour looked search
ingly in her face
:. You are SO generous and open and unsus-
picious''
A cloud darkened the lovers brow
And I'm sure you'll be great friends with
Edward, and indeed, with all the Blazers, for he
says they are the most gentlemanly fellows in
the world. 1t will be so pleasant when he brings
soma of them here 2"
/ trust he won't, for more disgusting set Of
snobs and puppies--but pray, excuse me,
dearest Phis, your asui ance Of affection is all |
require, and | laugh at the pretensions of
whole regiment of Bedfords; so let them come
whenever they like"
He was delighted with the transparent truth
and simplicity of his artless Phillis, and took his
way to London more satisfied with her (and
himselD than ever. But on refection--and he
took three days at least to reAect--he perceived
that he must come to an understanding with his
rival.
twas necessary for his self-respeet that he
should show that gentleman no. thoro ghiv he
despised him, and accordingly he wrote an insult
ing letter to the distinguished Blazer and was
about to send itto the post, when his servant
entered with card, and said, 4" the gentleman is
in the hail."
Deamour looked at the card and saw printed
thereon the name of 80 Captain Bedford
Show him n," he said, and prepared for bat
tie. There no battle in the face or manner
of his visitor, however. Fair, honest, happy
looking, as becomes perfect health and three
and-twenty years Of age, the captain smiled gra-
eiously as he entered.
You are surprised to see me here, Mr.. Worm
wood, he said "but the fact is, think it right
to come to an explanation"
Exactly what wished sir, said Delamour,
biting his lips.
My friend, Ned Daisyfeld," he continued.
" is too hattering in his estimate of my merits
He wished me, of course, you know, to offer my
hand TO his sister. He introduced me to her
two days ago. 4 charming girl, confess-very
pure, very beautiful, and as her aunt is rich, /
believe, an heiress, if she pleases the old lady
in the choice Of husband. | dare say time and
assiduity, with the favor of her brother, might
enable me to make an impression on her heart
butt am not going 20 try-I resign all claim
into your hands, and trust sincerely you will
make her happy, for no one can deserve it more.
Good morning"
Before Delamour could recover from his sur
prise, the visitor was gone. Before had time
10 call him to order for his behavior ut Neddi-
thorpe, for be is HareighS companion he NUT
and very handsome. Why has he surrender
ed his chance Of Phiilis lie admires her beau
4. her cl,aracter and knows she L to have q for