The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-07-29

gueenly dignity, elegant figure, and exquis.
lte taste, ,at first threw her rival in the shade,
Emily's piquant style and sprightly conyer-
sation were by many preferred to Kate's
statuesque beauty. twas impossible to de-
eide which was the loyeliest-each had her
adherents and admirers; but as they were
equally numerous, it seemed probable that
the season would draw to close without
the all-important decision which had been
par erceiieace the belle.
| Just this time Richard Warren returned
from Europe. The arrival of 50 undeniaby
elegant, handsome, and wealthy gentleman
was an event; all the fashionable world was
in flutter, and the rivals saw at once
that the important epoch had arrived.
She whose claims he advocated, whom he
favored with his admiration, would at once
stand upon the precarious pinnacle Of BELLE
ship, though their tactics were entirely
different.
Emily brought to bear upon him the bat
teries Of her sprightly wit, while Kate
adroitly laid the mine of apparently queenIy
indifference. As yet, though it was evident
that Richard admired both, his preference
was not known perhaps he hardly knew
himself which he thought the most charming.
But, during this exposition of the claims
Of the rivals, a lively conversation was going
on. The last new novel and the opera had
been discussed, as we'll as some Of their mu-
tual friends; and, in the midst Of some
wickedly witty remarks of Emily upon some
would-be fashionable lady, loud voice was
heard in the hall. 1t came nearer the door,
and the words could be distinctly under
stood.
" You no-brained, impudent iacknapes,
Ill teach you manners III make you laugh
t'other side Of your mouth"
The door was flung open, and in walked
tall. athletic young man, whose really fine
form was disguised in an ili-looking suit Of
evidently domestic manufacture, and stood
for moment awkwardly looking around
him; then hastily approaching Kate, he flung
his arms around her, and gave her loud
smack on the cheek.
She withdrew herself haughtily and quiz
etiy from his embrace.
!" SIR" said she, with freezing dignity.
Law, don't you know who be :" said
the new conner, in no wise disconnected.
81 Nell .-...- i4...II, bal;aya w, b.yo
forgotten me. Don't yer Know Cousin ben
Yer see didn't like iarmin' no how YOU can
fix it, so quit, and came to the city. Jim
Simpkins was down to our place, and was
doing frst-rate here. He said it was dread
ful hard to get start in the city, but guess
| amt a going to slump through where he
gets ahead. Ill risk il anyhow"
Catharine, at the commencement OF this
speech, had Redeemed and paled, for she was
deeply mortified that Richard Warren and
Emily Archer should have been witnesses of
the scene. She caught triumphant glance
from Emily. II restored her pride.
With all the grace Of which she was mis-
tress, she turned to the new conner
+" You must excuse me, Cousin Ben" She
said, :" i had forgotten YOU. A few years
makes a change, and can hardly retrace in
YOUR countenance feature that reminds me
Of the lad who went nutting with me in the
dear old woods at Hampton. Allow me.
Miss Archer" she added, turning TO her,
" TO present 10 YOU my cousin, MIR. Adams.
Mr.. Warren, Mr.. Adams" and with perfect
composure she saw his awkward bow and
scrape.
Emily at once commenced conversation
with Mr.. Adams, and proceeded to drag him
out most ridiculously, when Kate came to
the rescue.
You forget. Miss Archer said She.
" that my cousin has just arrived in town,
and has not yet had an opportunity to see
the lions. lie will be better able to give
his opinion of them IN few DAYS, when
shall have the pleasure Of acting as his ciee
rome"
Mr.. Warren, like well-bred gentleman
as IL was, addressed some remarks 10 MIR.
Adams on subjects with which he was fami-
liar, aud shortly after he, with Miss Archer,
took leave.
Kate could have cried with yexation, as
she thought of the sarcastic and ludicrous
description Of the scene which Emily would
delight in giving. but she controlled herself.
She was kind-hcarted gitl, and could not
forget the visit she had paid her uncle aud
aunt Adams, or Bcn's untiring efforts 10
make her happy when at his fathers house.
She resolved TO repay him now. and her
gracipusnrss of manner quite fascinated
poor Ben, as she made all sorts OF inquiries
about the old farm.
No sooner had Richard Warren with Miss
Archer left the house, than she began, with
all her power Of sarcasm, az Kate had fore
seen, to ridicule the scene they bad witness
cd. Mr.. Warren smiled, but seemed absent.
81 had no idea the Bcnnctts had such sul.
gm relations" continued Emily, knowing
well that the lastidious Richard Warren
would consider this 4 serious objection in
the woman Of his choice. Notwiihstand.
Ing all Kate Benefits elegance. there il a
certain something about the family that be-
trays low blood"
Yes returned Warren. hardly knowing
what he had said and feeling that she had
gained one point. Emily walked on with the
best possible spirits, internally triumphing
at the discontinue Of her rival.
That evening al The opera. who should be
at Katc's side but Cousin ben. dressed in
taste, aud evidently much interested IN the
performance. while she listened with petite
attention 10 bis frank aud sensible criticism.
A AZ #.sts IL.