Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-10-15

We need rot offer her home, now, hut mere
iy invite her to make US a visit
~ you are willing SAID Mr.. Jacobs,s l
will write to sister Mary to send Anna here
for a few weeks. II we don't like her, we can
manage quiet transfer to other quarters.'
Send for her by all MEANS replied his
wife. You cannot do less under the circum-
stances.'
SO letter was written and the niece invited
to make them q visit.
When Philip learned that his cousin Anna
--he had never heard of her before-was COM
ing 10 make them visit, he had hundred
curious questions to ask about her, to none of
which he could get satisfactory answer AS
usual, he annoyed his father with his singular
ana persevering inquiries and the child got
into trouble about his cousin Anna, more than
ado1en times before he looked into her face.
AT last the day came when she was to arrive.
Mr.. Jacobs did not greet the morning with
much pleasure; and his wife felt nervous
about the unpromising relative, who might
prove dlsagreeable inmate of their family.
She Knew that 1t would be much easier to re-
ceive her into the house, than to get rid of her,
should her presence be found an injury to the
children. As Anna was TO come TO the city
In charge of gentleman from the town where
she llved, who would bring her to her uncle's
house, Mr.. Jacobs did not feel called upon to
| put himself out on the occasion, by meeting
| her az the cars. 1t was rather later In the cye-
ming than usual, when Mr.. JAG obs came home
from the store. He felt more than little I'M
comfortable about the young relative he was
70 meet. A dozen times during the day, he
expressed to himself regret for having extend
ed the invitation. Touble will grow out OF
/ II, am sure,' he said, as he walked home
Waru. when saw her ten years ago, she
was the image of her father, and that isn't saw
ing much in her favor. He was always a
coarse vulgar man. What Mary ever saw in
nm to like is more than can imagine.'
| When Mr.. Jacobs entered the family sitting
room, slender girl, with pale, delicate face -,
and large, dark eyes, that had in them sing
ular depth of brightness, arose and advanced
rev steps toward him. There waH a modest
| grace, an ease of manner, and an air of re-
hnement that made a favorable impression at
the first glance.
Your uncle said Mrs. Jacobs.
Is this Anna Freeman p There was no con-
cealment Of surprise on the part of Mr.. Jacobs,
as he took the young girls hand and welcom-
ed her cordially. He was pleased beyond
measure at finding in his niece one SO very
diiierent from the individual his thought had
| pictured. brief conversation with her about
| her mother and younger sisters, and her own
views of life and prospects, sufficed TO give
Mr. jacobs the impression OF superior and
well cultivated mind.
Philip had attached himself to her almost
from the moment she came into the house.
plying her with questions that were patiently
answered, and in way clearly Ineligible TO
his dawning intellect He was hanging upon
her words when his father came home, and in
terrupted some attractive piece OF information
ne was gathering from her lips. Impatient at
the prolonged conversation, he at last broke in
! with a question,
Phillip Mr.. Jacobs raised a finger and
spoke sternly.
The child was standing by the side Of hit
newly-ionnd relative, who drew an arm around
MN IN an atfectionate way, and looking into
hls lace with gentle smile, said,
wait little while, dear, and I'll tell you
: all about it,
dPm afraid he'll worry you to death with hi
questions said Mr.. Jacobs. He plys then
: without mercy, in season and out of season.
am used to answering children's ques
uons,' replied Anna. Philip and l have
made friends already she added, Tightening
the arm that was around the child.
Have l troubled you with questions ~
There was a shade of feeling in the boys tones
US ne looked into the face of his consin Anna
NO, DEAR she answered, You will never
! trouble me with questions. Ask as many as
, you please.'
) May l ask one now p
NO; not now said Mr.. Jacobs There ID
time for all things. Never ask questions
When Older people are conversng. / am talk.
I, ing with your cousin Anna
A shadow foil across the countenance OF
fhlllp. But cousin Anna withdrew her hand
y from his waist, and lifting it to his forehead
:, ald 1t among his glossy curs, and drew then
: tenderly back against her bosom.
~ofty - -
c The child made a strong effort to repress hi
O. eager curiosity. Very, very longer, as it seen
" eu 10 MIN, did his father hold cousin Anna i
or conversation. In several Of the pauses,
% threw in question; but was re buked, c
threatened each time.
60 away from your cousin Annal' MI
JACOBS at length SAID, almost angrily. She
tired with long journey and you are worry
a. lug her to DEATH Call Jane and have hin, Ia
p to his wife.
to Oh, no uncle Don't send him out of tn
~ Foom,' interposed Anna. He does not tror bl
y me in the least
g Wait patiently, DEAR she then whispere,
81 10 the child. Your time will soon come
Q please
:; That time did come at last but after wha
o seemed to Philip long, long delay. Durinl
i supper time, his father threatened him twice
without iully REFRESHING the impulsive curiosit,
which almost every object excited in his younl
NINA and finally sent him from the table, or
dering him, at the same time, to be of TO bed
Anna looked surprised and grieved at this
anu ler plying gaze followed the unhapp
y enid as he was borne from the room. M
sau, disappointed face, as she saw him lay
dowh almost hopelessly, upon the shoulder o
rs jane touched her sympathies, and brough
tears to her eyes. Mr.. Jacobs observed tn
r. effect upon her of Philips removal. Tn
II shade of disquiet alone that dimmed he
m young countenance rebuked him for he per
ceived the cause.
&c There is no other way said MIR. Jacobs
of fou might as well talk to the Winds
III But Anna made no response.
- AS to satisfying his idle curiosity, that
impossible
Is have never thought the curiosity eff chi
dren idle said Anna. sThe world is all new
u 10 them-and all mystery. We hold the Ike
le TO these mysteries, and must unlock for then
the doors of knowledge. If they do not come
&c questioning, to us, where can they go1 WI
lie arc their only hope.'
III There was nothing in the manner OF hi
niece, as she thus answered, to offend Sh,
spoke with simple truthfulness And MIR. la
4 cobs was not offended, though her word,
= threw light into his mind and the light re-
m brked him.
They are so thoughtless of time and seas
d ons, remarked Mr.. Jacobs.
They are young, artless and Ignorant re-
nlicd Anna ~na Mood widest considera
h ton. | often think that we oxpeet ton mmc,
from them Making allowance for the differ
ence OF age and experience, we will fine
grown persons quite as inconsidcrate as chill
: dren.'
c i believe you are right said Mr.. jacobs
as he leaned back in his chair, and looked I'M.
usually thoughtful. Ii has often occurred /,
me that we have too little patience with chill
) urcn. Wen, you have full liberty to expert.
! ment with Philip-and il you satisfy his curl.
1 oslty, l will have your name banded down IL
Fosterty as the eighth wonder OF the world.
Anna smiled, and replied that she had no