American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-06-03

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because such things were said, Fanny was
almost dizzy and uuready. and for fear she
should say something that she should not.
she concluded to say nothing at all; never
theless tbough she said little. she made
very good use Of her eyes, and found a
very quiet amusement 10 looking on to see
how other people conducted matters.
Well, Mr.. George Sommers has actually
arrived at Mrs. Grey's country seat, and
there he sits with Miss Isabel in the deep
recess Of that window where the white
roses are peeping in 80 modestly.
TO be sure,' thought Fanny to herself,
as she quietly surveyed him through the
shade Of a pair Of magnificent whiskers.
and heard him passing the suttlecock Of
compliment back and forth, with the most
assured and practired air in the world. 'to
be sure was child in imagining that /
should see cousin George Somers. I'm
sure that this magnificent young gentle.
man, full Of all utterance and all knowl.
edge, is not the cousin use to feel so easy
with--no indeed and Fanny gave half a
sigl ard then went into the garden to wa
ter her geraniums.
For some days, Mr.. Somers seemed to
feel put upon his reputation TO sustain the
character Of gallant, savant, connoisseur.
ETC., which every one who makes the tour
Of the continent is expected 10 bring home
with him as matter Of course; for there
is seldom young gentleman who knows
that be has publications in this line who
can resist the temptation OF showing what
he can do; accordingly be discussed trag-
edies and reviews, and ancient and modern
customs with Miss Emma aud with Miss
Isabella. retouched her drawings and ex-
hibited his own, sported the most choice
and recherche style Of compliment at every
turn. and in short, fattered himself, per-
haps justly. that he was playing the ir.
resistable, and in manner quite equal to
that of his fair cousins.
Now, all this while, Miss Fanny was
mistaken on one point, for Mr.. George
Somers, though an exceedingly fine gentle>
man. had after all, quite a substratum Of
reality about him-of real heart, real feel
ing, and real opinion Of his own; and the
consequence Mas, that when tired Of the
effort Of conversing. he really longed to
find some body TO talk TO, and. in this mood,
he one evening strolled into the libra
ry, leaving the gay party in the drawing
room to themselves. -5...r..
Miss Fanny was there. quite intent upon
book Of selections from the old English
poets.
Really Miss Fanny. sad Mr.. Somers
you are very sparing of the favor Of you
company TO US this evening" mae gff
%, presume my company is not mucl
missed said Fanny with smile.
You must have poor opinion Of ouI
taste, then, said Somers. E
Come, come, Mr.. Somers,' replied
Fanny you forget the person you ART
talking to; it lie not all necessary for yot
to compliment me--nobody ever does
SO you may feel relieved Of that trouble.
Nobody ever does, Miss Fanuy--pray
how is that?' ~ Hsa
Because I'm notthe sort Of person t
say such things to- .'"s7
'And pray what sort Of a person ough
one to be, in order to have such thing
said7' replied Mr.. Somers.
why, like sister Isabel. or like Emms
you understand, I'm sort Of little nobod
If any one wastes bis fine words on me,
never know what 10 make OF them
And pray, what must one say to youi
said Mr.. Somers quite amused.
why, what they really think and really
feel. and l am always puzzled by anythin
else.'
Accordingly about half an hour afte
wards, you might have seen the much &C
mired Mr. Somers ohce more transforme
to The cousin George. and he and Fam
engaged in very interesting tete.atete, Z
bout old times and things.
Now you may skip across fortnigl
from this evening. and just look a: I'll
same old library. just as the setting sun
y looking in at its western wind ow, and yc
, will see Fanny sitting back little in th
little window, with one struggling ray
!. light Illuminating her pure childish fat
and she is looking up at Mr.. Somers, as
in some sudden perplexity. and dear mt
il we are not mistaken, our young gentle
. . man is blushing.
!, why cousin George says the lad,
what do you meau?'
!, L thought spoke plainly enough. Fa
y n.y. replied George, in, a tone that mig
;, have made the matter plain enough to
" sure. ...... t.....i
= Fanny laughed outright. and the gent
- - man looked terribly serious. g..
- = 'Iudeed, now. don't be angry, said sf
!, as he turned away with vexed and me
h tilted air. Indeed, now, can't help laug
"A ing. 1t seems to me SO odd--what "
. they think Of you!'
D. Its no consequence 10 me what thin
is said Somers. i think Fanny, you h
AZ the heart gave you credit for. you mig
is have seen my feelings before now
Now sit down, my dear cousin 81
ID Fanny earnestly drawing him into cha
er and tell how could l, poor little Miss Fs
ny Nobody, have thought any such thi
nv with sisters as I have? did think Il
i'll you liked me, that you knew moro of l
Of real felings than mamma and sisters.
of that you yhould--why l am astonist
ed that you did not fall in love with Isab'
(, That would have met your feelil
nd thenf' said George. eargly. and looking