The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1858-06-26


SATURDAY, JUNE 26.
fallen. Although a man Of great strength
of mind, it is impossible to persuade hin
that he did not see his Aunt Eleanor; and
the strangest part of it is, that when he
came to himself the roll of paper was there
before him! and what do you think It proved
to bes' 81. 4ta 574asn sE'4s" sE@sE'~s 07-. f7
'The will!' whispered several awe-strick-
.Acmally the will said my uncle, (which
says beyond all doubt. Il give and bequeatil
to my nephew, Pyott Denmorc, tho old fami-
ly mansion with all its appurtenances;' and
after a few legacics to servants and depen-
daats, tho whole of her property, personal
and real estate, goes to the said Pyott. So
you may prepare to change your quarters as
soon as possible .,r =. .-a1 -sav
The girls looked anything but unwilling,
and sort Of sabdued horror pervaded the
party. r. '"im."~2 r" ireT''Es@. & zsa-''
Now don't DO such fools,' said Uncle Al
thorpe, sas to suppose that Miss Eleanor
really appeared in propria persona to her
dreaming nephew; If he believes it, that is
noreason why should; and it is my opin-
ioI that some old family servant has man
aged to discover the will and invest it with
this little Dir Of mystery. | shall make dill
gent inquiries in the village, and have no
doubt that it will turn out just 80; don't you
agree with me, Bccky?' r. ~7"7
7'No, sir,' l replied abruptly, without a
moments reflection. E.s7'.7l -'-
d what" exclaimed! my uncle, shave the
girls infected you with their ridiculous fears?
Where is all your boasted courage?'
Ipretended to be absorbed in book; but
could see that my clear headed uncle was
observing me closely through his specta-
cles. - .Hr
well papa said my Cousin Celestine,
'are we to obtain sight of this hero and
ghost seen before we vacate his establish
ment?' -r -a. a. - f. ,.@ .... y"
= IF nothing happens to prevent it, replied
my uncle, I'VE shall be favored With his
company tomorrow evening"
~ Tomorrow EVENING" Such state Of
excitement! All the next day my FIVE cous-
ins were discussing the respective merits Of
various head dresses; and one might have
supposed from their conversation that in
stead of spoiled beauties, they were unat-
tractiye girls who had never had beau in
their lives. 3s1 I-.m.'.
Hilly, who was but sixteen, was gravely
advised by her elder sisters to be sweet sim
plicity in white muslin, with sash tied be-
hind; to which the damsel retorted by de-
claring that ought to present myself be-
fore Mr.. Denmore dressed as Miss Eleanor
Pyott. This took place at the breakfast
table. s.-
sWby?' asked my uncle sharply. Does
Becky bear so close resemblance to Miss
Eleanor, when dressed in her clothes?' ~
$50 they choose to imagine was my re-
ply:
'Then they have had no means of proving
their suppostion?'
sNot the slightest said /, as unconcerned-
ly as possible.
Uncle Althorpe gave me another pcne-
trating look, and then departed for the day.
In the evening came Mr.. Denmore, and
one glance satisfied me, had seen that face
before.
My beautiful cousins were presented to
him in succession, and brought up the
rear. saw his look of admiration, as his
eyes turned from one face to another: but
when they fell upon me he started yisibly,
and trembled SO that l could scarcely
stand.
Uncle Althorpe was watching US; and as
he said. 'AIy niece, Miss Entwick,' Mr..
Denmore bowed low, and his voice had
faltering tone of tenderness that knew
was called forth by thoughts of the denart-
I'd. It was decidedly uncomfortable, this
looking SO much like somebody else; and rs
soon US | could politely do SO, left Mr.,
Denmore's presence and watched him from
distance.
lie was fine-looking man; not handsome
enough to be distinguished for his beauty,
as far as mere features were concerned, but
he had q good look, and his face wore IN
expression of mingled resolution and sweet.
ness, which had always admired and sell
dom seen. lie interested me, and at the
end Of the evening, l was fully convinced
that he deserved the term gentleman in its
widest sense. A thoroughly polished gen.
tleman, unobtrusive, yet attentive, one who
has acquired an entire forgetfulness of self
was character had very rarely met with
had rather contempt for men in general
and studied MIR. Denmore as q pleasan,
discovery.
When he left US, his eyes again rested or
me with that tender yet melancholy expires.
sion; and rather pi9ued that l was made q
sort of escape-valve for thoughts that were
busy with another, fastened up stairs.
My little cousin lilly was laushinly boast
ing Of Mr.. Dcnmore's attentions.
sTalk of words, indeedn exclaimed Emma
as entered, swords are nothing believe
in looks, and here come the magnet for Mr.
Denmore's eyes. Ill tell you what it is
Becky she continued, Il don't like it Al
all-for when he had bade me good night
he looked ut you. 1t is not fair.'
'What pity it is,' said rather bitterly
shat you don't all look like Miss Eleanor
Pyott.'
AT this outbreak, Hilly tendcrly embraced
me, and they alf declared their unboundee
affection; but felt provoked with the worlt
in general, and went moodily to bed.
Mr.. Denmore kindly insisted that my un.
Gle should occupy the mansion during tn,
full time for which he had engaged it; ",
were therefore just as comfortable as befor,
with the addition of very agreeable visi
tor.
He had habit of staring at me that wa
by no means pleasant, but as his converse
ton was most frequently addressed to m,
little cousin lilly, could not construe thi
into anything flattering. He often asket
questions too, that struck me afterwards a
being very peculiar. One night, after gaz
ing at me for time, he inquired if 1 eve
walked in my sleep, and on my replying will
an astonished negative; he looked disap
pointed. began to think Mr.. Denmore
little out of his mind, and avoided him a
much as possible. But, one evening, jus
at sunset, rs stood beneath the boardc,
window, whittier l had habit of staying o
late, Mr.. Denmore suddenly appeared be
side me.
Have you ever visited the haunted room?
he asked abruptly, fixing upon inc what
imagined a most penetrating gaze:
no. replied, without thinking; that i
-yes,' stammered-let me 60, Mr.. Den
morc!' for he stood directly in my path,
| 'Whcre did you find the will?' he continu
cd, without needing my request.
'In the pocket replied mechanically
| felt that was behaving like. a fool, and
made strange effort to recovcr my dignity
but it failed, and burst into tears.
Mr.. Dcnmore took my hand with respect
full tenderness and led me to rustic sea
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