Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1859-10-14
From the Boston Olive Braneh.l
THE COUNTRY COUSIN.
BYsM BrNPHREY

BY 5. n. HUMPHREY.
i "How provoking r' cried the gay and beat
tiful Emily Howard, as she threw aside lei
ter she had been reading, only think, to
bored for whole fortnight, by vulgar cour
try cousin, and that, too, during the gay sea
son. o dear o dear what will the Wilmot
say? But there it is, must write her to come
| for father has given her a pressing invitation
of course never once thinking she would &C
cept it." e.. - 81 -
And she seized her pen and wrote a prett,
note, and fastening to the bearer, who was a
waiting an asnwer in an adjoining room, witt
face wreathed in smiles presented it. Bu
alas not one syllable of her vehement soliIo
guy had escaped the gentleman, and he being q
friend of the family by whom he had beer
commissioned to deliver the message, on re
turn related the whole affair to Louisa Dalton
the country cousin. -
On being left alone, the astonished girl
burst into tears-tears of disappointment, III
dignation and mortified pride. But she soon
recovered herself and wiping her eyes, seemed
lost in thought, when suddenly merry laugh
burst forth and she roguishly said
Say, that will be fine at at all events. I'll
make the most of my visit. and foolish deceit
full Emily Howard, shall find that her cousin in
point of yulgarity, is quite up to her imagina-
ton. / am sure it is but fair she should be
punished, and as to her own opinion or that
of her associates, it matters but little to me-
True it viii be difficult part to play, but
trust much to my powers of limitation in
carrying out my plan, which, fortunately, ac-
cording to the science of phrenology, are un-
commonly developed" d."-
Could Emily Howard at this time have
looked in upon her expected guest, she would
have dismissed all fears of being disgraced by
her, even she-the admired city belle, in
point of beauty and accomplishments could not
rival her. She was gracefully reclining on q
Luxurious lunnge. in q rlrii aud tasteful apart
ment. The light of the departing sun was
streaming through the wirdow, and the dam
ask curtains reflected a deeper hue to the rose
tint on her cheek. Though the traces of tears
were still visible, a SUNNY smile played around
the lips OF Madona beauty, and every feature
seemed radient with the light of warm affec-
tion and home. Oh joyous, happy season,
when life with its varied charms opens upon
the young maiden, with only rainbow hues
when on the sunny landscape she sees no dark
spot, 10 eclipse,
The father of Louisa hasing acquired com
potency, and being fond of rural life, while she
was still mere child, had chosen a sequester-
ed fetreat. Here amid natures sweet adortl-
ings OF flowers and shady groves, with fond
mother, she had passed her happy childhood,
and here she had numbered her eighteenth
year. She was possessed of fine natural talents,
and under the guidance of her accomplished
mother, ha2 hfale great proficiency in both
solid and ornamental branches. Although she
had Travelled much with her parents, and for !
one Of her years had seen much Of lie gay
world; though admiring eyes had gazed on her
and fatterys seductive voice had breathed in
her ear she still retained the sweet simplicity
and love of nature, which ever springs from
pure heart. - ..s--. -. =-.-.
MIR. Charles Howard, her mothers brother,
resided in a distant city. but owing to a slight
between himself and Mr..
Dalton. The families had never been on terms
of intimacy, and, until within few months,
had not visited, when Mr.. Howard, III compli-
ance with his sisters earnest request, had spent
a few days with them at their delightful home. |
He had ever fondiy loved his sister, and the ats
tachment was warmly returned by her, so that
a satisfactory explanation of the misunderstood
ing which had occasioned the breach; was high !
ly gratifying to both and they only regretted /
that reconcilia ton had beer SO long post ponct.
Mr.. Howard We 5 delighted with the genius,
beauty, and accomplishments of Louisa, and
could not fUrbear contrasting the graceful /
IoFt
and hanghty affection of his own beloved child i
and when he had urged the acceptance of his
invitation. it had been Sith hope of benefit !
ing her, not less than with desire for the con- !
genial society of his interesting niece. Ee was !
aware that his daughter. having seen only rus
tic Beauties, had itnbibed foolish. hut strong !.
prejudice against those whose lot was cast with !
out the pale Of a populous city, and he fore
bore making any comments on their expected /
guest as he wished to witness the surprise of
Emily; ~he;i size should discover the superiority
of hsf country cousin. AT every mention of
the visit, the fallen eountenance of Emily be-
trayed to him how unwelcome it was, and he
well knew she was bitterly anticipating many
a humiliating modification and trying position
to which her visitor tfiust e7poea her. She
dared not complain to her father, for she un-
derstood his =iess to well to expect sympathy;
and she also knew that he would require other
every possible attention towards her eousin.
The expected day at length arfi*ed, and
with sitkttins heart, Emily, for the first
time in her life, beheld stage coach stop be-
fore her fathers mansion. As she had great
aversion to such vehicles, she could restrain
herself no longer, and forgetting all her fears Of
her fathers displeasure, with scorrful manner
and distressed tone she exclaimed -
"a dusty stage-coaeh Oh! papa, how
could you doom me to such annoyance, all for
the sake of "a miserable country girl? What
on earth #ill the Wilmots say ?'' p.
The color mounted to the temples of Mr..
Howard, and Emily's cheek flushed beneath the
harshest look she had ever seen or bis usually
benevolent face. AS she reluctantly rose to re-
ceive her guest, he coldly said e-
Don't trouble yourself; will do the civil
tiles, as cannot bear to see my daughter well
coming with honied words and smiles on her
lip, one who in her heart she despises, thus act
ing the double part of falsehood and hipoc-
risy."
"She has not come after ALL" said Mr.. How
ard as iiio stage door was opened; but instant
ly he recognized her ii0T-eely features shaded by
a large ,onnet. As he assisted nef IN ahgnt-
IseSae could scarce sePress an expression oi
surprise at her grotesque appearance, while she
ingeniously said: 49, -. t..F...
Il am glad to see you my dear uncle, but
no doubt you are surprised at ny travelling
equipage. Do not remove my baggage, as
perhaps you will not approve of the assumed
character which circumstances compel me to
act, if remain with you.' as
She then explained all in regard to tho let
ter which had been overheard by the bearer,
and closed by saying, that since she had sent