Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-06-18
CHAPTER XII.
FASHIONABLE AssgNBLAGE--rHR srRASGgR--
THE cousIHs-rHB STUDIO.

FASHIONABLE AssgWBLAGE--rHR srRAsGgR--
THE cousIEs-rHg STUDIO.
The beautiful, the gay, the happy of both
sex were assembled in magnificent apartment
Bright eyes shone brilliantly on every side
rosy cheeks bloomed throughout large as
sembly palpitating hearts beat in unison
with the scene around. Gentlemen were bust
ly engaged in receiving introductions to the
ladies all was gaity and happiness. Smiles
played coquettishly on the rosy lips of the
choisest bellies of the town, and fattering COM
pliments issued from the well schooled brains
of the dashing beaux. The merry--though
unmeaning laugh, which is always to be
heard on such occasions-was there. The
compliments Of the evening are duly paid
and each gentleman is seated beside the lady
of his choice, chatting In low tons. Guest
after guest arrives and, after the necessary in
Productions, are seated, the monotony Of
crowded silence is broken by the drumming of
| piano. This awakens the idea of dance and
the slender figures of the ladies are seen upon
the floor displaying, before the gaze Of their
beaux, their handsome persons in the may
waltz. This was but a display no gentle
men partoook Of the feminine performance.
1t was purely feminine and was designed only
to amuse the company until the party was
complete.
Two young ladies more beautiful than the
rest sat by themselves. They chatted little
with the company and appeared uneasy /;
something evidently preyed upon their minds.
Any gentlemen who thought proper to enlist
their attention found "that they had their
labor for their pains % they were not dispos-
ed to discourse with any one. Attention in a
measure had been attracted by their unusual
silence, and many look of disappointment,
from the gentlemen were cast in tina direction
Of the unsociable ladies. AT length the larger
of the two, in an uneasy manner, turned to
her companion and whispered; 81 declare
cannot see what cousin George means he
should have been here, at least half hour
ago"
"Nor l either" replied the other, "we
aught never to have come without him he
is so negligent; so very negligent would not
wonder if he would forget to come at all. +"
Neither would / heis so provoking
do wish he would Gomez
The door bell rang. The ladies', as if actu
ated by some sudden impulse, rose from theii
seats and watched the hall door in speech les,
anxiety. In moment two gentlemen enter
ed with Mr.. Phillips. The two ladies', evident
ly very much disappointed, took their seats a.
gain.
The reader is already acquainted with
Samuel Irving, therefore it will only be neces.
sary TO say few words about his companion.
Mr. Phillips face bore rather feminine an
pearance; though bright sparkling of the
eyes would often betray q mind apparantl,
lit with the fire Of genius, his speech wa,
nothing more than ordinary. The paleness o
the young mans cheeks and the unusual de
licacy Of his person were the subject of
subducd conversation. He looked around up
on the beauty and brilliAncy of the festiv,
scene without evincing any disposition I,
mingle in any Of the little circles that Away
form previous to entertainments of this kind
Samuel, with nnOdesty that always betoken
the real gentleman, requested the ladies l.
permit him to introduce kis friend, Mr.. Phil
lips to them; he was certain they would b
much pleased With his company. The ladie
consented and Mr.. Phillips was accordingl,
introduced to the two Miss Raymonds.
Lively conversation now ensued and tn
young ladies' found their new Acquaintance
very interesting. louisa thought he was on
of the most intelligent young men she ha'