The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1859-05-26


the gate to welcome cousin Bel and Dick, aud
colorins slightly upon perceiving the stranger
extended their hospitality TO him also. After
having become bereft Of the dust and WEAKNESS
Of their travel--from the nrS by cooling ablu-
,ions, from the second By a refreshing siesa--
the whole partp. consisting of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson, the cousins and Fred. Sisourney. were
gathered in the cool parlor where every door
and window was thrown wide open to catch
the slightest breeze.
The young people were becoming exceedingly
we'll acquaintcd, il one were to judge from the
merry pssls OF laughter and good humor which
prevailed.
Fred, who was sitting by Dick, near win.
dow suddenly raised his head, anl jogging Dicks
elbow, exclaimed" Look!"
"Mag. has come" Dick calculated as he left
the room and fastened to the gate to meet his
cousin Marguerite Wilson.
She was, according to her c,S|om, enjoying
her usual evening horseback ride and had by
mere chance, taken :hc road which led to her
uncle's. Ii was not 10 be wondered at that
Fred. should exclaim as he did when he saw her,
She was rather above the medium height, SYM
metrically moulded, although perhaps her waist
was not sufliciently waspish to be called fash
ionable. Her eyes and hair were Of dark
brown. Her riding habit was Of dark material,
which served to heighten the effect Of her pure
healthy complexion now glowing with exercise.
Her hat, unique in its formation, was set jaunti'
y on one side and capped the whole of her com
pcte attire. The horse which she rode was a
noble. glossy black animal, and as he came can
tering down the road the proud archng Of the
neck, the pride of his motion aud the delicacy
Of his STEP seemed to give evidence that he was
fully aware Of the imposing appearance which
his rider and himself were making.
"And who came 81 ilh you, cousin Dick, from
the city ?" asked Marguerite, rs she was bestow
ing few nflectonate pats upon Sultan pre-
pa.atory to gong into the house.
"'B.l. and young friend of mine-a gentle
man-and wan, you to go right into the par
lor and have an Introduction
"What, with this on7' she asked, pointing
to her hat.
Certainty, Mag. that only serves to height
en- your beau"
THAT will do, Dick--I will CO." and sh
waved her hand towards him as if she wante,
him to cease his nonsense.
They went into the parlor and Dick proudl
presented his handsome cousin to Mr. Sgour
ney, and as Fred. made his best bow Die
thought he saw admiration in his eyes.
| "And now shall look for you all down f
our house tomorrow" she said, as Mr.. Sigour
ney was placing the reins in her hand after sh
had chatted with her friends for half hour i
the parlor, " and VIC will so down TO the lake
and up to the falls, and oil over; don't disar
point Au rtUoir until Tomorrow" and sh
galloped away.
Dick, why didn't you ever tell ME any thin
about your cousin MargueriIe?' interrogate
Fred. of his friend as they were alone in the
room for the night.
81 don't know as there is any particuls
reason why | should have done So replied Dicl
with perfect nonchaldnce:
Don't you think she is handsome q pursue
Fred.
"Tolcrably good looking" returned Dicl
with the most ininitable sang (rOid.
Agreeable TO appointment. the next day Il
whole party set out for the home OF Margnert
The house was low, old fashioned one, nearl
surrounded by piazza which was hung wit
climbing roses, jessamines, and morning glorie
which gave the house an appearance of beaut
aud GOODNESS made ten fold more inviting
the extreme warmth OF the wea ther. Upo
one side was an orchard, on the other meade
OF tall waving grass, while few old monarcI
of the forest, looming up from behind ii
house, formed beautiful back ground
AS the party drew near the house, Fred WI
; was walking with Kate Wilson, observed h
: miss Margueritos house was lovely one
Marguerite met them at the door with wor
of welcome, aud ushered them into the beautif
parlor. She was dressed in plain, neat ginghar
with white apron, neatly fitting CATERS al
trhitc stockings and as Fred took in at CLAN,
her complete toilet, he resolved again never
!, marry a horrd, slovenly blue!' As she s.
: saying pretty, agreeable things to those aroul
, her, he was charmed with her manner as W.
as her appearance.
And then the parlor! What gave that su,
a peculiar charm? Certainly it was not Il
e. furniture. for that could not have cost TO exec
forty dollars, and besides the pictures al
books, there was nothing expensive in Il
apartment. II must have been in those snow
gracefully looped muslin curtains, in the hume
Gus vases of luxurious flowers. placed here al
) there around the room. and in many other Ii
tie matters of taste which go TO make hou
inviting or repulsivc
= The day had been nearly spent in visiting laR
s woods and falls. ana Fred had had opporuniti
: of conversing with Marguerite upon objec
which they met in their stroll, and ne was d
= lighted with her original ideas, quick poet
4 fancy, simplicity aud unsffsctedness, and wh'