Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1859-10-14


D. drawing her veil closely over her face, sh
t. would have, proceeded without noticing him
er had not Louisa cried out:
Is Not so fast, Emily here is the very sam
E. young fellow that was at your house the othe
day he is walking alobe and looks wishful, a
h if he wanted to go with us. Here, Mr. what
" your name, taking walk too, and a
r you are going the same way, why not go viii
o us?'
2 with pleasure" replied Sir Edward bi
e ting his lip, q never refuse the escort of la
J, dies"
e "How very pretty" said Louisa, and as b,
e smilingly extended his jeweled hand their eye
: met.
: But, notwithstanding the part she was play
? ing she was extremely modest and her eyes
e fell, while modest blush overspread her cheek
: which was beautiful in the eyes of Sir Edward
although be could not explain such susceptible
t ity from one who would hail stranger and ask
t him to walk with her. AT all events thought
) he, such mingling of simplicity and modesty is
rare, and therefore interesting, and just for
, novelty's sake, he resolved to pursue her ac-
quaintance and try to draw her cut.
!, In vain he sought to engage Miss Howard
in conversation, she was so panied and embar-
rassed, she could reply only by monosylables,
but the light-hearted Louisa, chatted on right
merrily, apparently unconscious of the troable
she was giving her companion.
As they advanced into an open space, Sir
Edward passionatey called the attention of the
ladies to the rising orb of day, tingiDg with his
golden lines the eastern horizon.
"Tis very pretty" family replied Emily
while Louisa, betrayed into forgetfulness by her
passionate love of the sublime, warmly reitter-
ated
pretty ho1 taulc the expression it is sub
timely beautiful Look again, dear Emily,
what work of art can equal natures sweet a1of-
nings? how rich, how glorious, are the varied
hues and shades" For moment she gazed in
lost admiration, while Sir Edward viewed with
surprise and an interest amounting almost to
tenderness, her intellectual face bean1ing with
the poetic enthusiasm Of her feelings. As she
turned her soul-lit eve upon him, his tender
gaze recalled her to her senses again, and her
eyes fell and deep blush overspread her
checks. t
Emily was no less surprised than Sir Edward
and pleased that she had made favorable I'M
preston on his mind, (which she could rot help
seeing though she believed it momentary,) she
half resolved to let pride alone, love her for
what she was, and independently brave public
opinion But alas pride had gained toe strong
hold on her heart; and during the reception
of morning callers. sbc found herself as much
annoyed as on the previous day. 4
Immediately after dinner, she took the arm
of Louisa, and drawing her away said, '' Come
let US go into the dressing room and prepare
for the evening"
You don't mean for me to prepare,'' said
Louisa eyeing herself with look of satisfac-
ton ); t. I've got on my best, and I'm sure look
pretty" and she placed herself before the mir
ror; didn't you see that young fellow that
walked with US stare at me, I know he was
pleased" &
You look well for the country, but city
people dress differently, and when you are witt |
them you should try to initiate them both i'll
dress and MANNER, less by singularity you might !
attract too much attention"
l have no sort of objection to attracting
attention. replied Louisa dryly. 1
Well, then; to please ire; will you not al
lost the dressing maid to fix your hair a little
more like mine implored Emily
Just as you please, but If it should MT be .
DCCOHiU9, II ue ana all I11t
BILE will have been for nothing
".Nevcr mind the trouble) ! lnow you will |
be satisfied 1888
As the maid removed the comb and unbound
her shining tresses, Emily gazcd in astonish-
mcnt, ever and anon excaming-
What pity to confine such splendid hair !
only look, Celia, did tou ever see anything half
so beautiful" and beautiful indeed did she
look to the delighted Emily, when its arrange
ment was tastefully completed.
"Ah. now, said Emily, 'yo,t look sweetly,"
and with an air of condcscension she for the !
first time kissed her, adding; 1 shall be quite
proud of you :" and then Us if a new idea had
occurred to her, although in reality she had
been pondering it all tie morning, she exelaini-
ed Oh, Celia, if we could only dress alike
and indeed we can, for there are two blue
dresses; exactly alike only one is silk and the
other cashmere. Go bring them Immediately.
I'is quite romantic idea
As Celia departed, I3odsa, who had beer !
twisting her hair before the mirror turned and
in dissatisfied voice said, a" Nhat botch
Celia has made of my hair. did not like to
say it to her for she took suth pains; but I've
no notion Of weafing It, fiUt l."
In vain Emily xpostulated-with provoking
gravity, ard uuite show of impatience, she
gathered it up ID its farmer style, mounted her
big comb and artificial curls, and arranged her
shell and bowed: 4
There, now said she, don't you think it
looks better, and Iuueh more becoming ?"
al am sure it does not" Carefully replied
Emily, while n tear of vexation filled her eyes, |
1t is ridiculous in the extreme nothing like
style about it,
who cares for style u said Louisa con-
temptuously; "iiobody but city folks, who
cover their faces with their hair till they look
like monkeys, cramp up thsir feet, squeeze their
iLsides out tie lump of cotton or wool on
their backs, and because it is fashionable, think
they look first rate, and really despise lady |
from the country, who has sufficient indepen-
dence to wear what becomes her without re-
gard to fashions" s
Convinced how vain her attempts at mod
ernizing were, Emily cast an angry look at her
and left the room, shutting the door violently
al do believe, dear uncle said Louisa, as she |
encountered him in the garden, Emily is suff- |
GENTLY punished. She is really very unhappy |
at my obstinacy, and my heart aches with pity, I
even while torment her. 1 have forgiven her /
a thousand times for the few tears her thought !.
less remarks oecasioned me-
appreciate the generosity of your mo-
tives," replied her uncle, F" but this fault has
gained too strong hold upon Emily to be ca
silly overcome. If can but reclaim her from.
the Influence of those silly Wilmots, shall be
satisfied. ] know it is painful to you, as TO me;
but if you will bear little longer, she must
come to her senses"
In half an hour after this conversation, Mr..