Weekly Trinity journal., 1862-08-09

at me IN silence few minutes, she began to gig
gle, aud finally ran away"
truly u SAT-
y visit t.
pward, an,
but / viii
Ibt. Come
Allied, suppose we go down to the Haymarket
and see Charlotte Cushman as Lady Macbeth"
"Agreed," sad Alfred, and the two strolled
away
They had hardly gone when the curtains were
drawn aside, and tiny, fairy like girl stepped
in from the balcony. She young-about
fifteen yeals-With bright golden hair aud blue
eyes.
" Now isn't it shame for Edward to talk so
about cousin Cora ?" soloquizrd the intruder
" didn't mean to listen. but couldn't come in
before Arnold in this dress" aud she glanced at
the pretty chintz wrapper. WouIdn't il be fun
if be fell in love with cousin Cora, after all l
wonder if she is so ugly She writes beautiful
letters to me- but I've never seen her. mean to
write to ber what Edward says, so that she will
not fall in love with him. He's so handsome,
don't believe that she can help it if she don't
know ; and the fairy TIPPED away.
Two young ladies, some days later, were
standing in a brghtly-lighted parlor before a
pier glass. Everything indicated that there were
visitors expected. The room was freshly dec
GRATED the ladies were in full dress. One of
them, Miss Maxwell, was pretty girl, with
very sweet face, and a pleasant winning smile
She was dressed in white The other was tall
and stately, with beautiful features, clear, white
complexion, with a rich, warm color, aud large
black eyes. Her hair was black as The ravens
wing, and the pearls among its braids added to
ber stately appearance. She wore a dark silk
dress, with skirt of black lace and her white
erms and neck gleamed out in strong contrast
against The dark dress
Do look WELL Lucy ?" she asked.
Xgt. - - 1
Lucy. 4" / think pearls suit you exactly. Your
necklace and bracelets are divine But what
can detan Edward? He promised to come ear
ly, and meet his cousin Cora before the others
arrived"
Poor fellow" said Cora, how disappointed
he will bp! p
Yes, Miss Stanley" said Lucy, laughing
" There is a ring. Here he -
am very sorry that Cora was unable to pay
me her promised visit" said Miss Maxwell,
meeting her guest, 4" but have another guest
Dora, allow me to introduce you TO Mr. Grantly,
our dear friend Cora Grantly's cousin, and-we
are all friends Edwards betrothed"
Edwards low bow, and glance of Intense
admiration did not look much like disappont-
ment
Other guests arrived. Miss Stanley, with her
rare beauty and noble bearing, the belle of
the evening and none were more devoted than
Edward Grantey. Did she dance? He was her
partner more tndu ndlI Tue time. W as she
tatigued He handed her to her chair, aud
famed ber.
Day after day passed and Edward was con.
stanty at Mr.. Maxwel's. Miss Stanley while
the was deluged with attentions from every
quarter, showed him especial favor. She rode
with him, she sang with him, she danced with him,
wore the flowers be presented, aud learned the
music be selected.
90 Well DEAR said Lucy, coming one day to
her room, :" think you have made complete
conquest of Edward. He is always talking about
you, and last evening he confded to me his in
tenton of honoring you BY an offer Of bis hand
and heart"
Won p cried Miss Stanley. rising and step
ping to the glass "won / will refuse him"
But thought you confessed to me a certain
liking for the gentlemen?" ?" said Lucy.
81 will not have himl" said Cora, " He
refused me. will repay the obligation. No,
Lucy, resolved, that if could win his love, no
pains should be spared. Now feel bumiated
to think that have ever stopped to try to gain
it. do love him, bnt nevertheless, will refuse
him."
"And how will you bear it ?" asked Lucy.
"Perhaps he will turn to bis cousin Cora for
consolation" she replied laughngy ); if not"
The next day Mr. Grantley, to his profound
astonishment, was refused by Miss Stanley. He
could not understand it. Full Of indignation at
what be termed ber coquetry, he determined to
visit bis cousin Cora ; and, if he found her i'm
proved, marry her, to show that he did not care
for Miss Stanley's rejection. Full Of this idea,
few days afterwards be started for his uncle's.
A long journey somewhat cooled his disappoint-
ment and he resolved to pay flying visit to
his relative, and then return once more to attack
Miss Stanley's heart, long before be reached his
uncle's house.
Cora, my dear, your cousin Edward is in the
parioT."
al knew he would come" said the person ad
dressed, as she shook out the folds Of her ricl
dark silk, and then went into the parlor The
room was dark, fer il was late in the afternoon
and yet too early to be Lighted up.
q Good Afternoon, cousin" said she.
Edward could hardly believe his ears Truly
he had heard that voice somewhere.
" We have expected you for some weeks" con
tinued the mysterious voice. " 1t is very dul
here at this season, aud quite longed for your
promised visit However, was very happy tC
hear from Lucy that your time was more agree
ably employed. How is Miss StanleyI"
~ think-that isl was" slammered Ed
ward
All, delighted to hear that she is so WE'LL ;
interrupted Cora. d" OF course you are engaged
by this time. ii was not Il eating me fairly but
forgive you. You know ] have some thoughts
0t o.. marrying my dancing master, Monsieur La
81 think the idea an excellent one" STAN
mered Edward.
Is Do you ?" said Cora. "Tbauk youW
At that moment lights were brought in. Corr
was standing with her face concealed by win
dow curtain but as the servant left the room
she dropped the screen. in an instant Edward
was by her side.
/" Dora ' be exclaimed.
"Alter the first letter" she said
Dora-Core, mean," he siammered. "Oh
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Stop--stop-stop, Mr.. GRAVITY I" said Cors
"Snreiy you will never marry such horrid Iii