The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1862-06-26

eS. Here, John, Jerry, lob
"My names William, MISS" said tn,
coachman.
"Well, William, send somebody t.
carry up my trunks. Now, Araminta
Elizabeth, lead the way.
The smiling girl, first suggesting tha
her name was Hetty, led the way to :
large, cool room, exqnisitely furnished
and, having assisted in the Lnpackins
of the trunks, left the young lady to re
fresh herself after her journey by /;
bath and nap, if she saw fit.
The bath over, toilet made, and M
sleepiness suggesting bed, Miss Kate
Arnold began to take survey of the
surrounding country from her window
Do you want her portrait?
She is like Mrs. Hart in many re
spects, for her mother was that lady,
twin sister. A graceful figure, medium
height, small hands and feet, jet black
hair of great length and profnsion
large black eyes, good features, and
white, even teeth the ladies' possess in
common; but years have stricken the
bloom from Mrs. Hart's cheek, planted
burrows in her brow, and sown gray
threads in her hair, while her niece re
strains the beauties of youth and per
feet health. The ruddy bloom mantles
on her smooth cheek, relieving the dark
clear complexion, while her eyes flash
with energy, merriment, or passion, as
the mood takes her. Boarding-school
has failed TO tame her, and with fine
mind and talents, she has passed thro'
her studies brilliantly, but with start
ling marks of insubordination and un.
ruly conduct against the glowing list OF
prizes awarded for music, composition,
drawing, and languages.
Having taken survey of the lawn
from one window, the wide stretch OF
wood-dotted country from another, and
examined the furniture and arrange
ment of her room, Miss Kate began to
grow restless, and wish somebody
would come TO welcome her. She
twitched the smooth, glossy braids into
a lower sweep on her cheek adjusted
the neck and sleeves of her delicate
pink lawn dress, took look at her lit.
tie slippers, aud having decided that
for once in her life she looked neat, she
started to find her aunt and cousin.
The door of the sitting-room stood
open. One look showed her aunt,
whom she recognized as lady who
paid her formal visits while she was at
school; and another revealed the tall
form on the sofa, whom she supposed
was her cousin Walter, as yet unknown.
Mrs. Hart was sewing on a piece of
elaborate embroidery, and there was no
sound in the room save the deep inspi-
ra,ions of the sleeper.
"Why, Aunt Martha, you did not
know | was here, did you ?" And the
clear, rich voice was pitched 10 tone
of rather lond surprise.
Mrs. Hart's finger was laid on her
lip. "Sofily, my dear; don't wake
your cousin! | am very glad to see
you," she added, in low tone "but
| thought you might like 20 rest after
your journey"
ooh, wasn't tired! l stayed in
New York last night with Mrs. Law
son, my friend Laura's mother"
"Speak lower, dear; see, You dis
turb Walter" And in truth the sleep
er stirred, and turned his head on the
pillow, so as to face the ladies'.
What's the matter with him ?" said
Kate, taking a long, curious look at her
cousin.
"He's been suffering all day with
one of his bad nervous headaches"
His headaches! Is there any par
ticular kind that he appropriates en-
tirely."
"My dear, don't jest on subject
that gives me such constant pain"
81 didn't mean anything; kiss and
make up" said Kate, peniteutly.
At this moment Walter woke.
" Mother"
ooh, MURDER" said Kate, in kind
of stage aside, hasn't he got any more
voice than that %
"Your cousin has come, W alter"
Yes, here / am. How do you
feel ?" and Kate held out her hand, as
if she was afraid her cousin might fall
TO pieces if she touched him.
Not very well,' was the languid
reply. "Why what color you have
Are You feverish ?"
"Fcverish Thank You, no p
"DO you mean to say that you al.
ways have snch cheeks ?"
"Why, certainly. Why not? / am
always vel"
"Happy girl - sighed Walter. "Ah,
me +! health is blessing / shall never
enjoy"
"Why not? anything chronic p
asked Kate, her eyes flashing mischiev
Ously.
Walter muttered something abou,
heartIessness, and turned away with g
heavy sigh.
Tea-time brought a little tray ot
toast and to the side of the interesting
invalid, and Mrs. Hart, having seen
that he was comfortably propped up
led the way to the dining room.
With quick PERCEPTION, sharpened
by the prospect of dull, lugnbrious
visit. Kate began already to have som.
inkling of the true state of things. A
few questions, made with an appear
ancc of sympathizing interest, drew
from Mrs. Hart long accounts of hel
boys sufferings, and Kate drew til.
shrewd inference that her cousin.
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