The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-11-18
for the cfireside GIlair.
THE POOR COUSIN .

"Well, this is comfortable n exclaimed
Harry Wyndham, throwing himself into the
large easy chair before the glowing CRATE; ::
haven't seen such FIRE for three years. It
does man good to go from home once in
while, to know how he is appreciated You
feel quite proud of your handsome brother,
eh, sis?.'
Pshaw, Harry. Going abroad-has not
cured you of your vanity. But, Jane," she
added. turning to a. young woman who sat
sewing in the corner, S bring some coal; and,
Jane, do get my work-box as you come down
stairs. 1t is awfully stupid here with moth
ing to do.' Ha HsaEz gszF
"Thank you, Carrie, for the compliment;
but WHO is lane 3 have certainly seen her
befofe'' = go 2 4sAaS $50
"Don't you knowsJqne Weston?" Il
4ssaa v hat Cousin Jenny? 1s.it possible?
So she is exalted to the rank OF. an upper
servant in her uncle.s family. A sort of maid
of all work.',g ss IA &xsSl&I Iu .
Harry! I don't ask Jane to do, what /
would not do myself.'
"Ah, let me. see: coal is aptto oiladelicate
fingers. suppose Jenny does not play on
the piano, and is not invited into the parler.
Perhaps my memory is at fault, but 1 believe
her father was a. wealthy lawyer, while4 ours
was poor cabin boy. who made his fortune
by .asaseH 6Ma saEs9E
Carries face crimsoned, and she was about
leaving the room in indignant astonishment,
when Jane returned with the coal and box
Excuse me, Jenny y said Harry, taking
them from her e Excuse me for not know
ing you. but three years make great changes.
am sorry, howegger, that you stilf think me
such scape-graoe thatyou have not spoken
to me since | came', .,.stsslse.l,.sa =
Here Harry playfuIly put his arm around
her, and kissed her cheek. The tears rose to
her eyes, and her rsvoice trembEed as she en-
deavored to answer. bat Harry continued a : :
At'saI am very sorry to see this, Jenny
heardsef your fathers misfortulies and death,
but I did not imagine that you would be treat
ed thus in this family.'' 's
"Don't say anything, please. Harry you
eiiA w IoehiAS " liOiP iiie.,
Why havesyou remained here? Jenny,
you have-you must have borne great DEAL
] You used to be a fine musician. 1t would
have been better"
g'ssY s, Harry" She answered, interrnpting
him, 81 should have'gone long ago but for
little Efie. She clung to me, and seems to
depend on me more than any one else.''
] Bless you, Jenny, for your :kindnesseto
her." said thereally affectionate brother; ''the
4 poor child has not had too much sympathy
sineegI LETT -.
Here the ringing Of the door-bell announe-
ed the entrance of visitors, and Jane hastily
retreated.
When Harry next saw shersheg was patient
1 " standing by the table, ironing delicate
ruffle of his own. He had often wondered
who futed these so beautifully. but he had
yet to dearn how necessary Jane was in house.
hold affairs.
You shall not do this for me-" said he
4 attempting to withdraw it from her hand. s
Suppose | say it gives me pleasure te
work dor yon,," she answered, with a gentle
smile. 1ezs
In, that case shall say do not deserv,
Esuchf Kindness. But, Jenny. it provokes m,
to see you take everything SO meekly. I
you would just speak out boldly, and te.
them you would not bear it, they would no
daresto treat You 50. I am astonished tha
my father can suffer his sisters child to be
: come meniaI in his house,
i Jane laid her hand on his arm, and replied
verytgently- s&s = =
"Come with me, Harry; have somethin
to show you.'' .Tsd4s7sacsfofJ ,gssEs !.
II He followed her up stairs, and she stoppe
7 at the door of a small room, which she softI
! Isopeneds sOn low bed near the fire lay
J. feeble, sickly child, whose wan face was eve
more pale and worn than he had ever seen i
One thin hand was under her cheek, Will
the other was thrown over the pillow. Sh
was asleep. ss.shss ssr -sssal''s isii--ss =
Harry, think Efie is sinking pe,on
ps seems 70 notice it but 6nyself She has seem