The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1867-08-20

SOU ln snea q TI&sstt as tLis gl8ncinE
81 Ass dripping rmsnts "But YOU see,
Ahce, at - ralalH. slightly East cut, and
my foeld he4e aud | Nere unlucky
enough W 81 oaugb. in Il But allow
me to make y0n acquainted with my
friend. Mr paai Vincent, 1uown a. one
oi iho most fasiidions gentlemen in all
Boston, Who. dare say. II deeply NOR
uiied At making his d. Dat into the pres-
enco of a lads in this fashion /"
'Ah, Dick, you are the same as ever,
! see" replied the girl. and the smile
deopeued on her face as she glanced AZ
his vet garments amply besprinkled
with mud. Your friend and yourself
have indeed had taste of the shower
II il very heavy, and came up suddenly.
Mother was afraid you would be caught
IN IT,"
Yes, We have been caught in it, as
Won see Butwhere is Fanny, and when
did you come home r
"You will see her soon. We return
Ell this morning shortly after you went
out, replied the Young girl.
well, Paul, shall We 20 TO our room
aud make ourselves presentable, or
would you prefer gazing at my fair cous-
in here 2" said Dick with laugh.
Deuce take You, Dick !" said Paul,
after the young men were in their room,
You talk to me and about me ridicu-
lousy; and won't stand it. Your cous.
in viii take me for simpleton."
ePshaw, Paul What mattersit what
the girls think of You Nobody but
country girls; and you don't care fg
for the opinion Of any lady, you know" |"
retorted his friend.
"Now, Dick, you're unmerciful I've
no doubt that the young ladies are very
intelligent; and though. as l told you
before, shan't fall in love, yet l would
wish their good opinion"
ooh, well, wen see, Paul, about the
love, and the opinion in the future"
replied Dick, laughing. But there's
the supper bell, let as hasten"
The two young men descended to the
sitting-room, where the supper was
awaiting them, and where the family
were already assembled II Paul Vim
cent had been struck with the pretty
face of Alice, he was more than ever
astonished at the loyeliness of her sister
Fanny; for, while Alice had form
little above the medium height, with
fresh, rosy complexion, and far blue
eyes, Fanny, with petite figure, possess
cd u perfect brunette complexion, with
sparkling black eyes, and hair of ebon
hue.
"Ah, Fanny, my fair cousin, how do
ynu do r. elaesi Dick, as the girl rose 10
greet him, When he entered tho room,
My friend, Nir. Vincent, presenting
Paul. u believe he has already made
tie acquaintance oi Alice, he added
with a saaiie.
YES, have had that honor, replied
PAU rand, begging her pardon for the
mishap ! caused her, 1 trust that the ac-
quaintanco 80 innsIicously formed may
prove as pleasant as | think it will. .
"Come, Paul" said Dick, the next
morning, what say you for fishing
party +? We will invite the girls to 60
with us. They are capital anglers; for
last summer, the fishes always took their
bait in preference to mine: These
country girls understand the art almost
as well as city ladies do he added,
quizzically
"Well, Dick, agreed It's capital
morning for bite The sun is a little
clouded, and, though I'm not much of
an angler myself, vet | shall enjoy the
sport OF others, and of which your old
friend Izaak Nation discourseth."
In half an hour, the party sio ID upon
the little bridge which spanned the
stream in the forest back of the farm
er's house; and with hushed voices cast
out their lines.
"Oh. Dick, I've got bite !" exclaim-
ed Fanny, in triumph, us she drew up
her line and displayed fine trout
They hike my bait best, Dick; for / saw
this one play around yours for some
time, but lie took mine in preference.
"Oh, Of course" said Dick, that is
natural that be should prefer yours i!
You understand using your fishing rod
pretty thoroughly. Cousin Fanny
Don't you think she does Paulg.
Paul was busily talking with Alice, a
little apart from the others. and idly
playing with his line in the water, and
did not heed.
What don't | think, friend Richard2'
be said. advancing to them; Il did not
understand your question"
"Why, iont you think that Fanny
herc--my country cousin-is pretty
good angler for little one ? see her
trophy-the first fish yet--beaten us
both !" said Richard
Yes, Miss Fanny has thrown MS
completely in the shade, Paul replied.
"What a fine fish, too / hope she
doesn't try her skill on any spoil bnt
fish; for .twould be dangerous TO nibhle
At her bait, be remarked, laughingly,
and glaneing al the sparkling eyes aud
cherry lips Of tie young girl A. he spoke
~Oh, no, never fear Il she replied
sancily. 4 ana but county & r., and
do not use a golden bait
The young man flushed, aud turned
abruptly away, aAd again stood beside
Alice, who was i,tently watching her
Eue and fly.
Al ila aorning Paul Yincet remain
a bes & Aic. ~ she did not shock