The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-03-23
Written for theOttawa Free Trader.
THE COUSINS.
Ottawa, Ills.

ALL SSOSA4NS.
One year before the demon of war laid waste
so many Of the pleasant, sunny homes of the
south, there was eve of loveliness such as is
seldom seen save in that land. The western sky
was flinging out its banners Of purple and gold,
even whilst the soft moonlight lay sleeping upon
the deep wood and was reflected upon the tiny
waves of small stream just beyond it. The air
came freighted with the sweetness ofmany a bud
and blossom, that clustered in luxuriant beauty
around the dwelling of Mr.. Fitz Henry, one of
the wealthiest planters in His family
consisted of his son, daughter and an orphan
niece, who, with several young friends, were
assembled on the verandah to enjoy the calm
beauty of the scene after sultry day. Two
horsemen were slowly approaching along the
winding road, followed by single servant, and
the party leant forward with looks of eager curl
Osity.
ut is Louis !" exclaimed William Fitz Henry,
springing forward, land accompanied by his
friend Eugene Lacy. Take care sister mine or
in spite of your disdain, you may chance to lose
your heart !" Miss Fitz Henry was beautiful
| and she knew it, the adulation of the world had
spoiled a mutually good heart, and she was
naughty and capricious. She had heard much
| of the interesting New Yorker, from her cousin,
who when in the city two years before, had acci-
dentally saved his life, and passed many weeks
with him in his own proud home Young Lacy
was by the death of his father master of his own
fortune and actions, had an ardent desire to go
south, and eagerly accepting his friends often
| urged invitation had arrived in Il that
day, where he was warmly welcomed by Louis
Fitz Henry, who had gone to meet him. Miss
Fitz Henry's only reply, to her brothers speech,
was look of scorn, and Belle Ormond, one of the
group, laughingly said:
"Ah. Helena! your brother speaks truth,
buckle ON your armour, and have you shield in
gaurd, lest this gallant knight drive full tilt at
your heart"
"Oh my dear " she adled, as Helena moved
haughtily away; 'you need not glance 50 proud
ly at me; always fight under Williams ban
ner.' The laughing girl shook back he. bright
curls, and her musical laughter was borne to the
ears Of the two gentlemen below.
"Ah that is Belle, l know by that ringing
dough" as he bounded up the steps; and in a
moment he was at the side of Miss Ormond, who
received him with blushing consciousness, that
caused q smile Of pleasure to hover over his well
cut lips; but she gave him her hand and suffered
him to lead her towards his friend, whom Will
liam had already introduced to the rest.
"lIacy. allow me to introduce You to Miss
Ormond," said Louis, as he saw his friend sean
the contenance of the half laughing, half blush.
ing girl.
81 suppose you intend that shall fall in love
with this youth" asked Belle aside to her lover.
''Well he is not quite a savage SO think will
enter the list with ma belle Helen would you
like it 7" with sauncy glance in his face
"Hush, Hush! madcap" replied Louis, laugh
ing. do, Isabel, be more guarded, for Eugene
| is 30 sensitive that if he dreamed of such an
| attack he would leave us directly
"Well, Louis, if that is the case will play off
| all the arts and graces am mistress of, upon
YOU
! II do not fear you," was his sportive reply,
and then as if suddenly recalling himself
"Where is Rose Wharton"
'StoleL away like the timid child she is
whenever stranger comes. | suppose she is
willing away some of Mrs Fitz Henry's weary
| moments of confinement to a sick room, she is an
angel" and with these words she passed into the
adjoining apartment.
Louis and Lacy were both engaged in an ami
mated conversation with Helen, when Eloise
returned with the slight figure of Rose by her
'ide In the language of the poet, she was like {:
"a dream Of poetry, that may n.t be
Written or told-exceeding beautiful !"
Louis sprang forward, and warmly taking the
hand OF the shrinking girl compelled her to!!make
| one OF the circle. Lacy's dark eye was fixed in
admiration upon her. but soon he turned to Helen
and ere few weeks went by, bowed low at her
| shrine She so artfully concealed her real dis
position, that she appeared all that was beauti-
iul and winning to him, but he was sufficiently
master OF himself not to offer his hand until he
knew her more intimately ~
There was deep wood at the back of Mr..
FiH henry's grounds, and remnant of the
Cherokee's had quietly taken possession, and
built their cabins on the edge of it near the
stream. young Indian girl had been very i'll,
ana Rose Wharton, though poor herself, had
managed to supply her with many comforts
Although the mother absolutely refused to accept
ala from MIR. Fik Henry, yet she gratefully re.
ceived it from Rose, and allowed her to minister
70 her wants and sit hour after hour by her couch
one recovered and the mothers gratitude was
poundiess. Rose gladly stole away from the
ihirthful scenes in her uncles dwelling, to tread
with free step the wildwood path, and there
whh tile blue heavens smiling above her, to
worship her Creator in the holy purity of
her un,ried heart
"liave you u basket 10 sell: / wish TO pur-
chase one" taking up u pretty one, most fanci.
fully decorated.
Inc White Rose give medicine to papoose
"heh death was near. The White Rose watched
, when stars were bright Outalisima no forget
The basket for her."
For me- Outalisma TITS beautiful. thank
you. How is the child.'
w ell WELL replied the Indian. Then
gazing sadly in Roses face, "The flower was
bright but is beauty has faded Has the storm