The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-02-08
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Scene second, act first, transports us to
the drawing-roonl, where sat that good
lady, Mrs; Page, in all the formal dignity
rof country dinner dress, endcayoring 10
entertain some halfdoxcn guests, of whom
Squire Chester was Que. Seated near an
open window he was unxiousiy awaiting
the appearance Of Miss Eastwood, witt,
| q vague hope as to the effect which might
I be thereby produced upon his undu.iful
son. That self willed young man lounged
near, checrfully convcrsing with n lady,
while Lena Cameron. very pale and qui.
ct. was bending over a bit ofcmbroidery,
with fingers tia. trembled little, and
eyes that we're rarely upliflcd. oa.
Suddenly the sharp notes Of buglc
pierced tho ears Of the assembled COM
pany. v-lLtlyg yltIt-
"There is Joe:' said Mrs, Page. II
am glad that she is come, as nov VIC can
I have dinner" u3ItSI
"Joc:' doubtfully inquired one 0: the
lady guests.
The Squire looked from the window as
invited, and behcld figure in a mans hat
and coat, as he thought, and womun's
skirt, daslling full speed up the avenue
toward The. house, with half a dozen dogs
/ accompanying. Springing unassisicd to
the ground, she proceeded to unloosen
the saddle and ,I,fowit upon'thc ground,
then walked several times round the
horse. evidently examining into bis cot.
dition, and discussing the same with the
groom who had now appeared.
IfiSquire Chester regarded this ,uncx-
rcctcd appearance q lis sons close',
wife with any emotions Of surprise or
disappointment. he at least did not cx.
press it. On the contrary he bowed aud
shook hands with true old school gnlluntry
and courtesy, as the young lady presently
entered tile room, followed by two Of the
! dogs Aforesaid, to whom she whistled an
encouragement IL enter.
"Oh. my dear, the dogs!' remonstra-
ted Mrs. Page, pitcously; "iwe are not
! accustomed to having them III drawing
rooms" GiI#,l3fg5f 3is..55-55itj!j
"Dear me itnot have dawgs in the
drawingtroom! Why, l have mno with
Inc everywhere, and all over the house.
4 Couldn't do without them. ! declare.
Like dawgs, sirY'' she inquired, with q
pretty druwl Of her future fatl,cr.in.law
VERY much-in their proper place.
the old gentleman felt constrained 10 say,
/ TO which Miss Dashwood replied BY just
pcrceptibls shrug tof her graceful shout.
hers; and then they went in to dinner.
"No turkey, thank you,'' said she, ~
I never tukcIfowl-it's only fit for invalids
aud babies; so insipid. III take some
roast bcei-rarc, it you plcasc-though
prefer steak and onions. IO1 lYg
!, And bcspriukling the CORY slice with
an abundance Of cayenne sauce, Miss
Eastwood commenced her irepast. wllilt
the Squire turned away with his eye!
meeting those Of Lena Cameron, his wife'I
q niece, who had been regarding these pro
cecdings Of tho Gushing young lad,
: with an expression akin to horror. Poor
child, she wasn't IN tile secret. 4 But tl'
Squire thought us he looked at her, hoy
very delicate, and refined, and lady.!ik'
she appeared. m ,s.. ,yrs,,g .,r, II, b,
Miss Eastwood declined sherry, bu
accepted u little port instead--though ex
pressing preference for,Freneh brand.
and water twas quite the "stylc'inow
she asserted, for ladies to prefer brandy
Indeed, some even rrofessed partialit,
for bourbon though she herself consid
cred it inferior to brandy in poiut Of tast
and real refreshlnent md Squire Cheste
felt provoked at The assiduty with .whicl
! Nilsson rchlled the young lady's glass, an
listened 4dmiringly 10 allsLe said.
F., "Giyeus some music. Joe," said Mrs
Page, when they were again in The draw
ing-roonl. And The Squire who was dc
voted to music, looked up and frightened
It was one Of bis favorite auticipations
q that Of lis sou,s wife playing 10 him, an,
soothing him IL lis ntter.dilincr hour
/; , with the melodies liz loved. And now h
, , came up to the piano and stood expect
ant.
Miss Eastwood played n rafting pre-
/. ludc. and then suddenly broke into bra
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