Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1870-04-12

think | am-but there, won't brag,
you'll see what can do"
At this juncture, Sir Edward, whose
generosity would not admit of his tor
turing Miss Emily, bade them good
morning, and withdrew, though it
must be admitted, he had enjoyed the
simplicity Of the little rustic.
"What a pityr' he said to himself.
as he turned away, "that such pretty
little creature-(for despite her dis
guise she was beautiful, with eyes
soft as doves, and teeth Of pearl,
have concealed by such sweet lips,
and complexion whose purity might
excite the envy of even the besutiful
Emily Howard )-"what pity that
she was so ignorant, and SO si3gularly
devoid Of taste in her personfl adorn-
ings! And her voice, despite the
coarse things it uttered, its musical
sweetness thrilled my heart Well it
is for her that she is under the protec-
tion of as influential a NAMES Mr..
Howard ; for in this vile city, possess
ed of such beauty, connected with
such ignorance of the ways of he
world, it were next to impossible that
she should escape unharmed from tie
seductive wileS of some one Of these
monsters who are ever on the ale't,
to lure from virtues path the young
and innocent"
This is only the commencemea,
sighed the diScomftted Emily, as the
pressed her pillow, and after the Gst
day OF embarrassments and mOrtifca-
lions had passed, and / know not
where it may end. I anticipated EulI
enough, but her verdancy far, larex-
ceeds it all. 1t will ruin me, lam
sure it will, and something must be
done. Tomorrow | will reason With
her; she is quite pretty; very pretty,
and if can only induce her to Jay
aside that gigantic comb, and tDse
odiOus curls, aud do her hair Ia some
thing of style, and then with little
altering, one Of my dresses might fit
her nicely; and the mit5 and shles
certainly must be disposed OF, AID
then | am sure she will appear quite
like lady-no, not q lady, quite te-
cent, | mean. But, her foolish paliv-
er, that is worse than all; what cal
do p And the poor girl finding tint
there was much to be done, despairing-
ly sobbed herself to sleep.
The following morning Emily was
awakened to her troubles by Louis
who without ceremony, entered hp
sleeping apartment, excIaiming .
Heigho! asleep yet? What "a
you for a walk p
Emily would have shaken her Of
and resumed her slumbers, had not tht
thought occurred to her, that in ;
walk at such an hour She would no
be likely to encounter any Of her fash
ionable friends, and hastily rising sht
was soon equipped.
Choosing a retired but pleasant az
enue, she was carelessly roceedin.
along, when her attention was arrest
ed by a gentleman whose elegant fg
ure she could not mistake. 1t was nc
other than Sir Edward Walton, the
very one whom, above all others, sht
dreaded and drawing her veil close
ly over her face, she would have pro
ceeded without noticing him, had no
Louisa have cried out:
Not so fast, Emily. here is tn,
very same young fellow who was a
your house yesterday; he is walking
alone, and he looks wIshlul, as if b,
wanted to 90 with US. Here. Mr.
what Is your name? We are takin!
a walk, too, aHd as you are going tn
same way, why can't you 90 wit
us?n
" With pleasure replied Sir Ed
ward, biting his lips, q never relus,
the escort of ladies'
" How very. pretty" said Louisa
and, as Sir Edward smilingly extend
ed his jeweled hand, their eyes met.
I But, Notwithstanding the part sh,
was playing, she was extremely mod
est, and her eyes fell, while a modes
blush oyerspread her cheek, which wa
beautiful in the eyes Of Sir Edward
although he could Lot explain suci
susceptibility from one who would hal
a stranger and ask him to walk witt
her. At all events, thought he. sucl
mingling Of simplicity and modesty i
rare, and therefore, interesting; and
just for novelty's sake, he resolved Il
pursue his acquaintance, and try t,
draw her out.
In vain he sought to engage Mis-
Howard in conversation. She was S,
panied and embarrassed she could re
ply only by monosylables; bat thl
light hearted Louisa carried on righ
merrily, apparently entirely uncon
sciouS of the trouble she was giyin,
her companion.
As they advanced into open space
! Sir Edward passionately called tn
attention of the ladies to the risin,
orb Of the day, tinging with rich gold
en hues the eastern horizon.
"'Tis very pretty" family replie,
Emily, while Louisa, betrayed into for
getfulne88 by her passionate love 70
the sublime, warmly reiterated.
pretty! how tame the expression
1t is sublimely beautiful Look agair
dear Emily, what work of art ca
equal natures sweet adorning! Ho,
rich, how glorious, are the varied hue
and shades p
For moment she gazed, lost in az
miration, while Sir Edward We've
with surprise, and an interest amoun
ing almost to tenderness, her inteIIet
tual face beaming with the poetic er
thusiasm of her feeling. As she turf
ed her soul lit eyes upon him, his tel
der gaze recalled her senses, and agai
her eyes fell, and deep blush ovel
spread her cheeks.
Emily, who was no less surprise
: than Sir Edward, ard pleased that sh
, had made favorable impression o
his mind (Which she could not bel
seeing, though she believed it momen
, ary,) she half resolved to let prid
alone, love her for what she was, an
, independently brave public opinion
But, alas pride had gained TOO stron