The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-11-30

Warren and Emily Archer should hay,
boen the witnesses of such scene. Sh,
caught triumphant and seornful glanc,
from Emily. 1t restored all her pride.
With all the grace Of which she wst
mistress, she turned to the newcomer,
You must excuse me. cousin Ben,
she said, that | had forgotten YOU. \
few year make great change and car
hardly trace in your countenance singl,
feature that reminds me Of the lad tha
went nutting with me in the dear ole
woods Of Hampton. Allow me, Miss Arch
or, she added, turning to her, ''to present
my cousin, Mr. Adams Mr.. Warren. Mr.
Adams = and with perfect composufe sh,
saw his awkard bow and scrpc
Emily Archer at once mischicyousl,
commenced conversation with Mr. Ad
ans, and was proceeding to draw him out
most ridiculously, when Kate came to III,
rescue.
You forget, Miss Archer she said
that my cousin has just arrived in town
and has not, as yet, had an opportunity tC
see the lions He viii be better able tc
give you his opinion of them in u few
days, when shall have had the pleasure
Of acting as his ciceroue.'
Mr. Warren, like well-brcd gentle
man he was, addressed few remarks tc
Mr.. Adams on subjects with which he was
familiar, and shortly after he, with Mis-
Archer, took leave
Kate could have cried with yexation a.
she thought Of the sarcastic aud ludicrou,
description Of the scene which Emily
would delight in giving, but she controlled
herself She was kind-hearted girl, and
could not forget the pleasant visits she had
paid to her uncle and aunt Adams. OF
Bens untiring efforts to make her happy
when at his fathers house. She resolved
to pay him now, and her graciousness Of
manner quite fascinated poor Ben, as she
made all sorts Of inquiry about the old
farm
No sooner had Richard Warren and
Miss Archer left the house, than she be-
gan with all her power of sarcasm, as Kate
had forseen, to ridieulc the scene they had
witnessed. Mr.. Warren smiled but seemed
absent
Il had no idea that the Bounetts had
such vulgar relations, continued Emily,
well knowing that the iastidious Richard
Warren would consider this serious OBJ
lection in the woman of his choice
Notwithstanding all Kate Bennett
elegance, there is certain something about
the family that betrays low blood
Yes" returned Mr. Warren, hardly
knowing what he said aud feeling that
she had gined point, Emily walked on
in the best possible spirits, internally ri-
umphiug over the discontinue of her ri,
val.
That evening, at the opera, who should
be at katcs side but cousin Ben. dressed
in excellent taste, and evidently much in
terested in the performance, while Mis-
BenDett listened with polite attention to
his frank aud sensible criticism. At par,
ties, too, he was her attendant and this
open acknowledgment Of her relation quite
blunted the point Of Emily's satire. Mr..
Bennett assisted the youth to u situation,
Very speedily his rusticity wore off He
had both good looks and good sense, aud
under his cousins judioious training he
very soon did her no discrelit, even among
the crowd of fine gentlemen who surround
ed her
Emily Archer saw it all and bit her lips
in vexation. She could but acknowledge
the superiority of Kate's strategy, and that
she had triumphed in the event which She
had hoped would humiliate her
From that time Richard Warren was
her constant attendant, and ere long he
openly acknowledged his preference by Of
fering her his heart and hand.
My dear Kate, he said, shortly after
their betrothal, II shall never cease to
thank cousin Ben for giving me my bride
! admired you as a belle, but his coming
and your reception Of him proved that you
were something better than mere fine
hdy--that you were true woman, blessed
with the greatest Of all attractions
heart. Confess, dearest, that you owe him
a debt Of gratitude, also, that you are as
happy as | am.
Kate smiled one Of her most bewitching
smiles
Il certainly do not look upon his ma,
pprqpos arrival as a misfortune at present,
she said, ~whateyer may do in the fa.
tire"
Her glance Of loving confidence contra
dioied her mischieyoas words, and she lis,
tened with duwncast eyes aod blushinp
checks to the assurance of her lover tiiai
no cyertion Of his should be wanting q
keep her FROM rcgfetting the event which
had given him glimpse into her heart.
Many years had passed In the sober
matron, Mr. Warren, one would have