The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1873-12-09

tnat iOsb my nOrror OF MIN, ana we grew
very cousinly.
He remarked Louise's beauty to me one
day, but did not seem to notice her again
for some days. n
Belle Raymond, one Of Grace's brides
maids, was all admiration for Charlie, and
one day asked me if was not sorry he
was my cousin. ao foasl
1 was very obtuse, could not understand
her meaning.
l took Bellies arm, and walking straight
up to Charlie, said /: "Belle thinks ought
to be sorry you are my cousin. Can you
imagine any reason why should wish you
less near than cousin?" 44
Whatever possessed me to say such
words ? He looked her searchingly in the
face until the rich color came to her clear
olive cheek, and her gay eyes fell to the
floor.
Then turning to me, he said "Among
my relatives / number my BEST almost my
only, friends, and am glad to find in you,
also, both cousin and friend"
Was this the hirt had been warned
against? 1n ]a1f ao7
He is too brotheily to be much of a
trifer," thought /, " But Belle" said
confidentially 81 am afraid of him he
means mischief"
The wedding came off gloriously. Grace
wore white tarleton and orange blossoms,
and looked too sweet for anything, little
Lille said.
The house was full OF company for near
ly week, and Louisa did everything, and
locked SO beautiful that people asked in
astonishment, "Who she could be l could
only tell them she was our hired girl"
The day after the wedding we all went
to the depot to see the young couple of,
and left Louisa to care for the house.
We returned in the twilight, and as we
rode slowly up to the door, the sound of
music came softly from the open parlor
windows. Willie drew up the reins and
we listened eagerly,
A gay, cheerful song, sweet and clear as
the notes Of bird. Now, up, up, then
fluttering down softly as if satisfied with
its flight and going to rest. We were un-
heard by the singer as we alighted, and we
walked straight into the parlor to see the
bird" -
"Why Louisa" cried, "why did you
never tell us you sang so sweetly? You
nni0bf aua artarta;nad ,,s M ofto,, hoI -.
known it,"
!" believe that your advertisement only
specified that should have no scruples
about being 'bossed,' did not suppose
you cared to have me inform you of my ac-
complishments."
"Come, said Willie, "your candle has
been under bushel long enough. Now
let it shine for our enlightment."
Sing us another, please do" and
Charlie advanced as he spoke to the piano,
and gracefully urged her to be re-seated.
Would you not be after havin' some
tay, gintlemen, afther yer long, exhaustin'
drive" said LOUISA, gaily, in true biddy
fashion, by way of excuse from singing.
"We have had tea at the Els, thank
you, Miss O'Flaherty," answered Willie,
and nothing will appease us but music.
So LOUISA sang. Willie sat by and
drank in every word. Charlie turned the
music for her, as she sang some of my
pieces, and, at her request, added bass to
some of the choruses. i.all
Willie grew uncomfortable as he heard
how beautifully their voices mingled in the
songs, and, coming over to me-, by the win
dow, said, oonidentially ss.r
"Why on earth can't l sing, Flo 9v 9
$50 you might help Louisa s'' said /.
lie colored a little, and ], all admiration
for Louisa, exclaimed re4s9'
Isn't she splendidp perfectly fascina-
ting but don't know what to make of it,"
They wereiclosing the piano. Louisa
was trifie flushed. Charlie invited her
on the porch for promenade, but she gra-
ciously declined, and soon retired. Next
day by tacit agreement, Louisa stood on
a different footing. Beautiful, accomplish
ed, educated, why should she not be treat
ed as our equal? But who was she /? That
was the only thing we were in doubt
about. Something restrained me from
asking anything concerning her past life.
In the twilight, saw Willie ask her to
take ride. She said she would 20 If II
went. So it was decided to take the doub-
BILE carriage, and invite Charlie to accom-
pany us. What q delightful ride Down by
the little falls in the river we stopped, and
Louisa, leaning out little from the front
seat, sang a merry water song, full Of rip