The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1874-06-11

After tea ~ returned to our work anc
: the book, with which we were deligh
ted.
The sun went down in splendor. The
book and work was finally laid aside and
we found ourselves in one OF these long
talks about books and authors we always
enjoyed SO much.
A slight disagreement arose about the
author of d certain work. l was opposed
to Leslie and Grace uho always agreed.
In despair / called upon Louis saying:
, you think as l do, don't you Louise?"
not having the remotest idea that she knew
ans thing about the matter.
EYES," she made answer quietly, and
then went on to give proof Of the correct
ness so strong that Grace and Leslie were
obliged to come over to our belief.
Long, long We sat there in the twilight
l never heard any one talk SO fuently
and SO delightfully."- as did Louise that
night.
How much she had read! What racy,
spicy citicisms she made of this end that
work!
/ longed To ask where she had read so
much, hut feared might force her to dis
close something she wished 60 keep secret,
and 40 | forebore.
Guests from distance began to arrive;
among them was cousin Charley Hazet.
from New York Grace had spent the
hast summer in his nativ. town, and had
given me rare accounts of his manly beauty
his talents and fascination. | was prepar-
ed for great firt, and had sort Of nervous
dread Of him. lie came. He was hand
some, tall, and dark and slender, with
naughty, or rather earnest way of looking
at one as though he had read ones thoughts.
At times, however, he was SO gay and
brilliant that lost my orror Of him, aud
We grew very cousinly.
lie remarked Louise's beauty to me one
day, but did Lot seem to notice her again
for some days.
! Belle raymond, one of Grace's brides
maids, was al admiration for Charles, and
one day asked me ii was sorry he was
lny cousin.
l was very obtsue, could not un der
stand her meaning.
took Bellies arm, and walking straight
up to Charles, said
/ Ill l..
are my cousin. Can you imagine any
reason why should wish you less near
than a cousin ?"
Whatever possessed me to say such
words !? He looked her searChingy in the
face until the rich color came to her clear
olive cheek, and her grey eyes fell to the
floor.
Then turning to me he said
Among my relatives number my best,
almos. my only friends, and ! am glad to
ana YEA, .-.-., .,.-.. o".-ia .."J :, ir.,s.l. ,
Ma, rh, The t.rc had teen warne
a.n,t
lie l. TOO hrotLcrly 10 be much IF
rirlrr, Thought /. - Bat, Belle, sand
auntidertiall> :" | am afraid OF him h
urtars ml~chrrf
The wedding came of glorious'v. Grace
wore white tarletan and orange 6lossom.
and Cooked too eweet for anything"
little Lille said.
The house was full of company for nearly
week, and Louise did every thing, and
loo.ed SO beautiful that people asked in
as enlistment "who could she be p
could not tell them she was our " hired
girl"
The day after the wedding we all vent
to the depot to see the young couple of,
and left Louise to take care of the house.
We returned in the twilight and As we
rode slowly up to the drive, the sound of
music came softly from the open parlor
windows. Willie drew up the reins aid
We lIstenened eagerly.
gay, cheerful song, sweet and clear IS
the notes Of bird. Now up, up then
hlttering down softly as if satisfied with
its flight and going to rest We were I'M
heard by the singer as We alighted. and
walked into the parlor to see the bird.
"Why, Louise" cried, "why did you
never tell us you sang so sweetly? You
might have entertained US so often had we
known it."
believe that your advertisement only
specified that l should have no scruples
about being bossed,. did not suppose
you cared to have me inform you of my
accomplishment"
"Come, said Willie" your candle has
been under bushel long enough. Now
let it shine for our enlightenment"
"Sing US another, please do" ard
Charlie advanced to the piano as he spoke,
and gracefully urged her to be reseated.
"Would We no. be afther havin' some
tay, gintlemen, afther yer long exhaustin'
driye." sand Louise, gaily, in true Biddy
fashion, by way of excuse from singing ="
We have had tea at Ellis, thank you,
Miss O'Flaherty," answered Willie, and
, nothing will appease Us but music"
So Louise sang. Willie sat by and
drank in every word. Charlie turned the
music for her, as she sang some of the
: pieces, and, at her request, added bass to
some of the choruses.
Willie grew uncomfortable as he heard
how beautifully their voices mingled IN
the songs. and, coming over to me by the
window, said con6dentialy ::
"Why on earth can't ing Flo ?"
$50 you might help Louise ?" said l.
lie colored little, and l, all admiration
for Louise, Exclaimed
Isn't she spleud.d perfectly fascin
$ atiug. but don't know what to make oil
it,
; They were closing the piano. Louise
i was a little flushed. Charley invited be,
e on the porch for promenade, bu, she gra
ciousIv declined, and soon retired Mex
day, BY tacit agreement, Louise stood on
. litferept footing. Beautiful acc emphasized