The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1875-02-06
HOW l FELL OUT OF LOVE WITH
RUDOLPH.
By 8. I. TIsDALE.


There were three sisters of us. l wa
number two, and-well-though l wa
dark, while the others were fair, and though
my features did not bear criticism as wei
as theirs everybody, that is, all our littl
world, said there was piquancy about nj,
style which fully compensated for all irreg
ularities, and rendered me quite as attrac
tive as they were. Our mother was
widow, with moderate competence, ane
the dearest, most indulgent darling of /:
mother that ever spoiled three wilful girls
We lived on the outskirts of one of til,
villages on the bank of the Hudson, jus
far enough from the city to enable us t.
escape its noise and confusion, and neal
enough to it to allow of our visiting it two
or three times day if we wished. We
sometimes made visits during the Winter
! to our friends in New York and the neigh.
boring city of Brooklyn, which visits were
| generally returned, with interest, in the
Summer. There were three seasons when
our friends and acquaintance enjoyed stay.
ing with us, cherry season, g:een-corn sea.
son, and grape season. Once, after a so.
journ for week in New York, our eldest,
! Eliza-we called her Lizzie-returned, en-.
gagged to be married, and wearing the reg.
ulation diamond ring. This, as may cas-
lily be imagined, created great excitement
in our little household. Harry Boynton,
our future brother law, had often visited
US. Mamma knew his parents we'll, his
character and address were unexceptiona-
| BILE, his income ample, and, of course, the
arrangement was very satisfactory to us
all. Mamma was especially pleased, as,
| like most mothers, she was axious to see
her children we'll settled in life.
AS for Kitty and me, we were fired with
determined resolution to go and do like
wise, as speedily as possible. AS beau1
were plentiful, we felt we might, whenever
we chose, occupy as important position
as did our sister Eliza, the only difficulty
being in making a selection. Very soon
| after the occurrence Of this momentous
event, Kitty received an invitation to visit
school friend in Philadelphia, which, with
mammals full concurrence, she accepted
That was busy time indeed-such shop
ping expeditions, such making of new
dresses, such altering of old ones; such
getting up of sashes, peckties, and finery
generally 1t would be Kits first visi,
away from home alone, and we were all
anxious that she should appear well, espe
cially as Minnie Lawton, her friend, was
the only daughter Of wealthy parents, and
never was obliged to ask twice for any
indulgence whatever. Mamma lent her the
diamond earrings which had been laid
away esef since poor papa's death, ten
years before, and she coaxed from me the
loan Of my elegant point lace jacket, which
l only wore on very extraordinary occa
sions, it having been presented 20 me by
my god-mother, for whom | was named
Susan. ! was always called Sue or Susy,
except when had caused displeasure, then
l had my full name, which l detested
we'll, Kit got off on Saturday morning.
and it may we'll be imagined that l felt
very lonely and blue, for she and ! were
always together. Lizzie, vino always ex
pected visit from Harry every Saturday.
which visit was prolonged till Monday, was
as busy as bee, making up bouquets and
getting things in order generally; and
mother (who, / knew, felt &c badly as !
did, was out in the garden solacing her
self with her flowers. The roses and honey
suckles were in full bloom-for it was June,
tho queen month Of the year. After our
| early dinner took book, and went to my
room to lie down, and soon my eye-lids
dropped and l fell asleep. / was awak-
ened by Lizzie, who came rushing into my
room with a paper in her hand. "Wake
up, Sue ~ she crisl. "Here is a telegram
from Harry! See what he says: Be with
you at seven. Bring my friend, r. A.
Who do you suppose he means by that ?''
"Oh !" said J. still half asleep, "R. A
stand for Royal Academy don't suppose
it matters to me; he wants to show you off
There, do 60 away, and leave me to finish
my nap"
"You lazy child" cried she. " Dc
you know that it is nearly six o'clock :
Come, get up at once. fo- you will have tt
dress and look your prettiest. If little
Kitty were here she would need no urging
Dear little soul | hope she will have Z
pleasant time" Lizzie was very amiable
"And hope" said ], "she wont teal
my lace jacket. l never shall have anoth
err" ! wasn't amiable, you see.
Lizzie laughed, and saying she hoped
would be dressed in time, ran off to hel
own room, with cheek and eyes brigh,
with anticipct;cns O., u.pp.ness. bly, sistcl
was very pretty indeed, and l thought
had never seen lovelier picture than she
presented, when joined her on the piazza
just as long whistle had given warning
that the train due at seven was approach
ing the village. She was dressed in simpl,
blue muslin, her only ornament being Z:
lovely rose, WHICH nestled among her sof
brown ringieta.
"You are just in time, said she, "the,
will be here in less than five minutes.
wonder who r. A. is-Harry never men
toned having friend with those Initial
"They night stand for almost any thing
Ridiculous Animal-Respected Ancesto
-Rhinoceros Africanus, and many othe
things; bu. We shall soon know, for Sc,
the tops of two hats coming up the hill
Yes, there is Harry, Witn his portmanteau
and the gentleman with him is, of course
'R. A."
They arrived in due time, and Harry pre-
sented to US Mr.. Aymar. whose baptismr
appellation was Rudolph. That was th
way l made his acquaintance. canno
tell how it was that began to like hin
better than any other gentleman had owe
seen, better even than the Philip whom
had heretofore considered tho "glass o
fashion and the mould of FORM Perba,a
it was because he seemed TO prefer me t.
every one else, and though he never said s.
in words, his looks and actions plainly init
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