The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1885-07-16
CHAPTER X.
mn TRAcTIoNAL CousIN.

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Miss Clauson showed very little interest In
hlo approaching visit. To this curious and,
at times, almost apathetic young woman ID
seemed asif all young men wero alike, al-
though wo hnvo soon that she was capable Of
showing strong feeling and emotion, ~ when
Sho rejected Mr.. Mordles love,
The only sentiments Miss Clauson felt about
Frank Carruthoswor these, Sho was rather
glad he was not a clergyman, and rather sorry
no was sort Of cousin. She was not very
partial 20 clergymon, and she thought that
mhlo cousins woro apt 30 presume on thoir
relationship, Perhaps they do
She had not even tho interest which falls
10 tho lot Of hostess In preparing for tho ar
rival OF q guest Herbert himself had socn
that tho largo feather bed In tho chintg room
had been carried down aud aired at the
kitchen fire, Ho had with his own hands
given out the needful blankets, countorpanes,
sheets and pillow cosos; had oyon looked 10
tho match box and pin cushion.
So, with something akin 20 indifference,
Beatrice saw tho lodge cato open and Horace
bring tho horses and largo wagonctto up 10
Tho door, Sho noticed that tho young man
who sat beside him looked rather pnlo and
washed out She saw several portmantoaus
handed out, and 30 camo 10 tho conclusion no
intended making long stay. Then she ro.
mmed the book sho was roading, IL was far
more interesting than any young man.
Nor was sho disturbed for somo time, 10
was close upon tho dinnor--lndocd Beatrice
wns already drossod no tho Talbcrts took
tholr guest 10 his room, and left him 20 mako
his evening toilet. just before tho gong
sounded the throo mon entered tho drawing
room, and Frank was duly presented 10 Miss
Clnuson.
When n young man and woman know II Ia
their fato 20 spend several weeks together In
a country house, and when thorj a u family
connection between thcm, IL "a no uso COM
moncing by being distant 10 one another.
AT least, 30 thought Frank Cnrfuthors, for
ho shook hands with Miss Clauson, aud began
talldng 10 her as II ho lrld known hor all his
lifo. Beatrice felt euro ho meant 20 presume
on his relationship
Stu shO was very civil and kind 10 him
aud welcomed him 20 Oalbury. By and by,
In tho course Of his casy conversation, ho
mndo what struck her as being nm original
remark What Il was ~ not recorded, but,
as original remarks grow scarcor oyory day.
any young innn who makes ono minute
nftor his first introduction 10 young lody II
something Out OF the common run. SO
Beatrice for The first timo really looked 10
poo what ho was like, You may depend no
Ind madO up his mind about her looks at
once.
Ho was pale and appeared thin and ovor-
worked by tho Eido of Horace and Herbert
la Nantn,l A ai,.Nt stlalN A.
was quito middle height, aud " thin had
plenty OF muscle, Ho wus very handsome In
his own style aud had clover, intellectual
look In his face His eyes were dark aud
keen, not restless eyes, yot seemed 10 glance
Mt everything quickly aud enable HIM In a
second 10 mnko up his mind about tho object
nj which ho looked. There was an expression
bovorng about his mouth which physiop-
nomlst would hnyo told you bintod nt sar-
cnan, and his chin proclaimed that ho had a
will Of Lls own.
by tho timo Beatrice had finished hor Hur-
vcy, and before sho had como 20 any decision,
oxcopt that ho was by no means il-loolting,
Tho gong sounded. Horace offered his arm 10
MS Niece, and led her 90 tho dining-room, fol-
lowed by Herbert aud Frank.
They dincd at round table, pulled almost
up TO tho window. II was pleasant at this
time OF year 10 be able 10 look out on tho pnr.
den. II everybody know tho comfort OF n
round table when tho party is small, tho
whole stock In tho country would DO at once
bought up.
After ALL In spite Of his pale fncc, ,hero
seemed little The matter with MIR. Cnrruthora
His appetite was fair one, butir n man coud
not mako.a good dinner nt llaglewood House
his interior organization must bo IN a state
past redemption. So ho ato like halo mnf
and talked liko ono whose brain wus IN full
working order.
TITS very good OF you 10 take charge Of nm
Invalid like me-" ho said across tho table 10
Beatrice
'You must thank my uncles. ] am only a
visitor like yourself, Mr.. Carruthes"
And both very welcome,' mid Horace,
couitoously.
"lIxactly so,n eaid Herbert
"By tho by" said Frank, turning 10 Hor-
ACC, tell mo what shall call you and your
brother. Mr.. Talbert seems too stiff Horace
and Herbert too familiar. could, lilse Miss
'Clausop, call you uncle, II you liked; but you
ere not old enouab.n