The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-10-11

I"Whats all this about z she asked seat
ing herself and beginning to sway her
large fan, Then of course the letter had
to be read, and the girls appealed to
mamma to know what to do.
why. Of course we can't help her
coming" said Mrs Dinsmore. Though
it's very unfortunate just now. But
I'm sure Mr., Seymour knows that even
the oldest families (oh with what an air
Mamma Dinsmore got that off y have
these country cousins whom they are
obliged TO be civil to. and make all al
lowances."
"Oh. certainly = said Seymour. "But
really anticipate considerable pleasure
from The visit of this cousin, il you will
kindly allow me to call as usual
"Oh, yes, come !" cried Bell, who re-
garded the rich Carl as her especial
property, aud already, in fancy, saw
herself the mistress of his elegant man
sion over on Walnut H;ll. Perhaps we
can get some fun out of her, il nothing
more" she added.
"When will she be here p asked Mrs.
Dinsmore.
Tomorrow, by the three o'clock
train" answered Lucy.
Mamma, said Bell, "ycu need not
send me to the depo! to meet her"
"Nor me-" spoke up Lucy. Let her
take hack"
but that won't look just polite. will
it ?" asked Mrs. Dinsmore, family,
"Well, no matter. II we are not too
civil, may be she won't stay 40 long,"
said Bell.
Here Carl rose, and remarked that lie
must really go, but accepted Bells invi-
tation to return in the evening.
AS he was passing through the hall he
felt hand touch his arm, and Aunt
Marias voice said
Look here, young man, wait until
you see my brothers daughter, and then
make up your mind for yourself"
Good advice, Miss Lenox. I'll take
it" SAID Carl. laughingly.
After he was gone family council
was held, which would have made pref
ty Kitty Carrolps ears burn, and most
surely have prevented her intended visit
to the city could she by any means have
heard it.
| Il wouldn't care 80 m"ch," sobbed
Bell, but Carl Seymour is so elegant
And know he won't want anything to
do with us when snch rustic comes
into the house
"Oh, never mind, Bell p said Mrs.
Dinsmore, ,sUothingly. He will be civil
to her for your sake, and you will show
off the better by contrast"
This was some comfort to Bell, and
she began TO turn her mind to the prep
aratlon of bewitching toilets which
should complete Carrs subjugation. Her
sisters were willing enough to help her,
for If Bell brought millionaire into the
family, there was no telling what she
might not do for the rest.
Carl walked home thinking oddly Of
the expected visitor at the Dinsmores.
Poor thing, pity her r. he said,
smiling. Women don't treat each other
as well as men do, that is fact. They
wont give her the least bit of a chance,
and yet dare say they were willing
enough to drink her fathers milk and
eat his straw wberries. It's too bad to let
her come this babel of city and not
even meet her. don't respect them
quite as much as did, for that"
He thought 80 much about it that the
next day, when the hour for her arrival
drew pear, he concluded to go to the
station and see what the county cousin
was like and il sho needed any assist
ance. He thought he would be ahle to
recognizes her from Bells description.
81 hope she won't wear the calfskin
shoes |" he said, laughingly, to himself.
Il don't believe | could stand that ! But
| supposed she will be hig and embiT-
rasscd, and sport last years fashions. !
dare say can pick her out, hut 1t will
depend on circumstances whether l
speak or not"
When the train came in he was on the
platform. A number OF men got off but
he only saw two Si-ters Charity, fat
woman with baby a lean woman with
bundle, aud young girl dressed IN
very styli.t mourning. The country
cousin could be none Of these, and Carl
was about to turn away concluding that
she had failed to come, when sweet
voice addressed him, and turning round
he saw the young lady in black at his
elbow.
Heavens what lovely face ! And
n what sweet, refined tones she said
Excuse me, sir, but am a stranger
IN the city. VIII you kindly tell me
how beat TO reach Elm street ?"
"CertHinly, miss" answered Car, rails
ing his hat. just take the car that-or
stay what number OF Elm street do
you wieh ?"
''Three hundred and fourteen, rir."
Carl started, Three hundred and four
teen was the Dinsmore resIdence. Could
this be the dreaded country cousin II
it was-well ! there was fun ahead To
test it, he asked
"Is it Mrs. Dnsmore'S house you want
to go to p
"Yes, sir. She is my aunt"
."Surely, ihen, they did not expect
your"
Eyes, wrote that would he here.
My name II Kate Carroll: The Dnsmore
giIl1 are my cousins. wonder why
they are not here to meet mep'
80 do l." said Carl, ,fervently. But,
luckily, Miss Carol, l chance b. know
where the Dnsmorcs live. IL you will
allow me TO call a cab, will give the
driver Hll necessary directions"
Thank you She gave him pleas
ant smile, and as he help her into the
Il am very grateful to you, Tor | have
never been here before, md had not the
least idea where wanted to GO"
"Oh IL is nothing at all T. replied Carl,
II am glad to have been Of servlce." He
lifted his hat again, and bow, walked
back to his home, laughing and yet pro.
voked.
II wonder how they'll look when they
see her p he though. There isn't one
of them that can hold candle to her !!
Calf skin shoes, indeed noticed her
foot when she got into the carriage, and
it was much daintier than Miss Bells
own. II she has only cultivation to
match her beauty she's perfect beauty,
she's perfect gem. I've curious fan
cy to get acquainted with her and see" !"
Accordingly the very next evening be
presented himself in the DiDsmure par
lor. Only Bell and Lucy were in the
parlor when he entered, and he couldn't
resist the temptation 10 ask them IL their
cousin had come.
Eyes, she came yesterday afternoon" !"
said Bell.
Ibid you find her as bad as you ex-
pected p inquired Carl, demurely.
mo, not quite. She seems pretty
well fixed up, but she ia no doubt igno
rant Of everything. Here she Gomez,
you can see for yourself"
Harriet entered the room followed by
the slender girl in black, who had been
in Carl's mind since he saw her the day
before.
But when they were introduced, some
thing in her quick glance seemed to en-
treat him not to mention that he had al
ready seen here, and he did not sllude
,, to the meeting.
She did not talk great deal but what
she did say seemed sensible. Though
indeed Bell and Lucy chartered 80 inces-
sanity that there was hardly a chance
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