Year: 1861

iaCt Iuali; WHO posseoScu EIeaI punihcsS taOt
and a very liberal education. He had seen
| life under many aspects he knew that
brilliant woman would not quit him in any
way, for he rather shrank from the glare of
fashion, none but a domestic woman would
suit him. He had almost given up the idea
of ever marrying at ALL but mems minds
will change sometimes. and Edward Win
throp's certainly did after seeing Rosalie
Thorburn. The attraction was mutual, so
| it seems. for after a short time Rosalie con-
sented to preside over his cottage, which
lad been kept in order for several years by
faithful housekeeper who lived in former
times with his parents. She seemed to be
a sort Of relic of the past was very exact
and antique in her ideas; did not at all
/ like to see old furniture moved in order TO
make room for newer style. Often did
she hint the proprety of Mr.. Edward (as
she called HIM getting married and bring
ing a nice, quiet, domestic lady there, for
then the cottage would not look so desolate.
1t would be some pleasure for her to " fix"
everything for then somebody would be
there TO appreciate it. The hint, which was
wise one, was taken, as we will sec.


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The Thorburns' marriage was a topic for
every one Such difference 1t surely
must make Rosalie very unhappy to see the
great contrast but then she was so very
plain shat she could not expect nothing
else. Emma beauty, grace and accomp
lishments secured for her a man of position
and wealth


A month or two glidcd away and the
nuptials were celebrated Emma became
the proprietress of palace, as we may term
with delight 1t had been her dream from
chidhood's early years to own such home !;
yet she scarcely expected to have it rea-
lized ; it seemed quite impossible. She had
read of the wonders beauty had wrought in
fairy tales, and could not bring her mind to
believe that such things ever occurred in
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beauty was not of that high order She
reflected upon the mighty sway it had over
the actions of kings and empcrors She
knew it was the theme which gave vigor
and inspiration to the poet, painter and
sculptor. Yet sometimes it all seemed to be
an ideality; mere creation of the brain.


Men had bowed at the shrine Of queens, yet
it was not an homage paid so much to their
great beauty as their royalty. Now she
could scarcely believe that her hopes were
more than realized. She looked around the
magufccntly furnished apartments and felt
herself the happiest Of women. Her hus-
band was so kind and made such an idol OF
her. Why was she SO blessed? had some
, kind fairy overheard and granted her every
wish? A brilliant life had commenced


there was continued round Of parties, re-


ceptions and visiting. Truly, she was to
be cnyied


With Rosalie, her sister, it was quite diff
ferent. Her home in the cottage was not





sister. But she rather screened herself from
the gaze of the world the glare of society
afforded her no enjoyment. Not being fash
ionable, she of course did not belong to the
same clique" as her sister. But such a
home as she had so happy, so quiet and so
cheerful. Everything that refined taste


could devise was there birds, paintings


and flowers often she thought of her sis
! ter, and feared that the continued round OF
excitement would impair her constitution.


The sudden transition from the heated op-
era-house to the chilling air without was
too much for her. She looked at the bril-
liant hue upon her cheek and felt as if it


was the harbinger of evil. Yet the gentle
/ warnings, although very kindly received,


seemed not to be needed, for she still in
, dulged in the same pastimes.