Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-09-02


far from home; what were you doing all
alone in the green woods3"
Il confess it was a little romantic,'
said Henrietta, smiling; Miss Tanning
and myself took our books out in the
arbor to read, but found 1 was too near
the house, as l was continually inter
rupted; so, without saying a word to
Gertrude, went through the back gate,
into the woods; and when there, strolled
on until came to that shady nook, and
was preparing to sit down, when ! heard
a step, and looking round, saw man
cautiously approaching, with his gun
pointed at me; | was SO frightened, /
shrieked; and when the gun went of, I
fell.'
NO doubt taking il for granted you
were dead said Easton.
1T is long time,' observed Mrs. Mar
ston, since you have been in this vii
lage; you cannot tell how delighted we
all are to have you both here once
more.'
sWhy, do not think we cause much
sensation,' said Miss Kitty, there has
DO one been to see us but you, and your
son.
Dear me! aunt Henrietta exclaim-
ed, we have been here but week yet;
would you have all the good people
come out in body to meet u.s. or, you
would wish them to ring the bells, l sup
pose.'
AS for you, Henrietta,' said Edward,
Il am sure yon can't complain; there was
salute of fire arms on your entrance, |
am sure.'
'Can'tyou hold your tongue whisper
ed his fair cousin, a little angrily.
sAhn observed Mr. Darford, we ma
mage those things little better in Eng
land. / remember when my father re-
turned, after an absence of five years,
to his native village, the bells rang, and
all the people came out to meet him.
And our weddings are not the gloomy
things you have here. A marriage
might take place in one of your VIII
lagos, and stranger would not know
there was any such an event going on.
But in England, when the parties are
of any consequence, the bells all ring,
and the young girls, in proc ession,
sprinkle flowers in the BRIDES path
Yes said Edward, 'and then send in
their bills to be paid for it. l had rather
the young girls of my country were at
home, mindiag their work, than employ
ed in such heartless practices
well, good people, said Mr.. OAR
ford, who, when he was by any acct
dent lured into an argument, generally
crept out as soon as he could; and who
stood now with an umbrella over his
head; Il am not made of iron, SO permit
me to leave you to the enjoyment of this
scorching sun, pour moi, would rather
remain in the house when the thermo-
meter is at So" and making bow, he
retreated, tanning himself, and mutter-
ing all the way, cursed climate! enough
to roast an OK aliven
Mrs. Marston and her son soon after
took their leave, and during their walk
home, her constant theme was Miss
Henrietta W cling
Il don't know when | have seen so
sweet and interesting a girl beforehand
she is so lively, and her manners are so
very polished. Did you ever remark
any one with so fine complexion! so
very white! and with such delicate CO.
lor in her cheeksp
No, do not think / ever have,' Jul
Illus answered; and her dark blue eyes
are beautiful
so they are,' responded his mother;
'and her glossy, chestnut colored hair is
very pretty. She is altogether an I'M
common fine girl, and happy will be the
man who wins her, say land he will
get very handsome property with her,
lean assure him; and may live in style
all his life.'
Mrs. Marston did not know her sons
situation with regard to Virginia, or per-
haps she would not have said all she did;
but she had experienced the evils of
poverty herself, and now, when such a
good chance occurred of his securing
this, in her eyes, first of blessings, she
lost no opportunity of doing and saying
all she could to forward it; and her re-
marks this morning had touched chord
in the bosom of julius, whose vibrations
did not soon cease.
He was extravagant in his cxpendi.
lures, and ardently longed to become
rich, that he might indulge his wish for
gaiety and pleasure. He was not what
wo< ralIed verv dissinafed huf had honn