The Ohio Democrat and Dover advertiser. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1839-1840, 1840-01-03

Edmund we'll knew where real virtue
vas to be found; he knew it was not il
The ballroom, or amongst the giddy
hrong offashionables. who laugh and
hat when they have pothing 10 say, in
rider TO draw attention, but in some re-
red spot where vice ls not known
where little is contemplated but The
aeauties Of neture. and the great Author
Of their being, which of all medltatioDs
10 the most Seet TO natures children
Edmund found in her a kindred spir.
,t--in her he found perfection, he though,
her aIlihst heaven could demand holy
virtuous and lovely. His visits to bel
fathers, became frequent, he even loved
to view The garden, the wake. the pur.
ling slream that murmured near the
cottage-t!.e g evening shades and mor-
ming dews: all tended TO thrill the bosom
Of Edmundi with pleasing sensations.
Adeline was as pleased TO receive his
visits as he was 10 give them; she soon
ibegaa o'feef the tender passion rising
in her breast, although she did not even
breathe it to the air; but no,withs,and nding
her endeavors 10 conceal it. her locks
betrayed The feelings Of her heart, at
least whilst in the presence of Edmund.
They often walked together and con-
Versed in private; weeks and months
passed 10 this manner, but still The Sc
cret had notyet by words been reveal
ed; no vows had yet been interchanged,
until one evening they walked out into
the garden; it was a pleasant evening
towards the latter end ofMay, the time
when Nature is adorned in her most
beautiful drees.
Charmed with the calmnees and Sc
renity ofthe evening, and the secluded
beauties Of the spot, they seated them
selves in remote corner Of the garden
"Adeline' said Edmund as he gently
pressed her hand. "it is needless for
me 10 tell you love you. my affection
for you, you have doubtless knowr
long ere now cen 7 said he 'hope m,
love is returnedP Her youth and ex'
treme coy ness, prevented reply, "dt
tell me Adeline,' he continued, iha
which will make me happy or misera'
BILE I o not miserable, never. no nev.
erP At this moment they heard ap'
proachldg footsteps, and looking round
saw MISS Eaton a youug lady from tb,
village.
When she saw Edmund and Adeline
she affected an s'r Of pleasantly, be
Jealous eye resting on the beautiful form
Of A Adeli0e. 81 fear said she, Il have
interrupted you, judge you have hao
quite pleasant conversation this eve-
ning.' 1T has been quite pleasan, to
me lndeed.' said Edmund.
81 am glad you nave came up this
evening" said Adeline, as Miss Eaton
joined them: "let US walk into the house,
Emily no doubt ls weary walking up the
hill.
They we're all received with pleas
ami congratulations by Mr.. and Mrs.
Hansworlh, who bade them be seated.
and pleasant conversation ensued;
pleasant at least, 10 all except Miss Ea-
ton, who assumed 10 bs the most pleas
cd OF all, for deception had been prac-
Iiced by her 50 long that she had the
art of deceiving male and female.
In short time tea was announced,
after par,aklug Of which, Miss Es o.
prepared TO return home. Edmund OF
course must accompany her. AdeliDe
stepped into another apartment 10 get
Em'ly's bonnet. Edmund embracing
he favorable opportunity, followed. ~
must have an answer 10 my question,
We were interru in The garden by
Miss Eaton and taking hold Of her
nand and hindering her departure from
he room, al must have an answer he
'onlinued. Adelipe blushed and look
ed downwsrds. al length che replied j
do love you Edmund and Immediately
withdrew her hand and left the room, a
ieep blush overspreadiug her coun,e'
nance.
10 short time Mr. Carlton and Miss
Eaton took their leave, and returned Ia
The village.
"A light comes dancing to the eva,
When joy and hope are in the heart;
A secre. spell of magic nigh,
That words nor peh can ue'er inpar.'
After they had departed, Adeline
walked out alone, that che might have
an opportunity Of meditaiing on The g.
vents Of the evening. Every thing she
behed had double charm. the setting
sun, the distant gr rove, the flowers. and
even The Gong OF the lark, seemed to
have more melody in it; every thing that
was beautiful. concurred with the fee!
lngs Of her young and innocent heart.
II must be admitted by all, that there is
not sny one who can resist the desire
Of even takiUg.a pleasure in ascerlain-
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