The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1841-02-24

| Objects around us possess, or lose their
charms, in the sanc-Eloportion that the
mind is freed from, or laboring under
those corroding cares which dsqualify it
for the enjoyment of them. So it was
with the infatuated Edward. Every thing
about him, before unworthy of his obser-
walton, began now to divert and amuse;
all things seemed to assume new tint
and complexion, for he believed himself
beloved.
Another opportunity soon offered for a
further public manifestation of the lovers
devotion. A few days after the festive
evening above referred to, Miss Wesley
proposed a riding party to some of her
friends, which was readily acceded TO-
We may mention equestrian skill as an
accomplishment carried to considerable
perfection by the ladies of - town; for
the excellent roads, and the beautiful and
diversified scenery of the neighboring
country, afforded great inducement to in
duIge in this healthfnl and delightful exer-
else. The assembled group, in which we
note our dignifed hero, and his graceful
| idol, with heart as light and spirits as free
as her prancing steed, proud Of his beau
tiful burthen, appeared before the dwell
inc of Miss Wesley, at 10 o'clock, on one
of those mild mornings in the, early part
of September, when scarce a spot Of
cloud is seen to interrupt the expanded
azure of the sky, and the refreshing breeze
serves to mitigate the fervor of the sun.
At the solicitation of Miss Wesley, they
were to direct their course to the country
seat of her aunt, about three miles from
their starting place; they were there to
pass the day, and to return by moonlight
in the evening. Gordon, addressing Miss
Stanhope, desired the pleasure of escort
ing her in the excursion they were to
make; in this, however, he was refused by
the latter stating that she was bound by a
previous engagement TO ride with Mr..
Harper, who had made the same request
before he had come up. Harper was then
by her side, and Gordon too plainly per-
ceived the pleasure his company gave her.
We may imagine how much he was dis
concerted by this refusal, and can Judge
of the severity of his disappointment by
the intensity of his love.
>. The party separating into pairs, pro-
ceeded towards their common destination.
Edward rode with his good friend, Miss
w lEas he the same agreeable
(hed found him on other
D now are those
Is and ardent eyes,
ga clSeee6 aspect and burning clock succeed"
All command of his powers to please
was now lost; for slight circumstance
often creates tumult in the breast of a
lover.
"You do not seem to have your usual
flow of, spirits. to-day" remarked Miss w.
in a manner which rather indicated a
knowledge.ofthe cause; "and may | take
the liberty of asking the reason Of it,"
"Perhaps you can divine it yourself,
Miss Emma. / feel reluctant to confess
the uneasiness which so trivial a matter
has given me; but did you not observe
that Miss Stanhope, by her actions before
we left. showed a Partially for Frank
Harperl"
81 thought she did," replied Emma;
"but you need not take alarm from that.
She is only carrying on little filtration
with him, as she did with Mr.. Wilton
when we were at Cumberland. Augusta
is good friend of mine and an excellent
girl, all that yolthnk her perhaps, save a
little propensity to ffirt,; the existence of
which | did not know myself until her
conduct towards Wilton"
as it possible? Miss Stanhope hirty
replied Gordon in tone of voice which
betrayed emotions that almost stiAed the
utterance of his words. A pause long OBJ
served by both, here ensucd in conversa-
ton, and almost in their movements, for
they now proceeded in a slow walk; the
lover, with heart ready to k,.=G. go :. ;.'ss
IN MS ;ts s,ra.-ss- between pride, Indignation
and affection; Miss Wesley, partly regret
ting the unpleasant consequences of her
disc losure, and partly consoling herself
with the belief that candor with friends
is duty.
"Pray, who is the Mr.. Wilton you
speak of. Miss Emma?" resumed Gordon,
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