Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1841-11-30

naQ wrapped Doll OF Dlue rlDDOn arOund
it and placed it in bandbox, thinking it
the last place any one would go TO look
for airing. The servant in getting out
Miss Enma's bonnet hastily had pulled
out the end of the ribbon which had by
some means or other become unwrapped,
and replaced the top of the bandbox with
about two inches of the ribbon hanging
out. The dog had playfully pulled at the
end Of it until he had pulled out the whole
bolt with the ring tied to the end of it.
Edward now having in his possession the
ring and letter, congratulated himself fup-
on his prospect of "breaking off the
match" 1t was understood that Herbert
intended leaving for New Orleans the fol-
lowing morning. That there might be no
time for explanation, Edward determined
to return TO him the ring and letter just
at the moment of his departure. Herbert
received them without making any reply,
but at the same time felt assured that they
were returned without Emma's wish or
consent.
Could he docbt the sincerity ofthe af-
fectons of one he believed to be tlie pur
est being on earths He conld not be-
lieve her to be cold hearted coquette.
who would sport with the feelings Of a
lover, as a child would play with toy,
and being tired of it throw it idly
by.
n .
We will pass over three years. Emma
is seated at the piano singing a song she
used to sing for Herbert. Edward en-
tevs with news paper which he hands 10
Emma, pointing 10 an obituary. Emma
reads the following:
"Died at New Orleans, On--Herbert
Williams, attorney at law"
The paper fell from Emma's hands as
she exclaimed ,"Oh God, what was made
for2" She could say no more. Edward
seeing her about to fall, caught her in his
arms and laid her upon the sofa. Her
mother was soon by her side exclaiming,
"Oh Edward, what is the matter with
her? Call servant. Send for physi-
cian." Emma had recovered sufficiently
to forbid it, She was removed to her
room, where she remained some weeks.
Excessive grief together with the
loss of sleep, brought on an intermitting
fever.
So so on as she was able to travel in a
carriage, her mother and Edward went
with her to the-Springs, where they
spent several weeks. Mr.. Smith was
there. Were his attentions directed to
Miss Emma? No; he was Figuring" a.
round Miss Malry, gay young lady from
Mississippi, who was said to be the daugh
: ter of wealthy planter. After spending
some weeks at the Springs, Miss Malry
visited the metropolis where Mr.. Smitf
resided, to whom she was shortly after
wards married.
Emma returned home with her healtl
much improved. Soon after her return
Mr.. c., one Of the first gentlemen o
/, the village, left for the South. After al
absence ofseveral weeks, he returned
accompanied by stranger, whom he in
troduced as Col. Jones, 1t was sool
known that Col. Jones was a wealth
! Southern gentleman. He was frequent
! ly invited out 10 tea, and as often to dine
and soon bid fair to rival all the beaux i
. the village. Among other places he wa
invited to Mrs. Baldwn's. Emma appear
ed more cheering than she had done fo
+ some time; and seemed to be more inter
II ested with Col. Jones than any gentle
. man she had seen since the death of HeI
J. bert Williams. Col. Jones seemed equa
l. " pleased with her. Emma was plaase
with him because she thought him S
IT much like Herbert. Mrs. Baldwin an
e Edward we're delighted to witness thei
mutual interest. Col. Jones called tn
e following morning. He appeared yer
it much agitated when Emma made her ap
le pearance. Size being also confused
le strove in vain to conceal her bushes
ID Few words passed between them. Afte
n some minutes silence Col. Jones Dire,
it from his pockets small casket, and open
10 inc Il. presented it to Emma. It contain
ed the ringlets and buds, and the damon
IN ring. Emma turned deadly pale,-- ano
8. tbe color flashed to her face, and foo
m of tears gushed to her eyes. HerbeI
in clasped her in his arms, exclaiming--"A
as Emma! Herbert lives and now holds 20
at in his arms. 1t was my cousin, Herbe
lg Williams, whose death you saw amour
be ced." Mr.. Chad told Herbert h
IN could pass himself as stranger anon
he his former acquaintances,as they believe
cd he was dead; and moreover his appea
TO ance was very much changed. I'll
oft southern sun had given his complexion
,e- darker hue, and his face was partly col
d. ceaIed BY large pair Of whiskers-whic
howeyer. he afterwards dispensed with,
NO Emma, like most ladies', did not admi
%. whiskers.
it, Herbert and Emma are now marie
ng and living in gen:eel style. By the pra
70. tice Of law and successful speculation
md land, Herbert had made handsome 4