The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1842-04-02

AIR. BIS, and YOU know II,

menla ii, Mr.. BIS, and you know II,
what may turn up
1t was ith an immense effort that, sh,
accustomed to obey her mother IN al
things, dried her tears: and, through TIA
mysterious influence which secret praye
CONVEYS to all those who have cont
denc4 towards God" was oomlorled an
almost marvelously supported III Keep
ing her appointment that evening
A mos, brilliant enter talnmentlt was:
and amSisA the vari"u- rival charms IN"
,hrruged the well lighted apartments, al
flashed in bright array there, Kat VA
admitted by al! To be the
bright particular STAR"
.of the galast dressed i'll dove-c"I
cured satin, trimmed with double r"
of rich Mech lace al the neck and SKI
and With somewhat pensive or sub
dued air, never certainly had she locke
so ,lovel, .--nev,r had she couvelsrd *'
huenily, nor thrown such paIh"s IN he
singing. and such inilnilahle skill III he
performance on the piamno-all"gellir
producing a magic spell whose lniuenr
,encircled and enchanted each bth"ldc.
ST. Ledger 100 was ,here--les, aIlh"ue'
he came late, he raS there; and IN time I"
witness the quiet transport and hear The
commendaIory whlslerings OF those !"
round hpr,--in time, say, To reflect TIA.
but lalc. all her beauty aud $" oelness wen
deposited in his keeping4-deSrined to CT
rich hnI--and To et, irUm the core Ul Ia
heart, how nIiseloblc Il burIhen lie w"uIt
now he without her.
Al this moment two notes were sinful
taneouslv handed by IA servant from the
aun, of Miss Pratt, TO kale and S.. Leds.
err, informing them that her niece VA
suddenly taken i'll, and insisted so vehc
menly on seeing them, late as the hou
was. tha, she was obliged TO desIa,ch ;
servant for them. although very loatl l'
interrupt their eujo! ment, and brgg'rs
them to come togct"r.
81. Ledger. who had moodily kept al /
distance from Miss Lanstla!e during the
evening, now glad of IA pretexl Tor ap
preaching aud htring some clvIlily, ant
half suspecling the true state OF The case
came near her, and after All apology. adj
yer,ed to the urgent request OF Alice, a"'
asked if h might have The qualification "
waiting on her.
Kate, under the influence of pique, Iel
disposed To bride up and stand upon
her dignity. as al aegrevet' ariy to " hon
restitution was die and yet unpaid: bu
an apology having been made, and reflect
ing thai they we're uged to appear beior
Alice together, and unconci"uS y overruI
ed by her affection aud some indislincll,
favourable prsscntinent, she suffered he
usual kindness Of nature 10 prevail, an,
rcplied,-
If il be not too great a mark IF condo
scension on the part Of Capt. s.. Ledger
after the ''unplcasam circumstances
which have recently occurred, | shall
deem myself highly honored and singu
larry fa,oured by his pro'ecli"n.'
Proceeding together Immediately It
Alic.'s Aunt, 4 ey Wf'e shown ur
where scene of deep and heartfelt con
triton, shame and reno Sc awaited 'hel
view. They found Alice convnI>cd wit
distressing Mysteries, and neatly hesld
herself. soon as she could command III
terance, she confessed her whole gulll i
reference 10 the neck lace, as we'll u
1reachpry and ing'a'iiude in endeavour
ing to supplanl her friend in 81. Ledger
Affections hegged their forgiveness, all
enlrra,ed heir Iuil reconciliation Ia eac
other, it, as she learad, she had been ii
strumenlal in eslrangng them.
Just a month from that night, thel
were lights flashing at "Brier Hail. a
Mr.. Glentv orlh called his place,-an
here we're eguipages too,-and glad face
and plenty Of lhem,-and bright eye
and rery bright. But OF all the joyot
and happy lhrong then aid there a>sen
bled. the lovely Young creature al
Ledgcr's side, standing before the parSn
surpassed i'll beauty and sweetness. Nee
! say this was Kate Lanstal the minu
before, now the bluslling bride Of ST. Led!
err
Her kind old uncle who had ng d.
sired to reside in the adjacent city, toe
hpndsome house there for himself al
sister; am, gave Mr.. and Mrs. S. Ledg
deed in fee sample of the home eSla!
where he duly Installed them.
The groom immediately 'foresonk Il
sea, and bt came successful planter
PIacide and Alice reformed. -hecan
tsbone Of one bone. and flesh of one tirsI
and long time continued to adElI
aud enj.y the society of. tn fan posse
snr OF The TorAz NECKLACE.
Elklon. Md. 1912.